Talking Scripture

Paul's second and third missionary journeys are discussed, as well as his close relationship with Timothy. The importance of teaching in the Lord's way and distinguishing true and false messengers are explored. Different interpretations of Paul's statement about being too superstitious are discussed. Lastly, Paul's third missionary journey to Ephesus, Macedonia, Greece, Berea, and Troas, as well as his arrest and arrival in Rome, are highlighted.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/acts-10-15-ep-211-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 01:58 – Peter is commanded to take the gospel to the Gentiles, starting with Cornelius who is a Roman centurion. 14:26 – As Gentiles are brought into the Church, a disagreement arises between Peter and strict followers of the Jewish law. 18:58 – James, the brother of John, is martyred for his belief in Christ. Peter is freed from prison by an angel. We should avoid comparing our trials to other people’s mercies. 23:10 – Christian tradition relates that many of the apostles were martyred. 32:39 – Paul and Barnabas are called to missionary service. 40:28 – The apostles meet at the Jerusalem Conference and conclude that Gentiles can be baptized without circumcision. This meeting shows us how we can council more effectively today. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 211 | Acts 10-15, Come Follow Me 2023 (July 17-23) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/acts-6-9-ep-210-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – The Apostles choose seven to assist them in the work. 05:59 – Stephen is tried before the council. He recounts the history of Israel and identifies Moses as a type of Christ. His testimony is rejected. 16:58 – Stephen sees Jesus standing on the right hand of God before he is stoned to death. 22:04 – Philip ministers in Samaria. Simon desires to purchase the power of the priesthood. 27:10 – Phillip travels to Gaza and meets an Ethiopian eunuch who is reading Isaiah and desires to be taught. He is baptized, and goes on his way rejoicing. 31:10 – Jesus appears to Saul on the road to Damascus. He asks the Lord, “What wilt thou have me to do?” 41:12 – Ananias is told by the Lord that Saul is a chosen vessel. 46:32 – Paul escapes to Jerusalem. Barnabas defends Paul to the church leaders there. 47:29 – Peter travels to Joppa and raises Tabitha from the dead. Many believe in the Lord. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 210 | Acts 6-9, Come Follow Me 2023 (July 10-16) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/06/acts-1-5-ep-209-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – The disciple whom Jesus loved is to tarry until the Second Coming. 06:23 – A brief overview of The Acts of the Apostles. 22:05 – Ways to recognize a true Apostle. 42:15 – The outpouring of the Spirit signified Israel’s expectation of the restoration of their kingdom. 54:59 – Different traditions about the death of Judas. 56:16 – The day of Pentecost brings many converts to the early Church. 1:01:21 – A list of how to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. 1:03:17 – A parallel list of how to not be a disciple. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 209 | Acts 1-5, Come Follow Me 2023 (July 3-9) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-28-mark-16-luke-24-john-20-21-ep-208-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – Angels announce that Christ the Lord is risen. John 20 relates that Mary Magdalene is the first witness of the resurrected Savior. 19:22 – Jesus instructs Mary, “Touch me not, for I am not yet ascended to my Father.” 25:43 – Other women also see the resurrected Lord. 27:11 – Peter, the chief apostle and key holder on earth sees Jesus next. After Peter, he appeared to 10 of the remaining 12 apostles. Luke relates that Jesus ate with his apostles after his resurrection. Jesus has a body of flesh and bones. 32:09 – Thomas wasn’t there at first when Jesus came to his apostles. He said, “Except I see in his hands the print of the nails…and thrust my hands into his side, I will not believe.” Later, Thomas sees the Lord and believes. John then states, “Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.” 35:46 – Jesus meets two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus and expounds the true meaning of the scriptures. 44:31 – The guards at the tomb see angels. Later, these guards are instructed to say that Jesus’ disciples stole away his body while they slept. Many have witnessed of Jesus, including special witnesses of Christ that have been called in our day. The saints are encouraged to continue on the path with hope in Christ. 50:32 – Peter returns to Galilee and begins fishing. Jesus commands his apostles to teach and baptize all nations. He invites Peter and all of us to feed his sheep. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 208 | Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21, Come Follow Me 2023 (June 26-July 2) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-27-mark-15-luke-23-john-19-ep-207-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – The final hours of the Savior’s mortal life. 03:35 – Simon of Cyrene carries Jesus’ cross to Calvary. 06:07 – Jesus is crucified at Golgotha, Calvary, or the place of the skull. The Roman soldiers strike nails into the palms of Jesus’ hands and wrists, then take away his robe that was without seam. 16:59 – Jesus makes seven statements from the cross. These statements can guide us in how we choose to live our lives. He asked his Heavenly Father to forgive those who placed him on the cross saying, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” 20:17 – To Mary he said, “Woman, behold thy son!” To the disciple standing with Mary he said, “Behold thy mother!” 22:00 – To the two criminals crucified with him Jesus said, “Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” 25:01 – In agony, Jesus proclaimed “I thirst.” Jesus died having finished the bitter cup. 29:43 – It is noteworthy what Jesus did not say when on the cross. He was submissive to the end. 32:03 – Jesus asks his Heavenly Father, “Why hast thou forsaken me?” 36:53 – “It is finished.” 38:21 – “Into thy hands I commend my spirit.” 41:17 – Jesus yields up the ghost, after which the veil in the temple is torn and the earth is rent. 50:53 – The centurion, seeing the earthquake, proclaims “Truly this was the Son of God.” Several powerful women witness and testify of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. The whole earth testifies of Christ at his death on the cross. 55:30 – Jesus’ legs are not broken, and his side is pierced with a spear. To the authors of the gospels, these are types that were in the Hebrew Bible which testified of Jesus Christ. 1:01:26 – Jesus is buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. 1:07:43 – The chief priests and Pharisees make sure there is a stone sealing the tomb and a watch placed. Sunday will come. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 207 | Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19, Come Follow Me 2023 (June 19-25) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/luke-22-john-18-ep-206-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. This episode includes additional chapters that cover the events of Friday morning: Matthew 26-27, Mark 14-15, Luke 23, and John 19. 01:33 – Jesus is arrested and taken before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin, the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem. 08:47 – Jesus identifies himself as the Son of Man. The Sanhedrin want Pilate to condemn Jesus to death because his claim as the Messiah is a threat to Rome’s authority. 17:24 – The Jewish accusers won’t go into the praetorium or governor’s palace, for fear of being defiled according to their purity laws. 21:45 – Pilate finds no fault in Jesus, but he wants to please the crowd that has gathered to accuse and condemn him. Pilate has the authority to release Jesus, but instead makes four escalating compromises which lead to his crucifixion. 30:17 – Pilate offers to release one prisoner during the Passover. The people vote to release Barabbas the robber instead of Jesus. The Day of Atonement scapegoat ritual can be seen in John’s portrayal of Jesus’ trial. 37:08 – Pilate washes his hands of the crowd’s request to execute Jesus. 40:28 – Jesus is mocked, smitten, spit upon, and scourged. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 206 | Luke 22; John 18, Come Follow Me 2023 (June 12-18) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/john-14-17-ep-205-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. This episode covers John 13-16, the events of the Last Supper according to John. Our discussion about John 17 can be found in Ep 204. 03:51 – Jesus comforts his disciples and promises them the gift of the Holy Ghost. 15:23 – Jesus teaches of another Comforter. Joseph Smith taught that the Second Comforter is the promise that we will one day be brought into the presence of Jesus Christ. 22:43 – Christ’s role as Messiah, the true vine. 29:53 – Jesus speaks of many mansions in his house. He is the way, the truth, and the life. 43:14 – The perfect law of love, a true measure of discipleship. 57:12 – Jesus prepares his disciples for the days and years ahead. The apostles will be persecuted and many of them will be martyred. 1:06:11 – Jesus suffers in the Garden of Gethsemane. 1:11:45 – The doctrine of the Atonement. 1:30:23 – How the word Atonement is used in the New Testament. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 205 | John 14-17, Come Follow Me 2023 (June 5-11) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-26-mark-14-john-13-ep-204/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. This episode covers the events of Thursday, with the addition of John 17 about the intercessory prayer. John’s account of the last supper is discussed in Ep 205. 02:54 – Jesus will be betrayed by Judas for 30 pieces of silver. 09:40 – At the Last Supper, Jesus identifies his betrayer and institutes the Sacrament. 16:40 – Jesus speaks of drinking from “the fruit of the vine” again with the disciples when the Kingdom of God comes. This represents a commemoration of the Passover in antiquity as well as a symbol of the new covenant and the victory Jesus will have over the forces of darkness. 21:32 – “All ye shall be offended because of me this night.” Peter’s excessive self-assurance ultimately results in his denials of the Savior. 38:13 – Six temple themes can be found in Jesus’ intercessory prayer. This prayer elevates the significance of the two great commandments, inviting mankind to be one with God and with each other. 57:49 – Defending Jesus, Peter cuts off Malchus’ ear. Jesus demonstrates his power as he submits to the arresting officers in the Garden of Gethsemane. 1:05:48 – The Savior’s friends and disciples leave him. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 204 | Matthew 26; Mark 14; John 13, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 29-June 4) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/joseph-smith-matthew-matthew-24-25-mark-12-13-luke-21-ep-203-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 06:42 – Jesus foretells the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. 14:15 – The Savior’s discourse on the Second Coming. He predicts false Christs and how even the elect will be deceived. 22:45 – Wars and rumors of wars will precede His Second Coming. 25:57 – There will be famines, earthquakes, and days of troubles in the last days. The love of many will wax cold. 30:53 – The antidotes for the coming struggle are to treasure the word and to always be ready for the Savior’s Second Coming. 36:15 – Jesus gives the Parable of the Ten Virgins. The wise will have oil in their vessels. 42:05 – Jesus gives the Parable of the Talents. We should be willing to try, even though we may be afraid of failing. 51:24 – Jesus gives the Parable of Sheep and the Goats. When we are serving others, we are serving God. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 203 | Joseph Smith Matthew 1; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; Luke 12, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 22-28) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.