Come Follow Me - Mosiah 11-17: Abinadi & Noah

An in-depth study of Mosiah 11-17. This lesson focuses on filling the guilt gap with grace, questioning God and His prophets, rationalization, a teaching tangent, publishing peace, the suffering Servant, Condescension & Incarnation, Christ's dual nature, and more. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!
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[@mda78803]

I am intrigued with the idea that Satan’s temptations were actually just one temptation. “Who do you think you are?” It is how he challenges us all the time. I love how the scriptures are so deep. My father lived to be 102 years old. To the very end of his life he read and re read the Book of Mormon and every once in awhile he would say “When did they put that in there?” I loved how he could still be surprised by revelation💕💕💕💕 That is how I feel when we deep dive into the scriptures we already have👍👍

[@janjones4550]

What a precious memory you have of your father. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@Kalamabbfan]

Your story brought to my mind what my father said. He was confined to bed for quite a while before his early death at age 63 in 1974. He was always reading the scriptures and other Gospel books. His come back when people asked him why he read so much was: "I am studying for finals". He was a righteous man throughout his life. I miss him and am looking forward to seeing him again.

[@capybara39419]

​@@Kalamabbfan Love that: "Studying for finals"!

[@jerikeeley1361]

It was me. He did it for me. That takes my breath away. I love Him so much! Thank you for this profound lesson.

[@beckywright7906]

Reading about the martyrdom of Abinadi always makes me so so sad. I loved this lesson. Thank you.

[@kenpotts7031]

Hno Jared.. oh how I love you for helping me learn more about the scriptures! I love Abinadi.. (I love your story of Arturo which is totally my husband to the T) however going back to this week’s lesson! I love how I finally learn how Jesus is the Father & Son from Chapter 15! Glory, hallelujah 😍

[@Greg-McIver]

The guilt gap. Love it! Clearer than cognitive dissonance.

[@avianca787]

Absolutely wonderful lesson on the duality of Jesus Christ.

[@janjones4550]

Brother Halverson, thank you, Again! Another amazing lesson! You are such a blessing and a gift to truth seeking souls.!!! May God bless you and protect you!!!!

[@RichardMartinie]

Amen and AMEN 🙏🏻

[@susiewilkinson8948]

Please do not shorten the time any more than it is. I hear your humility in the ‘lesson’. I have never felt preached at and I need thoughts and concepts repeated so I will remember better. I’m so very grateful for all who so generously donate their time and talents so that I might have the choice to improve my understanding and deepen my relationship with the Savior. My days are brighter when I devote time to learning His gospel.

[@RachelAdorno]

I loved how he prepared my mind to study the last two chapters on my own. Of course I've read them multiple times before but reading them from Alma's perspective really hit me how much I take for granted.

[@LynetteRodriguez-cx9xk]

Thank you for your ability to break down large chunks of doctrine into small puzzle pieces that fit together perfectly.

[@francespiquemal8813]

For me one of the greatest truths in the Book of Mormon is by Abinadi. Mosiah 16:6,7. In each of the two verses, look at the first line, and then the last two lines. It will read as follows. Verse 6 - ...if Christ had not come there could have been no redemption. Verse 7 - ...if Christ had not risen there could have been no resurrection.

[@amberpelton5679]

I have a great love for Abinadi. His testimony is so powerful.

[@ChrisPadillaAZ]

Brother Halverson, you have changed my life! The scriptures have opened up for me because of your stories, like those of Arturo, your mission stories, the faith crisis stories. Thank you! I know this is your intent. Those that don't really love this channel should go to other great channels and leave this one to me... :) Lots of love.

[@juliekoester7776]

I cannot tell you how much your words touched both my husband and myself. Absolutely beautiful. Just beautiful! When you said ( I’m paraphrasing) His Father side (divinity side )makes the atonement possible, and His flesh side (mother’s side) makes him willing to… my husband and I both said wow at the same time. You have a gift my friend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless ♥️

[@little-miss-happy]

I have studied this scripture block many times over (so far in my sixty+ years of my earth-life) - I study it many more times before I listen to Bro Halverson’s “Unshaken” and I come away feeling even more enthusiasm for Gods words. How beautiful are the feet that stand upon Zion to teach and preach the gospel! I too listen to Tyler Griffin and the Fullmer Brothers and many others after I study my scripture block! I can’t get too much of the gospel Thank you Brother Halverson for adding to my understanding and helping me and all who desire to learn from your years of serious study of the gospel. your enthusiasm excitement and love for HIS TRUTH is contagious! I feel enlightened by the Holy Ghost as I listen to your testimony - you radiates HIS love for others- what a beautiful testimony you have of Jesus Christ! Brother Halverson and each person that adds their own thoughts here in this forum -I thank you and pray for you! I listen and learn from every testimony shared on this feed. Brother Halverson you always help me understand more, and cause me to think of things I hadn’t thought of or considered before! Thank you! They say that the prophets can study one single verse for years. I totally get why! I think I feel that way too. Thank you Brother Halverson for sacrificing your own time so that others enthusiasm for HIS word grows! I learn by the Holy Ghost as you share your insights and testimony each week!! Abinadi has always been (dare I say) one of my “favorite” prophets. Perhaps we were friends in the pre existence, I hope so! This unshaken episode I’ve listened to more than any other I suspect more than four times now. I feel the conviction of your testimony Brother and it strengthens my own. Come let us rejoice and be unified together! Rejoice in Christ! He is my Savior and your Savior and Abinadi’s Savior! :) I am not a streamliner myself (nor does it seem was Elder Maxwell or Abinadi lol) I get excited about the truths Ive learn in my study! It’s natural to want to share truth with others. God bless you!

[@voicesvoicesandmorevoices3051]

I believe in Christ, He is my king!

[@gretchenr2307]

As always, thank you so much for this powerful lesson. So grateful for our Savior and His restored gospel.

[@joniddraper9049]

What an amazing lesson you have brought the Holy Ghost in great abundance

[@joyful.inside.and.throughout]

I’m grateful that he used father and son. I believe it helped Alma, who had ears to hear, feel the Spirit testify.

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you very much. Follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ.😍👏

[@meggreen5861]

This lit a light in my mind and heart. I have been a member of the Church for almost 30 years and this clarified the purpose of the gospel of Jesus Christ like I have never understood.

[@susanforsgren5943]

I have really enjoyed the more professional, production quality. It is marvelous to have the scriptures in different colors. The sound is spectacular.

[@6jmmp]

Agree. I wish the lighting were better, still. So many shadows on his face. I miss his wife’s bright office!

[@paulagraves6517]

This was very helpful as you explained it a bit more clear than Abinadi did. Even though he did a great job and is one of my favorite people in history.

[@lindastolle9731]

I have a much more clear understanding of Jesus being referred to as Father and also Son. Thanks for the suggestion to add “side” each time we read those titles! It makes total sense, and I appreciate you so much.

[@dcm1120]

Thank you so much for this beautiful lesson, Brother Halverson! My appreciation for our Savior has been deepened by this study of Abinadi’s teachings and example.

[@lucyservellon1586]

I love in the way you explain the scripture, I can feel the Spirit very strong snd the testimony you have about Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father, and the scriptures!! Thank you!!

[@BRENTHANS1]

Wow you served in my beautiful island of Puerto Rico! I am from Ponce. I joined the church in 1974. You probably met my family. Wonderful. I love your lessons. Thank you!

[@connieschrader4833]

After years of reading and studying Mosiah 17:8, it is now clear to me. Thank you so much! Excellent.

[@lissawoodburyjensen8374]

MAGNIFICENT!

[@susanszczepanik2567]

Thank you for keeping your 2020 Book of Mormon lessons available! When you "water-ski" over some chapters and I need to at least snorkle or even scuba dive, I visit your earlier verse by verse lessons. :)

[@suewood3030]

WOW! What a masterpiece of a lesson, from its teacher and from its teachings. Thank you. 🇬🇧

[@RachelAdorno]

Now I understand why ex-husband denies the spiritual experiences he had leading up to baptism and following baptism. He didn't want to change his lifestyle. He story he tells himself is that i forced or manipulated him into baptism. My recollection is that he initiated an appointment with the. Missionaries without My knowledge. And now he claims that all churches have truth and therefore there is no need to attend any single one (which makes no sense to me) but the reality is he believes in the creator but lacks the faith to change his behavior. I carried around this guilt that I had somehow caused him to lose faith because I have this belief that I'm not good enough constantly competing with my faith in Jesus Christ who assures me I am enough. Next time he blames me I'm not going to fall for that guilt trip. Thank you for this lesson.

[@Kidsdowelliftheycan]

I love the jack-in-the-box analogy…been there…spot on.

[@lauranorris3228]

My favorite!

[@NormaFrandsen]

All I can say is wow. Thank you

[@LorraineGray-xf9ro]

I really love your podcast but I don't think you should worry about I hour. Hank and John do a bit over 2 hours on their podcast in 2 parts. I like the longer, better podcast than a shorter one that is like the hour lessons throughout my life, always briefly touching the same stuff but not diving in deeper. Thanks for all your insights. Thanks for all you do.

[@lynneharper6947]

I love your mission stories and lessons taught. The guilt gap is such a great concept to know! You are a blessing!❤

[@RosemaryNgcobo]

Thank you so much brother Halverson What a lesson. MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BE BLESSED

[@louisevigil4485]

That was a wonderful lesson now I like Isaiah better you make so much sense thank you for going out of your way to teach us the right way god blessed you

[@ritautupo2859]

I feel when the Lord said to the adultery woman “go thy way n sin no more” I thought she was forgiven and He counsel her to not do it anymore. The scripture said “I the Lord forgive whom I forgive” there it tells us He choose to forgive her. Just my thought on that💖

[@dorothyraigans5114]

That is the grace he is talking about. The woman is forgiven and sin no more is the gap GRACE filled.

[@dmcessna1]

A long time ago I had a sense of Jesus going through the Temple of Gethsemane as proxy for me, and you, and each of us who accept his atonement, but some how able to do that one name, one person at a time just as we do in the temple for one ancestor at a time. Your incite has reinforced this idea for me. Thank you.

[@robertscott2693]

Life changing lesson, thank you so very much!

[@mariadelpilartomasto7465]

Amazing!!! THANKS brother Halverson for such a wonderful lesson. I watched it several times and still learning from it.

[@suebrown3194]

I so appreciate the perspectives you offer for me to consider as I read and ponder the scriptures on my own.

[@kensrobertson]

Wow, I see again how the BoM was written for our day as you nail our current society with the contrast btwn King Benjamin's idea of peace and King Noah's!

[@mariejones5503]

Thank you for unlocking a mystery!!!!

[@codymyers2346]

THANK YOU❤ You make it easy to understand. I want to send to my children. ❤

[@AnaliliB]

Thank you for this wonderful lecture! It's amazing! 💖

[@DAVELYLETUMANGUIL]

Thank you.

[@lesley4215]

I have often asked myself, would I stand as Abenadi did for righteousness? I've always answered yes. I have strived through my life to make that a true statement!

[@lindavancott5261]

Love this... NOAH) DENY Source, Sin, Consequences. KING BENJAMIN) ADMIT Source, Sin, Consequences.

[@BreonaWilson]

It’s so COOL how this guy use to be MY NEIGHBOR ❤such a sweet heart I totally miss seeing him and seeing how big his channel has gotten is INSANE

[@BonnieWrightMusic]

I personally think that it's the divine, omnibenevolent Father side of Jesus that makes Him *want* to save us - and His Son side, His condescension to become like us, that makes Him *able* to. You said it was the opposite, but that's my thought.

[@suzannaylor653]

It's interesting to think that the temptations of Christ follow a specific order that parallels human development. Of course, everything I am about to say is incredibly simplified, but the temptation of succumbing to the natural man could be said to be the most prevalent to teenagers. Then, the temptation of pride is tied closely to our college years. Lastly, the temptation of worldly wealth and grandeur is front and center as we earn our living as adults. There is an order to all things 😄

[@jonathanray7931]

Brother Halverson, imho, righteous and wicked people can't really be compared to each other as "equals" since they are, literally, not equal in their respective states/conditions of spirituality with the exception of the righteousness of one is equal to the wickedness of the other and vice-versa in the lengths or extremes of their respective spiritual states/conditions. So, I guess in that way, they are "equals" but that would be it. I call them (the righteous and the wicked) "contrasts" because their respective spiritual states/conditions are in stark contrast to each other, if that makes any sense.

[@kensrobertson]

Thinking about Abinadai referring to Christ as both the Father and the Son, I have heard relationship therapists refer to our parent self vs. our child self. That helps me clarify Abinadai's teaching about how Chris is both Father and Son.

[@prestonleavitt]

Note: the reference you have at minute 21:00 is labeled incorrectly - you have it as Mosiah 11 : 28, but Bro Halvorsen states it at chapter 12 : 12

[@StephenPence]

I love the quote from Elder Maxwell. Would you know where I can find it in context? Thank you for all that you do!

[@carlyeapplegate6637]

Does anyone have the reference for the Maxwell quote around 31:30?

[@starofthesea1943]

I love this weeks lesson so much. But i am still desperately searching for part 2. Cannot find it.

[@dorothyraigans5114]

His lessons from 4 years ago has two parts.

[@starofthesea1943]

@@dorothyraigans5114 thank you. I did find that but the flow of thought was slightly different from this years'.

[@novawarren5089]

Wonderful class or video Thank you for each video and the truth and insight ❤ 57:35

[@michaelcolahan4192]

Where can I find - A willingness to learn from pain

[@tony-northcountry3272]

Can someone clarify some parts. Why does King Noah organize a council with his priests to determine what do to with Abinadi (Mosiah 12:17) when one chapter earlier it said the king already made a decree to slay him (11:28)? Mosiah 13:5 compares the shining face of Abinadi with the shining face of Moses but I notice that in Abinadi's case, his face was shining when he was speaking with the king but Moses face was shining after he had spoken with God on Mount Sinai. In the case of Moses, the shining eventually wore off. The shining in Abinadi's case stopped as soon as he finished speaking with the king. Mosiah 13:17-19 teaches about six literal days of creation so people could know how long they were to keep the Sabbath day holy. If a Sabbath day was hundreds of years in length, they would not be in compliance. "Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work; But the seventh day, the sabbath of the Lord thy God, thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is; wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it".

[@explorerofmind]

In Mosiah 11 Noah commands that Abinadi be brought before him to kill him. In Mosiah 12 Noah eventually catches Abinadi and he is brought before the King for a trial with the purpose of killing him. Eventually they isolate the exact words they will use against Abinadi to justify killing him. They need to council among themselves how to trap him in his words and what words to use against him. The shining face of Moses and Abinadi represent the power of God illuminating their souls. In the case of Moses it happened because God spoke to him, in the case of Abinadi it happened because God spoke through him. When we imitate the Almighty God while we are mortal we do it in lesser degrees. The creation periods of Man have been appointed to be shorter than the creation periods of God. We can’t live thousands of years. So our days only last 24 hours.

[@disciplesofjesuschrist2026]

@@explorerofmind The consensus is still out on the creative periods-Methuselah lived 956 years, allowing him (if he was observant according to keeping the sabbath, 52 weeks per year times 969 was 50,388 weekly sabbaths over his lifetime

[@johnowens22]

Just my add... you mentioned that Christ was tempted by Lucifer with Bread, Leaping and Kingdoms (treasure). I think we've missed the point of the third one. (1) The first, Bread, is sustenance for one's self. Internal. This is an Aaronic test. Aaronic ordinances work towards cleansing one's self from sin and caring for one's self. (2) Second test, leaping and having angels rescue you. This one is of Melchizedec Gospel order, where we are asked to serve others (with pure heart, not just the law), to look outward, but Christ is tempted by him to have others serve Him. (3) The third... Here's my reasoning why first... . The highest degree in the Celestial Kingdom is reserved for those who keep their Celestial Marriage Covenant, are pure before God, and live like Him, looking to future generations. This is the Kingdom and Glory of those that live the law of Consecration. The lowest level are those that care for self. The next degree up learn to master their heart and seek outwardly to help others. The highest degree give 100% all day and Glory in the eternal. They are masters of time. They need no rest from labor, as their work and Glory is their labor for all into eternity. This is the Patriarchal Gospel, Law and Priesthood. . Now back to the "Kingdoms" Lucifer offers Christ... I think he's offering rulership through time... over all others (Terrestrial) and things/money (Telestial). That's the test. . He may have offered what he will never have nor can he give to Christ, but I believe that's what he's (deceiptfully) offering.

[@garycrowder3186]

Why was fire used as an element of death in the Book of Mormon? Why not some other method?

[@roymoore7203]

Ok so, King Noah put Alma into a Priest’s roll. Did he do it with proper authority? If not. Then how did Alma get his authority to Baptize? Yes this is how my mind thinks.

[@suebrown3194]

Who do the Jews think Isaiah 53 was talking about?

[@TipsWithTulip]

@SarrahHurstGroves To the critic, I say, “What a ridiculous statement.”

[@disciplesofjesuschrist2026]

Who is He that we should call Him Father? Is He not..... Jesus Christ as the Father of Creation who organized Light and Life Jesus Christ as the Father of Redemption whose increase is Love Jesus Christ as the Father of Salvation whose issue is Happiness Jesus Christ as the Father of "the Law" instituted for the children of mankind whose lineage is Righteousness Jesus Christ as The Father of the Atonement with the offspring of Eternal life Jesus Christ as the Father to the sons and daughters of God as Nurturer

[@curtiskeller6702]

Great story. Is Arturo still active today?

[@dasigalvez2481]

ALMA 11 38 Now Zeezrom saith again unto him: IS THE SON OF GOD THE VERY ETERNAL FATHER? 39 And Amulek said unto him: Yea, HE IS THE VERY ETERNAL FATHER OF HEAVEN and of earth, and all things which in them are; he is the beginning and the end, the first and the last; MOSIAH 16 15 TEACH THEM THAT redemption cometh through CHRIST the Lord, who IS THE VERY ETERNAL FATHER. Amen. According to Merriam Dictionary, the text “VERY” MEANS TRUE OR REAL. ETHER 3 12 And he answered: Yea, Lord, I know that thou speakest the truth, for thou art a God of truth, and canst not lie. 14 …Behold, I AM JESUS CHRIST. I AM THE FATHER AND THE SON… 3 NEPHI 1 14 Behold, I come unto my own, to fulfil all things which I have made known unto the children of men from the foundation of the world, and to do the will, both of the Father and of the Son-of THE FATHER BECAUSE OF ME, and of THE SON BECAUSE OF MY FLESH… 3 NEPHI 11 36 And thus will the Father bear record of me, and the Holy Ghost will bear record unto him of the Father and me; for THE FATHER, AND I, AND THE HOLY GHOST ARE ONE. ALMA 11 44 …the bar of CHRIST THE SON, AND GOD THE FATHER, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, WHICH IS ONE ETERNAL GOD… 2 NEPHI 26 12 …Jesus is the very Christ, it must needs be that the Gentiles be CONVINCED ALSO THAT JESUS IS THE CHRIST, THE ETERNAL GOD; 13 And that he manifesteth himself unto all those who believe in him, by the power of the Holy Ghost.. ALMA 11 26 And Zeezrom said unto him: Thou sayest THERE IS A TRUE AND LIVING GOD? 27 And Amulek said: Yea, there is a true and living God. 28 Now Zeezrom said: IS THERE MORE THAN ONE GOD? 29 And he answered, NO. 2 NEPHI 15 7 For IF THERE BE NO CHRIST THERE BE NO GOD; and if there be no God we are not, for there could have been no creation. But THERE IS A GOD, AND HE IS CHRIST, and HE COME… MOSIAH 15 1 …I would that YE SHOULD UNDERSTAND that GOD HIMSELF SHALL COME… 2 …BEING THE FATHER AND THE SON- 3 …BECOMING THE FATHER AND SON- 4 And they are ONE GOD, YEA, THE VERY ETERNAL FATHER of heaven and of earth. 5 And thus the FLESH becoming subject TO THE SPIRIT, or the SON TO THE FATHER, BEING ONE GOD… TITLE PAGE OF THE BOOK OF MORMON …Written to the Lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of Israel; and also to Jew and Gentile- … to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that JESUS IS THE CHRIST, THE ETERNAL GOD…

[@josephblowseph747]

He literally repeats the same concept over a dozen times. I'm not exaggerating. I had to check the screen to see if he was on a loop. I forgot that he does this, started the video and started driving, and had to hear the same run of events a dozen times before I could pull over and switch videos

[@BbulL2027]

It is apparent that you are a master at misdirection regarding Mosiah 11. In this entire video you spent 4 minutes on this chapter and spoke in broad generalities to avoid obvious comparisons. The prophet Mormon obviously wants his latter-day reader to recognize his prophecy that king Noah will represent and mean something to his LDS reader to warn them what would happen to them.

[@Unshaken]

I wish I had time to cover everything! You may want to go back to the video on these chapters from 4 years ago, where I spend a lot more time in chapter 11. Thanks!

[@BbulL2027]

@@Unshaken The BoM is a book of prophecy. The prophet Mormon gave his latter day reader cherry picked character and events that would mean something to them specifically. Here is a great example. Jacob 1:15 And now it came to pass that the people of Nephi, under the reign of the SECOND king, began to grow hard in their hearts, and indulge themselves somewhat in wicked practices, such as like unto David of old desiring many wives and concubines, and also Solomon, his son. Jacob 2:23 But the word of God burdens me because of your grosser crimes. For behold, thus saith the Lord: This people begin to wax in iniquity; they understand not the scriptures, for they seek to excuse themselves in committing whoredoms, because of the things which were written concerning David, and Solomon his son. 24 Behold, David and Solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the Lord. Mosiah 11:1 And now it came to pass that Zeniff conferred the kingdom upon Noah, one of his sons; therefore Noah began to reign in his stead; and he did not walk in the ways of his father. 2 For behold, he did not keep the commandments of God, but he did walk after the desires of his own heart. And he had many wives and concubines. And he did cause his people to commit sin, and do that which was abominable in the sight of the Lord. Yea, and they did commit whoredoms and all manner of wickedness. 4 And all this did he take to support himself, and his wives and his concubines; and also his priests, and their wives and their concubines; thus he had changed the affairs of the kingdom. The Book of Mormon warns us several times what a 2nd “king” would do. Who is this 2nd “king” or president? A continued reading of Mosiah 11 and the specifics that Mormon gives us in this chapter has very real parallels that we are to understand. Who built themselves a spacious palace, who became the richest person in Utah at this time, where did he get the money, who instituted polygyny and caused his people to error, who built wineries. We can understand who this 2nd king is if we look at Mosiah 9, with King Zeniff and liken what is said about him to Joseph Smith and the King of the Lamanites to the Governor of Missouri.

[@JoeCana]

@@BbulL2027 I've seen this comparison before. On this video at the 29 minute mark. Certainly makes one wonder if we are like ancient Israel, believing we are God's chosen people reality have apostatized by the time Jesus came to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYnMdYtrbZWmf7c

[@SamIAm1808]

@@JoeCana Seems like we may actually be in apostasy and not realize it... I found this interesting quote from William Marks who was stake president in Nauvoo and he seems to understand a latter day apostasy is prophesied in scripture. We have made that which is evil and abominable, the doctrine of having multiple wives and concubines, into something that can be godly and right. "You see from John C Bennett’s time there had been so many rumors going the rounds, I was fearful that there might be something in the stories afloat that might implicate Joseph. But Joseph was so free and positive in his denunciation of polygamy in every form, that I took courage; and I could see Joseph was in earnest and felt just as I did about it. But before the Sunday following our conversation, Joseph was having his suit, and he was killed before he had a chance to commence his investigation against those whom he had suspicioned of teaching it privily. But I thought he had been deceived in some of the men and elders of the church, and had too much confidence in some of them. But I guess it was to be so to fulfill the Scriptures in relation to the latter-day apostasy.”

[@truthprecept678]

He isn't going to speak out against his church or leaders, even if this is true. He has a conflict of interest by being employed by the church.

[@TipsWithTulip]

You do a good job, but beware of Pride. We must all be aware of pride, right? So what makes you think that your words are more important than the words printed in the Book of Mormon? The time of your videos could be cut in half.

[@sandracarrigan5796]

Do you really think Br Halverson thinks that? His comentary is intermingled with scripture to help show how it applies to us in this current society. The length of the lesson is what it needs to be. All good.

[@janjones4550]

If he takes up too much of your time go somewhere else. You aren't forced to watch him. Brother Halverson has an incredible gift that we would be wise to learn from. I hope you can see that and benefit from him.

[@alisadunn5443]

Seriously? I guess you're a troll. He's really cut down the time on his videos. I love how he teaches.

[@TipsWithTulip]

@@janjones4550 Ah, the trite comment of a true Latter Day Saint. “Go somewhere else.” Good answer. Be proud. You just caused Bro. Halverson to lose another subscriber. I have recommended Halverson to at least ten people. Everyone of them except one listened to a link I shared. ONE. The reason why the others refused? “His lessons are too long.” “He repeats the same principle over and over. Just get on with it.” “I don’t have the time for his videos.” I tried. I tried to get people to listen. You have no idea who you are talking to. With 20 years of stake leadership, do you know what the one thing that the Stake President wanted us to teach? “Beware of pride. For it is pride that causes teachers to go overtime. Are their words more important than the others ? No ma’am. My time is valuable. I’d rather spend it with my nose in the scriptures and have the Holy Ghost be my teacher than listen to the repetitive ramblings of Halverson. My critic was given with the intention to help him. Your answer was judgmental and “GO SOMEWHERE ELSE” Really? That answer is what gives Latter Day Saints a bad name. You can bet your life that I will go somewhere else. You did nothing but harm me and him. Why? Because instead of suggesting one to check out his podcast, I will most definitely warn people of it. Not just because of him, but because of people like you. God bless.

[@TipsWithTulip]

@@alisadunn5443 I guess you’re a troll. I don’t know you from Adam and you don’t know me, but let’s be Christ-like by judging one another. Good job. ps: I love how he teaches too. Too bad you’re such a bad example. An accuser. An unrighteous judge. Seriously.