What does it mean to be anxiously engaged in a good cause? Join Taylor and Tyler along with the return of their guest, Alex Baugh, as they dive into these fascinating sections. __________________________________________________ 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 historical background of the Missouri era. A question to ponder as we prepare to study D&C 58 is how do we respond to feelings of being let down after high expectations have not been met? We can look upon these early Saints with historical compassion when we consider their struggles. 4:59 Historical background for D&C 58 includes a review of D&C 52-57 and the missionaries/members who have been called to go to Missouri. 10:37 Example of Bishop Edward Partridge who was not impressed with the Missouri area and is rebuked by Joseph Smith. He repents quickly and remains faithful. 14:58 The Prophet is the watchman on the tower. We follow the Prophet, not blindly, but because we recognize our own blindness. 17:50 D&C 58: 1-4 “For after much tribulation come the blessings.” 22:13 Verses 6-11 How Zion will be established. These early Saints were called to lay the foundation in a well-developed or prosperous nation. Eventually the gospel will be taken to the whole earth including the impoverished nations. 25:56 Verses 14-15 Edward Partridge’s example shows us how to respond when we have disagreements about doing the work of the Lord. We can ask “Lord, is it I?” and when needed repent of our “unbelief and blindness of heart.” 30:44 Verses 26-27 A concept of agency is that “men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause”. What does it mean to be slothful? 37:08 Martin Harris is asked to help finance the land purchases of the church. 38:15 Verses 28-32 The power is given to men to be agents unto themselves. Some blessings don’t happen because men choose not to obey. 44:04 Verses 42-44 “He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.” Story of W.W. Phelps and the example of Joseph Smith extending forgiveness. 48:10 Taylor offers another perspective on D&C 58-59. These sections are an example of a covenantal pattern. God is consistent in how he teaches His children. Part of the pattern includes instructions or commandments that teach us how to show loyalty in the covenant. 56:28 D&C 59: 3-4 Do we feel bound down by the commandments or blessed by these instructions? Elder Christofferson taught that if we want more agency and more power, we need to learn the laws of God and obey them. 1:01:32 Invitation to look at D&C 59 as a covenantal text for the Latter-days. Historical perspectives for this section are provided. 1:05:40 Covenantal instructions for Latter-day Saints include: How to show love for God, Sabbath Day worship, fasting with a purpose, expressing gratitude, obedience to the commandments and recognizing the hand of God in our lives. 1:13:55 What are the blessings of obedience? “rejoicing and prayer” (verse 14), “the fulness of the earth if yours” (verse 16), “peace in this world and eternal life in the world to come.” (verse 23). Concluding testimony and encouragement to try a little harder and continue moving forward on the covenant path towards the building up of Zion. 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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