Come Follow Me Ether 6-11 (Nov. 16-22) 

Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome and updates to DMT on Instagram (Discussion Board!) 02:37 Invitation: mark your favorite part of the lesson on RU-vid 05:05 Reflections on meeting DMT viewers/followers 07:57 Intro to lesson + Recap of Ether 1-5 09:45 Ether 6 verse 4 10:27 *See the Board* 10:49 Not a cruise (Ether 6 verses 5-8) 12:01 Sidebar: Tower of Terror at Disneyland 13:12 Parallels to COVID restrictions 14:25 Study Tip: Think of their journey in our modern terms 15:14 Ether 6 verse 7 + "Tight like unto a dish" 15:50 The presence a storm does not mean the absence of God 16:49 Ether 6 verses 8-9 + Finding the balance between crying and praising 19:15 Two favorite things in Ether 6 verse 10 21:31 Emily's story of speaking at Time Out for Women 22:16 Parallel to Noah: Ether 6 verse 7 22:55 Discussion on the "Middle Moments" (Ether 6 verses 11-12) 26:41 Your own moment on the shore 27:21 Teaching Tip: Compare your journey with their journey 27:55 Overview of Ether chapters 6-15 29:05 Two major themes in Ether 29:20 Theme #1: The "Great Things" (Ether 6 verse 30) 29:52 Ether 7 verse 27 30:30 Ether 10 verse 2 30:53 Remembering your "Great Things" 31:36 Theme #2: Secret Combinations 34:27 Ether 8 verse 26 35:12 Ether 9 verses 3 and 22 35:51 Ether 10 verse 33 36:26 Ether 6 verse 23 37:50 Ether 7 verses 24-25 38:50 Sidebar: Reflections on promises from General Conference 39:34 The Power of One Virtuous Woman (Ether 8) 41:13 Ether 8 verse 8 42:45 Ether 8 verse 17 43:33 Quote from Elaine Dalton: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/a-return-to-virtue?lang=eng 46:20 Conclusion: Am I building or destroying the Kingdom of God?

I have returned to the church last March. I was inactive for 9 years. I want you both to know how much you have helped me this year. I started my studies reading the New Testament and it is great that you have all of it on here (youtube). Plus I have kept up with each week's study for BOM. I love all you have done and thank you again! What a tremendous service PLUS your personalities are SO wonderful, loving, and insights spot on.

The Return to Virtue talk reminded me of Margaret D. Nadauld’s talk, The Joy of Womanhood, where she said, “Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity.”

My favorite part is when you really nailed the idea that choosing ANY king other than the King of Kings leads to bondage and destruction.

I loved the discussion starting at the 15:50 mark (and ending around the 27:20 mark) about making it through the journey of life. David said "The presence of a storm does not mean the absence of God", and I thought of the reverse -- the presence of God does not mean the absence of a storm. We all go through those "middle moments" in life and it's important to recognize the Lord's hand in our lives during those times. Reminds me of Sister Lisa Harkness's talk from the most recent General Conference: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/42harkness?lang=eng

I am seeing miracles, tender mercies and blessings on the journey I began on July 31 (and before). I was diagnosed with stage IV uterine cancer and have been blessed beyond measure. I have seen the love of Heavenly Father for me in the "polishing" and I feel so honored to be in this position. I love how the scripture study/Come Follow me helps to strengthen not only my faith but many others too. Halfway through treatment, tests show great healing at this time. Heavenly and earthly angels are near and many prayers are flying. I do not know the outcome, but I know Heavenly Father's plan is the best! I feel that my work in the Temple and with the Single Adults in the Phoenix, Az West Valley Region (and Mesa, Gilbert, etc area) is not finished. The timing of this trial, while things are shut down, is perfect. I only hope to be an example of love and faith and share through social media, etc. (My sister, said yes, be a light! And I do glow in the dark!) Thank you for your insights, that strengthen me and my faith! Love to you both!

You know how we say, “don’t read the comments!” This place is a remarkable exception. I love all of your insights and experiences...

Air, Light and Steering As I studied the lessons from the book of Ether in the Book of Mormon, my heart is stirred to share some thoughts that came to me after hearing you two teach! The people of Jared had to have faith to board those barges partly because of the unknown. They had to have faith that God would make sure they had air. They had to have faith that those stones were going to stay lit. They had to have faith that they would in fact get to a promised land and not be swallowed up in the depths of the sea. Think about what that must have been… You are pretty happy where you are. Life is good. Jared comes up to you and he says, “The Lord wants us to move to a promised land.” “Where?” You ask. "Across the many waters." “How?” You ask. "In barges that we are going to build." He explains that they have to be tight like unto a dish. In faith you follow and build and work as you are told. Faith, nothing wavering! You follow… As the people of Jared start out they see that indeed they are able to keep fresh air in the barges and that in those moments when fear might over take them, they find those little stones glowing on either end of the barge. Stones touched by the finger of God. And the barges move because of the wind. In the lesson I listened to, they described this so well and talked about the feelings of faith those people had. I thought about us. We have trials too where Air and Light and Steering come into play. Have you ever been so distraught that you feel you can’t breathe? Have you then realized that God is there and you are brought to the surface and can catch some air? Have you been in the depths of despair and feel the darkness gathering around you and you look around and there is a glimmer of light (hope) peeking from the end of the barge, showing you Gods hand is in all things. And have you ever been in a situation where the journey seems hard and rough and you are completely unsure as to where you will end up or how this can possibly end well, and you hear the voice of God telling you that he will steer you to the place he needs you to be? Which will be blessed beyond belief. We too have the faith of the Jaredites. We too have the faith to be taken and blessed with the life giving air we need. We too have the faith to see the Lords hand in the beautiful, tender mercies we are given. We too have the faith to see God steering our life journey to the place (job, new home, good friends) we need to go. If we put our lives in His “barge” having faith, nothing wavering, we will rise up and see the Promised Land. God's barge is tight like unto a dish and will carry you through if you will let him! Climb on in there. Also, be sure your barge of faith is tight like unto a dish! Stay strong in your faith.

6:45 I feel the same as the construction man, how wonderful it would be to meet you, a sister who does not walk alone in the Saviour’s footsteps everyday but reaches out to hold hands with all of us, untiringly inviting us to join her.

"The presence of a storm does not mean the absence of God" 💗 16:10

"The power of one girl...", the power or influence of one woman. My first thought in a virtuous way was Mother Theresa. The love, hope, kindness, and support she gave thousands is unmeasurable and was guided by God. She was truly a woman of God that loved all. That's the power of a woman, of God, that I wish I could be.

Thank you! For decades I thought that I had been punished for being kidnapped as a 7-year-old to eventually end up in Belgium and to be able to embrace the beautiful Gospel years later. Until today 40 years later, the Gospel is not in my hometown! thank you to mention that HVader makes things happen that are not a cruise or a nice trip. indeed, countless blessings have made me understand my Holy Father's plan for me and thus brought me closer and closer to Him. Without it all, I wouldn't be who I am today. Thank you Love you're lessons.

09:44 Commend yourselves to the Lord There comes a time when we can't secure our future anymore and so we just put our trust in God and keep up the faith. At the beginning of quarentine I discovered my husband no longer has a testimony of Jesus Christ. After going through all the stages of grief for what seemed like the loss of my future, I just have to commend myself to God and keep my faith in Christ strong. Gathering Zion means I still need to show love to my husband and see him as God sees him. I thank Heavenly Father weekly for you David and Emily. You have made such a big difference for me, helping me see Christ everywhere in scripture.

15:53 "The presence of a storm does not mean you're doing something wrong." Just because God is leading doesn't mean there won't be a storm.

"I love when you talked about NOTHING CAN BREAK US" In my life (storm) I have watched my son,brother,dad, husband and mom die. I wouldn't be who I am without his tender mercies. I know though this journey isn't over.

I am like you have been David. I have felt guilty for feeling this way, but I have felt so much peace during this pandemic. I live alone. I go to work everyday, thank goodness. I come home to an empty house. I feel I have grown closer to the Lord and have not felt alone at all. I have felt guilty about feeling this way because I know so many people who are struggling My heart breaks for them. I also know that I'm going to have struggles but I hope that I hold onto this time in my life where the Tender Mercy has been total peace. I have learned that my struggles have brought me closer to the Lord and I am so grateful for those times when it's almost as though he's sitting here right by me. Love love love your lessons and what amazing people you are and the love and understanding you have for the scriptures. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. It helps us on that journey back Home.

As I read about the Jaradite voyage I always think about this saying..."If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it!" I'm trying to use that same philosophy to get through 2020!🙏

14:23 - 17:46 This segment spoke so deeply to me as I thought of the Jaredites' journey in light of my journey during 2020. I want to be "tight like unto a dish" as I face life's soul-refining struggles! "The presence of a storm does not mean the absence of God" and "Those places of resistance are where revelation grows best." were key points that touched my heart. Being reminded on how the Jaredites responded was life-changing for me!

I met you Emily once at time out for women and I wanted to cry! 😂 but then I was so star struck I didn’t know what to say. “Like you don’t know me, but I feel like I know you and want to be like you when I grow up”. I struggle reading the scriptures. I think they’re terribly boring. But I listen to your videos and it makes me want to read. It has helped me so so much. I’m a young mom with 4 kids under 7 and it gets so tiring feeding everyone else spiritually. I mean I love painting glow in the dark rocks for ether and making barges out of salt dough... but every once in awhile it’s so nice to be fed spiritually. And I laugh and cry with you. You’ll never know how much you’ve touched my life but you’re amazing. Both of you.

When you talked about the stones being a consistent reminder of the power of God and His goodness, it made me think of our own luminous stones, (our Spiritually Defining Memories). To remind us of the power of God in our own lives and His goodness.

16:00 "The presence of a storm doesn't mean the absence of God". I also loved the discussion right after about finding the balance between crying unto God and praising Him.

16.35, just because the Lord told us to go didn't mean there won't be storms and that we're doing something wrong.

17:00 Find a balance between crying unto the Lord & praising.

Following President Nelson advice, I have gratitude for the opportunity I have to hear your wonderful lessons and for the technology that makes it possible. Thank you, Emily and David. Celia Balderas-Mexico City.

Laughing so hard around the 13:00 mark when you were talking about the rides at Disneyland and the poor couple that got on the Tower of Terror ride thinking it was the haunted mansion. The thing that resonated with me the most was around the 15:30 mark when Emily and David talked about this year 2020 feeling similar to the way that the Jaredites felt on their barges - now knowing when they would reach the promised land. It's difficult not knowing when this pandemic will ever end and it's nice to be able to relate in a small way to what the Jaredites must have been feeling. I also liked the part about finding the miracles in the MIDDLE of the journey rather than just wishing that the journey was over and the end would come.

My favorite spot was when you were discussing how the families remembered the tender mercies the Lord had given them all along; winds, light, etc. as they put their feet on the shore. Remembering is key.

15:50 - 16:50 “The presence of a storm does not mean the absence of God. Sometimes those places of resistance is where revelation grows best.” Thanks guys!!!

Stopped at verse 9- where they did sing and praise the Lord all day. Love it so much. It reminds me of a great movie, Facing the Giants. Where a struggling football coach, changes things and begins to pray with his team. He said to his team, if we win, we praise the Lord. If we lose, we praise the Lord. So good.

At 10:00 when David talks about commending yourself to the Lord. I love it when he says we can not secure our future anymore and so we do the best we can and leave it up to the Lord. I have felt this so powerfully this year. Thank you both for letting us learn and grow in the Gospel with you!

About 20:20 (ironic huh?) where you talk about having light continually. You two have been my light this year...and last! This community has kept me going and I know I can look and see the light coming from the Spirit. Thank you for all you do!

When life hits you like the Tower of Terror and you expected the Haunted Mansion XD

24:24 Realize the power of the miracles in the middle. "It won't be because of the place we've arrived at. It will be because of the place we've been. I wouldn't be where I am today without the fierceness of this wind. I wouldn't be here today without that balance of crying & praising. I wouldn't be here today without those chances to feel exhausted and look in the corner and see that light."

at about 16:10 Just because there is a storm doesn't mean I've done something wrong. That really touched my heart. Thanks

26:59 It is important to think of those great things and tender mercies. When my father died and seven years later when my mother died I was able to experience those great things. As hard as those experiences were, we as a family were so blessed. Both times we felt such love and peace and even moments of joy as we sat by their bedsides remembering fun and funny things. The fact that my parents raised with a knowledge that we were a forever family allowed us to have those moments of peace and joy. The Gospel and the Plan of Salvation are incredible blessings continually in my life, such a source of hope and peace!

I listen to you while I walk, so I think at 16 minute timestamp, the idea of the tight barges really struck me. Not only it just being 2020 with all it's challenges, but we are doing remodeling on my hubby's childhood home we bought and we have run into one challenge after the other and it has felt like we are drowning and buffeted sometimes and left alone. I have really had to evaluate my faith, and what my faith is in. This section has made me ask myself if I am tight like a dish in not giving in to the adversary because discouragement is real. My hubby summed it up one day. He said that he can feel that the more wicked the world is getting, the more the Spirit leaves the land. We need to try even harder to hold on especially during the storms and try to find those tender mercies. I do feel like it has brought us closer to God. Thank you so much for your videos. Becky

I have kept an ongoing list of blessings, tender mercies and miracles that have seen this year to help me remember that the Lord is watching over us and it has helped me find balance

10:20 and 20:10 We have no steering but know Heavenly Father and Jesus are with us through our main journey through mortal life but through any trial or experience that there’s no time stamp or control on the outcome. Thanks guys!!

Just need to echo the sentiments of the gentleman Emily met on her walk...you two and your lessons and insights and testimonies have honestly blessed my life and my gospel learning and study more that you'll probably ever know. 💞

I LOVE 16:11 The presence of a storm does not mean that God is not there!

I loved 14:40-17:10 ish about patience and 21:00 ish about remembering God gave the light. I loved 45:10 ish about virtue and how we all want power and influence, but need to focus that on the right purpose. I'm grateful for what you're doing to make a difference in the world and community. I love that your question is always, "how can we help?" Thank you for helping us all look at the scriptures differently. You've made them come alive for me.

We have got to learn to be comfortable with quiet.... with pause.... with getting rid of the “busy in being busy”. It is hard to do because we are used to the perpetual motion ... the constant stimulation. We need so much more to be still and know!!

Can you just go back and do a clip from Dave’s miracle of the orange? 😂 That’s probably my favorite clip ever!

20:20 It really hit me to think about the journey they had and how rough it would have been, but your comments on no matter what happened to them, they always had the light at both ends of the boat to be reminded that the Lord touched the stones and in a literal sense, he was with them.

37:00 "Jesus should be our one true King". Loved this part of the discussion ❤️

I haven't even finished watching yet, but this jumped out at me like never before, so I'm pretty sure it'll be my favorite part... around 15:15 when Emily talks about being tight like a dish and that no water could hurt them. In these trying times, that gave me so much comfort.

I love so many lessons, but I have to say I also love 16:00 the presence of a storm doesn’t mean the absence of the Lord. I believe right now we are all experiencing a bit of a storm. How grateful I am that I can feel the direction of the Lord and his tender mercies! We are very grateful for your time and insights. I always look forward to Mondays now.

When David said, That tender moment when we will FALL DOWN BEFORE THE LORD in the Promised Land someday... like the Jaredites bowed down upon the face of the land... and they did humble themselves and shed tears of JOY before the Lord. Emily also said, The Lord had been there they whole way! It won't be because of the place we've arrived at, it will be because of the place we've been. About 25:36 (before & after)

I love that when you added the “great things” part of your journals, that this was decided in 2019-no knowledge that we’d be living in a pandemic.

16:08. The presence of a storm does not mean the absences of God. It doesn’t mean we are doing something wrong!! Love this whole thought ❤️ Thanks David & Emily for all you do

23:23-25:07. So powerful and so so applicable to life right now (in 2020). Don’t be so distracted by the future to miss what Gods doing in the present. Thanks

36:30 Choosing another King other than King Jesus

You guys are the BEST. I love to see how you two have such a good interaction. Your Testimonies have what I call "GOSPEL GLOW" Thanks for your great examples. I also enjoy you guys using your families in your stories etc.

Not only were they on the boats for 344 days but they were isolated and “quarantined” with only the people in their particular vessel so they didn’t see or contact anyone else for nearly that whole year.

Mat and Savanna Shaws last recording of the song “Thankful” is so timely and fits well with this lesson. I also love the thought that “nothing could break them”. Helps us remember the strength and power we each have, innate in each of us.

10:20 - (Ether 6:4) Courage and faith of the Jaredites to get into the boats and commend themselves to God - reminds me that we need to face our unknowns now and in the future with faith in God and love for each other.

I love what it doesn't say! Especially about the journey. You KNOW some got sea sick and can you imagine smelling that along with the animals and all they do! And what about a bathroom? It had to be miserable at times if not the whole way and yet the first thing they do when the journey is over is kneel and offer thanks.

I have so so many favorite parts, but this part really struck me: (23:14 to 25:13) about being grateful for the miracles they had witnessed all along the way! And we are in the midst of this trial, and we can see the moments in the middle we can be grateful for!

Can you discuss Ether 2:8-10? I find it rather astounding that in just 3 verses, Moroni (who saw our day) warns four times the exact same thing about the Americas: "whatsoever nation shall possess it shall serve God, or they shall be swept off when the fulness of his wrath shall come upon them." Are we full of iniquity enough for this to happen?

I watched this immediately after President Nelson's message of Hope and Healing. The beginning, talking about Ether 6, fit in so perfectly with his words. How they praised the Lord in relation to how we need to recognize and voice our thanks for all the Lord has given us.

Time stamp 16:00 ish I love when David said the presence of the storm of doesn’t mean the absence of God

Amazing how this lesson can easily describe the last few years of our country.

Thank you so much for this amazing lesson which really seemed like it was just for me and was a perfect reminder that the storms of life are often where we feel the lords presence the most. I needed the reminder to keep looking for the tender moments in my life as I ride my very own challenging storm. You never disappoint inasmuch as you have really opened the scriptures to me and helped me to VISUALIZE what I am studying which really brings them to life in a way that is exciting and real to me. So often I have listened to the same lesson over and again to impress upon my overloaded mind. Such a help for sure.

Thank you so much for these wonderful lessons! I’m watching from Moscow, Russia. I love @ - @ “The presence of a storm does not mean the absence of God.” and also from 24:20 about being in the middle of it and being grateful for ALL the tender mercies and little miracles in your life. ♥️

I have been in lockdown because of my illness for 7 years. I started off reading your books Emily, and when you started doing youtube videos like this I am watching this too. It makes such a difference to my life. It feels like I have a new best friend. x

This whole discussion is once again so applicable right NOW! I’m exhausted over this covid stuff and politics and changes because of these every week. I feel a little ungrateful saying that though because I have a wonderful life. Anyway I really LOVE minute 10 to 20 especially! And of course a little later when David, you made a joke about someone etching out the 344 days on the barge. I’m etching over here! Haha!

I got my Doctrine and Covenants Study Journal in the mail. I'm so excited for next year -- as I continue to enjoy the learning we're doing this year!

Thank you for caring about all of us, and for this work that you do! I pray for both of you because I am so grateful for these videos and your books and journals- they change my life and my families. I pray for alll the blessings to come to you because you deserve it! 😊

15.55 I really love this thought about how God asked them to build and go on the boat. There have been many times that heavenly father has asked me to do something and then after beginning this new journey I have faced many stumbling blocks and have convinced myself that Ive not listened properly and have made mistakes along the way.

26:00 I love this section about living the journey and the growth that comes from it... I truly wouldn’t be who I am today without the great deeps in my life.

5:50 Construction worker story and how you want to hear from us. I echo that man, U2 are making an amazing difference in the world. Thank you.12:30 Sometimes on our journey we think we are getting the Haunted House and we really get the Tower of Terror. 16:15 The presence of a storm does not mean the absence of God.

I don't really do much Instagram ... and I don't comment here often, but you have literally saved our family from failing completely at Come Follow Me!!! By some act of fate, I found you in like February of the New Testament!! I began watching your videos 2-4x every single week. Your discussions provided MANY opportunities for me to share insights and discuss the New Testament with my co-workers and neighbors. I sent links to certain episodes to people of different faiths and they were always well received. I think the intro and new additions you offered in this particular video are an answer to several weeks of prayer because the comings and goings of 2020 have not only disrupted our time, but interest level of our young adult children!! I've struggled the past month+ to figure out how to restore the connection to these beautiful lessons ... and here you are offering concrete suggestions! Praying further that this is the real answer I've been seeking. I've been using clips of your videos in our lessons for the better part of two years. Eternally grateful that like the wife Kimber, we have been richly blessed for your efforts, dedication, depth of knowledge, ability to tell stories, and consistency!! I've spoke to dozens of people we know who are also listening to you every week. You're making a difference in real lives by bringing the good news of the gospel into our homes .... and we had a year to practice BEFORE coronavirus hit us. THANK YOU!!! :-)

Were the barges connected? If they weren’t that would be so scary to get in that barge and not be certain that they would end up in the same place. Was there a guarantee that they would end up together? Did they all end up at the same time and the same place? There would be such rejoicing to see these friends and family again after being separated for almost a year.

24:48- 24:43 “focus on the little miracles along the way” 26:11- 26:36 I am who I am today because of the trials and storms I went through

I’m so glad we’re all best friends. Thank you for that.

17:00-18:00- How ironic that our prophet has just counseled us to be grateful...to praise God and #givethanks daily! That’s the response of the Jaredites as they were inside the barges and being tossed about in the fierce winds. “They did thank and praise the Lord all the day long”. I love that our prophet is so in tune to revelation that will help us! I love that his “prescription” for hope and healing is to flood the earth with gratitude!!

21:35 I also love this idea of carrying the light continually

16:35 - Presence of a storm does not mean you are in the wrong place. 45:40 One virtuous woman can change the world

Q-“How much longer are we gonna do this (quarantine) for?” ??? A- Until we stop letting those in “authority” lie to us and stop pretending that their lies matter to us!!! Stop playing their game and it will be over today!!!

So I’ve considered the importance of praise for a long time. I feel our fellow Christians have a lot to teach us of course he importance of that. I appreciated the fact that ether says that they “sang praises “. I feel like singing songs- our often songs of praise and they are prayers unto god. Sometimes, I begin my prayers reciting words from hymns. Keeping songs in my heart help me also to praise him all day long. :)

16.0 The presence of a storm does not mean the absence of God. 20.14 Seeing the Light stone in the corner reminded them of Gods promise He was taking them to the Promised land. 20.20 Remembering the great things/tender mercies. 26.2 How we grow in adversity 43.0 The power of one virtuous woman I also found the account of Emily meeting the man who was so grateful for your lessons very touching. Thank you both of you for your valuable insights. You have brought the Book of Mormon alive in these difficult days. I am so grateful the Lord provided us with the technology and you two faithful people to help us along.xxx

19:30-21:30 I had a thought that they were all in separate barges. Without steering and with great storms and wind, they would not have been able to switch barges or go visit each other. So they were kind of isolated. They were probably praising the Lord after seeing that their families and friends were saved as well. Etc...

Time Stamp- 23:15--26:00.. Love that we are in the barge! We need to be thankful now, and recognize the tender mercies now and not wait till we reach the promised land! SO GOOD! Thank you so so much! :)

Emily and David, thank you so much! I loved your question, When was the last time you praised the Lord? What a wonderful reminder right before Thanksgiving! Despite hardships there really ARE so many things to praise the Lord for in 2020. I'm so grateful for your investment to teach the gospel so that my entire family can learn and understand.

I have watched Return to Virtue again five times (honest), I want to memorize it! I just love Sister Dalton's talk. ❤❤❤

5:52. 19:00 Being a retired Submarine Sailor the trip to the promised land really resonates with me

I love the reminder to be grateful for the tender mercies instead of just glad that the challenging circumstance is over. Years ago I traveled to Haiti in the midst of a huge upheaval and war zone to bring our adopted son home who had significant medical issues, and I truly was just grateful to be on U.S. soil again (wanted to kiss the ground, for sure), and it's not that I was not grateful for the tender mercies but I was first grateful for the physical arrival. I want to reverse that in my life.

Just wanted to let you know how grateful my wife and I are for the in-depth knowledge of the scriptures that you share with us. We have gained some much in our study of the Book of Mormon this year by spending time with you each week. These last few weeks with Mormon and Moroni have been inspiring and eye-opening. We have read the Book of Mormon many times but have learned so much that we haven't seen in our past study with your lessons. Thank you so much for the time and dedication that you put in to help all your viewers. We can't wait to see what you share with us as we embark on studying the Doctrine and Covenants. May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.

My favorite part was the very end when you talked about the contrast between the impact of one wicked person can have on the world vs the impact that one righteous person can have.

17:00 and forward: Constant reminder of God through all we experience.

Love the 16 minute mark discussion mentioning that the presence of a storm doesn’t mean the absence of God! And 24 minute mark - many of us feel like we’re in the barge, buried.

15:19 "Am I tight like unto a dish" so that the water can't hurt me?

I love time stamp 16:35 so true and helpful to know that when we are in these trials, God is with us!

This got me thinking about storms in my life!! This describes some really bad storms, but the storms were driving them towards the promised land. Taking them where God need them to be. Answering their prayers to be in a choice land. It reminds me of what President Nelson said in this last conference, “Turbulent times are opportunities for us to thrive spiritually.” The storms in our lives can bless us like the Brother of Jared and his family!!

Moments on the shore! Such a great topic at 23 mins

Smith I listen to you talking tonight you were talk talking about Revelation being scattered among the people my sister went tithing settlement and her Bishop said that when the windows of Heaven are open and blessings you can't receive them because they are so many include Revelation coming through that window it wa I knew thoughts for me to ponder me to ponder you do a great job that I really appreciate you for your service and the love that you show

The story of the Jaredites is a lot like the story of the Israelites who journeyed in the wilderness for eighty years. While we have a tendency to only be looking at our physical destinations, the Lord looks at who we are becoming. To the Lord, the journey of the heart is the one that matters. The times we look back upon our lives, we can see the tender mercies that Nephi describes. Laman and Lemuel, in contrast, could not see them. They had only focused on what they had lost. It is easy to fall into that trap of what I call spiritual autism. It is why gratitude for even the smallest things we notice the Lord doing in our lives is so important, particularly in times of trial. Those little things are like the "Ur" or "urim" (the Hebrew word for light or lights) that help us a long when the storms hit. The transliteration from Hebrew is actually "Ohr" and "Ohrim" (light and lights) and can also be used to mean "order." I also learned that Jewish Rabbinical scholars believe that Noah's "window" (the Hebrew "tsohar") in Genesis 6:16 was actually a "stone" that lit the ark. Noah's family had to have light in the mist of their storm. Perhaps this might be the story that the brother of Jared was citing when pleading to the Lord to "touch these stones" (Ether 3:4). I also believe that if we strive to repent, stay true to our covenants and live in a manner worthy to have the Holy Spirit in our lives, that even midst of what appears to be chaos, we can still perceive "order" by knowing that God is in charge, that there is a purpose for our storms (that they might be "pushing" us somewhere we need to be) and that all things will be for our good.

45.30 time stamp. I love the Elaine S. Dalton quote you shared it was so powerful! Thank you for being apart of my gospel study each week , your weekly videos bring me so much strength and insight!! Happy Holidays!!

“Manage my patience out”...LOL....but so true! I love everything! You’re great people with my kind of perspective. Just the right amount of spiritual, real and humor! (Not that spiritual isn’t real...you know what I mean!)

I received my books for next year! They arrived in Canada today, Nov 18th. My husband and daughter are going to wrap them up as my Christmas gift. I am so excited, but I won't open the box until Christmas. I love surprises. LOL

23:15 where they arrived and gave thanks for how they'd been watched over on the journey, as much or more than having arrived in the promised land