Ep 285 | Helaman 7-12, Come Follow Me 2024 (September 2-8)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) The book of Helaman is a pattern for our day.(02:55) Modern-day secret combinations.(05:34) The Mahan Principle.(07:49) Secret combinations are identified in D&C 89. Slavery is also a secret combination. Qodesh, the Hebrew word for holiness, suggest that saints should be different, set apart for God’s work.(16:29) Prophets see through the secrets.(19:58) After Nephi gives a sign proving his message, he is left alone. Isaiah’s call narrative and Mormon’s lament have similar messages.(27:10) Nephi receives the Sealing Power in Chapter 10.(29:33) Hugh Nibley & Neal A. Maxwell’s thoughts on the Sealing Power.(37:22) The pride cycle.(44:43) Mormon invites us to skip the bottom half of the pride cycle. The shortcut is to make sure that neither pain or prosperity lead to pride.(57:32) Mormon includes four images from the record to help us remember. These are also symbols of kingship.(1:02:50) Two possible views of the Gadianton society. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook