Does opposition lead to more revelation? (Hint: Yes!). The Saints move to the Ohio and experience opposition, false reports, and hardships. Dr. Brent Top discusses how the parallels the opposition the Saints are experiencing parallel the Last Days. Dr. Top reminds listeners that the Saints should rejoice because the Lord's promises are listed four times more than the desolation prophecies. Join us as we learn why Advocate is John's favorite title of the Lord. Shownotes: www.followhim.co Instagram: www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:19 Illustrious John 00:49 Brent Top Introduction 03:53 Background to the Section 06:39 Opposition Starts 08:44 JST brings Second Coming Understanding 10:08 Karl G. Maeser Joins Church Due to AntiMormon Book 12:29 Opening of the Revelations Are the Lord Are Hearken and Trust 14:52 The Lord Has Bled for Us--He Has Our Back 18:30 Mercy is Something We Haven’t Earned 20:13 Advocate: The Title John Loves 23:03 Scripture Bridge to Old Testament and Enoch 25:59 JST Intertwined with Doctrine and Covenants 32:02 First Word is Hearken in Section 45 33:02 Joseph Smith Matthew is Bridge and Commentaryto Doctrine and Covenants 45 35:00 Section 45 Teaches the Gathering of Israel Takes Place on Both Sides of the Veil 38:06 Desolating Sickness to Cover the Land in the Last Days 45:01 Why the Saints Shouldn’t Be Troubled by These Trials 46:28 The Fig Leaves are Sprouting by Jesus has Our Backs 47:46 When Jesus Appears on the Mount of Olives He Will State He Was Crucified in the House of My Friends 49:50 End of Part I