Ep 183 | Malachi, Come Follow Me (December 12-18)

[@terifillmore6402]

Each week has been such a gift. Studying the Old Testament with you both has been wonderful. I thank you for bringing the scriptures to life. I can’t wait till next years studies.

[@rrichins1]

Enjoyed studying all year makes my life feel more full to understand best I can

[@melissalonnecker8540]

You two have been such a gift to me! I really appreciate you.

[@christyromero6175]

I am grateful for both of you spending your time and efforts to share your gospel knowledge and insights with thousands, including me. I have never missed an episode. Thank you for teaching me to love the Old Testament, even Isaiah, for helping me to see and understand symbolism, and gain a closer relationship with my Savior. You are a huge blessing in my life.

[@cherylwebb1115]

Thank you for a great year of learning more about the Old Testament. I appreciate all your efforts.

[@maysivilai9391]

I learn so much by your message and the holy spirit testifying truths to me and appreciate the priesthood guidance. Thank you so much.

[@margiedetiege850]

I love that I can count on you to recognize Heavenly Mother whenever possible in this podcast. I had learned of the Sun of Righteousness as a female deity from Margaret Barker's book "Mother of the Lord Vol 1: The Lady of the Temple" and from S & A Worth's book "Mother in Heaven." It seems like even among LDS scholars who believe we have a Mother there, it takes a great amount of courage to go where the research has taken them and acknowledge Her publicly or point out potential spots where references to her had been hidden. Thank you for not letting me down in regards to Malachi 4:2.

[@kristinearchibald6264]

What a wonderful year in the Old Testament. You both bring so much to each lesson and your testimonies have blessed my life. It is a beautiful journey from the Old Testament to the New Testament in learning about our beloved Savior. Thank you so much.

[@richardpineda1364]

Thank you for sharing this week lesson on Malachi, thanks for great job you guys did on Old Testament 👍👍👍😎.

[@kimhulbert8449]

You both have enlarged my Old Testament knowledge so much this year. My heart is so very grateful to you. I'm grateful that you teach with and by the spirit. That same spirit bears witness to my soul of God's hesed for those who keep His covenants. Your efforts are so appreciated. Thank you Mike and Bryce. May Father continue to bless you.

[@dr.lmcconnell3463]

I've loved every moment spent learning from you!

[@wandagurr4763]

I've never understood or loved the Old Testament like I have this year! Thank you for your years of studying the scriptures and other writings and then making these words of the prophets come alive and meaningful for us! Such a blessing to have you as friends of faithful devotion to Jesus Christ and His Kingdom on earth! May you and your families be blessed. Merry Christmas!

[@andrewking9973]

Wow, I wish I would've found you guys earlier! Use to listen to some other come follow me podcasts but they stopped appealing to me. Thanks for doing these and I can't wait for the New Testament videos!

[@kathybrown6340]

Thank you so much for sharing your insights and testimonies with us. I have learned so much from the spirit the you teach with. Looking forward to another great year with the New Testament.

[@margatlong8652]

Hello brothers I want to thank you for all your efforts and love in preparing these lessons throughout the year I listened to each episode and learned to understand the old testament. and to feel the deep love of my redeemer Jesus Christ and his mission. Thank you with all my heart for your teachings and love for Jesus Christ in your podcasts, blessings and Merry Christmas😘😘😘😘❤❤❤❤

[@TheTerrylwg]

SUPERB!!! Thank you for another AMAZING and INSIGHTFUL year of scripture study!

[@talkingscripture]

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@luzreyes1577]

Gracias

[@robertrogers4898]

Thank you for sharing your scripture learning and your spiritual insights with us. I am edified and appreciative for your extensive preparations in teaching by the Spirit.

[@talkingscripture]

Thanks Robert!

[@XHollisWood]

Thank you ❤❤

[@naidakoelliker944]

You are both awesome!! Thank you for a great year!!!❤️❤️

[@loisparrish2146]

So wonderful to see this posted this morning. Thank you so much. It helps those of us preparing lessons.

[@merlguth5736]

Thank you for your hard work and dedication in bring us the knowledge that you have learned. I have really enjoyed your work and it has made a difference in my life. I look forward to more from you and learning from you further!

[@terrilisonbee3258]

Can’t wait for next week!

[@shawnbrigance3993]

Final Book! 📖

[@lauraolsen9545]

I think that "the promises made to the fathers" has at least two meanings: 1- God promised all those who would live on the earth without the gospel that they would have the chance to make covenants with Him through the efforts of the children (family history & temple work); 2- Each one of us promised specific ancestors that we would find them and do their work. It is this last interpretation that drives me to family history work. Who did I promise I would find?

[@apet1712]

Just a few of the scriptures that came to mind- John 15: 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he *purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are *clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing Doctrine and Covenants 20: 77 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and *sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in *remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always *remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen. …that if we chose to make and keep sacred Covenants, we can be blessed and sanctified, “purged” and made clean that our offering will be accepted. Jerimiah 17: 7 Blessed is the (wo)man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. 8 For (s)he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out *her *roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but *her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.