Come Follow Me for Nov 9-15 - Ether 1-5

Come Follow Me for Nov 9-15 - Ether 1-5

Author: Ben James November 8, 2020 Duration: 1:06:45
Discussion of the beginning of Ether. Moroni condensed the Jaredite record to focus on two main events: their coming to the promised land and their destruction. The former teaches us about Christ, the temple and the Plan of Salvation, while the former is a warning to everyone that has entered into covenants with God. The Brother of Jared is a type of Christ, while Jared was also likely a righteous and spiritual man. The Brother of Jared has a temple experience when he learns the true nature of God, and just as Christ revealed himself as he touched the stones to bring light to the Jaredites in their voyage, so too will the Nephite record reveal Christ and give light to all who read The Book of Mormon as we struggle to return to the presence of God.

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Duration: 1:03:07
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Duration: 1:08:04
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Duration: 1:04:42
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Duration: 1:11:31
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Come Follow Me for May 18-24 - Mosiah 25-28 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:30
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Duration: 1:07:27
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