Archives for January 2023

The parting of the Red Sea wasn’t the only miracle the Israelites witnessed during these four chapters of Exodus. The way the Lord blessed and preserved ancient Israel is the same way the Lord will preserve Latter-day Israel. Plus, some awesome stories from Church history that sound like they could be right out of the Bible.

How can ancient plagues help us better understand the love God has for us today? The answer is in the details of story. Plus, see how these stories relate to the Pioneers and the things we do at Church each week.

This week in Beyond Come Follow Me, I discuss the story and the doctrine found in Exodus chapters 1-6. The story of Moses is so relatable to us in our day! The Lord’s promises to ancient Israel are the same to Latter-day Israel. The teachings in this chapter can help us better understand how to draw near to the Lord despite our trials or our weaknesses.

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Here is a list of the individuals I will devote a video episode to (two more names to be determined). This is not necessarily the order in which the videos will be shared:

Joseph Smith

Brigham Young

John Taylor

Wilford Woodruff

Hyram Smith

Porter Rockwell

Benjamin F Johnson

George Q Cannon

WW Phelps

Ephram Hanks

Newell K and Elizabeth Ann Whitney

Parley P Pratt

Emma Smith

Eliza R Snow

Mary Fielding Smith

Willard Richards

Orson Hyde

Lucy Smith

Joseph Smith Sr.

Heber C Kimball

Charles C Rich

Moroni

The Mormon Battalion

Pioneer Rescuers

Martin and Willie Handcart Companies

The story of Joseph in Egypt continues this week with Joseph being reunited with his brothers and father. 22 years have past and a remarkable change has occurred with Joseph’s brothers during that time. A change that could only be brought about through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This story illustrates what the Savior can do for each of us in our own daily lives as we turn to him. Plus, I share a story from Church History which I believe provides a perfect example of how the atonement works in satisfying justice while still extending grace.

This week in Beyond Come Follow Me, I answer “What is going on this week in the Old Testament?” by telling the story of Joseph in Egypt in today’s modern language. It is a fun and interesting story which teaches about the atonement of Jesus Christ and reminds us of the Saviors promise to always be with us through our trials and hardships.