Finding Peace in Times of War Alma 53-63 with Joe Charnes | Come Follow Me Study

Join Rabbi Joe Charnes as he delves into the Book of Mormon in this special Come Follow Me study session for Scripture Central. With a unique perspective, Rabbi Joe approaches the Book of Mormon as a Jewish text, aiming to uncover the profound layers of meaning embedded within its verses. If you'd like to connect with Rabbi Joe, you can find him on Facebook.
In this video, Rabbi Joe demonstrates how a deeper study of scriptural words opens up countless opportunities for understanding. He emphasizes that there is never just one explanation, but rather an infinite array of wisdom that each individual can discover. By peeling away the layers of the text, Rabbi Joe reveals the powerful and deep symbolism that resonates within the scriptures.
Whether you're a seasoned student of the Book of Mormon or exploring it for the first time, this study with Rabbi Joe Charnes will inspire you to dig deeper and find new insights in your scripture study. Don't miss this enlightening exploration that highlights the richness and complexity of sacred texts.
BIO FOR RABBI JOE:
Rabbi Joe Charnes received his BA in psychology from California State University, Northridge. He went on to study in traditional Jewish seminaries in Los Angeles, California, Brooklyn, New York, and Jerusalem, Israel, and was ordained by Rabbi Mordechai Finley, PhD, of the Academy for Jewish Religion, California.
Rabbi Joe’s teachings center around exploring both the practical and mystical dimensions of the Jewish faith tradition. He is also deeply devoted to interfaith dialogue and engagement, and has been involved in numerous multi-faith events across the country and in Europe.
Rabbi Joe Charnes is married to his beautiful wife, Sarah Schechter, a Rabbi and Air Force Chaplain, recently retired. They live in the Denver area with their lovely daughter, Yael Emunah.
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[@yolaunda2073]

Dear Rabbi Joe, I want to thank you so much for sharing so many wonderful messages. I just discovered you tonight and watched several of your videos. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints currently living in Bethlehem Palestine, I began crying when I saw you flipping through the pages of your Book of Mormon teaching all of us in a way that only a Jew could. I don’t exactly know what I experienced but it was profound. I feel like I saw prophecy being fulfilled through you. I have had many sacred experiences in this Holy Land and now consider being in Bethlehem (originally land for the tribe of Judah) being taught by a Jew in America tonight one of them. Thank you from my heart. Shalom

[@mygreatestdayever]

I appreciate recognizing that life is a series of battles like it was in Book of Mormon times. We aren't so very different from our ancient brothers and sisters. The reminder to not harden hearts despite the difficulties was meaningful.

[@joecharnes2454]

Yes, absolutely. And we need constant reminders

[@pamelarust3487]

I love his gentle deep understanding of the scriptures. I feel the spirit when he speaks and a kinship. Thank you.

[@joecharnes2454]

Thank you. And I feel a deep, gentle spirit as I ponder the words of Alma.

[@Drawn-by-Abundance]

I remember first encountering C. S. Lewis' speech to WW2 soldiers ("The Weight of Glory"). He said something similar, in summary, that, while we may be asked to neutralize the enemy, we are never asked to hate them.

[@vickydittfield9822]

Shalom dear Brethren,and bless you for sharing this message ❤️

[@joecharnes2454]

Blessings to you🙏

[@vickydittfield9822]

@@joecharnes2454 🙏And to you as well- Kind Rabbi - Joe Charnes!

[@elkehoelzle7195]

Beautiful lesson! I can't wait for the next one. Thank you Rabbi.

[@susan81690]

Thank you for the insight given. I will “keep the glimmer”. Thank you Alma, Rabbi Joe, and Scripture Central.

[@danite620]

Thank you, Rabbi . I can't tell how much I enjoy this Scripture Central.

[@joecharnes2454]

Yes, Scripture Central is wonderful

[@UVJ_Scott]

Timely discussion considering the conflict between Hamas and Israel.

[@joecharnes2454]

Yes. So true

[@mkaythrush2277]

Rabbi I saw appreciate your video since I started it is it replaced my heart I have Parkinson’s and sometimes when I lose I want to do a daily activity. I’d love to do your route to my heart because I do hard my heart and the night I started it I have some more days because through life iPhone, please thank you would turn on.

[@kurtiszobell7799]

Ok, reading about your circumstances made me cry. In both love, life and the suffering The Atonement of Our Savior means for all of us. I don't know b you, that doesn't stop me from saying many people & Angels love you! 13:53

[@joecharnes2454]

Thank you, and bless you for your beautiful words. Please know that I am sending prayers of healing your way- healing for both body and of soul

[@kristinearchibald6264]

I love Rabbi Joe. I learn so much from him. Thank for sharing your wonderful ways.

[@dane_with_swag]

15:30 he most likely didn't do it intentionally, but I find it interesting that he says "keep the presence of God with us" since "God with us" could be translated as Emmanuel. It fits perfectly for a saint to keep the presence of Jesus.

[@tesscap5052]

I just adore Rabbi Joe

[@joecharnes2454]

🙏🙏🙏

[@DerrickSelomAnani]

"Light cleaveth unto light!" Beautiful insights💙🖤

[@Robert-rw5lm]

This Rabbi's perspective is extremely interesting

[@joecharnes2454]

Thank you. And Alma is truly inspiring!

[@ildenete3235]

Gosto de pensar nas fortificaçoes das cidades fazenda o inimigo retroagir. Sempre oro com meu filho de 15, pedimos sempre proteção na ida ena volta para o lar e os animais e nossa ataláia dos convênios do Senhor. ❤

[@joecharnes2454]

Thank you. What a beautiful way to make the text personal and relevant to your life

[@donnacoleman5293]

Thank you Rabbi. In todays world I become afraid and angry at the evil I see. I am grateful for this opportunity to set my heart on peace. Peace in my life and peace in the world. Your thoughts will help me going forward. I know we must resist evil but not let fear and anger make us evil in our hearts or deeds. I have much to think about and hopefully somethings to do also.

[@denisekyle6603]

Thank you so very much!

[@joecharnes2454]

🙏🙏🙏

[@julieelliott9797]

Wow! You make the scriptures so meaningful, so real!

[@joecharnes2454]

I am so grateful that you were able to experience the real and meaningful dimension of scripture, which is always available to us, when we are truly present

[@loisparrish2146]

Bless you, Rabbi Joe, my brother.

[@joecharnes2454]

Bless you, my sister

[@ubermacv2]

"Liken the scriptures unto yourself." I'm pretty sure I butchered that classical LDS church phrase a little but essentially that is what this good pastor is saying. 😊

[@joecharnes2454]

You got it, brother. Beautifully said. Thank you for sharing

[@georgiamartinez4589]

Thank you for this amazing lesson I appreciate this 🙏😇

[@tausharader1960]

Rabbi Joe, I love your exceptionally instructive insights. I look forward to hearing your thoughts each week because, although I have read The Book of Mormon from my childhood, you have opened my eyes to truly appreciate the simplicity and beauty that I often overlook because I'm so familiar with the narrative.

[@dinocollins720]

Another fantastic video! Thank you!

[@joecharnes2454]

We are trying, brother. Thank you for the encouragement.

[@dinocollins720]

@@joecharnes2454 love it!!!

[@rosapollard5470]

Thank you so very much for these additional insights.

[@joecharnes2454]

Thank you, and again as always, thank you Alma for the insights you have left for us to ponder

[@Serene-Djoy2201]

❤❤❤❤

[@saspen3]

Toda raba rabbi Joe. This message was an answer to a prayer. I'm in a personal battle now that has been exceedingly long and over time as Alma and you have insightfully taught, have hardened me unwillingly. Yet, I have continued to hope for a softening in me and the person I love deeply. We have weathered many storms together, but also have had many conflicts with each other. I have a love for the prophet Alma that has deepened even further today from this gift of wisdom that he has given us, a lifeline to help us see more clearly the way to retain our humanity, to not forget the divine spark within us and within our "enemies". Even those we love. I feel inspired to make a covenant of peace today with the person I have hurt. I know it doesn't make life easier, but I feel hope that the Lord, blessed be He, wants peace for me and for those I love. I have to trust in the promise that through the lessons of those gone before us, I can receive strength to forge ahead with faith in the One who watches over us with great love and concern for our well-being. Beautiful session. Shalom

[@sheisleeaddams]

Thank you so much. I love watching these clips. I know what you mean about grieving Alma Rabbi. Each time a book ends and a Prophet exits, I feel sad and miss them. I have so much love and respect for them because I got to know them personally. I see how good they are and how much work they put into helping others. I am happy to read and re-read Alma's words again and again. One of the beautiful things I love about the scriptures is that there is never really a goodbye. That's just the way I see it. Thank you ❤

[@danieldunbar2956]

Amazing insights!

[@joecharnes2454]

Thank you, thank you. And thank you Alma, for your inspirational book!

[@kurtiszobell7799]

Ok, I'm either gonna cry or take a break. 6:23

[@joecharnes2454]

I am with you. I often feel like I have to do both.🙇‍♂️

[@BillPowers-qy8bp]

This man talking inspires me. Is this Jewish man a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints? What a great man. I felt the Spirit. With fond regards brother Powers

[@The_Kingmaker]

He’s not. He’s quite simply an open-minded Jewish rabbi who appreciates truths wherever he finds them. He puts it very well: “I’m grateful that these words exist.”

[@BillPowers-qy8bp]

@@The_Kingmaker Thank you for answering my question! Bless your heart.

[@joecharnes2454]

Bless you, Brother Powers, for your kind words. I am not a member of the church. I am actually a Jewish Rabbi. But please know that I am a friend of your church, who honors and respects the beauty and the light that your faith community brings into the world

[@paxdoitrigh]

@@joecharnes2454Thank you Rabbi Joe for your time and for your insights. They have touched the hearts of me and my daughter and enlightened us new and powerful views of our scriptures.

[@gusefulbeauty]

Thank you for all you teach. I look forward each week to your wisdom. I cannot find and videos after this one. Are you still doing them?

[@umbertogoffredi805]

Thank you so much Rabbi Joe. You open my heart to a depth of the gospel that is I feel the most important in this life. Humility and kindness despite the desperation of the evils of war and inner strife.

[@Oma58lds]

I truly love the perspectives and teachings of Rabbi Joe! Thank you for this weekly opportunity to ponder deeply!

[@ermaclark7717]

Thank you, I wish you peace, love your words and your incites.

[@joecharnes2454]

I receive your peace and your love🙇‍♂️

[@jeaniedelaney4711]

I love this!!! Thank you Rabbi for sharing your wisdom and insights! ❤❤❤

[@joecharnes2454]

Thank you for receiving. And also and always, thank you Alma for sharing your wisdom

[@jorgetodeschini5446]

Why no Rabbi Joe this week, for Helaman 1-6? I miss him!

[@tanyastelly6243]

I hope he’s well because I’ve missed his insight on Helaman.

[@rosariobejarramirez]

Wow a rabbi I wonder if he knows that the Book of Mormon is the story of a remnant of the house of Israel, his brethren

[@a-aron5508]

Amen

[@joecharnes2454]

Amen

[@PatriciaCooper-br1ye]

Shalom

[@joecharnes2454]

Shalom🙏

[@nathanmaughan2974]

what a great man!

[@joecharnes2454]

Not really, but I am trying. Thank you

[@annfritz2753]

Thank you Rabbi Jo for these great insights! God bless you and God bless and protect Israël which is at war !

[@joecharnes2454]

God bless you, and thank you for your prayers

[@jakeclement6367]

I love Rabbi Joe's insights. I'm finding this series very captivating. I would be very curious to hear Rabbi's thoughts on some of the chapters in 2 Nephi.

[@jeharing]

I am learning so much from Rabbi Joe! Rabbi Joe, thank you so much for giving so freely of your time and learning. It opens up even more spirit of the Book of Mormon and knowledge. Thank you Scripture Central, thank you Rabbi Joe!❤

[@joecharnes2454]

I truly thank you for your words. And please know that the wisdom in book of Alma is also opening me to greater spiritual insight

[@gwengold8154]

Thank you so much, Rabbi Joe. These segments with you are becoming my favorite thing on social media. You bring such a wise, kind spirit to our holy writ. Thank you for the blessing that you are to us. ❤

[@joecharnes2454]

Thank you for the blessing that you and your community are to the world. Shalom

[@gusefulbeauty]

Thank you for the things you stress! Especially, the light within us. Shalom!

[@joecharnes2454]

Thank you for hearing🙏

[@mandilyncartwright5697]

Dear Rabbi Joe, you look like my dad, but you smile a lot bigger. He always had a calm smile on his face. But he also had a heavy heart from war. He was filled with compassion and never lied or cheated at anything. He always told us to live every moment as if doing it in the presence of G-d. And I have tried my best to live that.

[@mandilyncartwright5697]

His Name was Ira.

[@Empisee]

What we should keep in mind about these pacifists is that they had converted from a lifestyle that was pretty much based on casual murder and disregard for human life. They came to be so repulsed by their former culture that they felt the compelling need to reject it completely.

[@gusefulbeauty]

Where are the new videos after this one?

[@joecharnes2454]

Thank you for your interest. This was the last podcast, for now. We are discussing other program options that hopefully will be coming forth soon. Take care.

[@nanelf8002]

I love: 2 Nephi 2:2 "The Lord shall consecrate thine afflictions for thy gain" It will help us to feel more love and empathy for others who suffer, it will help us to become more Christlike.

[@joecharnes2454]

Very true, very beautiful, and very healing. Thank you.

[@nanelf8002]

@@joecharnes2454 Thank you.I love to study with you.

[@nanelf8002]

@@joecharnes2454 Also a Covenantal commitment (from our side): See Mosiah 18:9 "To be willing to mourn with those that mourn, and to comfort those that stand in need of comfort. To stand as witnesses of God, at all times, in all things, and in all places.

[@leahrindlesbach6006]

I love this series! I want all of the books. This has been so great!

[@andrewreed4216]

The nemenhah records are even more interesting