“By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled” This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to Ether 12-15. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Kimberly Matheson and special guest Tanner Gillman on the following topics: Jesus Christ Can Turn My Weakness into Strength and Jesus Christ Gives Us “a More Excellent Hope”. 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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Context and History: Dr. Kimberly Matheson previews the themes of weakness, struggle, and grace found in Ether 12-15

Proper 1: Tanner Gillman describes how obstacles can serve us more like traffic cones when we trust in God

Proper 2: Tanner Gillman explains faith as the central feature of hope, and that both require choice

Proper 3: Tanner Gillman contrasts his experience of OCD with the hope of perfection that we can find in Christ

Proper 4: Tanner Gillman highlights the beautiful nature of empathy among humans, with all our weaknesses

Footnotes 1: Kim Matheson elaborates on “weak things becom[ing] strong” through Christ

Footnotes 2: Tanner Gillman speaks about risk, failure, and faith, with regard to his career and spiritual experiences

Footnotes 3: Kimberly Matheson gives some insight into the phrase “trial of your faith”

Scholar 1: Dr. Kimberly Matheson explains how hope is traced onto the implications of our faith, quoting Dr. Joseph Spencer

Scholar 2: Dr. Kimberly Matheson gives a possible referent for the phrase “a more excellent hope”

Viewer Question: The panel responds to a viewer question regarding weaknesses being made strong

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Meet our Guest: Tanner Gillman

Tanner Gillman expresses the importance of recognizing that the Spirit walks with us

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