Talking Scripture

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-21-23-mark-11-luke-19-20-john-12-ep-202-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. 03:03 – Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus. Jesus notices him and decides to visit him in his home. 08:53 – Mary anoints Jesus. This spikenard moment is memorialized, reminding us all to give attention to those most important in our lives. 16:07 – Jesus finds himself surrounded by adversaries who are politically united with the sole purpose of annihilating him. Despite this, he rides in triumph into Jerusalem amid shouts of “Hosanna!” 25:41 – Jesus weeps over his people and the future lost temple. 29:46 – Jesus curses the fig tree and drives the money changers off of the temple mount. 32:56 – Jesus answers four questions at the temple. 54:27 – Jesus teaches three parables at the temple. 1:08:35 – Being properly clothed in the wedding garment is emphasized, telling Jesus’ hearers that participation in the kingdom requires devotion and a pursuit of righteousness. 1:16:20 – Jesus asks, “What think ye of Christ?” 1:24:06 – Jesus sternly rebukes the Scribes and Pharisees. 1:28:15 – The widows mite illustrates that the widow gave all that she had to God. 1:30:28 – Believers from afar know and love Jesus. He is God over the whole world. Jesus glorifies his Father and the Father responds. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 202 | Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 15-21) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-19-20-mark-10-luke-18-ep-201-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 – Jesus teaches about marriage and divorce and then blesses little children. 08:01 – Jesus counsels the rich young man, instructing him to sell all that he has and to follow him. It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. 26:08 – Peter asks, “what shall we have therefore?” and Jesus responds, “in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” 28:58 – Jesus gives the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. 36:34 – Jesus predicts his forthcoming crucifixion and resurrection, and then the mother of James and John approaches him with a unique petition for her sons. 41:25 – The story of the widow and the unjust judge teaches how we can approach God in prayer, bruising our knuckles on heaven’s door. 45:58 – Jesus heals Bartimaeus who is blind. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 201 | Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; Luke 18, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 8-14) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/luke-12-17-john-11-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 – An overview of these chapters. 04:09 – Beware of the “leaven of the Pharisees.” 09:57 – Jesus speaks of the rich man with a barn full of grain to emphasize consecration. 16:05 – “If the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.” 20:24 – Jesus heals a man with dropsy or edema. He teaches humility with the parable of The Great Supper. 26:34 – It is important for us to transcend the mindset of only doing good because we expect to receive a reward. 28:28 – Those who follow Jesus must forsake all else.  37:31 – Luke 15 has three stories of lost things: a sheep, a piece of silver, and the prodigal son. 56:31 – The parable of the unjust steward conveys the importance of taking responsibility for oneself. 1:05:15 – Lazarus the beggar is received into the arms of Abraham after death, while the rich man remains unknown. 1:14:19 – The parable of the unprofitable servant and the story of the ten lepers. We can increase faith by doing our duty and having gratitude. 1:21:47 – Jesus testifies that He is the Resurrection and the Life and raises Lazarus from the dead. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 200 | Luke 12-17; John 11, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 1-7) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/john-7-10-ep-199-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 – An overview of these chapters. 01:59 – There are various opinions among the people regarding Jesus. The scriptures teach ways to judge in the midst of diverse opinions. 23:51 – Jesus teaches His Father’s doctrine in the temple using symbolic themes of light and darkness. Scholars believe that the writing style of John’s gospel suggests it was written after 70 AD. 32:04 – Jesus offers the gift of living water to all those who seek Him, likely within the context of the water drawing ceremony at the temple. 35:20 – The woman taken in adultery is brought before Christ. Jesus replied to her accusers, “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” 42:06 – Many scholars see evidence that the passage of John 8.1-11 may have been a later addition, possibly after the earliest manuscripts were produced. In John 8.58, Jesus boldly asserts His Messianic identity and declares, “Before Abraham was, I Am.” The symbolic themes of light and bread are emblematic of the temple. 49:29 – Jesus heals a man born blind. He teaches about spiritual blindness. 59:44 – Jesus is the Good Shepherd. 1:11:59 – Jesus proclaims that He is the Son of God and asserts His divine identity. He is accused of blasphemy. 1:16:09 – Jesus promises to visit other sheep. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 199 | John 7-10, Come Follow Me 2023 (April 24-30) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-18-luke-10-ep-198-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 – An overview of these chapters. 01:26 – “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” 09:56 – Jesus explains how we are to treat those who offend. 14:26 – “If thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone.” The Saints are exhorted to employ all reasonable methods to amicably resolve differences. 18:10 – The parable of the unforgiving debtor. We must forgive others if we are the receive forgiveness from the Lord. 33:03 – The Seventy are called and sent forth to preach the gospel message. 40:12 – They were blessed to walk with Christ, we too are blessed to live in the “Fulness of Times.” 42:16 – Jesus responds to the inquiry, “Who is my neighbor?” by relating the parable of The Good Samaritan. 48:15 – Early Christian leaders such as Irenaeus and Clement of Alexandria drew upon the story of The Good Samaritan to reinforce their belief that the Holy Spirit was bestowed upon the Church by God. Additionally, The Good Samaritan was often viewed by early Christians as a powerful symbol representing Jesus Christ. 52:43 – In the Parable of The Good Samaritan, the person attacked is assaulted by “robbers” instead of “thieves.” Many early Christians saw these robbers representing the Devil and his angels. 55:00 – “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” This narrative with Mary and Martha showcases Jesus affirming the equal status of women. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 198 | Matthew 18; Luke 10, Come Follow Me 2023 (April 17-23) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-15-17-mark-7-9-ep-197-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 – An overview of these chapters. 01:34 – The Pharisees contend with Jesus over the tradition of hand washing. Jesus is more concerned with the weightier matters of the law. 05:26 – Jesus departs, traveling far to heal a deaf man. 09:53 – Spitting, Jesus put his finger into the deaf man’s ears and heals him. 11:47 – A woman of Canaan cries out for Jesus to heal her daughter. Jesus refers to these foreigners as “dogs” and heals her. 15:33 – Jesus feeds the 4,000 in the region of the Decapolis. 22:18 – Caesarea Philippi was a place of pagan worship in Jesus’ time. This location was also where the Book of Enoch relates that dark spirits covenanted to overthrow God’s Kingdom. 26:08 – “Whom say ye that I am?” 30:51 – Jesus establishes His Church. Peter testifies that Jesus is the Christ and is promised the Keys of the Kingdom. 35:30 – “Upon this rock I will build my church.” 39:37 – Jesus foretells his death and resurrection. Peter is rebuked when he discourages him from fulfilling his mission through suffering. 43:45 – A blind man comes to Jesus and is healed by degrees. 48:28 – “Tell no man!” 54:57 – Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John. 1:04:14 – Jesus heals a man’s son that is possessed of a devil. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus demonstrates his power over the Adversary. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 197 | Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9, Come Follow Me 2023 (April 10-16) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-14-mark-6-john-5-6-ep-196-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 – An overview of these chapters. 01:41 – Jesus heals a man at the Pools of Bethesda. 10:30 – Jesus has power to lay down his life and take it up again. 13:08 – John the Baptist is killed by Herod. 18:23 – The Twelve Apostles return from their mission. Jesus miraculously feeds five thousand. 32:59 – Jesus walks on the sea and conquers chaos. 47:08 – Peter walks on the water. Faith is the art of holding on to what you know is right, in spite of your fears. 56:02 – Jesus gives his Bread of Life Sermon. “I am the living bread which came down from heaven.” 1:06:16 – John portrays Israel’s New Exodus as a fulfilment of the type found in the Old Testament. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 196 | Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5-6, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 27-April 2) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-13-luke-8-13-ep-195-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 – An overview of these chapters. 01:07 – Other ways to read Luke 8.1-3 and understand Mary Magdalene as a visionary. 10:24 – Jesus discusses the falling of the tower in Siloam. Suffering and death aren’t always consequences of doing something wrong. 17:29 – The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree. The Savior’s plan is a plan of victory. 24:34 – The Parable of the Sower and different types of soil. 37:23 – The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. 50:52 – The Parable of the Mustard Seed. 54:22 – The Kingdom of God is likened unto a treasure in a field and a Pearl of Great Price. 1:00:42 – The Parable of the Net Cast into the Sea. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 195 | Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 20-26) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-11-12-luke-11-ep-194-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 – An overview of these chapters. 01:54 – Jesus is accused of casting out devils through the power of Beezlebub. 08:31 – Prophets who have been persecuted and killed. 16:13 – Jesus warns about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. 21:45 – The cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum are rebuked for their unbelief. 27:26 – My yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 34:35 – The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath. 44:44 – The Pharisees counsel to destroy Jesus. 48:55 -Jesus speaks of blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. 57:00 – “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign” (Matt. 12.39). Signs can also confirm faith for the faithful, and leave the wicked without excuse. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 194 | Matthew 11-12; Luke 11, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 13-19) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-9-10-mark-5-luke-9-ep-193-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 – Jairus asks Jesus in faith to come and heal his dying daughter. On the way to help her, a woman touches Jesus’ garment and is healed from an issue of blood. 13:36 – Parallels between Eve and the woman with the issue of blood. 29:10 – Jairus hesitates on the way to the healing and is afraid to trouble the Master. 35:20 – Jesus sends forth the 12 apostles to preach the kingdom of God. 41:05 – How the Savior’s teachings to the apostles also apply to modern missionaries. 51:24 – Some standing here shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. 57:42 – Jesus speaks of his coming death and resurrection. His disciples don’t quite understand these teachings until after they are fulfilled. The knowledge of divine embodiment helps us further our understanding of the nature of God and the future abode of the Saints. 1:00:24 – Jesus travels through a Samaritan region where he meets opposition. Rather than being angry and offended, he simply went another way. 1:07:06 – Jesus pays a temple tax, even though he didn’t have to. In this instance, he didn’t want to offend those making the request. → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Stitcher → Facebook → YouTube The post Ep 193 | Matthew 9-10; Mark 5; Luke 9, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 6-12) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.