Talking Scripture Mike Day & Bryce Dunford

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→ Time Stamps: (00:00) Alma’s letters to his sons remind us how to parent our children one-by-one. Bear testimony, lead by example, teach scripture, bring them to Christ, and sincerely praise.(12:54) Shiblon is steady and good. Seek to be a high yield, low maintenance member of the church.(18:58) Alma recounts his torment and horror of facing God in his many sins, but then the Atonement of Christ helped him to see light and experience great joy.(26:54) Elder Holland teaches about justification and sanctification.(30:15) Alma 36 is a beautiful chiastic structure.(32:47) We sometimes numb ourselves to pain. A triangle that spins in our heart when we sin can motivate us to change.(35:58) The easiness of the way can make us negligent. Because it is easy to do, it is easy to NOT do.(41:45) Don’t give up if you don’t see immediate changes. Dip 7 times in the Jordan River like Naaman did.(43:48) Alma 37 as a temple ascension text.(53:39) Possible meanings of Gazelem.(57:21) Bridle our passions.(1:01:03) Alma’s knowledge of truth came through the Spirit.







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→ Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:03) Alma describes the phases of a testimony and explains four ways of knowing spiritual truths. SEED acronym.(25:59) Negligence of the tree.(30:49) If you nourish the tree, it will nourish you.(33:26) C.S. Lewis re-evaluates his beliefs when his wife dies.(38:57) The Brass Plates represent a northern prophetic tradition. Both Zenock and Zenos were edited out of the Hebrew Bible. Jesus is mostly missing from our Old Testament today.(49:01) Moses raises a serpent as a type. God has the power to heal all who will look.(56:17) Important verses in Alma 34. A God must suffer.(58:05) Amulek teaches that we must pray and take care of each other.(1:02:24) Do not procrastinate repentance, this life is a time for men to prepare to meet God.







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→ Time Stamps: (00:00) Strategies for those who have loved ones who are fighting against faith. First, learn to recognize their tactics. (09:24) The arguments that anti-Christs make today can be defended.(20:58) Evidentiary equilibrium. There is no definitive evidence to prove or disprove God. Both approaches require a leap of faith. (26:02) Keep the performances of the church.(28:11) Having a testimony based on evidence is a defense against critical attacks.(29:59) Alma’s four reasons for believing in God.(32:47) The order of the universe, or the Anthropic Principle, as evidence for God’s existence.(50:14) Search the scriptures and know the doctrine.(53:33) Be careful of Anti-Christ ideas because they can be pleasing to the natural mind. Korihor eventually said, “I always knew there was a God”. (1:03:57) Korihor’s voice is taken away. Mark Hoffman as a modern example.







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→ Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(06:36) Being converted to the Lord and laying down weapons of rebellion.(11:50) The Anti-Nephi-Lehies bury their swords that they not be “stained.”(14:38) The pattern of the number seven in the structure of Alma.(20:42) The left-behinds. How to help those who get angry at converts.(24:49) Defend, protect, and befriend those who are new to our culture.(30:52) The challenge and joy of missionary work. God is mindful of every people.(39:11) Timeline of the Ammulonites.(47:11) Pride is ugly and says, “if you succeed, I am a failure”. The antidote to Saul disease.(58:31) Patricia Holland’s quote about comparison.(1:03:09) Alma did get his wish and is an angel, a messenger of salvation.







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→ Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:20) Ammon’s approach to missionary work.(14:00) Lamoni asks the golden question, “Who are you?” (Alma 18.18)(19:29) Aaron’s approach to missionary work.(23:25) Aaron is preaching to a more hardened group, the Amalekites and Amulonites.(25:13) Patience with people who choose another path. Likening Alma 17-22 to our day.(30:55) Offer our whole souls to God.(35:53) Find common ground when teaching truth. It is the Savior that converts.(41:20) Falling into trances in Alma 19 and 22. Some examples in the Biblical narratives.(45:12) Abish is mentioned by name. Why are Lamoni’s enemies at his palace? Another way to understand the drama at the Waters of Sebus.(53:12) The meaning of the name Abish and possibilities as to why Mormon put this in the record.







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→ Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(01:14) Priesthood power can turn the city of Ammonihah around.(14:51) What the scriptures and extra biblical texts teach us about Melchizedek.(32:53) Alma’s interpretation of priesthood authority.(34:17) Be humble, obey, and submit. The Savior will bring us into His rest.(37:15) The problem of evil. Why does God allow good people to suffer? Two explanations are given.(46:58) Types of Jesus in this story.(50:15) Zeezrom lays sick with fever and believes Christ can heal him. He dedicates his life to Christ.(52:36) Establish a check on pride.(55:55) Ammonihah is destroyed.







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