Ep 227 | Hebrews 7-13, Come Follow Me 2023 (November 6-12)

[@melissalonnecker8540]

Oh my goodness! This was my favorite podcast! You two explained these chapters so well and they explain so well the role of Jesus Christ in our lives and eternity. Thank you so much! Very inspiring! Keep up the great work!

[@dixierepublican]

Thanks. I am instructed and strengthened by your teachings every week!

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You are so welcome!

[@godwinidudu8649]

As always wonderful insights on the book of Hebrews. Thank you so much guys.

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Our pleasure!

[@MsEva9470]

Thank you for helping me to see clearly 😮

[@EpidemiologicKid]

Thanks for a great year of Come Follow Me!

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It’s not over yet!

[@rronpo32]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful treasure with us I learned a lots ❤

[@marietripp5667]

This was wonderful!! Thanks

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[@JacobNelson-i2i]

Thank you

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[@parkcityprimarychoosetheright]

Thank you, this podcast is definitely one of the best.

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Glad you enjoy it!

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you😍👏

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[@janeplatt2072]

This podcast was an answer to my prayers for help and encouragement. Thank you for your dedication in producing these for us!

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So glad!

[@maysivilai9391]

Thank you your messages strengthen my faith in Jesus Christ.

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Thanks for listening!

[@dianneatkins2552]

What a amazing lesson thanks.

[@paulcrave3112]

I love the idea of the veil being Christ. Makes sense.

[@linniewarnick2800]

You guys are AWESOME… thanks SO much for this episode… loved it!!

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Our pleasure!

[@justinjorgensen6825]

Mike and Bryce, I look forward to this podcast every week and have for a long time now. Thank you both for your knowledge and sacrifice to bless us with a deeper and more complete understanding of the Gospel. You both have helped me strengthen my testimony.

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[@truthseeker922]

Wonderful 😊

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Thanks a lot 😊

[@naidakoelliker944]

My gosh!! You guys are so intense!! It took me 3 times to get through this but I am so-so glad I did!!! Excellent lesson!!!❤️

[@kristinearchibald6264]

This podcast on Hebrews 7-13 was fantastic. It was so rich with information. It actually gave me chills, the good kind ❤

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kimhulbert8449]

This week was powerful. I so appreciate the explanations you give us about the context. It helps so much more than just reading just the words. It helps to have fuller understanding and helps us to apply it today. Initially I thought ' oh this is for the Jewish Christians' but no, this is just as applicable for us in 2023. The world doesn't recognise who Jesus is anymore. So Hebrews teaches us that yes, He is still the most important voice to listen to. Can't help thinking of the hymn How Great Thou Art. Thanks Mike and Bryce.

[@loisparrish2146]

Thank you, thank you!

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[@hollyward549]

This was absolutely amazing 👏 thank you, a lot of things came up that I'm going through. Thabk you

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[@koko00713]

So God chastises us on purpose? Are our efforts to live the gospel and find happiness not enough, he has to throw more wrenches in our plans to test and refine us? And then we'd better endure it well or we'll lose out on even more time and blessings? I was happy, I was patient, I was moving forward as best I could without the blessings I really wanted. Why take what peace I had found away from me? How am I supposed to get to a better place when I can't even get back to where I was? How am I supposed to continue to hope when this is where my hopes have lead me?

[@talkingscripture]

So tough. I appreciate you calling out the irony within the text. I (Mike) see contradiction and irony everywhere. Call it “tension” or “proving contraries” or whatever you like. To acknowledge it can be cathartic. I applaud you in your quest to find and live truth in your life despite the contradiction. I wish I had something more to offer, but I am with you in many respects. I do believe we try our best to live the truths we know and believe to be true, and despite this, we experience tragedy and setbacks. But, in the words of Mircea Eliade, the story/mythos/paradigm gives us something to hold to when everything else is absurd. My hat is off to you.

[@michelegmaui]

Speaking of ironies, true or false? So, basically, earth life is a continuous opportunity to experience no-win situations. The gift is in the recognition that it is through Christ that we get to choose our attitude as we navigate the difficult waters of life. It is our faith-based efforts that give us strength and peace to endure what other wise feels unbearable. This is why the Savior is my number one hero!!! Welcome to mortality.

[@talkingscripture]

Great thought… it probably depends on how we define “win.” To many of the authors of the Hebrew Bible, a good life was to live to see your grandchildren, living to an old age. As others added to the texts, the idea of an afterlife and resurrection helped them to try and cope with all the inconsistencies in the prophecies and expectations. With a resurrection and afterlife, the ironies of mortality are less absurd. Still, it’s a massive challenge. My experience has shown me that life is filled with ironies and contradictions. The Savior experienced contradiction on a massive scale. But everyone I know is dealing with them on some level. It’s “The Hero’s Journey”… all of us, as part of the mortal experience, enter “the abyss” and must deal with really difficult things. Through the power of the Savior, with his light and love, we will cross the threshold triumphant. That is my hope.

[@TeamPierce]

I have a question regarding the veil and our Savior and the temple....not sure if it’s appropriate to ask something relating to the temple in such a public setting.

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