“The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead”
This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to Doctrine and Covenants 137-138. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Gerrit Dirkmaat and special guest Bonnie H. Cordon on the following topics: All of Heavenly Father’s Children Will Have the Opportunity to Choose Eternal Life and Reading and Pondering the Scriptures Prepares Me to Receive Revelation. 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. Gerrit Dirkmaat explains that Sections 137 and 138 are visions given decades apart that reveal how God offers salvation to all.
Bonnie Cordon expresses how God models the loving invitation to choose and learn that we can also transmit to our children.
Sister Cordon shares how she seeks revelation, pondering and studying one or two scripture verses at a time.
Sister Bonnie Cordon explains that she prioritizes daily scripture study similarly to eating, receiving revelation line by line as she reads.
Sister Bonnie Cordon shares a story about a young woman who learned to find truth and personal revelation in the scriptures.
Sister Cordon describes the peace that is brought by the assurance that all those who die too young for accountability are saved.
Gerrit Dirkmaat explains that Sections 137-138 teach all children who die before accountability are saved in the Celestial Kingdom.
Bonnie Cordon explains that doing temple work for the dead brings personal spiritual experiences and helps others receive hope for salvation.
Sister Cordon expounds how God gives revelation according to our understanding, as we act in faith and seek worthiness.
Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat describes the impact that the vision in Section 137 had on Joseph Smith, and on our understanding of revelation.
Sister Bonnie Cordon recounts an experience with a young woman in the Philippines that testifies to our “first lessons in the world of spirits”.
Sister Cordon explains that Joseph F. Smith’s vision shows how all Saints are united in God’s plan of redemption.
Bonnie Cordon expounds how caring for the body strengthens the spirit, allowing greater clarity and opening us to revelation.
Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat responds to a study question about the importance of learning to receive revelation.
Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat explains how the Doctrine and Covenants expands “a little here and a little there” through continuing revelation.
From Kirtland, Ohio, Ryan Saltzgiver recounts the events Joseph’s 1836 vision in the temple, revealing Celestial potential for all worthy dead.
From the Mississippi River, Ryan Saltzgiver tells how Jane Neyman became the first person in this dispensation to be baptized for the dead.
Ryan Saltzgiver explains the circumstances leading up to Joseph F. Smith’s 1918 revelation about temple ordinances for the dead.
Quotes
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