“Be Still and Know That I Am God”
This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to Doctrine and Covenants 98-101. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Patrick Mason and special guest Jill McAuley on the following topics: My Trials Can Work Together for My Good and Following God’s Counsel Helps Keep Me Safe. 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:
Dr. Patrick Mason sets the stage for the revelations that came amid chaos for the Saints in Jackson County.
Jill McAuley shares how she found beauty and faith amid pain and opposition after the accident that paralyzed her.
Jill McAuley explains that God often rescues us in the wilderness rather than preventing us from experiencing it.
Jill McAuley explains how God taught her about the possibility of all things through the help of others and Christ’s sacrifice.
Jill McAuley relates how God’s direction helped her understand that her accident and her life are defined by deliverance.
Jill McAuley describes learning, after struggling with despair, that her body’s loss had become a sacrifice for spiritual growth.
Jill McAuley shares that her patriarchal blessing teaches “walking” in faith, and other principles not limited by her paralysis.
Jill McAuley explains that asking “why”, with trust in God’s answer and timing, is an act of faithfulness.
Jill McAuley shares her technique for looking past offenses by choosing how to react to her own thoughts.
Jill McAuley on how becoming displaced is a circumstance God uses to refine His people, as seen with the early Saints.
Jill McAuley shares how being physically still helps her cultivate spiritual stillness and better hear the Lord.
Jill McAuley testifies that when sincere questions are asked of God, they can change our perception and invite revelation.
Patrick Mason responds to a study question about faithfulness in trials.
Dr. Derek Sainsbury explains that Sections 98 and 101 are about seeking justice without revenge, and peace through Christ.
Dr. Patrick Mason explains that the parable of the nobleman calls us to protect our testimony, family, and faith.
From South Dayton, NY, Ryan Saltzgiver explains how Joseph’s travels there led to the later conversion of John Taylor.
From Independence, Ryan Salzgiver describes the instruction given in Section 98 to the Saints being persecuted there.
Quotes
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