PART 2 | Intertestamental Period | Dec 26-Jan 1 | Come Follow Me Insights

[@scripturecentralofficial]

We've noticed a lot of comments regarding the shadows and glare on the whiteboard. We are aware of this problem and after filming the first few episodes, we figured out a better way to light Taylor and Tyler without the shadow. Please be patient with us. It's really hard to do properly light a highly reflective surface (like the whiteboard). You will hopefully notice a positive change over the next few weeks. For those that don't know, Taylor and Tyler have already filmed over half of the NT videos, so when we get feedback, it's hard to implement right away. Thanks for your understanding and patience.

[@cbetnochka]

Thanks for your efforts!!! We really really appreciate them!!!

[@jaredahsing4452]

we are so grateful for your service and sharing ~ thank you all for all you do🙏🏻

[@dorothypitts4768]

Thank you so much! Wow, I had no idea they were so far ahead of schedule. I will totally try to be patient. It does seem dark and kind of dreary but now, with understanding that you are working on it, I have a new insight and perspective. Thank you for all of your hard work in making these wonderful presentations. 🧡♥️

[@aka-be5nj]

Thank you for all who make this possible. For the hours and hours of volunteer efforts. I am so truly grateful for the service Taylor and Tyler and your entire team provide so I can become closer to the Savior as I learn more about Him. God bless you all.

[@BobLigget]

Thank you! This set is a huge step backwards from the original and looks amateurish. Wonderful content gets diminished by a high school set.

[@johnminer8672]

Wow, I don't know where I've been, but I must have been led here. This is my first episode watched and I was totally captivated. I am definitely going to follow along for the whole New Testament journey in 2023. Thanks you!

[@dorothypitts4768]

They are very knowledgeable and thorough. I appreciate these guys!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Welcome, John!

[@phyllisaycock1880]

John, you have got to check out all of the resources Scripture Central puts out! Amazing stuff!

[@jaredahsing4452]

we're excited to have you here! these Brethren have enhanced my understanding of the scriptures a hundred fold. my testimony has been strengthened and i feel closer to my Savior. again, just super excited for you to experience even more🎉

[@jodie672]

You think this was good! You just wait. You’re in for a spiritual treat!

[@rosasiedschlag2390]

Our life today is exactly what happened in Jesus' days - many groups preaching about HIM, but few teaching how to be A Child of God. Thanks for the inaugural class. My faith was strengthened.

[@conniehenderson6716]

I am 78 years old and I've not even noticed the shadows until they were brought up. But they have never diminished these wonderful lessons. Thank you, Taylor, and Tyler.... I am learning so much that I had no idea I hadn't noticed. I love these wonderful scriptures. All of them. The Old Testament was a real joy to learn from. I am truly finding what it is to hunger and thirst after righteousness. I can't wait for these lessons. Just can't thank them enough for devoting so much of their family time to teach me these amazing lessons. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Grandmacleone]

Agree I'm here for the lesson... not the lighting!

[@gaylynnsherrattchilds960]

I am an 82-year-old widow who has neglected a serious study of the New Testament for most of my life. I have determined to correct this error through our CFM study this year, but I am not adept with all the new technology. As a history buff, I have always sought to learn the background of any person, community, event, or story I am exposed to. This segment of Taylor and Tyler’s New Testament introduction is an answer to prayer for me. Thank you for presenting this information in such a way that my needs were met and my understanding expanded. God bless your efforts.

[@suem6004]

Hang in there. Prayer will enlighten more than systematic CFM. The Holy Spirit enlightens beyond academic study. Holiness is open to all regardless of marriage status, age, education.

[@jeffmccollum7837]

This struck me as a "tour de force" in getting me ready for studying the New Testament this year. I deeply appreciate the cultural context, the history and love the theater metaphor for understanding and valuing the differences in perspective of the four gospel writers.

[@heden1460]

I have studied a little about the Greeks, Romans, etc., but never put it together with the Biblical context of what was missing between the Old and New Testaments. I learned a lot. I wondered when the name would be changed from Book of Mormon Central to something else because this channel is so much more. Scripture Central fits it perfectly.

[@frenchcafe7342]

This episode really helped give context to season 3 of The Chosen-many details that Taylor & Tyler shared were woven in the stories of background of each character.

[@Motlatsi]

Brothers and Sister please remember to like the videos, let's spread the light.

[@zhariffj1]

This will be my 3rd year watching and learning from both of you - thank you for sharing your time and talents with the rest of us - I love the new insights I have come to know because of what you are sharing - Merry Christmas!

[@SBaker-dx5dy]

I've been praying that this type of groundwork material would be presented so that I would have a better grasp of what the gospel writers assumed we would know about their culture and lives though we jump 400 years from their stories in the old testament. Thank you!!

[@beverlyvanzyl]

I am so excited to start another year of deep meaningful scripture study with Scripture central. May Heavenly Father bless you all for your willingness to teach and uplift us each week. Love from South Africa❤🇿🇦

[@coreymcleod2899]

The "Dad jokes" during the lessons are fantastic!😁🙂

[@ruthamunjela5464]

Thank you very much for this insightful lesson, linking both the Old and New Testaments as well as an excellent overview of writings of Mathew, Mark, Luke and John. Thank you very much

[@disciplesofjesuschrist2026]

Scripture Central is more universal and befitting to cover all the WORDS of Christ. Appreciate the inspiration in that decision!

[@Momcamp02]

Yes! This is helpful! I think I will be coming back to this segment again through the weeks ahead. Thank you!

[@rdcobane1844]

these two videos are beyond outstanding. I am excited to review them again before we delve into the actual study of the NT. You two are absolutely the best at teaching us. Thank you

[@MarleeCraig]

Wow, amazing presentation. Can't wait to study the NT. I have learnt more about the history of the middle east from this time period than I did at University. Bro Halverson and Bro Griffin you two are amazing. I am blown away by the content from this presentation. Happy Holidays to two phenomenal teachers and to the entire Scripture Central Team ❤.

[@beverlyvanzyl]

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[@Capriella74]

In this new year I continue to give thanks for the time you take to prepare these lessons and bless us with your teaching. I cannot emphasize enough how much I am learning, not only intellectually, but also for my spiritual progress. I really love accompanying my personal study of the scriptures with you. Eternal thanks for continuing with this project and being my teachers. Know that you are truly loved.

[@lobsterfyit]

Wow thank you so much for this. Really interesting to know the background and context. I didn't know a lot of it before you guys are such a blessing to my life. Thank you to all the volunteers on this channel. I also liked the discussion around the tribes/groups in Jesus' time. Definitely has relevance today

[@Rev12.10]

Very beautiful, and it enhances my study of the Master.

[@jfinkle1]

As always an amazing lesson Thanks so much for your hard work ! Merry Christmas to both of you and your families !

[@danielroehm2822]

Really great topic and teaching in this segment. Thank you

[@lorelynpenalosa7981]

thank you brother Tyler and brother Taylor I do love listening and watching your discussion..a very spiritual experience

[@nevilledevil]

Just wanted to say Thank You to Tyler and Taylor for their time, effort and ability to teach me new ways at looking at the gospel of Jesus Christ. Today's lesson helped put the New Testament and Old Testament into a perspective that I would never have thought of on my own. It makes sense and is a truth I can trust. I can't express in words the lessons learned and coming closer to my Savior that I've felt since I found you on You Tube. The last 2 years of "Come Follow Me" has been so filled with jewels that I treasure and are close to my heart. Thank You to all the many who work behind the scenes to make this possible too!

[@annieruth7]

I learned so much in this episode! Thank you so much!

[@novawarren5074]

I love you both and enjoy your teaching us Thank you both, and whenever you are alone teaching us And have guests ♥️📖🙏

[@npzwane9331]

Thank you gentlemen for taking all your time to research such useful information. Thank you also for sharing it with us 🙇‍♂️

[@breda4882]

This was so incredibly helpful! I typically find history to be a bit boring and tedious to study and forget it almost as soon as I learn it. So it was really helpful to have a short, condensed history to provide context for the New Testament and have it present in a way that is clear and easier to remember.

[@PatrickDey]

Thank you for preparing me to understand the gospels far better than ever before! Born and raised a non-Christian, I always struggled to understand the interactions, teachings, and parables of the Savior in their true contexts. As I was watching this episode, I repeatedly felt, “I was blind but now I see.”

[@kathleenthomas1681]

Hadn't noticed the background but mostly I listen every morning while walking so I don't have a visual. The content that Taylor and Tyler give us far exceeds the plate on which it is served!

[@scripturecentralofficial]

Thank you for your kind comment! :)

[@yackasoba11]

Great insight into the world around Christ. Makes me understand where each group is coming from.

[@JustTrying87]

Thank you! I've been struggling lately, and I am excited to study the New Testament with you.

[@duncansh81]

This lesson was very helpful for me. I have never really understood the difference between the 2 main sects despite reading about it from time to time. I knew they had different beliefs and what those were but I never understood why they had those different beliefs. The historical backdrop was the missing piece that made it all make sense. The historical context has helped me understand things much more. Thank you, BoM Central Team!

[@sarapawsonherrington2595]

I had been more focussed on what you were saying than the glare, but a change is often good. I am continually amazed at how much I have to learn and how much you are able to teach me and help me experience ( I was listening) more fully after being a member of the church for 46 years. When we were first baptized we were welcome to attend institute classes with Dr. Dennis Wright, an amazing teacher too. Then the emphasis switched to institute being for young adults, and we couldn't go anymore, plus we began having children. It is like institute is opened up for all of us through your videos. Thank you so much!!

[@binmyrtmind]

Thank you for teaching more like I remember Hugh Nibley teaching combining historical understanding of culture along with the scriptures

[@lauralauber8766]

A. M. E. N.

[@shirleychambers435]

Wonderful start to our study for 2023! Thank you!

[@plefree1860]

Very helpful for the 2023 New Testament study, thank you for your sharing this insightful information with us. Shalom

[@cissyjordan8691]

Another great lesson and am looking forward to a year with the Savior. Happy with the name change. You might want to consider loosing the shadows on the white board and if there is a new setting, it is so dark I couldn't see it very well. Keep on teaching. If it can't be fixed the lessons are coming through beautifuly. Thanks for all your hard work and great presentations.

[@maggiesanders2566]

Love what you do. I really don't like the dark background though.

[@klauritz5122]

Just a huge thank you to all of you who produce Scripture Central…. My life and gospel study have been enhanced dramatically through your efforts. Thank you so much.

[@wendytruslove7170]

your knowledge is immense, thank you for sharing it with us. I've take copious notes once again.

[@lisaloveskirby]

Very informational! I see myself referring back to this episode many times throughout the year. Thank you for this!

[@venusreyes3061]

Thank you 🙂

[@teregerber2811]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@margaretfoster9842]

Bretheren, thank you so much for this lesson. This is the type of lesson I have always really loved. I have learned a lot more today and I am grateful. I am looking forward to the years study.

[@mormonlacson8606]

great historical back ground! Love it...

[@joycesharp3783]

Love, love, love these insights! Can’t wait to watch all of your New Testament videos this year! Taylor, thank you for your example of the white shirts! There is so much judging on different cultural practices. This was a great example! We must not judge others because of our cultural differences!!!

[@ashleysquires9277]

So helpful, thank you so much!

[@jennshideler6283]

Possibly the *BEST* CFM video I've ever watched. It was like a light bulb went off. So much learning for me here!! Thank you so much for sharing this! I can't even tell you how much this has helped my understanding of the Bible.

[@concretetaane]

Wow that's amazing presentation. Thank you so much Taylor and Tyler also to those behind the scenes that are helping out facilitate Scriptures Central videos . It's awesome.

[@helenpennock2012]

Thank you for this great presentation. It was very insightful.

[@icybones152]

I'm loving the new 'stage' - not distracting for me at all. I'd often become consumed with the artwork in the background (love his work) so would have to go back to listen properly LOL. This is much better for me at least. Thank you.❤

[@tylercook3831]

You two, and everyone behind the scenes, ROCK! I’ve watched this video twice, finally took notes the second time - I never paid attention to all the changes between the Old and New Testaments. So helpful. Thank You!

[@haslememily]

This was so helpful. I am going to watch a second time and take notes

[@renafirkins7340]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

[@nanelf8002]

Awesome introduction, a lot of things to note down as background information! Just great! Iam looking forward to study with "scripture central" the coming year. I've learned a lot and studied many, many hours, all these years with you and it was wonderful, every minute of it. So keep up the good work spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@karinhoagland9034]

Very well done introduction to the New Testament: clear, to the point and very interesting.

[@renatemckendry104]

Thank you for giving us the history lesson! It will help a lot to understand more clearly! And thank you both for your testimony at the end of the lessons! ❤🇨🇦

[@ingridjelinek7889]

This was so interesting Despoten i've read the NT very often in my membership of 60 years, this video braught a lot of new knowledge into my mind, heart and life🙏👌❤️ Wish you a happy New Year in the best meaning🖐

[@vickiashton8789]

We can’t thank you enough for these videos and all we learn that helps us understand the scriptures better and love studying them more. We are very grateful for your time and efforts to spread light and goodness. We know we are loved partly because of what you teach and have taught in our Come Follow Me studies. We pray for you.

[@aintbeeable]

Thanks for all you guys do. You are so smart!! So wonderful to have you share so generously!

[@candi1698]

Wow. Thank you for this synopsis and history. I feel so much better prepared to begin my personal New Testament study.

[@TheRozylass]

Thank you! This was a wonderful introduction and overview.

[@genevieveficquet9976]

Thank you for these videos. I find them very instructive. I love this way of teaching. Regarding this particular one, It is so important to know the context to understand better what is going on and the people actions or ways of thinkings. It is a basic principle in genealogy. If we want to understand our ancestors, let us study the historical, languages and cultural context. It is important too to understand foreign people. So important to avoid wars and conflicts and misunderstandings.

[@shawnbrigance3993]

Thank you for the overview!

[@cindytaylor4478]

Thank you for this wonderful insight. I remember struggling over the variances in the four gospels when I was a seminary student 50 years ago. You made it so easy to understand why there are these differences. I love your program and watch it every week. Thank you so much for all you do for us.

[@richardjuliewhite7945]

THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN.

[@kathrynquinn6889]

Thank you for this introduction. It has been very helpful.

[@novawarren5074]

Love you both Teaching ways Bless you All Merry Christmas to Everyone there 🎁🌹❤️🙏

[@annsharp2570]

Thank you so much for that introduction . I am looking forward to our studies together.

[@cathrinbantjes6870]

Brother Taylor .. thank you for relating the story of "appropriate" Sabbath attire. Your friend's experience captured my attention. I can relate ....

[@Valor_73737]

As a lifelong observer of history and how it has impacted the world, this is fascinating. For instance, you mention the various empires over hundreds of years, including Alexander's, that had such profound influences on the jewish people over those centuries! As a horseman, I observe those empires would not have existed in the forms they took without the horse. Nuts and bolts of history and scriptures.

[@georgiamartinez4589]

Thank you for amazing lessons 🙏😇

[@janicecole2722]

I really appreciate the fact that you two took the time to fill in the approximately 400 years between the Old Testament and the New. A lot happened during that period of time that I either wasn't aware of or didn't think about. I love how you set the stage for us; makes a lot more sense now! It's so good to be able to draw on your expertise to fill in the gaps! I've always enjoyed learning with you two! Thank you for the great work you're doing; may God bless you! Merry Christmas to you and yours as we reflect on the true meaning of Christmas at this beautiful time of year!🥰❤

[@ScottTaylorteam]

Great job guys. The theater analogy helps explain the various differences and emphasis of each of the gospels. thanks☺

[@MsEva9470]

Yes woo l am so excited thank for all the work that you do 👏

[@naidakoelliker944]

Awesome lesson. I learned so much that I didn't know that I didn't know!! Thank you!

[@barbaraspeas1042]

just great info thanks so much!

[@paulinezuasola3986]

Thanks for this lesson🥰

[@novawarren5074]

What's beautiful,He has a beautiful plan, and everything is going to work out We on both sides are teaching people who need to get information.

[@PhotoViking]

Love your lessons. Don’t love your lighting. A huge thank you for your amazing teaching throughout the years. I have learned so much. A tip for you, put (large) diffusers on your lights and put them higher up, then the light will be a lot more pleasing and it will look more ”professional”. I am trying to help you here, I am not writing this to complain but to help you with these technicalities. I am a photographer and why not ask a member or friend who is a photographer and he or she will help you for free to set up the lights. I would have loved to help you but I live in Europe. Again, thank you for all that you do!

[@donnajohnsonsant1881]

Your Lessons are always amazing. ❤ So grateful for them. Keep working on the new stage and settings. Maybe the tip above will get rid of the shadows on faces, also your shadows that are bouncing around onto your board, making it hard to see and read your visual presentation, which are truly so helpful! Keep trying .. but your old staging was worked great 👍🏻 ❤. Too dark with too many shadows. 👍🏻

[@jillboccia8958]

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[@scripturecentralofficial]

Please refer to our pinned comment on this video regarding the new set and shadows for a small explanation. :)

[@scripturecentralofficial]

@PhotoViking We have a large team of professionals who work to take our production quality to the next level. We debated getting rid of the whiteboard this year to incorporate more multimedia solutions, but Taylor and Tyler felt more comfortable with the whiteboard. As you can probably imagine as a photographer, it is not ideal to have a large white reflective surface in any lighting situation. We have used large diffusers, and other methods, but our space is small and not ideal for productions. (Try looking up Book of Mormon Central on Google Maps and you'll see a 360 view of the studio space) While the dark set is here for the foreseeable future, we are constantly seeking to improve our lighting, so we hope you'll stick around as we improve throughout the year. We have to figure out how to light Taylor and Tyler as well as make sure the board is visible and not distracting. Thanks for the feedback! :)

[@vickiecoles8214]

Thank you for all of you effort. I prefer a whiteboard as well, because I am a visual learner.

[@jesuschristlives2724]

I'm grateful for the knowledge Isiah came in 1838.

[@robertstockdale1665]

A very excellent lecture. Hopefully I can remember some of this info.

[@barbarawilkerson3038]

I have learned so much from you both.

[@bradcurtis5324]

I was reading (I don't remember where,) that John wrote his Gospel after he wrote Revelations. He had went to Ephesus and many begged him to tell his story of Christ and write his Gospel. It is said that he had time to digest and understand what he had experienced with the Lord more fully, and that time to process led to a more detailed and wonderfully rich Gospel. Wonderful channel.

[@JoyousGenealogist]

Great lesson brother’s. I really needed a recap on the histories leading up to the New Testament. I’m really excited to learn from you again this year!!!😊

[@sandraneale128]

Thank you so much. Where are the Scribes in your list? I wd really like to know. God bless you all. Our prayers of thanks go up to God every day for all you do, and the people in this great team.🦋

[@martingarff]

I was just going to ask this also

[@maxineweight488]

Dear family, I love you all. I am happy this morning. I tested negative this morning. So I can now go out of my room. I hope all is well with everyone. Love Mom 💞💞💞💞

[@taniadaumas4994]

Great video lesson. Thanks a lot. I´ve learned a lot today again. I´m looking forwad to learning more about the Lord and how to be like Him and how to listen to HIm. Happy New |Year

[@tomboyer9571]

One more suggestion for change this year - no guests. You both do a great job and your format and chemistry together work really well. Thanks for doing a great job! I really like the name change as well! It will be another great year of learning!

[@kathleenthomas1681]

Let's not forget those same Greek philosophers gave us the thought that women were failed males. Yet another prejudice/bias that was held by many and Christ taught how untrue that was! Love the lessons and the context and cultural insights! Thank you!

[@janaeoveson1813]

I LOVED these insights filling in the gap between the old testament and the new testament. Can you point me in a direction to learn more about why Nephi's writing style of the book of Mormon is so much easier to understand and clearer to read?? Lehi's family left before the Babylonian conquest so they would not have been impacted by the bigger Aramaic speaking world. Why does he write in such a different style than the culture from which he came???? Thank you for these amazing lessons!!!!

[@taylorhalverson3052]

Actually, Nephi wrote in the style that was quite similar to the writing styles of his day. Here is an article talking about it: journal.interpreterfoundation.org/reading-1-nephi-with-wisdom/

[@laurimuse1390]

We need to look at what Cultural things have crept in Many!!! We need a reset too..

[@sandraneale128]

Where do the scribes come in, please? God bless you all for your dedication to helping us learn the scriptures❤️🦋

[@robyn_marie]

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[@Joy-sx4uk]

Don’t care about the shadows; didn’t notice. I come prepared to be taught.

[@scripturecentralofficial]

Thank you! :)

[@roseakinsemoyin6580]

PERFECT. I feel as though I have just partaken of not only a delicious meal but one also nutritionally satisfying. If I were teaching secondary school RE New Testament GCSE, that christology diagram would be the framework drummed into my students. Coursing my mind are potential 1500 word essays on compare and contrast..; or Select one group of Judaism and discuss relevance of its perspective in society and personal identity today; Hebrew was no longer the core language of the Jews at the time of Jesus, discuss; Imagine you are an Essene, explain your philosophy and lifestyle... I could go on! I was asked a few weeks ago if I would consider a part time casual lecture role but unable to bear the thought of those extra hours in preparation (hats off to you guys) and marking of assignments, turned it down. I don't know if this lesson is a sign, I certainly wasn't looking for one but it's certainly instilled enthusiasm not felt in a decade. Maybe I will give the college a call! Regardless what a fantastic start to a new year of gospel study. Thank you.

[@marycopeland6557]

Is there a way to get a transcript of this episode. I would like to share it with those that may not have internet options and would like to place a copy in my Bible ...between the Old and New Testament.

[@rosehensley9455]

The information/history is so interesting and relevant to our studies. It’s a great introduction for this year’s Come Follow Me. Aside from that, the set lighting needs some help/correction. It’s dark and is casting shadows on the board and speakers. Maybe some overhead lighting would help???

[@carmencolon8012]

My Castro Jewish ancestors went to Spain during the Barchokva revolution, from there on to Gran Canaria where they are known as the Castro Diaz de Estremon

[@chalulolipe7826]

I wonder if you could translate these videos to spanish or with subtitles so we can use them in seminary clases?

[@scripturecentralofficial]

Puedes descargar subtítulos de KZbin y usarlos con Google Translate. No traducimos estas lecciones al español porque nuestro equipo de español produce su propio contenido en español para Come Follow Me. Hay que verlos porque son buenos. Pepe Valle es como el Taylor y Tyler de Latinoamérica.