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This episode is part 14 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers the first three chapters of the book of Mosiah. We have now shifted to the land of Zarahemla to see how they relate to the land of Nephi, and are 300-400 years removed from Jacob, the son of Lehi. King Benjamin who succeeded his father Mosiah to the throne of Zarahemla is now old. He will speak to the people to pass the throne to his son also named Mosiah. Of course, he will give a long sermon to the people that sounds like something from a revivalist in the 1800’s; except that hindsight prophecies about Jesus will be in

This episode is part 13 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers three small books that follow the Book of Jacob: Enos, Jarom, and Omni. There is a lot about the brass plates being passed down from generation to generation and how the Nephites fare against the Lamanites. Some questions arise with the date ranges and the age of Jacob when he died. We look at a few anachronisms in the Book of Mormon from these short books and, of course, quotes from the New Testament before their time. We eventually learn about a civilization in ancient America that started from one surviving son of King Zedekiah. Further research: Book of Mormon

I hope you had a blessed Resurrection Day! In honor of our Lord’s resurrection, let’s do a deep dive into some Old Testament Scriptures that I believe prophesied about the resurrection of Jesus. On the road to Emmaus, Jesus criticized people for not believing that the Scriptures prophesied about His own sufferings and glory that would follow. Jesus used the Scriptures to explain this to them. Could these have been some of the passages Jesus used? Sources Cited: Neofiti Genesis 3:15 Scriptures Referenced: Luke 24:25-27 Genesis 3:15 Psalm 16:9-11 Acts 2:24-32 Psalm 22:12-18,21-22,30-31 Hebrews 2:9-12 Isaiah 53:9-12 Psalm 110:1,7 Hosea 6:1-2 Jonah 1:17 Matthew 12:39-40 1 Peter 1:10-12 *** Please contribute to theHurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster*** We value

This episode is part 12 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. In Jacob chapter 6, Jacob uses the allegory of the vineyard from the prophet Zenos mentioned in the previous chapter to call the people of Nephi to reflect and repent. Of course, I point out where I see statements that are borrowed from the Bible. In Jacob chapter 7, Jacob encounters a heretic named Sherem who teaches that no “Christ” will come. After Jacob rebukes him, God strikes Sherem with a fatal illness. Sherem renounces what he taught before. We are left unclear if this was a deathbed conversion or just a heretic fearing judgment from God. I discuss a little about the

This episode is part 11 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. In Jacob chapter 5, Jacob relays the “mystery” he just mentioned. It’s something the Nephites as children of Israel should have read or heard. A prophet named Zenos wrote an allegory of Israel as an olive tree. This allegory clearly borrows from several passages of the Bible, but adds far more detail. Did you know that an ancient prophet in Israel wrote a story depicting how the church would have a lot of denominations bearing wild fruit? Did you know his story also described the origin and fate of the Book of Mormon’s Lamanite and Nephite peoples? Amazing prophecy! Or, perhaps, it was

This episode is part 10 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. In Jacob chapter 3, Jacob continues his sermon against the people of Nephi for their pride, greed, and polygamy. I discuss a little about the polygamy issue I raised in the last part. Jacob also warns the Nephites that, if they don’t repent, they could end up with darker skin than the Lamanites. Apparently, in the ancient Americas, sin affects skin. And darker skin is a curse from God. Jacob chapter 4 talks about how the brass plates record many clear prophecies about Jesus: the atonement, that He is the “only begotten Son” and that Abraham and Isaac are a picture of God

Joe Stout, President of nutrition and supplement companies Mt. Capra and Mt. Athos Performance joins me to talk about the many benefits of goat milk. From mineral support to digestion to meal replacement protein, Mt. Capra produces pure and natural products, many made from fresh goat milk from Joe’s family farm with over 500 goats! Need pre-workout, performance, and recovery nutrition for your fitness goals? Mt. Athos Performance has it all and more, unleashing the power of goat milk! Joe Stout is a devout Christian. He and his wife have 10 children. Joe Stout’s Websites: Mt. Capra Mt. Athos Performance Stout Coffee House Personal Music *** Please contribute to theHurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster*** We value your feedback! Have

This episode is kind of a break from the series through the Book of Mormon. 1 Corinthians 15:29 is a verse that has confounded many Christians and spawned up to 30 possible interpretations. It is the only verse that mentions people being “baptized for the dead.” This episode will explain five interpretations for “baptized for the dead”: submitting to the “baptism” of suffering and death itself for Jesus a ritual of being baptized over/on behalf of a dead body or as a proxy for a dead person being baptized for one’s own dead body that will never be resurrected being baptized into the church to replace saints who have died being baptized in the name of Christ who is still

This episode is part 9 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. The book of Jacob continues from where 2 Nephi finished. Nephi passes away and his people get a second king. However, this king seems more like Rehoboam after Solomon. The people of Nephi backslide in wealth and pride. Worst of all many men start taking multiple wives and concubines. Of course, we had to compare this with Doctrine and Covenants section 132! Does Jacob 2:24 contradict D&C 132:38? Further research: Book of Mormon in video Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration The Book of Mormononline: Jacob[chapters 1, 2] Doctrine and Covenants online: Section 132 *** Please contribute to theHurricane relief fund for

This episode is part 8 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. In 2 Nephi chapters 30-33, the elder Nephi talks about “the doctrine of Christ.” Over 500 years before the event happened Nephi describes a prophet baptizing Jesus and the Holy Ghost descending like a dove. He also mentions “entering the straight gate” and the “narrow way” before Jesus said these things. To enter the straight gate means to repent and be baptized and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost and possibly speak with “angelic tongues.” The narrow way is the same as “enduring to the end” to be saved. The Book of Mormon exhorts its readers many times about needing to “endure