“His Sacrifice Shall Be More Sacred unto Me Than His Increase”

This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to Doctrine and Covenants 115-120. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Jasmin Gimenez Rappleye and special guest Juan Henderson on the following topics: My Sacrifices Are Sacred to the Lord and Zion and Her Stakes Offer “Refuge from the Storm”. 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

Enjoy clips from this week perfect for sharing in teaching and family settings:

Jasmin Rappleye describes the tumult of apostasy and persecution which beset the Saints in 1837-1838.

Juan Henderson describes sacrificing a worldly enjoyment in order to prioritize having the Spirit with him.

Juan Henderson testifies that paying tithing opens the windows of heaven, bringing both temporal and spiritual blessings.

Juan Henderson shares that enduring prejudice and hardship requires staying connected to the Lord and remaining resilient.

Juan Henderson shares how heeding a prompting in Institute class led him to spend the best years of his life on a mission.

Jasmin Rappleye breaks down what is known about the name “Adam-ondi-Ahman”, and why Spring Hill was renamed this.

Juan Henderson explains that he avoids giving opinions when teaching, relying on scripture to point students to Christ.

Juan Henderson shares how he strives to hear the Lord’s voice through scripture, prophets, and anyone the Lord inspires.

Jasmin Rappleye explains that, as deception in the world increases, only the Holy Ghost can help us reliably discern truth.

Jasmin Rappleye and Ben Lomu discuss how using the Church’s full name parallels other ways of taking on the Lord’s name

Jasmin Rappleye responds to a study question about the historical name changes of the Church.

Jasmin Rappleye responds to a study question about the early Church’s financial struggles.

From Adam-ondi-Ahman, Ryan Saltzgiver recounts the circumstances surrounding the Saints’ relationship with the site.

From the Hawn’s Mill site, Ryan Saltzgiver describes the attack that happened there, and the experience of some survivors.

From the would-be temple site in Far West, Ryan Saltzgiver highlights the temple’s central place in God’s ongoing plans. (01:59)

Quotes

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