Come Follow Me - 1 Nephi 1-5 (part 1): Learning from the Lord 

I am a 91, almost 92 year old sister. I have been with you for the last 3-4 years and was able to keep up until last Spring when health issues put me about 2 months behind, but I keep on keep in on. I recently took a tumble and fractured two bones in my neck and thus am wearing a neck brace until Valentines day. This prohibits me from using a physical ok, so I have to just listen, but I am determined to stay up with our lessons in the BOM AND still work on finishing the NT. Thank you for your lessons and explanations, I enjoy and appreciate your time and expertise so very much. Although Imust admit I doze off, I can’t always go back and pick up where I left off😋😋😋

God brought your podcast to me in 2020 in the midst of a faith crisis. I was hanging on by a thread back then. This podcast became my life line, the space where I could close the door on the world and focus solely on the gospel of Jesus Christ through the scriptures. I've been listening faithfully ever since. I've listened to every podcast. I haven't left the faith. I'm still here. I'm not going anywhere either. I'm going to continue listening and learning and staying grounded in the word of God. So please tell your family Linda Joy in Southern California says THANK YOU for their sacrifice and for sharing their husband/father with the rest of us because these lessons have kept me here and taught me so much. Thank you Jared for all your enthusiasm and love for the gospel. You are a beautiful human being and the Lord is using you to help others.

Brother Halverson, thank you. Im trying to get out of addiction and back to the savior. He has helped me out of it before and I know he can again. This world has never pulled at me like this. It scares me. In all that chaos, your lessons help me keep my faith my hope and my love for all of you and for the savior. I can’t thank you enough!

I’ve been a caregiver for over 8 years. The last couple years have been especially difficult. I simply couldn’t study scriptures as I wanted to. Your verse by verse lessons became my scripture study. Sometimes I felt guilty that I wasn’t actually picking up the books but I’m so grateful that I remained in the scriptures because of you. And not just a few verses with insights, but each and every verse. Your service to me has been priceless. Thank you with all my heart.

I have started keeping a prayer journal and I record what I say and ask of the Lord. I wait for his response and record the response. It becomes a back and forth conversation and wow the things I am learning leaves me in awe.

I have become used to listening to everything you've posted online the past 3½ years. Shorter lessons had me searching for more of your colleagues channels. I've enjoyed the 28 classes seeking Jesus by John Hilton iii and many others. However, you're my favorite! I went to Spokane Washington on my mission. Ed Decker lived in my mission and it was a very anti-mormon mission. I love your insights and wish I had the ability to listen to your 650+ hours of content before I went on my mission. It's a huge service and legacy you are giving to your family, students, members and non-members alike! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and testimony with all of us. I've definitely been strengthened these past 3½ years!

Coming back into the fold trying so hard to go through the temple. I have never read the book of mormon all the way,but I started so I could watch your podcast after and understand it. Ecstatic to learn! Thank you so much. Here we go!

Todd’s (FX20) story was sooooo amazing! Wiping tears from my eyes

I was raised by my Bible believing Grandparents so I’m more familiar with the Old Testament and New Testament than I am with the BOM. This year I promised myself a deep dive into my new scriptures. I have read the BOM through, but I still don’t fully feel like I understand it well. I’m ready to walk through this year with your RU-vid vids. Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your depth of knowledge. ❤

I love your "I have made this with mine own hands" take on scripture study. It reminds me of Elder Bruce R McConkie's final Conference address: "In speaking of these wondrous things I shall use my own words, though you may think they are the words of scripture, words spoken by other Apostles and prophets. True it is they were first proclaimed by others, but they are now mine, for the Holy Spirit of God has borne witness to me that they are true, and it is now as though the Lord had revealed them to me in the first instance. I have thereby heard his voice and know his word."

Thank you so much to the Beautiful Saints here and your testimony of the scriptures. Need to stay strong, I pray before I read my Book of Mormon for the spirit to testify of its truths as I love to feel the warmth of the spirit. Brother Halverson, thank you for your testimony, for these videos, and all my fellow Saints.

Oh wow brother Halverson. I am in tears with that story of FX-20.How wonderful the fruit of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is. You made such a big impact in his life. THANK YOU for sharing that. I could sense your emotions as well as you shared that story and then I was crying! The book of Mormon is so powerful, I am so happy to be studying it again.

I was SO SAD when you said you were going to cut the time shorter this year! To me, that meant I'd miss out on at least 90 minutes of "gems" that you wouldn't have time to share. So i was SO HAPPY to see you'd split this week's lesson into 2 parts, EACH getting more than an hour! I crave every bit of enlightenment you can share. THANK YOU so much for the years of research, hours of prep, and the heart you share with us.

The last year on my mission I had a goal to read everything I was allowed to read as a missionary, within that year. At the time that was the standard world, a marvelous work and a wonder, true to the faith, preach my gospel, our search for happiness, our heritage, and Jesus the Christ. It was a huge undertaking, and I’m proud to say that I read the last few pages on the plane home. It was definitely a huge growth and testimony building year.

Thank you. I love that you gave great advice to parents, siblings, and even only children.

I have learned so much from you over the last 4 years. I decided that I’m going to “leave the nest” and see if I can study like an Unshaken Saint on my own. The experience so far has been powerful for me! I can still feel the spirit just as strongly as I search and question and pray. I love combing through this book scripture! I also love going back into the standard works and I have all those notes from our study so I don’t feel far from your influence, and closer to the influence of the Spirit. I love that I can get inspiration myself. My scripture study confidence is growing stronger by the day! Thank you so much for teaching me how to study! You are the best!

I LOVE my scripture study with Brother Halverson! As you watch and listen to him it is hard not to see the love he has for God 's word...it exudes from him! His countenance is all lit up and I get excited for what I am going to learn from the first 10 minutes! His teachings are INCREDIBLE!!! I'm sad for the shorter lessons, but am willing to take any time he is willing to give. Come to learn and be amazed at the insight you will gain from Brother Halverson but be prepared to change.....This is a love for scripture like you have never felt before!

God bless you brother. You just touched my heart. Thank you so much. I feel so excited to study the Book of Mormon. I think this holy book is the only source of power to come closer to God so we all can repent

I'm touched that you filmed📽 on 31st December! . Dedication...Thank you.

Thank you Brother Halverson for your discussion on the wilderness. I have been through a very dark wilderness and led to my personal promised land. But just because I am in the promised land does not mean I will not struggle it just means I need to trust God. He know what He is doing. He knows what I need. Thank you for that discussion.

Brother Halverson, kudos to you on this improved Unshaken standard. You have explained the methods symbolized by Water Skiing, Snorkeling, and Scuba Diving. The refresh of these distinct ways to approach our scripture study in a new way. It aligns with the Prophet’s council to think Celestial. Why? Because the language of the celestial kingdom is likely symbolic, like the temple. By approaching the Book of Mormon this year in a more celestial way, filled with an active engagement with our Heavenly Father, we will have a better chance to understand what the Lord wants us to understand. In this way, our journey is sure. THANK YOU!😊

All of your lessons produce grand insights. This one, however, was by far the best yet. Thank you for inspiring us to find our own way to learn from the Lord. A way that works for us, right here, right now. And for those of us who find it challenging to hold a vast amount of information in one sitting, thank you for shortening things up. I appreciate the invitation to go on my own short dives without the fatigue of staying down deep too long. Many thanks, Brother Halverson.

Wow, this is going to be an amazing year! No wonder the prophet said we will see great manifestations of the Lord's power more so than ever! I've been sharing the videos. Thank you 🙏

This is amazing!!!! You are amazing!!! Now I'm going to ask the Lord to give me amazing ability to comprehend, retain, extend, and apply your application methods to the rest of the scriptures! Thank you, SOOOOOO much Brother Halverson!!! You have mo idea how much you are loved and appreciated!!!! From this grateful heart.....

Brother Halverson! Thank you…. I cannot express my gratitude enough. This was exactly what I needed. It is critical that we exercise our agency within our own capacity so that we focus continually on strengthening our thoughts of God. Our thoughts shape our perspective of Heavenly Father and our relationship with Him.

You are an amazing teacher full of love and the Holy Spirit

I am thrilled with the shorter format. For me, at least, it allows me to feel like I am keeping up and read on my own. Last year I got left way behind and eventually gave up.

For the last 3.10 years I came to you with an empty plate and you filled it. Now your teaching me how to fill it myself. Thank you for your guidance.

Brother Halverson, my viewpoint is I don't have the time to stop and listen to a 2-hour broadcast. If I am not able to finish your discussion, it is time consuming trying to find out where i left off. Plus, I don't live alone, so tying up the tv for that long can be problematic! 1 hour is manageable. Thank you! 😊

I absolutely love that we are 28 minutes into the episode, and we have only read the first verse! Jared gives us so much information I NEVER would have even dreamed of obtaining for myself! Thank you thank you thank you! You're lessons are a blessing to me🥰

As you were discussing Lehi’s progression into becoming a prophet at the beginning of the Book of Mormon, which thing I had never considered, the Spirit connected a dot for me. If Lehi’s wife, Sariah, knew her husband all this time to be a merchant and to provide a comfortable life for the family, and then all of a sudden (from her perspective) her husband is talking of his own visions and prophecies, it would have been an adjustment for her. It now makes sense why she would murmur or complain against Lehi when he sends his sons to retrieve the Brass Plates and to call him “a visionary man”. No doubt Sariah was loyal to her husband. However, I never considered her experience when within a short timeframe her life was dramatically altered and she had to exercise faith in the Lord to believe that her husband was now His mouthpiece. How glorious that the Lord had compassion on Sariah to give her time to grow into being the wife of a prophet! We see it wasn’t the only time murmuring occurred in the wilderness, but I have more compassion on the whole family now that understand their dramatic change in lifestyle and their new realization of needing to rely entirely on the Lord. Equally regarding all the sons of Lehi and Sariah, material wealth affects each person differently. Laman and Lemuel were older and has lived the comfortable life for much longer than Sam or Nephi.

When I think of Nephi being taught in all learning of my father, I always think of how blessed Nephi was to be taught in addition to all the of the learning of reading and writing, his father also taught him about the ways of the Lord. I am sure it may have been the most important lessons from his father. What an amazing gift for Lehi to give to his children. Truly a tender mercy for all the children of Lehi about the ways of the Lord. In fact there are so many tender mercies in the first chapter of 1 Nephi.

Was called to teach Gospel Doctrine last year. Your background information and knowledge helped a lot to make the scriptures understandable. There became another 20+ followers of Bro Halverson. Thank you for sharing from your life of hard work teaching and learning about God's scriptures.

Thank you Bro Halverson for the amazing lessons and stories. Thank you God for "Come Follow Me" teachers like yourself.

🎉Book of Mormon study! 🎉 I am so happy that you will be helping me through the process. I have read but I am unable to get the story in the same way you are able to explain. ICANT thank you enough for the opportunity to listen to you.

There is nothing like the book of Mormon, thank you brother Halverson

Many thanks for your wonderful teachings and contributions! I really depend on you as I feel the spirit of the true gospel of Jesus Christ! May the Lord continue to bless you and your family. Best wishes for a happy, safe, healthy, & successful year.♥️⭐️🎶🙏👏🎆🇺🇸

I ❤❤❤ the beginning. I have problems Reading. I read SLOWLY VERY SLOWLY. I can’t read fast. And mostly I can’t Remember what I have read. And for those reason I Don’t like Reading. In a way it feels like a waste of time. I have read all the scriptures, every word and parts many times and Book of Mormon more than once. It really helped me when I found that I Can do it audioly. And that has meant that I’ve ‘read’ the Book of Mormon many many many times. But that’s the waterskiing way to do it. I love listening to you, because then I get an other view than waterskiing. 😉❤️❤️🕊❤️🕊❤️🕊

I told Heavenly Father take my cancer away and had a priesthood blessing on the Sunday And went for the biopsy on the Monday an it was gone you confirmed in this lesson Heavenly Father want us to use our free agency and tell Him what we want instead of saying i want to be healed but Heavenly Father i leave it up to you its your will I understand He doesnt always give us what we ask for a good reason but to show our faith trust and gratitude to Him use our Free agency and tell Him straight up believing His answer is right i got from your lesson He wants us to trust Him by using our Free Agency

I was so excited to see you on this morning. I’m reading 30 min a day. And with you helping makes me happy. Thank you Brother Halverson.

Dear Brother Halverson, I have followed you for four years. Also, suggested your videos to my mother, who has been following you for three years. We love you and the time you have taken to share with all. I am very excited about this year and my focus is "preparing spiritually" to hear His voice more in my life. Preparing spiritually and temporally is counsel from our beautiful Prophet, who I love and know he is for our time. Your lessons are the "salt and pepper" of my studies. I have learned so much! Thank you so much!! I cannot wait for another year of Book of Mormon with your stories and thoughts. God Bless.

I know I'm late coming to the video, but I just wanted to thank you for your analogy of God as a coach working within our agency to create miracles. I have never been able to figure out how to understand agency versus predetermined by God and I didn't realize how badly I needed to hear it until tonight as I listened to it 3 times while working late. Thank you, Brother Halverson.

Thank you brother Jared for ongoing interpretation of the dream/vision of the desirable tree. The symbol for life eternal. Four twenty of twenty thousand.

Nice to see and hear from you again. I am excited to learn from you and from the Spirit that is always there during your lessons. merci et Bonne Année!

1 Nephi 2: 9 & 10 evokes temple symbolism: "continually running into the fountain of all righteousness" - direction/ compass. "firm and steadfast and immovable": exactness/ square.

Thank you for this personal insight to scripture study and the ways to study the scriptures as well as the insights to the scriptures. This was a wonderful message today! God Bless 2024!

I'm sorry for sharing this Tomorrow morning at 11:00a.m. I will be in church giving a Eulogy for my sister who passed through the vail on 12-23-23 😢 Yet she is like the sharing with other ones,and I know that she is happy to be part of others teaching anyone who is given her. I love rel

My daughter Janae had you for her Institute teacher in Nashville. She raved about your classes! I visited one time and she said great, you can go to Institute with me and meet Br Halverson. I went, but you had needed to go to CA, and your wife taught the class. She was amazing! You chose well!😊 Janae got brain cancer and had to come home to TX, sadly..But I discovered your podcast for NT, and loved it in spite of the length. I could only listen to segments at a time, which wasn’t ideal. So, I am glad to have the shorter lessons! You are a master teacher. Thanks for serving so many of us. Grateful to your family for sharing you with us!

Brother Halverson, this was a masterpiece…thank you for crafting it with the guidance of the Spirit! I love the story of FX-20, what a treasure! Your lesson helped me see even more how the Book of Mormon is what it says it is, a divinely inspired book, an absolute miracle, that helps us work towards our true potential of one day becoming like Christ. Thank you for being a special guide on this marvelous journey down the covenant path.

I like the ideas of differing approaches to studying the scriptures: water ski (quick paced overview), snorkel (closer examination), SCUBA (deep, deliberate dive). There will be times I skim, and times I dive into God's word throughout this year. Looking forward to learning by the Spirit. I will try to write about what the Lord teaches me.

Loved the Faith Matters interview

I am nearly 70 hate technology but last year I started listening I do enjoy. I never had tme during covid working 72hr a wee😮k. In community care. 6 x12 hrs shifts.a week. But this is my new Yr resolution. To get better with technology.

I'm so glad I found your podcast. I'm a lifelong member of the church and have "studied" the Book of Mormon in Sunday School and seminary and have never heard insight like yours--even from an individual scripture. I've always been a skimmer. A water skier. I'm just skimming the surface of the Gospel and want to dive deep. But I've never been able to figure out how to do it. I'm hoping I will this year as I make your podcast part of my study I will finally understand how to do that. When you talk about the wilderness--I've always looked at the wilderness as affliction. Something really hard that you just have to endure and hope you survive and receive blessings at the end. Never have I thought about the wilderness as a place where I'm free of the noise and commotion and the evil influences of the world. I need more wilderness! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and your testimony with the world. I'm excited for this year!

Thank you for your scripture study ideas! I’m excited to try some of your ideas.

Thank you for the scripture study suggestions. I might try "the waterski approach". I really was moved by the story of FX-20. Thank you for the humor also, i.e.: Nephi not wanting to go into the wilderness because he was Captain of his football team😄 I learned today that Samuel was the older brother of Nephi, I guess because he followed him, I always thought he was the younger brother. Happy New Year! Praying for blessings for you and your family.

My first testimony of the Book of Mormon was a Dream I had back in the 1970’ies when I was investegating the Church. I woke up an had 1 Nephi 1,3-5 on my mind. I read it. It didn’t ‘talk’ to me. But later, weeks months or what ever, I knew that Nephi had spoken to ME and told me that the book was true. ❤

I listen to at least 3 to 4 podcasts, and so I'm grateful for a little shorter, to be honest. Still great learning as sometimes shorter time sharpens focus.

Thank you & I will miss your long videos. But I’m happy you will be spending time with your family. God bless you and your time you serve us all!!!

Thanks for the inspirational lessons- I just discovered you last year- and I’m so amazed with your classes- Please share the spreadsheet-Thank you

Thank you for this, I think I’m going to try the topical guide approach this year, I think it’ll be really enlightening. ❤️

I seldom listened to one of your full podcast but it gave me comfort knowing I had it as a resource out there if needed. I will miss the long ones but I realize you keep it fresh and I can always find a long older version. Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for your podcast! I have learned so much and I look forward to studying and learning more this year in the BOM.

My plan this year is read the given scriptures on Sunday. Then M-S listen to all the podcasts I follow while I work. And since your's is shorter i can do that. Great ones are Faith Matters, Talking Scriptures, Stick of Joseph, Scriptures are Real. I then watch "Come Follow up" on Sunday to finish my study on given Scriptures

Thank you for sharing the incredible story about FX20. What we do with what God teaches us is so important for our journey. And by the way, I'm impressed with you mixing patterns...circles and checks! Well done. 😊 Things are a-changing. I'm so grateful you're still teaching us.

Brother Halverson you are my ministering angel..thank you

Thank bro Halverson!!! Another fantastic lesson!

I’ve worked weekends for the last year and will be on weekend duty for the next 18months! Thank you so much for taking the time to put these together. I shouldn’t, but depend on these lessons to help me study, and stay active at heart. My faith has been pulled hard this last year but I can never doubt the Book of Mormon no matter what ! So thanks again

I miss and love yr music introduction to yr podcast pls bring it back🙏🏻 oh btw I love you as a Brother in Christ 🥰🙏🏻 God is blessing you 🥰

I love your teaching style. The things I’ve learned in the first verse of 1Nephi is crazy! Thank you ❤

So thrilled to be with you. Love you Brother Jared. From Adelaide South Australia

Thank you Brother Halverston I appreciate your dedication in helping us with our scripture study. I have read the BoM twice since being a new convert last year January at 67 years of age. I am now excited to study the BoM with topical study in conjunction with our Sunday School studies. Your explanation truly helps me. Thank you

I can definitely see myself as a "Sam" after 43 years of life, but I definitely want to work to become a "Nephi".

Thank you for this lesson. Your lesson has expanded my knowledge and understanding towards Lehi and his journey with his family through the wilderness. Helping me to think deeper about their journey than ever before. I am reminded about the Know Your Religion Firesides that were discontinued years ago. I always felt a great appreciation for those who traveled to southern Alberta, bringing with them lessons and insights, helping members learn more about what is in the scriptures on a deeper level. I am feeling spiritually fed and enlightened again. Looking forward to studying the Book of Mormon with you this year! God bless you and your family always, for sharing your time, knowledge, stories and testimony with all who make the time to follow you. I’m sure, for some of us, you’re our Nephi.

Such a beautiful lesson! Thanks bro Halverson! Cut it to 1 hour 17 min. Crazy!!! 😂

Brother Halverson. I have had a tendency to think your lessons are amazing but long. This year I want the longer version because I have a greater desire to learn and grow. I want to do everything I possibly can to increase my spiritual growth and draw closer to God. You are inspiring and helpful. Thank you. Chris Hatch

Brother Halverson, Four years ago, you began your podcast on the Book of Mormon from the Book of Jacob. I have been eagerly waiting to hear your thoughts and insights on the parts prior to the Book of Jacob. Although you plan to shorten the podcast length this year, I hope you will not shorten it too much, especially when discussing the 1st and 2nd Book of Nephi. Thank you!

I try to feast upon scripter with you as my teacher through Unshaken , each day I try to do this 7:30am to 9:30am, 7pm to 8:30pm and here and there throughout the day. This is my ideal days. Some days it's when I can. I'm home bound like I have said before, cause of Parkinsons. I focus so much more than just reading letters that make up words,this way I have a connection and I learn, like when you do brain /hand Connection. Thx. Rani your student/friend🤗

Say it's not so. I can get summaries from other podcasts. I depend on your in-depth discussions. I know it is a huge commitment to make these lengthy podcasts, but please don't skimp on content in order to save time.

Brother Jared, I am a total water person, and now I am considering what you taught about skiing, snorkeling, and scuba diving! My head is full of ideas. You are an amazing teacher and mentor. This is going to be such a rich year of learning. Btw, I am Alan Casper's Aunt. ❤ He has always spoken highly of you. So Brother Jared, upward and onward. I have my seat belt fastened until I need to go explore! 😂 Thank you!

Football analogy for Romans 8:28 is brilliant. Thank you

I love to watch your videos. You are amazing teaching and helping us to study and learn about the scriptures. You have the gift of teaching. Thank you so much

Loved the discussion on study in the beginning. I’m trying a new method myself that has opened things to me in a great way. I do a sprint through the BoM each year in 38 days to commemorate the prophet Joseph and while I will usually take a topic and highlight that as I go through a fresh copy, I always find myself wanting to “stop and smell the roses” in those sprints. This time then, while going, I would continue to highlight but I was keeping an index in the front cover of especially pertinent passages. Now I’m going through and doing a “scuba” on each of those verses. As always, thank you for the episodes. I drive a lot for work and always enjoy your episodes. Happy that I no longer have to do double time to get through all of it.

Stiff-necked: - unwilling to look up to God for guidance - unwilling to bow down in humility and gratitude - unwilling to look left and right to help a neighbor - just holding your head as straight and tall as you can so that others can see you

The best teacher I ever have....! Thank you so much!

Happy new year to you and your family brother Halverson I am so happy for the book of mormon ❤thanks you so much ❤

This was such a wonderful video. First video I've seen from this channel. So glad my dad told me about this. I'm a Sunday school instructor and this will really help to give some valuable insight and help me create meaningful class discussions. It got me really excited to dive deep into the Book of Mormon!

Very well done, I got referred here by a fellow member and this is absolutely awesome. Thanks for putting this together

lol I'm learning the new pace and learning the life skill. Please share the all standard works in one year schedule. thank you.

Brother Jared Halverson, I have been watching you for years love learning different ways to learn Sounds good idea 12 books in a year! Yes im wanting to do this! 6:32

Brother Halverson, my time with you these years have blessed my testimony exponentially. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us. I have to admit my heart broke when you announced shorter lessons. I fear I’ll have to skim over the surface with several different teachers instead of diving deep verse by verse as you so eloquently did each week. Perhaps a collab with your colleagues where you could each take a few verses but get more detailed could help us get to the meat instead of the milk each week? Just a thought 😉I hope that I can embrace this change and find more meaningful content. You are by far my favorite teacher and if it were up to me I’d have longer lessons not shorter; they given so much more depth to my personal study. Thank you again for all you do to bless the lives of so many.

Thankyou so much !!!!

I'm so thankful I found this last week! I love what I've heard so far and the spiritual insights. Last year was an epic failure with doing CFM with my family due to my having 2 open heart surgeries 11 months ago, However, I now feel ready to dive in with my kiddos into the BOM. My oldest is 8, so we're going to go at a slower pace and teach her how to use the great tools in the scriptures and how/what to highlight. I'm so excited! I'm grateful to be able to teach my kids the simple truths of the BOM as I learn more depth through others like you! Thank you! I'm grateful for the not too lengthy videos this year to help me not feel too overwhelmed with wanting to listen. I'm excited for the ideas of different ways to study the scriptures in the future as my kids get older. ❤

So as I was listening to this week’s conversation about the family of Lehi, I was struck by how often people identify Lehi and Sariah as examples of an unhappy couple. Chapter 5 has resonated with for the exact opposite reason. I love the respect and love they show each other. This is a time of serious crisis in their family. And when he sees his wife breaking down in fear and worry, Lehi is an amazing husband. He doesn’t argue or blame her, there is no, pulling rank or blaming her for her not having a personal witness yet. Very clearly he acknowledges that he has caused this upheaval, reassures her that the Lord will be there, and then comforts her. Sariah openly expressed her fears and anger and genuine human emotions. She felt safe enough and loved enough to be vulnerable in a very difficult situation. She had not yet received confirmation that this was really the Lords commandment, and as such that her children would be protected in their efforts. Lehi builds her up in her doubts, and supports her with love and faith.

I've loved your content for years. Since this is a 2nd time through, just a thought but you can have a link in the description to the longer versions as well. I'm sure quite a few will listen to both, especially if we're teaching that Sunday lol. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us all.

I love your lessons!!! Im so grateful to attend your class everyday!! I have learned so much!! But I secretly want you to go verse by verse, please go back. I dont care that it takes 3 hrs! It is the best Scripture study!😊

I started in July or August of 2022 reading the standard works. I read morning and evening. When I was picking up my grandchildren from school I would read while I was waiting. I am retired so I spend up to 2 hours of reading in the morning and evening. After talking to my Aunt. I started using the audio. I also read along with it. Since 2022 I am almost finished reading the 4 standard works for the 6th time. I would start with Genesis and end with the Pearl of Great Price. Reading like that it would take 15 to 20 days to read the Book of Mormon.

I certainly appreciate the time and effort that you spend in preparing your perspectives and explanations regarding the scriptures. I agree that the book of Mormon especially deserves more of our time and deep dive. However, your efforts and shortening the lessons will be mutually advantageous. You get to spend more time with your family, and we the participants will be able to ponder the things that you offer and reread the sections that you discuss in your lessons. Thank you again for Sharing your vest understanding of the words of the prophets

Brother Halverson iam starting seminary this year and I am glad to have found your show.thank you for explaining so nice

As an empty nester I've loved the longer videos,, but the shorter video will be good I've loved every one ,,thank you for your time and love of the gospel

30:47 that’s something that I always think of when the Zoramites are saying their ancestor was “done dirty”…well, he was a slave so (if he was left in Jerusalem) maybe he might have been able to have a family or not, he would have most likely been assumed to be the one to kill Leban, and if he made it through all that, he might have been killed, maimed, or injured when the Babylonians came through 11 years later…or carried off entirely. Besides, he never said he was upset about gaining his freedom, a family, posterity, friends, and being freed from what the Babylonians were planning (so they were not speaking for him later on down the line). It’s always interesting that we as mortals always think we missed out on The Best Scenario whenever we’re ending up doing something different rather than thinking that maybe, just maybe the Lord is saving us and were wouldn’t have had The Best like we thought we assumed we would down that path He saved us from. ☺️