Dr. Henry “Hank” Smith
John Bytheway
Dr. Henry “Hank” Smith
John Bytheway
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Dr. Derek Sainsbury
“Be Still and Know That I Am God”
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What can we learn from the Saints’ devastating losses in Jackson County, Missouri and how does that promise of the resurrection transform the story? Dr. Derek Sainsbury explores the harrowing events of 1833, the destruction of the Church’s printing press, and the personal sacrifices of the early Saints as they sought to build Zion in one of the most difficult frontiers imaginable.
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Dr. Derek Sainsbury continues to unpack D&C 98-101, blending historical context from the Saints’ 1833 expulsion from Missouri with profound insights on suffering, sanctification, and resurrection, enriched by his own story of finding God’s comfort amidst struggles.
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Dr. Matthew Godfrey
“After Much Tribulation … Cometh the Blessing”
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What can the struggles of early Saints teach us about faith and perseverance today? Dr. Matthew Godfrey explores the 1834 Zion’s Camp expedition and D&C 102-103, providing historical insights on the expulsion from Missouri, the creation of the Kirtland High Council, and the call to redeem Zion, while also drawing powerful modern parallels about unanswered prayers, prophetic counsel, and enduring faith.
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Dr. Matthew Godfrey continues with D&C 102-105, highlighting how Zion’s Camp and the dissolution of the United Firm tested the early Saints’ faith, ultimately preparing future Church leaders and demonstrating that God’s promises are fulfilled through abiding growth rather than immediate triumph.
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Finding Jesus Christ in the New Testament and Finding Jesus Christ in the Old Testament are collections of short yet insightful quotes that are gathered from various acclaimed Bible scholars originally shared on the Follow Him podcast. The books chronologically journey through the Bible with each scholar highlighting a set of chapters and stories. The scholars repeatedly illuminate the hopeful and omniscient character of Jesus Christ amidst this record of human trial and tribulation. As we strive to see more of Him in their lives, it will help us see more of Him in our lives. Each time you read a quote from these books, you will leave with a new perspective of God, yourself, or the world.
