followHIM Numbers 11-14, 20-24, 27 Part 1 • Dr. David Thomson • May 4-10 • Come, Follow Me
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Apr 29, 2026 
Dr. David Thomson, BYU cell biology professor and aging researcher, blends science and scripture. He explores how focus on the Savior fuels healing, why complaining harms spiritually and physically, how mindset influences cognitive aging, the four key levers for healthy aging, leadership burdens and delegation, and lessons from Miriam and Aaron about criticism, discipline, and mercy.
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Beholding Not Glancing At The Savior
- Spiritual healing requires focused attention on Christ, not casual glances at ritual symbols.
- David Thomson ties the bronze serpent to John 3:14 and Hebrew 'behold' meaning intense, intent focus for real healing.
Complaining Among Ourselves Destroys Faith
- Complaining to one another corrodes faith while bringing troubles to the Lord can invite peace and solutions.
- Thomson contrasts Israelites' camp murmuring with praying to God and cites John Lund: reverse who gets problems versus love.
Guard Against The Mixed Multitude Influence
- External voices from the 'mixed multitude' can infect belief with doubt and constant complaining.
- Thomson warns social media and rabble rouser dynamics mirror the foreign rabble that stirred Israel to lust for Egypt.