“I Will Order All Things for Your Good” This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to Doctrine and Covenants 111-114. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Lisa Olsen Tait and special guest Paul Gallo on the following topics: Those Who Are Truly Converted Come to Know Jesus Christ and The Lord Can “Order All Things for [My] Good”. 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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Dr. Lisa Olsen Tait describes the turmoil and circumstances that precipitated the revelations in this week’s scripture block.
Lisa Olsen Tait explains that Section 112 emphasizes the heart, showing that true conversion begins with humility and yielding to God’s Spirit.
Paul Gallo tells how his parents’ dramatic conversion story inspired him to turn to Christ at age 12 during a personal crisis.
Lisa Olsen Tait explains that even when the Saints’ plans were driven by worry, the Lord guided events for their good.
Paul Gallo explains that by striving to grow where he is planted, he has learned that the Lord times His blessings for when we are truly ready.
Paul Gallo shares how trusting the Lord on an unexpected path prepared him to help others and fulfill the Lord’s purposes for him.
Paul Gallo describes his experience with learning to sustain and support Church leaders with whom he has a personal relationship.
Lisa Olsen Tait shares how trusting the Lord’s inspiration helped her to see past the confines of debt and eventually gave her “power to pay” it.
Paul Gallo shares how the Lord’s loving friendship, and willingness to work through him, keeps him engaged in the work.
Lisa Olsen Tait explains that “taking up your cross” means doing hard things and accepting the weight of one’s divine calling.
Paul Gallo shares how he personally takes up his cross, giving his heart to the Lord, sacrificing comforts, and testifying of God’s truths.
Paul Gallo explains the circumstances that created a turning point in his life, leading him to his current humanitarian work.
Lisa Olsen Tait testifies that revelation requires learning the right questions to ask the Lord and sincerely engaging with the Spirit.
Lisa Olsen Tait expresses that studying Church records shows leaders’ humanity alongside their consecration and consistent testimony.
Paul Gallo shares how he was blessed with the gift of tongues and the opportunity to train missionaries when he started studying Turkish.
Dr. Lisa Olsen Tait responds to a study question about the “treasures” to be gathered out of Salem.
Elizabeth Kuehn gives background on the first missions to England in 1837, when Joseph Smith sent key leaders there.
Ryan Saltzgiver explains that, while seeking financial relief for the Church, Joseph received a revelation promising spiritual treasures in Salem.
From the banks of the Missouri, Ryan Saltzgiver details an even known as the Battle of Crooked River, which escalated tensions with the state.
Quotes
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