Come Follow Me - Doctrine and Covenants 102-105: "The Redemption of Zion"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 102-105, revelations organizing a high council in Kirtland, providing for the poor and needy, and calling and later disbanding Zion's Camp. This lesson focuses on delegation, worthiness and competence, Church discipline, advance notice, redemption through power, providing in the Lord's own way, stewardship vs. ownership, dealing with debt, transcendent vs. transactional sacrifice, and more. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!
Time stamps:
- Historical Context - 2:16
- Study of D&C 102 - 7:45
- Study of D&C 103 - 52:54
- Study of D&C 104 - 1:39:43
- Study of D&C 105 - 2:55:15
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[@sean9522]

Jared!!! My son, who has been on a hard and difficult path met with our Bishop today to help him get back on the path to his happiness and obedience to the gospel….has joined us watching you nightly. His Bishop asked him to read 2nd Nephi 9 And Alma 34 with thoughts of repentance and come back to discuss it with him. Tonight as you read section 102 with us, you talked about Alma 34 and how we immediately feel the blessings and action of the plan of salvation when we come to obedience in the gospel. You spoke DIRECTLY to our son in your comments. We stopped the video and we talked about how, this is NOT coincidence. We KNOW this. HE knows this. We will visit with you someday and relate this story if we have that blessing!

[@juliajacob5769]

I pray that you never ever stop UNSHAKEN TILL I LEARN TO BE CONVERTED . I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE UNSHAKEN IN MY LIFE ..U MAKE HEAVENLY FATHER AS A COMPANION INSTEAD OF SOME ONE IN THE SKY .. THAT HAS A BIBLE ..AND HAVE A SACRED LAW ON Earth???? When I was baptized I knew that The church is true.. and also I knew that the holy Ghost was a power Off heavenly father and Jesus Christ.. i know AND felt the spirit witness to THE things I pray FOR... but since I followed UNSHAKEN I NOW FEEL . THEY are not A Airy fairy or far away . THEY ARE REAL.. I'VE BEEN IN THE CHURCH OVER 50YEARS AND NEVER EVER LEFT THE CHURCH... BUT I AM LEARNING SOOOO MUCH I HOPE I CAN BE MORE FAITHFULLY.. THANKYOU ... FOR YOU'RE DEDICATION TO HEAVENLY FATHER AND JESUS CHRIST TO TEACH SLOW PEOPLE LIKE ME LOL♥️ THE D & C JULIA

[@morganjohnson5544]

I am an 85 yr old life member from southern AB Ca. After all my experience and exposure to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, I cannot believe how much I learn from your "extended" discourses. Thank you! The D&C as understood by you definitely transition "They", "There", "Then", importantly to " Me, Here, Now". Thank you!

[@daniellereyna8804]

Thank you for the needed drops of oil in my lantern. 🥰

[@pearlandrock]

I’m addicted to your teachings I could listen way over 4 hours. Please Always Expound as long as you feel inspired to. I’m coveting your Spiritual gifts. Lol you are on REPEAT in my house. Thanks for all your inspiration and your Perspectives. Truly enlightening!

[@davidspjut9365]

Amen Sister😇❤️

[@judycook897]

Same here! We listen to Unshaken all day every day. REPEAT the goodness!

[@lesley4215]

When I look and see that it's at 3 plus hour video I get so excited!! It just means I get longer to feast. Thank you!

[@lightrevolutionsdotcom9415]

Thanks for sharing your lifelong studies!

[@kayhinton1547]

My husband and I watch and listen to you every evening. We feel so blessed by your knowledge, wisdom, and insights. Thank you so very much! May God bless you and your family.

[@ingamcdowell5610]

Jared Thank You again from the bottom of my heart for all your time and especially for you humility~ You are not growing in pride from your number of listeners surprisingly I think because you realize you are on His errand. Thank You for spending a lifetime of studying so my prayers can be answered.

[@rkenshin87]

As a seminary teacher this is an amazing resource!

[@davidspjut9365]

These lessons have sparked my faith! I am blessed to be even a millionth part of this Unshaken classroom…worth every prayerful minute….Thank you my good brother…Keep up the good work😇❤️

[@MicheleBurstein]

I’ll take an Unshaken detention any day!

[@alienpsychomom]

Thank you so much for teaching by the Spirit. I hear Him everytime I listen to your lessons.

[@jennifermilton465]

I enjoy listening to your lessons each week. I can’t believe how much I’m learning! The best part is that I can see the fruits of applying the principles in my life. I’m amazed at how you can teach by looking into a camera. I feel like you’re speaking straight to me. It’s always through the Spirit and very powerful. Thank you for all you do for us seekers. ❤️

[@johannamartin9101]

Me too Thanku

[@dianacline1439]

I am back again to keep my testimony unshaken! Thank you!

[@novawarren5074]

I love the many blessings we get from these sections.all the many trials , and the miracles that they are all go through. I love the video on KZbin and share.. For the next 50+ years leadership come out of those who were in the camp of Zion. We are so blessed for that March,it helped them bond, building relationship with Jesus and each other. Thank you for the time, no I didn't care about the hours I enjoy time spent studying.

[@Spankyward]

LONG EPISODES ARE GOOD!! You can't have too much of a good thing. Especially in this case.

[@andrewkatene9368]

The longer the better! Sunday school class is way too short 😊

[@annikabjornson998]

Nearly 4 hours is a long time, but you explain things so well and inspire me every week. At first I was so drawn in I didn’t even notice how long your videos were, when I glance at the length I was amazed. Don’t change a thing!

[@scheckmom]

I appreciate your weekly lessons so very much!I split it throughout the week so I don’t miss any details. Love the insight and relevance of your examples and metaphors.Thank you for sharing your passion for the word is God. ❤️

[@suzanneballard3434]

You are the most amazing gospel teacher we have ever heard! We watch you every Sunday--all in one day. I teach Gospel Doctrine and really appreciate your insights that I can add to my lessons. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@dianneatkins2552]

I listen to your lessons only on the sabbath after church, so I made it into keeping the sabbath day holy, it helps me a great deal to make my sabbath a delight 😊thanks.

[@davidspjut9365]

I agree…these lessons reinforce the Spirit in my home😇👍

[@novawarren5089]

I love rewatching these videos It's Jan.15,2023 Brother Jared, Thank you for continuing to make these beautiful videos 😍📖❣️

[@aubreygarner7749]

Thank you for your parting words. I forget sometimes that when God tells me to do something and it doesn't turn out as I planned, it doesn't mean I failed. It simply means I was sent that way for a different reason. Sometimes the only way to win is to fail at your personal goal, and embrace his. Thank you, Bro. Halverson

[@FordRasmussen]

I definitely split it up when I have to, so don't worry about how long these lessons are. Thanks for your insights and sharing these videos. Keep 'em coming!

[@sean9522]

Exactly!

[@skykevvers]

I have felt blessed to come across these lessons. I have learned a great deal more than I would have studying on my own. Thank you, Br. Halverson

[@Shinystar_10]

Merge to the scriptures with you is never detention is glorious to feel Heavenly Father love in every apostles words 😊

[@zakariahill7274]

I have been very blessed to learn from you keep up the great work.

[@teachingsofjesuschrist]

Elder McConkie said it this way: Though the day of the Second Coming is fixed, the day for the redemption of Zion depends upon us. After we as a people live the law of the celestial kingdom; after we gain the needed experience and learn our duties; after we become by faith and obedience as were our fellow saints in the days of Enoch; after we are worthy to be translated, if the purposes of the Lord should call for such a course in this day-then Zion will be redeemed, and not before. McConkie, New Witness for the Articles of Faith, 615

[@janetconfrey7054]

I am learning so much by joining you each week. Thank you for teaching the Word.

[@susannakemp8078]

Love Unshaken! Thank you for all of your hard work!

[@moniquedorich9807]

Thank you very much for those wonderful lessons! I am grateful for the time you put into them! Heavenly Father answers the questions and the needs of his children often through other people. You are indeed a tool between His hands to answers those needs. I was very impressed in the fact you said that "Sacrifice does not have to bring success. It is not meant to be merely transactional". Often we think that when we sacrifice something, it is going to bring us success or rewards. But it is not always true at least in this life. It shows that what we are bringing in offer is worth it and we do it for the love of God and His children. Thank you very much for sharing your convictions. And please do not shorten your lessons. That the in depth that helps us really comprehend the value of the teaching. In depth takes time. Love from Germany.

[@lindaegbert8486]

Your memory of scriptures and things you taught 6 months ago and how they apply to current thoughts and themes is just astounding to me. I look forward every Sunday afternoon to start the next reading assignment with you. I know so much more about them by reading with you and I certainly enjoy your comments. My testimony increases every day I study with you. Thank you soooo much for the time and energy you put into every verse Linda Egbert

[@collettedl]

Thank you for all you put into sharing your insights and this scripture study! You are an inspiration. I am so impressed with all you put into your education and appreciate your love for our brothers and sisters that so not share our religion, but do share a beautiful faith in God and Jesus. May God bless you and your family! ❤️

[@joanyoung4367]

You have strengthened my faith and increased my knowledge. You are the highlight of my week. Wish I had found you earlier. Keep up the great work.

[@DS-zj2on]

Love the length and thoroughness; it becomes more like 10 hrs including taking personal notes. Grateful for the journey.

[@udval]

I am so glad that I come across your comment, mine also turns into multiple days of study, lol

[@marisapatty9725]

I just finished watching this class. I loved it and it helped me so much. I like to give a big thanks to you for dedicating your life to teach us about the true revelation from our Savior Jesus Christ in these later days. I am so privileged to know about these videos because of a dear friend from California who sent me the link about 2 month ago. I am so thankful for her because she shared this with me and I feel so much JOY listening every day… This week I heard you apologize for a long class, but don’t be it is perfect. The world needs this and for me it has been the perfect medication from Heaven and the more I listen the more I learn and I never want to finish. So thank you for sharing your time, talent and knowledge about the savior every week. My husband and I watch together every week…🙏👍

[@laughingface1]

I appreciate the thorough coverage of the principles involved in each section. I often listen to th episodes twice (usually while doing family history) to imprint them in my mind and heart. Thank you for your dedication. I look forward to the Old Testament next year!

[@andrewkatene9368]

Your lessons are awesome Jared!! I teach the Gospel Doctrine class in Whanganui, New Zealand 🇳🇿 and look forward each week to your in depth knowledge. Thanks for sharing your time and talents.

[@wikilovett7346]

Kia Ora. I was born in Dannevirke, raised in Hastings. Now live in California. I love this channel too!🇳🇿

[@TheUsername2544]

Thank you for the insight and inspiration!

[@susanforsgren5943]

I am amazed at the background and connections you make for us. It gives me new insight.

[@henryswope7734]

How pleasing it was to hear from you that Nashville (and hopefully Murfreesboro) is in your heart.

[@heatherpeterson1902]

I am learning SO much as you go through verse by verse. I am thankful for your teaching. Also thankful for your family and their support of you. I have learned how to study these verses by sitting with you. God bless

[@dianeireland8941]

So wonderful! Thank you!

[@MikolDawn]

Please keep us for detention again this week!!!! If it's talking about the scriptures...I ll listen in as long as available. You help clarify gospel concepts for me. Thank you

[@crazynanaailese]

Brother Halverson, my main comment is and always will be Thank you. I would not be alive without your incredible insight. Coupled your willingness to dedicate so much time teaching us. Please tell Sister Halverson, I am so grateful for her influence in my life. One day I know I will be privileged to meet you both. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Sincerely, Sis. Reedy

[@considerthetruth]

I'm excited for New Jerusalem! I hope to be there

[@luzlong4691]

Thank you for your lessons!

[@brickhouserecoverytv6668]

Love that these have breadth and depth. 4-5 hours works for me.

[@peggyarsenault3675]

Thank you for a thorough discussion of physical history and spiritual understanding.

[@sherryware]

Thank you, once again, Brother Halverson, for sharing your time and your gospel knowledge. I watch your current video each Sunday. Please keep posting your insightful lessons.

[@susanamilhoan1872]

Muchas gracias por ayudarme a entender mas acerca de Nuestro Padre Celestial que El trueness por nodotros. Thank you so much, you do a wonderful job.

[@emaalainuuese3630]

You have no idea the joy these videos bring! Please keep them coming👍🏼

[@hazeldewinter5693]

These lessons on the persecutions and suffering of the saints has brought to the fore front in my mind the need to more fully repent, so as not to be in need of chastening. I still hold hurt feelings because of those who have hurt me and I NEED to LET IT GO. Only the Atonement can take these burdens and make me pure allowing me to be and do all that the Lord requires of us to fill our duty more perfectly. Thanks for all your help in opening up the scriptures to help us prepare for the second coming.

[@charcW8850]

Your lessons are the best! Keep the length! (Although my husband sometimes wishes you also had a condensed version 🤣) but each lesson I don’t know what I would want cut out, so many wonderful insights. Thank you SO much for the time you and your family sacrifice for this! It’s a blessing to all.

[@EndorphikaMorphika]

Thank you for ALL of this wonderful lesson, and thank you for your words at the end there: on Afghanistan and the sacrifices made by many. Those were inspired words. My husband and I were watching this together. He’s a combat vet who spent 28 months in the Middle East, and lost friends in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He was angry with the events that unfolded after the U.S. pulled out, but he said one thing that softened his heart was hearing, or reading somewhere, that an entire generation the people of Afghanistan have grown up in a better environment, where girls were able to go to school and get an education, many went on to higher education! A generation of people who have experienced a better life, and have a concept of what freedom looks like. This may save them in the end, from tyranny and oppression once again. So, the sacrifices of all those who served, of the thousands of troops from 50+ countries from all over the world, who aided in the efforts of building and sustaining a government which would improve the lives of the people of Afghanistan HAS made a difference in THEIR world.

[@MikolDawn]

I'm happy brother Halverson gives us long Come Follow Me lessons... There is so much media that is not meeting the standards we aim to... We need all the good media we can get! Thank you

[@marianneerrebo2035]

I love it when you pepper your lessons with your personal experiences. Kind of like Pres Monson.

[@ronfabel]

As usual. Very profound teaching. Thanks for time and talent!

[@draco2ne1]

Thank you so much for your time and your contribute and your acknowledge of the scripture I learned so much you. I listened to your lessons everyday, I’m grateful for your time and your efforts to teach the gospel online.

[@beckyruka2680]

When I divide up your inspiring lessons for each day, it is a beautiful thing and easy to digest and apply.

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you very much! Great lesson as always, “faithful, prayerful and humble” always throughout our daily lives 😍👏

[@mariahhonda7720]

I saw this morning your video had come out and immediately turned it on! So grateful to delve into the scriptures with you and to learn by the Spirit as you teach and testify of truth!!

[@andyworkman8699]

In terms of the Lord handing out justice, I know the civil wars is often talked about. However before the Civil War there was a terrible outbreak of disease, specifically in Independence. David McCullough spends some time talking about it in his biography of Truman, as he was from Independence, and his description of what happened to the city during and after the war is pretty brutal. What a blessing the Saints were in Utah by then.

[@pokydj1]

In your teaching I am learning what I wish I had learned from my own years of study. This year it is like a new book I had not previously read. Thank you very much for taking the time.

[@leswalker2639]

Excellent video very enjoyable keep up the good work. Enjoy every video thanks.

[@michellemaddox17]

I love how your lessons naturally bring up and explain things that many have a hard time grappling with like the church making improvements to downtown salt lake. I don't know if people bothered by that are listening to your lessons, but I hope some are! You have such great insights and scriptural knowledge! I can tell it's from years of deep study and I appreciate you sharing it with us!

[@paulabegley4875]

I appreciate so much the time and effort you were taking to give your insights and knowledge on these scriptures. I have learned so much. One thing that really hit me today as I was listening on how we view sacrifices that we give; to look at the benefit that we are offering to others as we go through hard times to get help to others. It also made me think of hard times we may have gone through when we were children and how all of it was for a good because the Lord‘s preparing us to serve in Zion later in our lives, to be more compassionate and understanding of similar trials that people we come in contact are suffering. Thank you so very much.❤️

[@THELEIPOST]

Thank you for what you do. I am grateful.

[@sandramyer7081]

Mr. Jared, I am back to listen and learn from your teaching. Your thorough teaching gives me insight and more strength as well blessings and comfort. I hope you continue as you have given us and feel more knowledge with time is more effective than shortening time with the lessons with conclusions and leaves out more important details. Go forward as uou planned or plan. I look forward to the insight and richness of open my mind again.

[@tamarawestmoreland8556]

Thank you for giving so much attention to detail and helping us to correlate the history of the daily life of the saints to the revelations as they are received. Makes it easier to understand how the revelations apply to us now in our daily life.

[@roughout]

Thanks for the faithful insights and diligent labor.

[@robertkay174]

Thank you for "opening the word" to us. My wife and I look forward your lessons each week. We watched them over three days, so we would be happy to add a fourth if necessary. Thank you for all the hard work you do. Shalom et Benedictus.

[@donnakearse2503]

My husband and I raised our boys in Nauvoo. The biggest problem with the non members there was that tour buses from Utah would pull in and go to the shops and comment to the owners of the shops Oh! Thank you for taking care of OUR town. We had a beautiful member of the church running for mayor and non members liked him but said we can’t vote for you because you are Morman. We that lived there would try to apologize but there is still some issues with members doing things for those who live there. We loved the tourism as it did help the city but silly people can hurt relationships if they are not careful.

[@reylainbloxham2525]

Thank you for this modern-day insight. These warnings are still relevant.

[@janellebird3771]

I really like the question to Heavenly Father, "how do I judge someone who has done horrific things, but who also has had horrific things done to him.." Really makes person think. I had a simular experience with someone I was trying to forgive. . they didn't do "horrific" things, but for me they were very damaging, both Spiritually, emotionally, and really stunted my growth. When I asked Heavenly Father this same question, ' how do I forgive this someone, when he himself experienced much of what I was going threw. The answer i got was "he is my child too". It helped me see more then I was seeing.❤

[@havenlyfamily]

How about an hour a day for the old testament? I think we all love the depth of knowledge and spiritual insights we gain here on your] channel and podcast. Thank you for your great sacrifice including those years of previous study.

[@bernadettedee2773]

Real immersion enjoyment thank you

[@greggibson7313]

Thank you from here in Provo. May God bless you ❤️.

[@jeanieerekson8967]

I don’t know how difficult and/or time-consuming, if possible, would be helpful if you (or helper) could create playlist for Book of Mormon videos and a playlist for D&C and one for upcoming Old Testament. Thank you for all your time and effort for this teaching. Is a wonderful service!

[@CWhite-rd6xh]

Oh, yes please. 💚

[@jamesmoellmann3539]

@@CWhite-rd6xh must agree. Wonderful idea. U tube is a pain to find old content, even when you have something specific you are looking for!!

[@teresawalker9760]

I pray for all to be blessed with a wonderful experienece to be able to listen and see these videos I feel if you do share for 4 hours the spirit wants the information taught by you at that time. Anyone can pause and go back.

[@brianjex9945]

Please keep all your episodes posted. I’ve been keeping notes but some of the notes are tied to your videos. I also need to listen to last year’s videos.

[@nadinek5638]

We don't mind detension

[@pattiwithers792]

I am so appreciative of your instruction and insights that have allowed the Spirit to teach me. It makes it so much easier to understand these scriptures. I sure hope you plan to do this for the Old testament. I really need help unpacking all that information. Is there any way to participate in the class you teach at Utah about the Doctrines of the Book of Mormon, Zoom, KZbin?

[@aniketbharti9837]

THANKS YESHUA MASIHA JESUS CHRIST THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD AMEN HALLELUJAH SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH OTHERS REPENT FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND HALLELUJAH GOD BLESS ALL ENTIRE WORLD AMEN SHALOM WITH FOOD AND WATER AND PROTECTION FROM EVIL PEOPLE AND SATAN AMEN

[@c.l.888]

Great lesson

[@laurabrooksperry3841]

“Transactional sacrifice” wow! Never thought of that before.

[@coleenejarvis9443]

In Kirkland we will see 12 leaders to lead the church. It includes Blessings, and callings. We also see a Temple in Kirkland. Joseph was told to go to the Lord and see if there are any changes we need. 7 shall have power and they need to. Be worthy. Capability means they are capable to teach. Worthiness means you are a worthy successor and you give a worthy praise.

[@constancealexander3302]

Love your insights!!

[@teresalinton5994]

I love the verses in Isaiah 40:12 Isaiah 48:13 that speak of Christ measuring the waters with His hand and “meting out heaven with the span” and “my right hand hath spanned the heavens” coupled with D&C 104:14 that the Lord “stretched out the heavens, and built the earth, my very handiwork…”. This is such a fun play on words when you know that a SPAN means “the distance from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger of a spread hand” coming from Old English and Middle Dutch ‘spannen’ to stretch (Kind of like the “hang loose” symbol in Hawaii.) I love the image of Christ doing His handiwork, stretching out His hand to measure almost as though He has a bolt of cloth and is quilting or doing some handiwork, measuring fabrics and plains, stretching out valleys and pinching up mountains as He creates His marvelous worlds without number!

[@walterzagieboylo6802]

I loved the teaching moment of meeting with Abraham and comparing deeds, but also it might be mentioned that comparison is a Terrestrial principle. In the Celestial existence, in a meeting with Abraham, he would love you and make you feel important and significant in humility that we can not now easily imagine.

[@billandteresaolsen1686]

Before we throw all the blame on the early saints in the very beginning, it might do us good look at ourselves individually today and see that the Lord could tell us the same things. How many of us today would consecrate everything we had to the church just hand it over? Our homes, our land, our money? Something to think about.

[@33Shaunna]

Thank you for explaining everything so well, I have a hard time understanding what is being talked about in the scriptures. 🤦‍♀️

[@toevlugsoord]

Will you be continuing this next year? I love your analysis!

[@timwrightfamily740]

LOL I always wondered how long seminary class would go if the teacher didn't have a time limit.

[@laurenraeder5424]

Dave Ramsey helped me so much. I always thought he was just presenting things I already knew.

[@jeannedeshazer-ellsworth9995]

I wonder if I could trouble you to give me the quote by Joseph Addison you shared about our life being like a nursery for what's to come. I took a photo and accidentally deleted it before I could copy it.

[@rconger384]

Any relation to Gail Halverson "The Candy Bomber?"

[@jersten]

Give us all the detention you want! In the classic movie, "The Breakfast Club," 5 incredibly different students from extremely different backgrounds learned that they had more in common and more love for each other than society would have them, and us, believe. All this happened during detention on a Saturday! It's sort of like the teachings of Christ. 😉 🖤----->🤍

[@cherimunden]

How do I access the radio podcast. Is it on Sirius? We are traveling and want to listen as we are away from home.

[@deborahdesanti3950]

Espero anciosa sus videos! Muchas veces me quedan mas preguntas y dudas...como sucedio la Semana pasada! Usted dijo...y todavia yo sigo en Salt Lake City! Que quiso decir con eso?. Deberiamos considerar mudarnos a Independence?

[@scottb4509]

I always thought it was interesting, that at the last supper, when the Lord says one of you will betray me, the apostles questioned if it could be themselves, or which one it could be. this shows that Judas wasn't antagonistic, or outwardly apposed to the Lord's teachings or actions or ideas, anymore than any of the rest of them. It wasn't like they all looked at each other and thought ya we know who it will be, the guy who always dissents in opinion, or rebuts the decisions and ideas of Christ, or the guy who is always sneaking off to meet with the enemy or they guy questioning the divinity of the Lord. they were all in that same boat in way way or another, and rightfully placed themselves in the position of could it be me, because they knew that they hadn't been perfect in following the Lord and and were scrambling to figure out what either themselves or the others had done or would do that would constitute betrayal of the Lord. ultimately they didn't already have in their minds that it would be Judas, because Judas likely wasn't overly or outwardly, different than the rest.