S4 E41 Finding Safety in the Last Days: Holy Places (D&C 85-87)
Please join us for the Kirtland Workshop in Kirtland Ohio, where we will explore on site key elements of the Kirtland period, including a special focus on the temple. You can also join us for the Book of Abraham Workshop. Go to outofthedust.org or TSAR.website to see details and register. In this episode we mentioned two links you might be interested in. The monthly newsletterhttps://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/a092d271-06b9-4782-8770-9db05be2e52c/digitalassets/standaloneforms/4870640a-81e2-ef11-8eea-0022480937e9 andThe Book of the Law of the Lordhttps://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/the-book-of-the-law-of-the-lord-book-a/1In this episode Kerry and Keith Erekson discuss some key revelations, including the parable of the wheat and tares as the Lord discusses it in these last days. They delve into ways this parable applies to us today and how God wants to help us become more holy. They also talk about possible definitions of holy places and the need to be in Holy Places in these last days. They delve into the historical context of each section, including Joseph's writing of letters and the travels of Joseph Smith and how it affected these revelations. They also look at the prophecy on war, and discuss its historical context and the tariff situation at the time, and the coming civil war. They also look at all the terrible things that were happening in the world at the time and how that affected this revelation.We are so grateful for all those who support us and make this possible. We are grateful for our executive producers, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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S4 E40 The Priesthood and Coming to God with Andrew Skinner, Part 2 (D&C 84)
Don't miss an amazing Book of Abraham Workshop in September. We will hold this right when we are getting to that time period in the Come Follow Me program. We will spend three days in Lindon, Utah going over aspects of the Book of Abraham in more detail than we have ever done before. You can attend in person to take full advantage of interactions, or via Zoom. Go to https://www.patreon.com/c/enlightenedgeedu/posts to learn about this opportunity. Don't miss it!In this episode Kerry and Dr. Andrew Skinner explore one of the most significant sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. They look at how the revelation on the priesthood was based in some specific historical happenings, and at how it begins with instructions about the temple and how the priesthood fits into temple restoration. They look at the role of priesthood in seeing God, in being renewed, and a host of other ways it affects our lives. They discuss how this applies to men and women. They outline the oath and covenant of the priesthood, and how it applies to men and women. They discuss the role of the Book of Mormon. They talk about theosis, or the process of becoming godly or Christlike. We are so grateful for all those who support us and make this possible. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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S4 E39 The Priesthood and Coming to God with Andrew Skinner, Part 1 (D&C 84)
Don't miss an amazing Book of Abraham Workshop in September. We will hold this right when we are getting to that time period in the Come Follow Me program. We will spend three days in Lindon, Utah going over aspects of the Book of Abraham in more detail than we have ever done before. You can attend in person to take full advantage of interactions, or via Zoom. Go to https://www.patreon.com/c/enlightenedgeedu/posts to learn about this opportunity. Don't miss it!In this episode Kerry and Dr. Andrew Skinner explore one of the most significant sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. They look at how the revelation on the priesthood was based in some specific historical happenings, and at how it begins with instructions about the temple and how the priesthood fits into temple restoration. They look at the role of priesthood in seeing God, in being renewed, and a host of other ways it affects our lives. They discuss how this applies to men and women. They outline the oath and covenant of the priesthood, and how it applies to men and women. They discuss the role of the Book of Mormon. They talk about theosis, or the process of becoming godly or Christlike. We are so grateful for all those who support us and make this possible. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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S4 E38 Much Has Been Given: Receiving and Giving with Brent Top (C&C 81-83)
Join us for the most full Book of Abraham workshop ever conducted. Find out about it at TSAR.website. In this episode Kerry and Brent explore the way the Lord has blessed us and what He expects of us, and how He blesses us to do what He expects if we turn to Him. We are so grateful for all those who support us and make this possible. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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S4E37 God's Anger and the End of the World: The Book of Revelation and a Special Episode (D&C 77-80)
Please join us on the cruise of a lifetime. Steven Harper and Kerry will lead a cruise through the west Caribbean, leaving from Miami. The ports will be fantastic, and they will each give lectures on the New and Everlasting, or Abrahamic Covenant, and will also have some panels together. Go to https://restorationtravels.com/nec-cruise/ and join us now!Please leave a comment about your ideas about the format for our Old Testament year. In this episode Kerry and Julianne discuss Section 77 and what it teaches us about the Book of Revelation and visions about the end of the world. They talk about the context for Joseph Smith getting answers about the Book of Revelation. They discuss the similarities between Ezekiel's vision and John's and Nephi's. They talk about the beings that are seen, the elders that praise God, the book that John sees, and the rich symbolism in Revelation. They then present a special separate episode where Kerry addresses a topic he has received a lot of questions about. They talk about God's anger. They try to answer questions about why the scriptures talk about God being angry, and what that means for us and our anger. They also talk about how God's anger and how it works to help and bless and change His people. They look at divine violence in the scriptures and how we can think about that and see God's love in it. They grapple with this question for some time, trying to provide answers that can make a difference in our life. We are grateful for our executive producers, B. Fisher and K. Bradley, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Launchpad Consulting Studios for producing the content and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
The Scriptures Are Real (TSAR) with Kerry Muhlestein is a podcast where we look at elements of the scriptures that have become real to us. We interview both experts (people with language, archaeological, historical backgrounds, etc.), and lay folks, and explore times when the scriptures became real to them. This is done from the viewpoint of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We believe that there is real power in the scriptures and that as they become more real we can better apply them to our lives and draw more power from them.
If you listen to this podcast you will learn all kinds of interesting background information that will help you understand and learn more from the scriptures. We believe it will allow you to add real power to your life.
My gratitude to my co-host Lamar Newmeyer. Also to my friend Rich Nicholls, who composed the introductory music.