Come Follow Me - Alma 5-7 (part 2): "The Mighty Change of Heart"
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- Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Alma 5-7, which recounts Alma the Younger's ministry in the city of Zarahemla and the city of Gideon. Part 2 focuses on Alma 5 and examines how the mighty change of heart occurs, the Lord's deliverance, the Song of Redeeming Love, the role of the Church, and empathy and the Atonement. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!
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My mission president would always tell us that nothing brings the Spirit faster than true doctrine, testimony, and sacred music. This lesson was full of all three and I feel so spiritually filled! ❤️
Your mission president sounds like my kind of guy! I couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing!
Even though this lesson was 4 years ago with technology I enjoyed it in the year 2024 before the election for president.
Thanks again, Brother Halverson. Studying with you every morning. You are a great tutor. I know that whole "soul expansion" feeling you taught today! Before learning about The Restoration, Christianity felt constricted to just The Bible just a church sermon. Now God is closer. It feels like taking a deep breath after only being allowed small, shallow breaths. Such a great analogy. Lung Capacity!
I'm so grateful that the analogy resonated with you. It reminds me of another one that Isaiah uses in Isa. 28:20, about a bed that is too short to stretch out on, and a blanket that is too narrow to wrap up in. Such great metaphors for things that don't allow us to stretch to our full potential. The Restored Gospel, with its promise of eternal progression, is the biggest bed and the broadest towel imaginable!
Brother Halverson my wife and I only recently discovered your podcast. As we listen and then discuss your lessons together, we realize that it is bringing us amazing spiritual insights, and even more importantly causing us to thirst after the doctrines contained in the Book of Mormon. We realize that we are being changed and are beginning to approaching life differently and more purposefully.
Thank you for giving so much of yourself in teaching and testifying of Our Savior. Our faith is growing in Him and we are becoming “unshaken” in our faith in the Redeemer. We so much want to become His people and to look forward to His gift of eternal life. And for your part in facilitating this process, you are very much loved and appreciated! May the Lord bless you and your family for all your efforts.
Was 26wheni was baptise now 85 it was difficult for me to undrr stan yet when thouse twò yOUNG MISSOURIS STEPED INTO OUR LOUNGE INTERDUCING THEM SELVES I JUST KNEW THIS IS
DIFFERENT EVEN THOU I STILL STRUGGLE LEARNING I WILL NOT GIVE UP I HAVE KNOWLEG IT IS TRUE IT IS WHAT I HAD BEEN LOOKING FOR AS CHILD ALSO KEPT WANDERING WHERE MY BODY CAME FROM WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DEATH WAS ALWAYS TOLD U ARE USELEß IT REALLY TOOK GRIP OF ME I ALWAYS FELT LEFT OUT MOTHER WAS A VERY WONDERFUL IOVING MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGH ME MY BODY ISA SPIRT OF GOD I MUST NOT FÒRGET THAT SHE TAUGHT ME VERY WELL SHE PASSED AT 103 YRS I KNOW TRUTH HAS BEEN RESTORED WHILE STUDYING EVEN THOU HAVE READ ALMA 5 TO 7 IT REALLY TOOK HOLD ON ME KEPT READÌNG OVER AND OVER THANK YOU FOR YOUR TEACHIG IT HAS HEIPED ME A LOT AS I FEEL I DONT FEEL I CAN ASK FOR HELP BUT ALWAYS KNOW THAT I AM NOT ALONE HEAVENLY FATHER KNOWS MY HEART AND HE LOVES ME A MIGHTY CHANGE OF HEART THANK YOU
What a beautiful testimony! Your mother was right. You are a spirit child of God, and you are worth everything to Him. Bless you in your journey!
Thank you for your kindness and encouragement. I'm grateful the scriptures--and the Spirit that accompanies them--is bearing fruit in your life. That's a sign of good soil! Thanks for letting me study alongside you!
I have never been more inspired to do better in all aspects of my life by living all the commandments of God!
That's the best feedback a teacher could possibly receive. I'm grateful the Spirit is drawing you heavenward. The scriptures always have that effect on me as well--at least when I'm really studying them seriously! Thank you for watching!
Once again a very good lesson! I have learnt that the way to gain eternal life is by taking one step at a time and being on the right path. I must strip myself of pride and learn to have charity in my life so that I will be blessed with the joy the Savior speaks about.
One step at a time is right! Not running faster than we have strength, just moving forward toward the outstretched hand of Christ.
Thank you so much for enhancing my study of the Book of Mormon. You put so much time into this work. I can’t even express how much I appreciate it. You’re the best.
All I can add is AMEN to all these comments! Thank you!
Thank you!
I love these lessons. It feels like I am being taught one to one and I feel the Spirit testify while you teach. I also love the personal touches you add. God bless you and your family 🙏🙏
Thank you so much for that. As much as I love teaching classrooms full of students, the "one on one" conversations I have with students in my office seem to make the biggest difference (in both of us!). I'm grateful these lessons can feel a little like that. Thank you for letting me be a part of your scripture study!
I love your lessons. I learn so much. There is much to do in my life. I want to make a difference. i want to make change in my heart. I want to be kind and be an example of faith. I want his image in my countenance. I am 70. It's never too late. I love the music and have sung those beautiful hymns and songs. Music helps to invite the Spirit ito our lives. Thank you.
The desires you expressed are a beautiful thing. What a blessing that the Lord honors our sincere desires! He wants to use each of us to bless His children, so thank you for your willingness to be an instrument in His hands!
I love your lessons. Thank you so much for your insights
I'm grateful they've been a blessing to you. Thank you for letting me be a part of your scripture study!
I wish I had you as a local church leaders. What I wouldn't give to sit down and have a few hours to ask and learn.
Thank you for these videos my dear brother.
So grateful for the time you take to share your thoughts and insight into the scriptures. You always help me ponder, which is the correct way to study the scriptures.
I'm grateful these lessons have provided you some food for thought! I agree--real scripture study is more about moving the mind and the heart than merely moving the eyes across the page. Happy feasting!
Thank you really beautiful!
Thank you! I'm grateful to be able to study the scriptures with you!
Thank you so much for your lessons
You're very welcome. It's a blessing to be able to study the scriptures with new friends around the world!
Brother Halverson...I feel that I have been lead to your teachings after sincere prayer....no accident. I know that you teach by the Spirit, by the Spirit that testifies of the truth within me. your insights are very intriguing, and cause me to consider many other aspects of the Truth...I’m glad you chose the path of teaching the Word, rather than engineering...My prayers are with you, and for us all😇. David Spjut...your brother in the gospel
Even though we are studying Doctrine and Covenants, I read my Book of Mormon daily, and when I came to these chapters which were so important but difficult to dissect and see patterns and gain understanding, I looked up these videos. I'll bet you never thought people would be viewing a year later. Thank you so much.... I never saw the past, present and future before so difficult to place the warnings and the blessings. I also didn't see the connection between this and King Mosiah's address. Aha there is a pattern for us to follow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!! Even a year later :)
Once again I have to and want to thank you, Jared, for this great labor of love-love for your fellow sojourners (us listeners) and for God.
Thank you so much. It's a blessing to me as well. And seeing it bless others makes it all the more worthwhile. Bless you!
Being a convert of almost 8 years now,the Come Follow me program and your beautiful, and insightful lessons have given me a better understanding of the Book of Mormon, something I had difficulty with, and for that I am very grateful. The Scriptures do bring much peace,when properly understood.Thanks from way off in Australia
Thank you so much. I'm grateful the scriptures are bringing you peace (we all need that during these turbulent times!), and grateful the Lord led you to His restored gospel. Converts are the lifeblood of the Church, and we're all better because of the spiritual gifts you brought with you when you were baptized.
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@Jeffery Anakin flixportal xD
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@Jeffery Anakin no problem :)
I loved your insights into these beautiful chapters. Taking time to reflect on what I personally need to retain in remembrance helped me feel humbled and grateful for all the Lord has done for me. It made me think of Elder Renlund’s talk this last conference about how Heavenly Father and Jesus want us to remember and be grateful, not for Their own benefit, but because of the impact our remembrance has on us. Thank you for these wonderful lessons!!
Beautiful connection to Elder Renlund's message! There's nothing selfish about God's command that we remember Him. All that He does (and all that He asks us to do) is for our benefit. Thanks for that important reminder!
Thank you for your additions of music
I'm glad you enjoyed it--as did I! Music seems to resonate on a deeper level--bypassing the purely intellectual to invite the transcendent part of us. No wonder the scriptures so often speak of "singing" and "choirs." Thank you for "singing" along!
thank you so much for your sharing. I though 1 hours watching would be long. however, I didn't leave my seat until the end.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it--enough to "endure to the end"! I know these videos are long, and I keep trying to shorten things a bit, but the scriptures are just so full of incredible truth! Thanks for being open to their power!
@@Unshaken, I'm glad you take the time you feel needed to teach us. It's worth every minute and I thank you again and again.
@@janh1399 You're so welcome! Thank you for being "hungry" for the scriptures!
Pronounce this Scpiturual Truth to the World , in the Name of Righteousness, the Redeemer and Savior ,the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
Amen!
Brother Halverson, you requested that we share something we learn, but as you speak and the spirit testifies of truth, I feel as though I already knew these things. These lessons are helping me to "remember." I've had many experiences which testify of the divinity of Christ and I've seen His merciful hand in my life on many occasions. I desire to arise from the dust and repent, to be free from the chains of the flesh which bind me. You mentioned in Alma 7:19 "I perceive that ye are making His paths straight..." When I contemplate the idea of living a life which will make it easier for Christ to come unto all, my heart rejoices. My greatest desire is to share that which brings the greatest joy -- love and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is love, and so much more. Thank you
What a beautiful comment. Thank you. I know what you mean about "already knowing." The Truth definitely "feels familiar." The Spirit is fulfilling His function of "bringing all things to our remembrance"!
I think Jacob clarified why he needed to do more than just the minimum of overcoming death and hell. 2Ne 9:20-22 helps clarify in addition to what you shared in Alma 7:11-12. "For he knoweth all things and there is not anything save he knows it. He cometh into the world ... he suffereth the pains of all men, every living creature, both men, women, and children... and he suffereth this ... that all might stand before him at the great and judgement day". He had to so that he could 1) know and understand what we feel (knoweth all things), and 2) stand before us and justly & mercifully advocate on our behalf with a full knowledge of our situation, thoughts, feelings, and pains. He can have that perfect empathy having experienced the same pains we would experience. Who better to advocate for us than one who has been through what we have been through?
I've just found your channel lately. You've become my favourite 'come follow him' guy!
There are a lot of excellent teachers out there, so I'm honored that you would include me among them. Thank you for the privilege of learning with you!
THANK YOU!!! 💖💖💖
Thank you for referencing Elder Renlund's talk. I greatly value connecting my quad of scriptures to the modern day apostles and prophets.
Me too! The interconnectedness of our "cloud of witnesses" is a beautiful thing. Definitely "one great whole."
Thank you for these videos, brother, I’m singing today.
Love this comment! Every day is a good day to be singing the song of redeeming love. Thanks for watching--and for singing along!
Another great lesson, Jared. This is a pretty daunting task you've undertaken, and you're doing amazing. I appreciated your reference to Elder Scott's being similar to Alma. Like you, I used to chuckle whenever Elder Scott spoke in Conference, since he always seemed to be staring through the camera at me. But as I have reconnected with his talks, they are powerful. "Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer" and "The Power of a Strong Testimony" did not connect with me then, but they anchor my faith now.
Thanks, Adam! I really appreciate that. And I'm glad that I wasn't the only one who "felt the stare" whenever Elder Scott spoke :) But I also agree with what you said about his power. Makes me wonder about other speakers/writers I wasn't yet ready to hear!
Great lesson, Thank you for the time that you put into these lessons. I did get a good laugh at your comments on yard work. I feel for ya, I'm glad my tools aren't the only ones that grow legs andend up missing.😂😂👍. Sometimes I have to put them on as milk carton. Thanks again for making my scripture study very informative and spiritual.
Haha! No doubt. I'm just glad I have kids to blame it on ;) Thank you for watching!
KISS
Keep it simple Scripture! Thank you.
Haha! Love the updated acronym (much better than the original)! Thanks for watching!
Great insights
This is Sister Prewitt. I really enjoy your lesson.
Thank you! I'm grateful you enjoyed it. I'll try to keep it that way!
I love your channel art, the seismogram, a record of ground motion, shaking, through time, measuring on the x, y, and z axes; I can't help wondering what our seismograms would look like and what would be causing the 'shaking'. Would it be a "truck" driving by or a "volcanic eruption"?
I'm grateful it's resonating with you! And great thought about imagining our own spiritual seismograms. Thanks for watching!
I can't seem to find the music and lyrics to that hymn "how can I keep from sinning"
I love this channel for studying the book of mormon.
Singing not sinning, I found it
Hey Bro. Halverson.
Been a lot of hullabaloo on social media regarding the church and the priesthood. I don't struggle with it, but do you have insights into the mind and will of the Lord there?
Also I've seen a lot of people mentioning how it used to be written that the curse was a darkening of skin and premortal stuff and then it gets removed or disavowed if it was past prophets sharing their opinions. I would like help explaining that prophets can have opinions too and be wrong, but when they are acting as mouthpiece they are on point.
Loving the videos.
If a deceased prophet, who represented God’s Church, sinned, then who is responsible for restitution? Racism being an exemplar. Is it mine?
Thank you from Australia!
Have you written any books?
Not yet. I'm still writing my PhD dissertation and other writing projects are on hold until that's done. Thanks for asking--and for watching!
How is the dissertation coming? I am anxiously anticipating it.
@@fredeisele1895 Far too slowly, as these videos have taken much more time than I anticipated. But I'm trying to squeeze in some time to write and research. I'm chipping away at it--about 400 pages done so far. Thanks for the encouragement!
Unshaken I know these must take an incredible amount of your time to produce each week and I am so very appreciative and grateful for you taking the time to do it. They are an immense blessing in my life and many others as indicative of all the positive comments posted here.
@@carolburton7150 Thank you so much for your kind encouragement. Seeing the effect the gospel has in others' lives makes our sacrifices to share it so worthwhile!
So jesus was filthy after gesthsemeny... was he abandoned on the cross.. did he die filthy