This week, Brent Top joins Taylor and Tyler as they discuss Doctrine and Covenants Section 29. Even though we don't know when the Second Coming will be, we will always be protected and safe as long as we trust in God, follow His prophets, and keep our covenants with Him. __________________________________________________ Download our free scripture study tool: www.scriptureplus.org/ Sign up for our weekly emails to receive notifications and more Come, Follow Me resources: forms.aweber.com/form/87/2078810487.htm __________________________________________________ 0:00 Introduction and welcome to Brent L. Top; Historical background for D&C 29. 2:28 Questions and concerns of the early saints. Where is Zion going to be established? What are their responsibilities in the gathering of Zion? 7:10 D&C 29: 1 Where do these six elders look for answers? 8:41 D&C 29: 1-6 Prologue to the revelation. The loving, merciful, and forgiving nature of Jesus Christ is again confirmed. 13:25 D&C 29: 7, 9, 10 What are the responsibilities of these early Saints? How the words “nigh”, “soon”, and “at the door” are connected to the attitude we need to have towards our mission in serving the Lord. 19:20 Scripture cross-references about the Second Coming: D&C 64; Matt 24; JS-Matthew. Why the Lord gives us signs about the second coming. 23:29 D&C 64: 23-24 “Today” is when the signs of His coming are happening. “Tomorrow” will be the 2nd Coming of the Lord. 25:41 Connection between JS-Matt and Matthew 24. Jesus tells us the purposes of these signs is to help the righteous not fear. 27:19 The signs of the times also provide an opportunity to compare and contrast the blessings to the righteous with the judgments of the wicked. 29:31 D&C 29: 7 Who are the “elect”? They “hear my voice and harden not their hearts.” Contrast this with the wicked as those who do not believe and will not repent. (vs 17 and 44). 29:52 Where is the gathering place for Zion? 34:23 The signs of the times have multiple applications. They are both literal and figurative. Quote from Elder M. Russell Ballard. “I do not know when He will come again.” 38:25 Where is our focus? Do we focus on the sensational signs or on the glorious restoration? 39:25 D&C 29: 23-24 What does it mean for “all” old things to pass away? 40:56 How does someone bearing heaving burdens apply these verses? We can find hope in daily discipleship by looking for and focusing on signs of God’s hand in our lives today. 48:10 D&C 29: 30 God understands the full plan. This is a transition verse into the next segment of the revelation pertaining to the premortal war in heaven, the Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement of Jesus Christ. 49:40 Historical setting: Joseph had started the translation of the Bible and one of the first things he received is Moses 1-6 about the Creation and the Fall. 51:15 The rebellion of Satan in the premortal conflict. 55:08 The Creation, The Fall, and the Atonement of Jesus Christ was put into place before the foundation of the world. D&C 29: 36, 40-41 coupled with 2 Nephi 2:5 58:09 D&C 29: 42-43 Angels sent to declare repentance and redemption through faith in Jesus Christ coupled with Moses 5 when an angel teaches Adam and Eve about redemption and keeping their focus on Jesus Christ. The fate of those who do not repent is also explained. 1:00:53 D&C 29: 46-48 Little children are redeemed through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This section begins and ends with affirmations about the loving, merciful, and forgiving nature of Jesus Christ. 1:02:59 Summary: The fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ is being unfolded over time. We can stay focused by spending more time in the words of the Prophets and the scriptures than in what we do not know yet. 1:04:53 Closing testimonies of Brother Brent Top and Tyler Griffin. Timestamps courtesy of Tammy Hulse __________________________________________________ This channel may make use of copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this channel is offered publicly and without profit, to the public users of the internet for comment and nonprofit educational and informational purposes. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. In such cases, fair use is permitted. No copyright(s) is/are claimed. The content is broadcasted for Study, Research, and Educational purposes. The broadcaster gains no profit from broadcasted content. This falls under "Fair Use" guidelines. #BookofMormonCentral #ComeFollowMeInsights #SpreadLightAndGoodness

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