SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: Come Follow Me Insights (Lectures on Faith, Sep 13-19)

[@elainew6441]

I know the work you do for insights is volunteer and that means in addition to class preparations for your regular BYU classes you and Taylor are taking time away from your families to teach us how better to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you is not enough but it's all I have.

[@lupegarza5988]

I love that way he teaches I've learned a lot from him

[@brentsagers8772]

Amen

[@SharonMJones-cn5hu]

Same here as Elaine.

[@jankearl7419]

Thank you for teaching and helping us understand the principles of the gospel. You both are so appreciated.

[@marksolomon9472]

PM

[@ellenmcgaughy3738]

On the lectures on Faith. I am a convert to the church. I didn’t even know if there was a God. There wasn’t anything to have faith in! BUT, I had a desire to know if there was a God. It all has to start with “desire” or one never gets to faith:-) Thank you for your great teaching!

[@ximenapinochet6599]

Saying Thank you for this class is not enough. I have followed all the classes for a long time, but personally, none like this one. It deeply touched my heart. I understand very well why it changed your life when you received it in Institute. How blessed we are to have you both. Grateful that my daughters have had teachers like you at school, and now, thanks to technology, we can enjoy these treasures of knowledge. For years I have had that quote from the Prophet Joseph Smith about sacrifice taped to my refrigerator door ... starting today, it will have a greater meaning for me. Tyler, one of the things that moves me the most about the classes, is not only learning the doctrine, but your humility, the humility you have to share and teach what you know, that attitude and generosity is deeply appreciated. This class is to be studied over and over again! I will definitely buy myself a dark green marker pencil! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️

[@marthademers6930]

thank you for making faith more understandable instead of an enigmatic word. and for lecture 5 would that we members and out in the world folks were inited

[@MicheleBurstein]

It is strange how great teachers will come up with something special just when it is needed. I so needed to hear this today - in the midst of full lockdown again - into a fifth week, with no end in sight. Church on zoom again! My household is me and my dog. World conditions just continue to get darker taking my mood with them! Thank you so much - for lifting me, deepening my faith, and encouraging me to stop beating myself up for feeling hopeless. I really needed this lesson. I felt Tyler speaking directly to me, reminding me of just how great our God actually is! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@naomisanchez2702]

Brothers are so gifted. I am always locked in. Listening and learning. For hours.. Mahalo

[@MicheleBurstein]

@@naomisanchez2702 so true. One of the blessings that Covid has produced are these wonderful gospel teachers who have emerged on the internet. Their wonderful lectures have so enriched my scripture study. So grateful.

[@normahowes3527]

I keep recommending them to my friends and family and missionaries I even share their videos on facebook

[@Sayheybrother8]

What country are you in that is in full lockdown?

[@MicheleBurstein]

@@Sayheybrother8, I live in Auckland NewZealand. We had a delta outbreak six weeks ago centred in Auckland. We’ve been in full Level 4 lockdown for five weeks tomorrow. We’re hoping to drop to Level 3 tomorrow night . The rest of the country is at Level 2 and will probably go down to Level 1 if Auckland can move to Level 3. Here’s hoping!

[@kellysmithmarketing]

Every time I read the lectures on faith in my lifetime I have felt something deep in my heart that moves me in ways I cannot explain. This is an excellent video describing the entire lecture series and I want to thank you for this beautiful presentation. Thank you.

[@lanajohnson2424]

I got my "Lectures of Faith" out and listened twice to your wonderfu,l wonderfu,l wonderfu,l inspiring insights!! I learned even more while reading and following along! Can't thank you enough for being willing to share! We poor, single,elderly sisters can't get to a good gospel discussion at an institution or seminary so your videos are truly a life line for my Spiritual development and nourishment!!!!!!!!!!! Please, please, don't stop

[@MtnGoat88]

If you'd like you can attend online institute by registering for one of the class via: forms.office.com/r/4zuxJutLr0

[@jmgren1]

Do they run on the semester system?

[@antoniobornilla959]

This is indeed a beautiful and very powerful explanation and teaching of bro. Tyler & bro. Taylor about Faith -- all based on the book of the Prophet of the Restoration, Joseph Smith Jr!! I am fully enlightened, edified and re-energized by the wonderful doctrines and principles about our loving, merciful and Almighty GOD, expounded and taught by these 2 inspired CES online Gospel Scholars/Instructors!! I will deeply study and learn more from these discussions for sure, and repeat them all over again a hundred or thousand times!! Thanks very much to these two dedicated Gospel Scholars of the only true Church -- The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints!! I testify of their truthfulness in the name of our Savior JESUS CHRIST. Amen.

[@elderinisrael]

I wish all Latter-day Saints would study the Lectures on Faith, we would truly become a knowledgable people in all things concerning God.

[@mleeb56]

Thank you for your sacrifice of time, talent, and energy Taylor and Tyler. Learned a lot. Time well spent.

[@timpanogoshypnotherapy5125]

This hi job. He is a teacher but still what a great thing to do. Is his calling too. I’m amazed how many good teachers BYU has very talented and with the spirit of goodness

[@taniadaumas4994]

What a powerful lesson! I´ve got this book "Lectures on Faith" I´ve read it more than once and tried to understand what the Prophet taught. This time I learned much more. Thank your for the deep insights you shared, brother Griffin. I pray that the Lord keep inspiring you and brother Halverson and that He may bless you and your families with His highest blessings.

[@heathermoore356]

Thank you so so much for your wonderful insights. These last 2 years have been incredibly tough for us even without the pandemic added on top of it all. Your lessons have become a weekly part of our scripture study and we never miss them. They never fail to teach, instruct, inspire, encourage and uplift. They are the highlight of our week. A heartfelt thank you for all your efforts Taylor and Tyler. You guys are amazing and we can not tell you how much your efforts are appreciated. Also a huge thank you for the team behind you making it all happen. I have always struggled to study the Doctrine & Covenants but with your lessons it has helped bring a deeper understanding of these scriptures. Thank you for all you do.

[@scripturecentralofficial]

Thanks for being with us Heather!

[@CA_Doc]

AMEN!!!!

[@ginacarononan5646]

What a very uplifting lesson..a deeper perspective on how we have to live each day to be able to live in the covenant path and back home to our loving Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ.

[@paulinezuasola3986]

There is no wasted time listening to your teaching thanks taylor and tyler God bless 🥰

[@twilahaddock7496]

Tyler, I was very excited to see that you had shared this video about the Lectures on Faith because I also had taken this class from Jerry Wilson a very long time ago in West Lafayette, IN. It had also changed the way I understood God and salvation. As I began marking the character and attributes of God each time I saw them in my study, my faith indeed grew. Then Bishop Wilson explained, as you did, that His attributes are not limited to these listed, and that as I continued to study, I would see those attributes expanded. Even today, after decades of marking my scriptures in this manner, I continue to recognize more and more of His attributes that soften my heart and increase my faith. I marvel that I missed them before. Thank you for this overview that both served as a review and brought me additional insights. Thank you for allowing me to experience institute classes in my home. Thank you for your sweet and sure witness, and for the daily reminder that I am loved. Thank you for weekly assisting me to draw closer to our Savior.

[@leswalker2639]

Another excellent lesson thanks again. Answered a lot of questions this time around. I know my redeemer lives!

[@dorothyhshumway8271]

Taylor and Tyler Thanks for the 7 Lectures on Faith it brought knowledge to my life good job Faith is what we need to day. Love you Guys

[@lanajohnson2424]

Yay ! Such a wonderful treat! Thank you! We all needed to increase our faith!

[@jfayE608]

I am so thankful that two young men from Utah knocked our door in Buena Park California 65 years ago

[@roseakins1122]

I had this on when it first came out whilst doing other things and promised myself to revisit when I can set aside an hour or 2 for a more serious engagement. After church this morning and a quick lunch, I acquired my favourite study spot and re-engage with the podcast. This is so amazing. 4 hours on and I have only managed to complete lecture 2 but oh what a feast. My mind is filled to such capacity, I have had to force myself away for a break,give myself a chance to quietly indulge and reflect in the gluttony of new knowledge and clarity of others acquired. It probably won't be until next Sunday again before I find this level of time but it deserves the attention. I wonder how you find the time to prepare this on top of everything else in your life but for what it's worth I am so grateful.

[@naomisanchez2702]

Brother your extremely gifted. Im locked In, listening and learning on a weekly basis. Thank you, for sharing your time and the gospel for perfect understanding. Mahalo

[@disciplesofjesuschrist2026]

As a lifelong researchers and students of the Lectures on Faith, We find your presentation most profound and very inspiring. We recognize that it is a minefield for Scholars. These Doctrines cannot be assimilated in a scholarly context but with spiritual interpretation as you have presented. Jerry Wilson was indeed one of the spiritual leaders of his age. Where scholars see contradictions we see unfolding mysteries and divine scripture. As you have mentioned Joseph Smith authorized these Doctrines as canon of scripture in 1835. We have felt the spirit of Joseph and other writers in these Lectures. I am saddened by later committees who seemingly misunderstood the context and sought to DE canonize the Lectures as they saw them as catechism instead of scripture, not as the prophet Joseph Smith intended. You beautifully portrayed the the Godhead in its true light as was presented by the prophet and other church leaders of the time. The two governing and creative powers of Heaven, The Father and the Son along the Holy Ghost as Mediator to the creatures and creations of God on all spheres , manifesting Truth. The two Divine beings -Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ along the Holy Spirit ( personage)constitute the three in the Godhead. Lecture 5, reveals us a mystery of which you did not present of which I believe you may already know where many would be confounded but answers the questions humankind have grappled with for millennia. Was the Holy Ghost present at the creative processes of the world with the Father and the Son. Was the Holy Ghost Present at the First Vision? And pertaining to the New Testament scripture, Matthew 1:20... the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. The answer is clear and defining but few "see" it. God continue to bless you in your noble work. PS We are Adult Institute teachers in Melbourne Australia and we have students from other states and nations. We are currently teaching "Jesus the Christ"-Talmage (Zoom) and in Jan22 we will be teaching Lectures on Faith and as our intro, we will be using this video!!

[@Momcamp02]

Through the years I’ve read the Lectures on Faith more than once but studying through them today with you, was so enlightening! What a blessing! Book of Mormon Central has been my go-to place for gospel study partners for some time now and my heart is grateful for all you do!

[@bartoszczarnotta5806]

I love how systematic and tangible our theology is.

[@marilynsnell4797]

This is so helpful and thought provoking. Thank you both for your time and research and effort extended to create these episodes.

[@matthewglosenger3180]

I love that the ONLY distinction made between the D&C and the lectures is DIRECT revelation. Could it be that a man who could teach a hundred fold more to the people also completely understood the topics in The Lectures on Faith which he taught? I think we seriously underestimate both Joseph’s insight and experience with the Heavenly. I’m trying to learn as much as I can about how to lead people to Christ vs showing them MY portal to him. Thanks for helping me do that. 😁

[@DaisyMay222]

Thank you so much for putting this together for us! Soo appreciate this added bit of knowledge!

[@nanetteiglupas7838]

Thanks brethren for sharing these things online. I'm looking forward to each episode

[@paulnanto3905]

Thank you so much for taking the time to prepare and teach this wonderful lesson. It's so amazing how closer one can grow towards God by studying his words and revelations. Thank you so much for providing this access for people like me to draw nearer unto our Lord

[@johnphillips3526]

I have learned more from the Lectures On Faith than from any other thing I’ve read in the church.

[@cynthiarodriguez9097]

Gracias, Hermanos🌹 Solo con Dios hay Vida. Bendiciones a Ustedes dos y a todos quienes participan en construir y compartir estas sagradas lecturas con nosotros🙏💖.

[@midgejohnson7442]

I just spent 2 hrs with this and using my own book. How wonderful to study on a Sunday night. So I am going to slowly read this book each Sunday evening as my personal study to make the Sabbath a delight. Thank you, the 2 Ts, for enriching my life. I am 70, been a member 52 years and love to keep learning line upon line. Love to you both and your families.

[@scripturecentralofficial]

Thank you for your kind words Midge! We are glad to have you with us!

[@leonardreynolds2268]

I absolutely adore this lecture on Faith, it is so insightful and inspiring in explaining faith, which I always thought had more important things to learn about and how it relates to our salvation. Thank you for sharing the insights on faith.

[@lonniemathews6488]

🙏🏻♥️Love everything you do; but, this is just such a gift!!! Thank you!

[@sharonflay1593]

Faith is confidence in your Actions 💯 This is another way of saying it.

[@luisasenica45]

Thank you very much Brother Tyler for sharing these Lectures of Faith (God's character & His attributes. hope I'll be able to remember and strive to apply them in my life.

[@debraprobst216]

Thank you for all that you teach us.

[@karyncurr28]

Thank you for everything you’ve taught! Most especially, “no respecter of persons”! I’ve never understood hat before and now I do!

[@noelgreene2642]

My favourite videos So far thanks for your efforts to teach us and have us be better people.

[@bsl5788]

Wonderful video! Thank you so much for explaining the Lectures on Faith.

[@markiecummins143]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your videos! I feel like I'm in Institute again which I miss immensely!!! Please never stop making these amazing classes. I appreciate your insights!

[@sybilsbrother]

i have loved this lectures on faith it gives me hope to follow the prophet in his admonishment to increase our faith . Thank you brother griffin for all you lessons how i love them.

[@ginacarononan5646]

Thanks a lot for all you’ve done and is doing to strengthen and uplift us. It’s a blessing to learn from you and thanks a lot for sharing with us all of these lessons. God bless you and family always.

[@carmensamario6502]

Taylor& Tylor Thank-you so 4 the time guys take 2 teach us and showing us 💘

[@deedeeknight725]

This was such a wonderful treat!! I'm so grateful you took the time to put this together. I feel a new understanding of Lectures on Faith & it is already giving me more confidence!

[@mary-theresadameron3943]

Love the way you described "a respecter of Persons" in such a way that everyone can understand and there can be no question

[@erniedawson3655]

Phenomenal presentation! Well done! Been studying the gospel for over 50 years and this added greatly to my knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@phantom20071]

Thank you for all you do to help us increase our knowledge and faith. Know that it is deeply appreciated and that you are loved for your efforts.

[@elizabethwhipple314]

We need to have lessons faith taught at church. This very enightening. Much to ponder about. I am glad I listened to this.

[@dl6066]

Thank you, You have reveal much for me to review this lecture again. I appreciate your meekness, your gentleness and your kindness.

[@isabellee7212]

I am so thankful that you though this lesson. I love The Lecture of Faith.

[@romelaggabao5820]

Thank you so much, Tyler for this lecture. You and Taylor are such an inspiration to us to seek more knowledge in the gospel.

[@lindamoses3697]

I am praying for more faith so this is wonderful to learn. Thank you.

[@ronbrewer3493]

One thing God is the same is that He loves us and wants us to grow up and become like He is. In this way He is for sure the same yesterday today and forever. Gods love is there rather we want it or not. You guys do a great job love ya .Do you think that I someday could be on tour teaching program .I have a very strong testimony.

[@dinocollins720]

Thanks Bro Griffin and Taylor! This was amazing! I've never studied the Lectures on Faith but now I'm going to have to!

[@marygorham5038]

Thank ya'll so much for what yall have taught me this year. Merry Christmas.

[@alphapotato9433]

Thank you so much for this bonus episode. I really needed to hear this!

[@wendytruslove7170]

well I can't find the words to thank you enough for this lesson on faith. It has always been my favourite word and subject, I have learned so much more today.

[@janedavis6238]

An excellent exercise for Teaching in the Savior's Way would be to watch part of your videos and come back to discuss what we enjoyed. What made it so effective? What is it I want to try next week in my own class? We teach in the pattern we see, be it good or bad, and you guys are thee BEST! I want to become as effective at helping others come to Christ.I am presently w/o a calling, but should i have that priviledge again i am going to incoporate more sense of humor, some Hebrew, hopefully gospel art different than the ones we've seen a 1000 times, and i got to devise a way to get highlighted verses up so kids focus w/o loss of precious time, & my favorite is your "make it real' analogies and constant use of gestures that keep me engaged, 'n lastly, the ever sweet expression of love. In a nutshell, you ARE the manual for teaching as the Savior would. Thank you!

[@normahowes3527]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you. This was very helpful in my study of faith. I share all of your videos on Facebook

[@jeanwhittle9416]

Thank you soooo much what wonderful knowledge and information you bring me!!!

[@bellakeen6336]

I can see that the Book of Mormon describes merciful judgement of Heavenly Father. I think I may start marking Christ’s and Heavenly Father’s attributes in green too, that would make sense. Hello to all on the Book of Mormon central team and the families. I pray God blesses y’all.

[@jmgren1]

I have started marking My Book of Mormon with the dark green pencil I'm just bottled in my mind at how many there are to be found my next one will be all the features and attributes of Christ in red

[@texaseaglejcl]

A big thank you from Brazil you love Tyler! Keep it up!

[@cathydeboucherville7212]

Thank you so much for this powerful lesson

[@dianenaylor4770]

Faith is the power that “closes the circuit” between belief and true knowledge.

[@julievanwauwe]

This was delicious food! Thank you for the insights and for all the work you do. Father is absolutely delighted with you. Yes, I love Him. I missed the third member of the Deity namely the Holy Spirit because He is also very important in my and our lives. Greetings from Belgium (with google translate)

[@nelslearningmix1m]

Great way of missionary work that is awesome!

[@susanbcohrs2170]

Yes, deeply beautiful and interesting, thank you.

[@plinderella]

Well done, well done , well done. You deserve the title of preacher! You did not fail the topic ; HD from me 💐

[@MarleeCraig]

Wow, Bravo & Take a Bow Bro Griffin, that was an in depth presentation, but you delivered it well. I know it is because of your love for the Lord, and desire to bring others to Christ that you teach. It was on my agenda to watch this presentation, and I am so glad I did. I wasn't sure if I was going to have time to watch this, but I made a goal to watch all the CFM videos this year. I wanted to include this presentation with my CFM learning as well. I did not even know about the Lectures of Faith, so this is new for me. I wrote some things down, and put them on my phone so I can read, and carry these short notes with me. Anytime I want to be reminded of the characteristics and attributes of God, I can just look at them. I have to buy this book so I can have my own copy. This was a very insightful lesson. I am going to take time, and slow and steady reading to understand the content in its entirety ❤️.

[@debbieheninger4034]

Thankyou for your insights on Lectures on Faith. I learned a lot and really loved it .

[@kathycall8624]

Wow! This was amazing! I will find my copy and read it.

[@kitparkinson9540]

Thank you so much for all you teach and testify of. I also know these things are true. Thank you!!

[@NerdyEd]

Thanks so much for these awesome videos.

[@sharonflay1593]

God has abundance of 💙💟 !

[@jchapmanification]

Thank you for your inspiration

[@KB-sunnyday]

So good! 🙏 thank you!

[@sisifatangi8019]

Thank you so much, I just follow youre lectures, and I learned a lot

[@wadeenglund5095]

Imagine how much better the Lectures might have been had they referenced the Book of Mormon in addition to the Bible--particularly Alma 32. Great lesson!

[@lilacbunches]

This was so interesting. Thank you for this bonus episode

[@1zcott]

love the channel

[@dannielibby125]

⭐ I would love for you to create a video on the King Follett discourse... please.

[@MsMellowmarsh1]

Jerry Wilson Education Week Lectures on Faith exact same result on me!

[@gracieloufreebush38]

Interesting. I recently purchased a used copy of this book…

[@janetgaurie7163]

Thank you!

[@jacquelinpeta993]

Thank you.

[@mstout4376]

I believe the Lectures on Faith were written by Sidney Rigdon. Check out podcast on LDS perspectives for lesson on who wrote the book. One publisher says Joseph Smith, another does not. Change is hard, truth is easier.

[@joshuaa6988]

Thanks so much for your lessons

[@jjaderholm]

Great shout out to Jerry Wilson. I am hoping he is the same great JW who taught us at the Seattle institute in the 70s along with Joseph Fielding McConkie.

[@margaritadango34]

It is important to know our God who is our Creator His purposes why He created us. His character & their relationship & their works. And to know their personality ,their glory & powers. What is the commandment given to us before we are send on earth. Do we have obligation to them? We need to read our scripture to know & be guided accordingly. To have the knowledge & be save as the purpose of the Atonement of Jesus Christ's suffering on the Cross of Calvary.. love , keep the commandment & endure to the end.

[@kimberlytousley3450]

❤️

[@kimberlytousley3450]

This was so good! I love the content and specifically context to the Doctrine and Covenants you have shared in this episode. Its cleared up some questions I had. I really appreciated the thoughts on multi-culturalism, and how the God of this world has never emphasized separateness, but oneness. I think that's a concept we as God's children are absolutely capable of comprehending. Loved this deeper dive into The Lectures on faith and the doctrine in the Doctrine and Covenants.

[@borntobeamom81]

Mind blowing lesson again! Thank you so much! One question here, when it’s referring to God, are we to understand God, Heavenly Father, or God as the creator of this world, Jehovah, or Jesus Christ? Because they are two different personages. Who is Joseph Smith and his brethren referring to?

[@alwaysentertained]

Excellent.

[@chiaracantoni6242]

It will be adorable if you can teach on line a class with this TITLE : The pure doctrine of Christ. I would love that. I have mental and emotional disorders called psychosis, that make for me so difficult to organize a study like so. But if you can tell me how to do so I will do that.

[@antoniobornilla959]

ANTONIO B. BORNILLA Jr. . . . from Los Banos Ward, Cabuyao Phils. Stake, Philippines Area.

[@agrifly67]

If we honor that Lecture on Faith has a high value. My question why does they are not included in the Gospel library?

[@wakahere]

Where can I find the lecture on faith Love your channel and listening to you guys helps strengthen my testimony

[@mev4580]

Thanks I have a question concerning the translation of the book of mormon , why do we not emphasize it was by revelation not translation as English to Spanish.? The prophet gave a lesson in January on the title page age great lesson. Containing many fax and figures, But he leaves one believing that Joseph translated the book of mormon ,as English is translated to German not by revelation. But with divine help.

[@marymabey9858]

I’ve been reading g that Joseph didn’t actually write these? What are your thoughts? I heard a great program on LDS Perspectives Podcast. It’s a great podcast. Very faithful discussions.

[@lindalussier1440]

This was wonderful. I really appreciate all your time and effort that goes in these lessons. Can we order the book you were using?

[@carolmerrill6241]

Shouldn't they have added that God has spirit children Which let us have an idea of his character?