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Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26 | Scott Woodward & Casey Griffiths | Come Follow Me LDS 2025 | Jan 13–19

Come Follow Me January 13–19 Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26 Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths discuss Joseph Smith's First Vision in today's Come Follow Me lesson. They delve into the context of Joseph Smith's family and social surroundings that led to him asking that pivotal question in 1820. They discuss the differences and insights into the four main accounts of the First Vision and what role historical transparency plays in understanding the First Vision. This is unofficial supplementary resource to the Come, Follow Me curriculum produced by Scripture Central and the Church History Matters Podcast hosted by Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths. Scott and Casey focus their weekly study on the 4 C's: Context, Content, Controversies, and Consequences of each section of the Doctrine and Covenants. Listen to the Church History Matters Podcast https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/church-history-matters-podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@UCqtKadDOHIbx_Zjq9BhxQYg Follow Church History Matters on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/churchhistorymatterspodcast/ https://www.threads.net/@churchhistorymatterspodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@church.history.matters?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/churchhistorymatterspodcast https://x.com/chrchhstrymtrs ____________________________________________ 0:00 Introduction - Number of accounts 8:25 Content - 1838 account Joseph introduces himself and family 15:05 Second great awakening and religious strife 24:07 Asking God 31:45 Darkness and light 36:10 Seeing Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ 41:10 Different Christian creeds 49:10 Fullness of the gospel or everlasting covenant 54:34 Aftermath and persecution from the first vision 1:04:20 Controversies - Multiple accounts? 1:08:47 Controversies - Multiple messengers? 1:12:18 Controversies - Joseph’s age? Concealing accounts? 1:21:50 Religious fervor? 1:26:16 Consequences - Fruits of the first vision ____________________________________________ Thank you for joining us at Scripture Central! We hope that you have enjoyed this content. Please leave a comment below with your thoughts and insights regarding this video and please consider subscribing to this channel and visiting our website for more content like this: https://scripturecentral.org/ *Donate to Scripture Central: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/scripture-central/donations *Download our free scripture study tool: https://www.scriptureplus.org/ *Sign up for our weekly emails to receive notifications and more Come, Follow Me resources: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/2078810487.htm ____________________________________________ *The opinions expressed may represent the views of the individual creators or guests alone, and do not necessarily represent official positions of Scripture Central or of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. *This channel may make use of copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. *This Channel may also make use of artwork, voices, video, and effects that are generated by AI (Artificial Intelligence). We do our best to disclose when necessary our use of AI, but know that we make regular usage of AI materials in our content. We do not use AI to deceive or mislead. #ScriptureCentral #ComeFollowMe #ChurchOfJesusChristOfLatterdaySaints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why did the Kirtland Safety Society fail? How was the British Mission established?

Thank you for joining us at Scripture Central! We hope that you have enjoyed this content. Please leave a comment below with your thoughts and insights regarding this video and please consider subscribing to this channel and visiting our website for more content like this: https://scripturecentral.org/ *Donate to Scripture Central: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/scripture-central/donations *Sign up for our email list: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/2078810487.htm *Download our free scripture study tool, the ScripturePlus app: https://www.scriptureplus.org/ ____________________________________________ *The opinions expressed may represent the views of the individual creators or guests alone, and do not necessarily represent official positions of Scripture Central or of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. *This channel may make use of copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. *This Channel may also make use of artwork, voices, video, and effects that are generated by AI (Artificial Intelligence). We do our best to disclose when necessary our use of AI, but know that we make regular usage of AI materials in our content. We do not use AI to deceive or mislead. #ScriptureCentral #ComeFollowMe #ChurchOfJesusChristOfLatterdaySaints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3 Nephi 27–4 Nephi | Oct 21–27 | John W. Welch & Lynne Hilton Wilson | Come Follow Me Book of Mormon

Join Lynne Hilton Wilson and John W. Welch (Jack) as they discuss Come, Follow Me for the Book of Mormon for 3 Nephi 27–4 Nephi | Oct 21–27 | Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:24 3 Nephi 27 - Christ Declares His Doctrine 8:50 The gospel, doctrine, and name of Christ 14:50 Jesus teaches His pure doctrine 20:58 Most cited chapters of the BoM and judgment 25:15 3 Nephi 28 - The Disciples’ Request, The Three Nephites 33:20 3 Nephi 29-30 - Warnings for the Latter Days 39:00 4 Nephi Post-Christ Nephite Society 46:05 Timeline after Christ visits the Americas 51:48 The slow turn to wickedness 55:50 Summary of 4 Nephi and final thoughts Donate: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/scripture-central/lynne-and-jack_donate #comefollowme #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #lds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Who Was Amaleki In the Book of Mormon? (KnoWhy 727)

https://knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/knowhy/who-was-amaleki Thank you for joining us at Scripture Central! We hope that you have enjoyed this content. Please leave a comment below with your thoughts and insights regarding this video and please consider subscribing to this channel and visiting our website for more content like this: https://scripturecentral.org/ ____________________________________________ *Download the Gospel Learning app to begin learning through paths created specifically for you! Explore thousands of Gospel topics with the BEST videos avaliable at your fingertips. *Apple App store download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gospel-learning/id1621522439 *Google Play Store download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gospellearning.mobile&pli=1 *The Gospel Learning website: https://gospellearning.org/ *Access the learning tracks online: https://gospellearning.org/learning ____________________________________________ *Download our free scripture study tool: https://www.scriptureplus.org/ *Sign up for our weekly emails to receive notifications and more Come, Follow Me resources: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/2078810487.htm ____________________________________________ *Check out our “Seeking Jesus” course taught by John Hilton III, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDeilIzGYu4&list=PLhfh21X9suLdrz8WcjuDhusIEEd0Knp9v ____________________________________________ *Check out this amazing map resource for the bible: https://scriptures.byu.edu/mapscrip/ ____________________________________________ *This channel may make use of copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. *This Channel may also make use of artwork, voices, video, and effects that are generated by AI (Artificial Intelligence). We do our best to disclose when necessary our use of AI, but knwo that we make regular usage of AI materials in our content. We do not use AI to decieve or mislead. #ScriptureCentral #ComeFollowMe #ChurchOfJesusChristOfLatterdaySaints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5 I Come Follow Me I Handmaidens, Harems and Heroines I Lynne Hilton Wilson

https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/genesis-3-4-moses-4-5-physical-creation?searchId=0eb3e36bfb24dcd9bb1d1bece1531216b59539a8fde17ee80224af0653c92aa3-en-v=1401714 0:00 Introduction - Nature of God, man & Satan 2:17 References to Eve 5:23 Nature of the Devil 9:00 Consequences for Adam and Eve 12:34 Coats of skins 15:45 “The Way” of eternal life 19:30 Cain obeys Satan 23:09 Cain’s curse and decedents https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/eve-the-mother-of-all-living?searchId=0eb3e36bfb24dcd9bb1d1bece1531216b59539a8fde17ee80224af0653c92aa3-en-v=1401714 In this episode of Handmaidens, Harems, and Heroines: Find Their Messiah in the Old Testament, Lynne Hilton Wilson explores the Fall of Adam and Eve through the lens of Moses 4 and Genesis 3, highlighting how careful attention to language, context, and covenant reveals Jesus Christ at the center of the story. Rather than portraying Eve as reckless or malicious, Dr. Wilson explains that the Hebrew text suggests growth, perception, and timing—Eve sought wisdom, but before the appointed time and outside the proper divine order. The Fall is shown not simply as a mistake, but as a necessary step in humanity’s journey toward knowledge, accountability, and ultimately redemption. Dr. Wilson emphasizes the profound symbolism of nakedness and covering, teaching that Adam and Eve’s attempt to clothe themselves with fig leaves represents human self-reliance, while God’s gift of coats of skins represents divine atonement. The Hebrew concept of kaffar, meaning “covering,” points directly to Christ’s role in covering humanity’s sin and vulnerability. The Lord’s questions—“Where goest thou?”—underscore that disobedience moves us away from God, yet His response is still merciful, structured around accountability, repentance, and hope rather than abandonment. Ultimately, this lesson reframes the banishment from Eden as an act of mercy, not punishment. By preventing Adam and Eve from partaking of the tree of life too soon, God ensures they have time to repent and be spiritually prepared. Throughout the narrative, Christ emerges as the promised seed who will overcome Satan and restore what was lost. Through scripture that is carefully illuminated and faithfully defended, Lynne Hilton Wilson shows how the stories of the Old Testament—even those involving transgression, sorrow, and consequence—are deeply rooted in the redemptive power of Jesus Christ. Please leave a comment below with your thoughts and insights regarding this video and please consider subscribing to this channel and visiting our website for more content like this: https://scripturecentral.org/ *Donate to Scripture Central: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/scripture-central/donations *Sign up for our email list: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/2078810487.htm *Download our free scripture study tool, the ScripturePlus app: https://www.scriptureplus.org/ ____________________________________________ *The opinions expressed may represent the views of the individual creators or guests alone, and do not necessarily represent official positions of Scripture Central or of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. *This channel may make use of copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. *This Channel may also make use of artwork, voices, video, and effects that are generated by AI (Artificial Intelligence). We do our best to disclose when necessary our use of AI, but know that we make regular usage of AI materials in our content. We do not use AI to deceive or mislead. #ScriptureCentral #ComeFollowMe #ChurchOfJesusChristOfLatterdaySaints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]