Come Follow Me Old Testament Ezra 1; 3-7; Nehemiah 2; 4-6; 8 (July 18-24) Don't Miss This

[@christopherinsaudiarabia]

Time Stamps: 00:00 *See the Board* 00:04 Welcome and Introduction + Review of the Summer of Heroes 01:31 *Old Testament Timeline and Piece(s) of the Week* 05:35 Background Notes on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah + Tip-in with timeline 07:29 *Hero: King Cyrus -- Be Stirred Up* (Ezra 1) 09:32 Ezra 1 verses 1-3 + The King Cyrus Principle 12:24 Sidebar: a note of the DMT journal page for this week's lesson 12:42 Quotes from President Ezra Taft Benson and Elder Orson F. Whitney 14:12 Reference to quote from Brother Anthony Sweat 14:43 Ezra 9 verses 8-9 16:43 Quote from Daniel Burnham 18:11 *Hero: Zerubbable -- Begin to Build* (Ezra 2 and 5) 19:02 Ezra 2 verse 2 + Background on Zerubbable and Jeshua 20:53 Ezra 3 verse 9, then Ezra 4 verse 9 21:37 Cross reference Zechariah 4 verses 12 and 14 22:01 Allusion to Zerubbable and Jeshua in the Book of Revelation 22:48 Revelation 11 verses 3-10 24:32 Short Sidebar: DMT Masterclass on the Book of Revelation 25:13 Ezra 1 verse 3, then Ezra 5 verses 1-2 and 11 26:35 *Word of the Week: Build* (Ezra 5 verse 2) + Discussion on building 29:02 Overview of Ezra 3-7 30:22 *Hero: Ezra -- Be Ready* (Ezra 7 and Nehemiah 8) 31:02 Ezra 7 verses 10, 18, 23, and 28 35:06 Nehemiah 8 verses 2-3, then 7-8, then 10, then 14-16 37:35 Background on the Feast of the Tabernacles (Sukkot) 39:37 Back to Nehemiah 8 verses 16-18 40:07 Discussion on holy rhythms, traditions, and celebrations 42:36 Emily's story of celebrating the Sabbath in Jerusalem + experience with Anthony Sweat 44:23 *Hero: Nehemiah -- I Cannot Come Down* (Nehemiah 2 and 6) 45:42 Nehemiah 2 verses 2-3, then Nehemiah 3 verse 12 47:40 Nehemiah 4 verses 2, 6, 9, 13-14, 17, and 19 52:51 Quote from Martin Luther 53:32 Nehemiah 6 verses 2-3, then verses 11,13, and 15-16 56:53 *Hero: Mattaniah -- Be Over the Thanksgiving* (Nehemiah 12) 57:49 Nehemiah 12 verses 24, 26-27, 31, 38, 40, and 42-43 1:00:45 Conclusion: The Work of Building and Rejoicing 1:01:58 Denouement: The Work Continues 1:03:11 Quick note on the DMT app "Dailies" section

[@lorireilley2756]

Thank you for the timeline each week. It helps me so much!

[@angierogers2487]

Christopher, thank you so much for the timeline each week. It’s a great reference for me. Thanks for putting your time into this.

[@tb_continued]

Christopher, you absolute legend, you’ve done it again. Your efforts are appreciated!

[@jorgel.aguerojr.716]

You guys are awesome! Thank you :)

[@suzyq6767]

You, sir, are amazing. Thank you, brother.

[@ginnyhale2184]

Quotes- In a general conference address in April 1972, Elder Ezra Taft Benson stated: “God, the Father of us all, uses the men [and women] of the earth, especially good [people], to accomplish his purposes. It has been true in the past, it is true today, it will be true in the future.” Elder Benson then quoted the following from Elder Orson F. Whitney in a 1928 general conference: “Perhaps the Lord needs such [persons] on the outside of His Church to help it along. They are among its auxiliaries, and can do more good for the cause where the Lord has placed them, than anywhere else. . . . Some are drawn into the fold and receive a testimony of the truth; while others remain unconverted. . . the beauties and glories of the gospel being veiled temporarily from their view, for a wise purpose. The Lord will open their eyes in His own due time.” Now note this particularly poignant message: “God is using more than one people for the accomplishment of His great and marvelous work. The Latter-day Saints cannot do it all. It is too vast, too arduous for any one people.”

[@lorireilley2756]

Thank you!

[@laurenyost1526]

Thank you!! I was not having any luck finding these.

[@kaylene1166]

Love this quote. Thanks for sharing it here!

[@aprilgriffin7126]

I am loving the part about David dancing his whole heart out. It actually made me laugh and then cry happy tears. Love you both so much.

[@phyllisclarke612]

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[@tomenareed8674]

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[@jeanweinert8467]

You two are those that “build faith” - thank you! ♥️

[@lizmaughan2728]

David and Emily thank you again for a wonderful lesson. Each week you are helping so many love and understand the Old Testament better. To me you are both builders as you spoke about in the lesson; bringing JOY to us all as we understand the scriptures better and draw closer to Christ.

[@justalittlesunshine687]

I’m so glad I listen to you two every week! I work at a Jewish preschool. We celebrate all the Jewish holidays. I love seeing how their celebration is included in the Bible and I can celebrate too. I have never learned where Sukkot comes from though. They build a Sukka on the playground and the children eat lunch under it. Now I know, and I’m so excited to celebrate Sukkot this year!

[@amysorensen8117]

Thank you for reminding or even bringing up the fact that the Holy Ghost talks to other people and other faiths!! I have friends in my neighborhood that are of other faiths and they're two of my favorite people.

[@thepianohighway]

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[@thepianohighway]

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[@HC-wt1cg]

Emily, thank you so much for repeating the timeline in your own words, the Old Testament is very new to me, and these couple of lessons are a little bit confusing to me because many things were going on in that period of history, it was nice that I could hear it one more time in details as I was writing those notes on my scriptures.

[@rvans2599]

LOVED what you said about being a builder. I received a blessing once that said many in heaven were happy at my birth because "the first wave of builders was begun". I believe I'll have a hand in building Zion physically (however that could be, and I certainly won't be the first!) but I have to take seriously the charge to build Zion in myself, in my family, and in my community through whatever reach I have first. We all have that charge! This lesson made me think of it as such a happy task instead of a solemn one!

[@terivaughn2575]

Emily, you and David are BUILDING a Faith Community just by spending your time and talents with the thousands of people that watch you and learn from your knowledge and your outstanding Enthusiasm for the Gospel. I tell my daughter when I grow up I want to be like Emily. Eternally Grateful 😇😇

[@MJ-he1hf]

I love the long videos! I always wish they went longer, could listen to you guys bringing the scriptures to life for hours!

[@butcheringlanguages5205]

I love this so much. We have a Persian branch in our stake in CA that is thriving. There is a gathering of the Persian people, and they must be so thrilled to be studying the history of King Cyrus and Xerxes, as members of the church. These Kings played a significant part in the gathering then, and the gathering we are seeing today.

[@juliemclemore]

"The kingdom of God is like a besieged city surrounded on all sides by death. Each man has his place on the wall to defend and no one can stand where another stands, but nothing prevents us from calling encouragement to one another." (Martin Luther)

[@joankwg1940]

Love, love it. We just need to know where our place on the wall is.

[@hannithurntwgypsyranch2146]

Thanks

[@pariscabin1]

Thank you Julie. I had a hard time trying to find this quote

[@KimmiePurney]

@Emily - you are right! Explaining how the OT does this “go back” was very helpful and I didn’t, until this year, know that it did that!

[@happylatter-daysaint3503]

11:37 - 👏👏👏 I love this & the quotes you shared. Being a convert, I can tell you it's true! 🙏🏼❤️

[@rlncasper]

Spencer W. Kimball: “Do not set small goals, for they do not have the magic to stir men’s souls.” Been a favorite since 1983.

[@suzyq6767]

Wow! Doing this lesson with Mom this week. The job they are tasked with is my epiphany. I cannot do all the jobs. I know the official and unofficial callings or jobs I'm tasked with. I love this!

[@kalynrobison6192]

It makes me think or wonder if when King Benjamin is preaching at the temple in the Book of Mormon during the Feast of Tabernacles. It could explain why all the people pitched tents in families they gathered around the temple, and brought animals for sacrifice. (Mosiah 2:1-6ish)

[@Dresseduptogo]

You both are so fun to listen to!! I just love ❤️ your excitement for the lessons. You help me so much to understand what is going on and when!! You are both the best!! Never change! You are doing a work the Lord! I really appreciate you both so much!!!

[@mslade242]

Did anyone else make a connection between Pres. Nelson & Zerubbabel? He was raised in a home without the gospel (perhaps a stretch, but could be considered a Babylon, "outside of the covenant.") He has called for the Restoration & Rebuilding of the Salt Lake Temple's foundation. He also encourages everyone to be a part of the Gathering, on both sides of the veil (so, also like Joshua, I suppose?, but perhaps there is another who will be tasked with leading the Gathering portion on this great work - Elder Cook, Elder Uchtdorf, Elder Stevenson heading up the Love, Share, Invite initiatives?) Just thoughts rolling around in my head right now. Whether these current leaders are THE candlesticks talked about by John the Revelator, or just more "types & shadows" of those final "annointed ones," we'll just have to wait & see. Either way, I love that we are invited to be a part of the Gathering & Restoring, along with all these prophets! I want to be a builder!

[@kathrynhays7794]

“And then he turn around… and it was Dave Butler” 😂 I burst out laughing 🤣

[@__TrishMartinez]

As if I didn’t already love Fall enough; now I have to learn more about Sukkot. I want this to be part of my yearly ritual.

[@bmwanlass]

Yes, you're right, Emily!! I love that you explain things in a way that helps me get it. You two are an awesome team!!

[@bevdipinto7726]

Thank you Emily and David for sharing your talents in making the scriptures come alive! I often compare to what is happening in this day. Who says history doesn’t repeat itself?!!! Oh, how I wish more people were in tune with the similarities and would change direction!

[@pauljarvis4635]

Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably will not themselves be realized. Make big plans, aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever growing insistency. Remember that our sons and grandsons are going to do things that would stagger us. Burnham, Daniel H., and Edward H. Bennett. Plan of Chicago. 1909, 40-42. (Highway Planning)

[@kraz4paper220]

What a joy to watch this and learn from both of you! You both are definitely Mattaniah’s in my book! I felt stirred up, joyful, and thankful as I watched, listened, took many pages of notes, and rejoiced in the Spirit with you. THANK YOU! SO GOOD! ❤️

[@reagankristine3816]

I listened to this while packing for my HXP trip!! I wish David was my parent builder! Love you both!

[@evelynarmstrong2262]

I love the daily‘s by the way!!! Thank you for sharing your talents and gifts for enthusiastically bringing the Old Testament to life. You are so appreciated❤️

[@tammyneria2684]

where can I find the quotes that David used from Bro Whitney?

[@krystenecarver7890]

I would like to know this, too.

[@kirstencase1289]

Elder Benson, April 1972, “Civic Standards for the Faithful Saints”

[@deelugo6837]

I LOVE you two and your enthusiasm for the scriptures!!!

[@stacyhuss9454]

I am loving learning about the Old Testament! Thanks for sharing your passion 💗

[@chrystinebrown198]

Can you post the quote from orson whitney please - Cryus principle - this is fantastic!

[@alisonhixon295]

Yes please!

[@chrystinebrown198]

@@alisonhixon295 I found it - Elder Benson added: "God, the Father of us all, uses the men of the earth, especially good men, to accomplish His purposes. It has been true in the past, it is true today, it will be true in the future. " 'Perhaps the Lord needs such men on the outside of His Church to help it along,' said the late Elder Orson F. Whitney of the Quorum of the Twelve. 'They are among its auxiliaries, and can do more good for the cause where the Lord has placed them, than anywhere else. . . . Hence, some are drawn into the fold and receive a testimony of the truth; while others remain unconverted . . . the beauties and glories of the gospel being veiled temporarily from their view, for a wise purpose. The Lord will open their eyes in His own due time. God is using more than one people for the accomplishment of His great and marvelous work. The Latter-day Saints cannot do it all. It is too vast, too arduous for any one people.

[@alisonhixon295]

@@chrystinebrown198 thank you!!

[@christinelabrum8257]

@@chrystinebrown198 thank you!

[@angeewalz6034]

I loved learning about the King Cyrus Principal! Does anyone have references to the two quotes sited by Ezra Taft Benson or Orson F Whitney?

[@susanhicken6998]

and the quote from Martin Luther? I checked the blog, but they were not there either.

[@susanhicken6998]

Orson Whitney - Conference Report, April 1928, p. 59. Pres, Benson - Journal of Discourses 22:207.) I googled Pres Benson + King Cyrus

[@beatricesavasta6710]

What an exciting presentation ! You made this episode come so alive. I feel blessed by your understanding of and enthusiasm for the Scriptures. I thank God for people like you, so gifted and willing to share. Sincere thanks to you both 🤗😍 Beatrice

[@karenperry1775]

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[@JEWrick]

GREAT job again! You make the scripture glow and feel happy. Thanks

[@barbaradanielson6160]

Yes, Emily, I NEEDED THAT REPEATED TWO TIMES....THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@Kiki-vg9sz]

David you crack me up apologizing for where you put your drawings in our workbooks! Embrace your very active, creative mind... it's one of the things we love about you!!

[@alisaadams8568]

Is there a place (newsletter, journal, Dont Miss This Daily...) where you put the quotes you use in the videos?

[@lachicaSVT]

The poster boards with the time line, how do we build it? In the video it is not very clear to follow and study from.

[@bjensen1351]

Look in the newsletter.

[@heatherholker]

If you go to the videos at the beginning of the year they explain everything :)

[@rchristley]

Please note the talks by President Benson and Orson Whitney and where we can find them

[@janiscarter7876]

Can you give me the references to the Ezra Taft Benson and the Elder Whitney quotes, please

[@madelinebriscoe9979]

Do you have more journal pages where you have the stickers. I wish you would provide all of the pages, I love them

[@drippl1973]

Where are the references to the quotes by President Benson, Elder Whitney, and Anthony Sweat, please?

[@myrastevens7098]

Nicknames for Zerubbabel... Zero; ZB; BB; Rubba; Babe; and Zebel. Thanks again for an excellent lesson!

[@lisanelson8965]

I love your videos! You make the material fun & spiritual. I've watched a number of your videos where I've cried & laughed. Thank you for your work, it has helped me learn how I can study the Gospel & make it apply to me. (Emily, I love your pink top in this video! oh & David, you look good too:)

[@cindyhuffaker6357]

The Prophet and kings counselor Daniel continued to the first year of Cyrus. I think, perhaps, Daniel showed Cyrus the prophesy of Isaiah about him, Cyrus.

[@summerbuchanan6544]

I definitely need to take a trip to Jerusalem with you 2. You guys make this stuff so fun. 😊

[@leonimateni5655]

Thank you for the amazing lesson.

[@lilacbunches]

I love that question. “Where are the builders?”

[@mrslisalynday]

What is this “DC walk they mentioned???”

[@kgwyneth]

Hey community - could we get Emily to post pictures of the tents she has built in the past?

[@kristaworth1066]

I have been putting the timeline pieces in my Bible but not sure where to put Babylon ?

[@reylainbloxham2525]

Its on the bottom row in number 29 box

[@meganbenedict1254]

Is Jeshua in Ezra 2:2 the same as Joshua in Zechariah Ch 3 the same? I never see a Joshua mentioned in Ezra

[@vickieyoung1456]

Love you both so much!😃😘

[@novawarren5074]

Love you both ❤️❤️

[@TheJlg2009]

Why no close cAption ? I'm deaf I have been enjoying watching you .. so pls add them thks

[@marianaharrast6416]

Love this soooo much! Where can I find the quotes from prophets and apostles please?

[@sandraf3000]

This portion of my bible has rarely/maybe never been read/understood ....thanks for bringing it to light.

[@GrammaDavis23]

Thanks guys!!!

[@vipergch]

I want to get the tip-ins for my wife. But I can’t find them anywhere. Is there a way to still purchase them?

[@angierogers2487]

@Greg Hall, You can buy them at Deseret Book. I was currently at the Twin Falls, ID store and I saw they still had some. Call and they can ship from their store.

[@joyvista2489]

Just, thank you.

[@evelynrobertson6787]

Is there a reference to the quotes that were given at the beginning of the lesson about Cyrus? They were amazing!

[@TheZeldafan2341]

Here's a one page pdf version of the main quotes about Cyrus through the BYU-Idaho site I believe ... Pdf version: emp.byui.edu/satterfieldb/PDF/Cyrus.pdf Web page: emp.byui.edu/satterfieldb/quotes/CivicStandardsETB.htm

[@TheZeldafan2341]

Fwiw, this reference wasn't in the DMT newsletter nor the blog - probably just an oversight. :)

[@evelynrobertson6787]

Thank you so much!!

[@judithrawlings3700]

PLEASE SAY WHERE YOU ARE MORE OFTEN. i GET LOST LISTENING TO YOU!! THANK YOU,.

[@katiedrollinger1338]

I do too. Often they say what chapter they are reading from but then start reading verses and jumping around and I have no idea where they are.

[@sherrycamargo7164]

Perhaps the timeline might help?

[@jeffandpatistanford3235]

Thanks a lot, Dave Butler! Now I cannot get that song out of my head. Oh, no!

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

So fun lesson. Thank you very much 😍🎈

[@billiepardoe908]

could you mention the number for the pieces?

[@aaronchan1349]

What lapel mics are you using? I like the audio quality.

[@lieseljohnson1880]

How am I just catching that there is an app?? Where do I find it?

[@pamelaloganhawkes3246]

I teach 16-18 yo Sunday School and love using much of your info, thank you. I have fallen behind on adding the stickers to the chart. Is it possible to get a close up, even split in 2 pics, of the chart? I did have mine printed large on poster board and laminated. Such a wonderful tool!

[@bjensen1351]

There is a picture in the newsletter.

[@dorisleeandelin3799]

Jeshua

[@nanetteallen6463]

I was also confused as to why Ezra has "Jeshua" and Zechariah has "Joshua", but they are the same person?

[@lisafellingham7535]

@@nanetteallen6463 I was confused too but the bible dictionary says Jeshua means the Lord saveth. A late form of the name Joshua so I think the same person just a different time period the two books were writen...maybe!

[@carriemacias9671]

Thank you so much for the time you take to prepare these lessons!

[@lornasowards125]

I know you probably aren't expecting this comment, Emily, BUT that is a great color on you!!!

[@charmaynedobbs2002]

Sukkot is also celebrated in many Jewish communities in the US not just Israel.

[@debraschwicht9741]

Emily…SO right!!😀

[@toddtaylor7284]

Minute 18:00

[@eveelane2806]

I think it would be fun if you did a zoom program next year and people built their booths and share their experiences with others along with you.

[@lydiastevenson8502]

Haha Emily is David's Chronicles!!!

[@thejunkman7581]

In faithand prayer I have had so many miracles. 🙏 ❤ you both are beautiful and amazing builders of faith ❤ that is who I am and allways want to be. Love faith prayer . 🫂🌞🕊👣

[@SuperAngieMiske]

i HAD NO IDEA! SAY IT AGAIN EMILY!

[@veronabriscoe595]

People/man/flesh can facilitate faith building, but the rest is the spirit, Christ, God.

[@leeedwards806]

David you make me laugh!

[@girlwskls]

My friend's son is BooBooBell. from Zarubabell.

[@WeloveR7]

What and where is the walk in DC?

[@maryjeansokolowsky7239]

That's what I want to know!

[@WeloveR7]

We’re heading to DC in September. Is there a walk that is interesting to see there?

[@thejunkman7581]

I only want to be me🌞❤

[@jacobharris7987]

I would call him Babs

[@darrenleavitt207]

Ezra: Learn, Act, Share. Sounds familiar.

[@kellyannnielsen2739]

#HopeUp

[@rover64city2kjordan7]

Will you ever get 1 million Subscribers I wonder curious 🤔

[@glenclawson]

Stop saying “I love that…”. Otherwise great content

[@bjensen1351]

They love the scriptures and that love is infectious! It would be too difficult to not say how much they enjoy it.

[@lmorj]

Not to be THAT person but…. You put Babylon on the wrong square 😅

[@lizkasper]

Yup! At least it isn’t too far away from where it should be. 🤣

[@lisafellingham7535]

It's in the right place if you are following the numbers...thats where mine is.

[@lmorj]

@@lisafellingham7535 no it’s not the square you put it on is #43

[@tamarabminnick]

They put Babylon in right place. Square 29 on bottom row (right bottom corner)

[@lmorj]

@@tamarabminnick they put it in the square above that.

[@kimberlytousley3450]

❤️

[@WhatsupwithIsaiah]

You have a quote engraved in your pants??

[@toddtaylor7284]

That’s a lot of writing on the back of your pants. :)

[@toddtaylor7284]

Minute 18:00

[@dPollyEster]

refreshing !! nice clothes 2022