“I Will Lead You Along”
This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to Doctrine and Covenants 77-80. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Kimberly Matheson and special guests Myles and Julie Proudfoot on the following topics: God Gives Knowledge to People Who Seek It and The Call to Serve God Matters More than Where I Serve. Prepare for your own great discussions with the resources below. All content included is free to download and share in any non-commercial setting.
Videos
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Kimberly Matheson tells how the March 1832 revelations arose from Joseph’s sincere questions of study and experience.
Myles Proudfoot recalls secretly studying seminary materials at boarding school, and gaining a lasting testimony.
Julie Proudfoot shares how the Lord guided her as she counseled with missionaries, including in revelation through a dream.
Myles Proudfoot describes gradually receiving understanding of covenants through study, temple worship, and revelation.
Julie Proudfoot expresses how the process of seeking answers can sometimes be more valuable than immediate clarity.
Myles Proudfoot shares how, while serving as bishop, a prayer in the temple led to a clear revelation about a ward calling.
Kimberly Matheson emphasizes that revelation is more about what God wants us to have, rather than personal curiosity.
Dr. Kimberly Matheson tells how Section 77 corroborates some scholarship on Revelation while adding prophetic insights.
Kimberly Matheson explains the origin and function of the United Firm in the two-centers era of Church history.
Myles Proudfoot on watching missionaries grow from nervous newcomers to strong disciples of Christ during their missions.
Kimberly Matheson explains how revelation is modeled in Section 77—involving well-studied, specific questions to the Lord.
Dr. Kimberly Matheson responds to a study question about waiting on God’s answers to our questions.
Dr. Kimberly Matheson responds to a study question about the Spirit’s role in missionary efforts.
Matthew Godfrey describes how Section 80 reminds us that we don’t need to know everything in order to preach the gospel.
Dr. Matthew Godfrey explains that Section 78 shows God’s foreknowledge of the events that would befall Joseph’s life.
From the Newel Whitney store, Ryan Saltzgiver recounts how Joseph Smith first met Newel and Elizabeth Whitney.
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