followHIM Doctrine & Covenants 121-123 Part 2 • Dr. David Holland • Oct 20-26 • Come Follow Me
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Oct 15, 2025 Dr. David Holland, a historian from Harvard, delves into the nuances of Doctrine and Covenants 121-123. He explores the distinction between being called and being chosen, highlighting how our choices shape our spiritual paths. Intriguingly, he uses the Oreo-rat analogy to discuss personal sacrifices for worldly pleasures. The conversation touches on the historical context of 19th-century religious persecution, Joseph Smith's advocacy for religious freedom, and the importance of facing life's challenges with cheerfulness and faith.
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True Dominion Flows, Not Forces
- Unrighteous dominion requires compulsion while Christ's scepter is an everlasting dominion without compulsory means.
- The flow of revelation and righteousness should be natural, not forced.
Accordion Theology: Small And Vast
- Sections 121–122 act like an accordion shifting between intimate comfort and universal promises.
- God repeats principles intentionally so listeners should pay attention when He repeats.
Christ Descended Below All Things
- The Son of Man descended below all things so no pain or despair is beyond Christ's reach.
- That comprehensiveness reassures disciples facing derision, trouble, or separation.
