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Decades of separation and heartache ended when the Lord brought a father and a son together in the temple. Please rate and review the podcast! Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056 YouTube: https://youtu.be/mOiRzErn4-I Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Dr. Shon Hopkin explores how Nephi and Isaiah teach Saints who God is and how it encourages them to come to Christ. YouTube: https://youtu.be/8m-kbU9gSg0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Free PDF download of quotes from our New Testament episodes: https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-newtestament-book/ Free PDF download of quotes from our Old Testament episodes: https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-old-testament/ 00:00 Part II–Dr. Shon Hopkin00:07 2 Nephi 13:27 or 2 Nephi 14:101:43 Prophetic authority02:51 2 Nephi 14:1 Eusebius, Jerome, and Aquinas04:11 Scripture and private interpretation06:42 2 Nephi 15:7 A song10:28 The story of a man with a vineyard11:38 Dr. Hopkin shares a story about a bad grape12:55 2 Nephi 15:8 The wealthy in the vineyard15:08 2 Nephi 15:10 Why crops fail17:42 2 Nephi 18-20 The heavy load of vanity20:00 2 Nephi 15:20 and Alma 25 Bad guys23:22 Prophetic likening25:25 2 Nephi 15:25 Justice or mercy28:38 2 Nephi 19:12 Hand stretched out30:28 2 Nephi 16 Isaiah’s calling33:02 Theophanies34:48 Isaiah is given a message37:12 2 Nephi 16:4 Smoke and symbolism40:24 2 Nephi 16:7-12 a literary unit42:15 2 Nephi: Ahaz, Pika, and firebrands45:14 2 Nephi 17:7 Judah will survive46:08 2 Nephi 17:14 A virgin as a sign, Jesus and Hezekiah49:01 Isaiah honors his wife52:00 Elder Holland on Isaiah’s wife and Mary53:09 Isaiah and baby names54:15 2 Nephi 17: 13 Immanuel–God is with us55:05 2 Nephi 19 God’s eyes are on Israel56:54 2 Nephi 19:2 Jesus and a Davidic king59:14 2 Nephi 18:6 A flood1:00:24 Dr. Shon Hopkin shares his testimony of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon1:04:28 End of Part II– Dr. Shon HopkinThanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Why does Nephi spend significant time and effort teaching Isaiah? Dr. Shon Hopkin shares insights into the power of God’s covenants, the mission of Jesus Christ, and the meaning of the Abrahamic Covenant through the lens of the love of Jesus Christ. YouTube: https://youtu.be/uhzExQ8nq_c Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Free PDF download of quotes from our New Testament episodes: https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-newtestament-book/ Free PDF download of quotes from our Old Testament episodes: https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-old-testament/ 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Shon Hopkin 00:17 Last Week 00:30 What to expect in 2 Nephi/Isaiah 05:00 Bio of Dr. Shon Hopkin 06:28 First simplicity 08:11 Second simplicity and a nursery rhyme 11:01 Understanding Isaiah in history 13:58 Genesis 12-22 Abrahamic Covenant 14:22 Joseph of Egypt 17:28 40 years in the desert to a Divided Kingdom 20:55 Assyria and Isaiah 22:39 Place names 24:07 Isaiah and preaching in Israel and Judah 25:31 Nephi and Isaiah and important dates 29:05 Isaiah 37: Assyria and Hezekiah 33:20 Why Nephi loves Isaiah 35:44 Land and identity 37:32 Isaiah’s children 38:59 2 Nephi 17 39:59 2 Nephi 11-14  44:02 2 Nephi 14:5-6 Gather places 46:40 2 Nephi 12 River flowing against gravity 49:49 Descending off of the mountain 52:08 2 Nephi 12:4 Why temples? 54:46 Isaiah for Airheads by John Bytheway 57:45 2 Nephi 13 Babylon is coming 1:00:31 2 Nephi 26:20-23 1:04:00 2 Nephi 13 1:07:35 2 Nephi 13:12-13 Pride and downfall 1:10:42 End of Part I–Dr. Shon Hopkin Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Dr. Millet continues to examine the greatness of the Fall, the joy we find in making and keeping covenants, and the transformative power of Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon. Show notes/transcript: https://followhim.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BM-08-Dr.-Robert-Millet-2-Nephi-6-10-followHIM-Podcast-SHOW-NOTES.pdf YouTube: https://youtu.be/X8nOlPcADyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Free PDF download of quotes from our New Testament episodes: https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-newtestament-book/ Free PDF download of quotes from our Old Testament episodes: https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-old-testament/ 00:00 Part II – Dr. Robert Millet00:41 Read 2 Nephi 2 and 2 Nephi 9, consecutively01:00 2 Nephi 7:1 - sold into sin03:16 2 Nephi 7:2 - personal surrender and redemption of Christ06:26 2 Nephi 7:10 - creating your own light07:34 2 Nephi 8:1 08:35 Eternal identities09:42 2 Nephi 8:8-9 - Awake11:29 Dr Daniel Belnap and monster language from Isaiah13:54 A gap too big without Jesus15:25 Arise and sit down17:51 Dr. Millet shares a story about a young man preparing for a mission20:51 Clean hands and a pure heart21:57 Os and Woes 23:45 2 Nephi 10 - scattering and gathering26:30 Two kinds of scattering28:27 President  Russell M. Nelson and covenant consciousness32:12 2 Nephi 10:12 The Lord remembers33:57 Jacob and rejoicing36:34 2 Nephi 10:34 Grace and reconciliation38:40 Jacob the Theologian41:17 D&C 76 - Jesus the Creator42:15 Dr. Millet shares his thoughts about Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon49:12 End of Part II – Dr. Robert MilletThanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

How does the Fall affect us individually? Dr. Robert Millet examines the greatness of the Plan of Redemption and the need for Jesus Christ. Show notes/transcript: https://followhim.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BM-08-Dr.-Robert-Millet-2-Nephi-6-10-followHIM-Podcast-SHOW-NOTES.pdf YouTube: https://youtu.be/2hO9TMM97VA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Free PDF download of quotes from our New Testament episodes: https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-newtestament-book/ Free PDF download of quotes from our Old Testament episodes: https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-old-testament/ 00:00 Part I–Dr. Robert Millet01:15 Teaser for 2 Nephi 6-1004:14 Introduction of Dr. Millet06:12 Not cast off07:16 2 Nephi 9:108:38 Gathered to Christ then gathered in location12:00 If no resurrection16:57 Needing Christ22:14 Praying to avoid the results of the Fall24:23 2 Nephi 20-23 Marriage and trust31:36 Loyalty to Jesus32:11 2 Nephi 9:25-2734:36 Elder Holland’s Pure in Heart35:45 2 Nephi 9:27-836:30 Alma 34:3337:52 2 Nephi 9:28-30 40:10 Hesitations about following the prophet41:01 Dr. Millet shares a personal story about education43:50 Wisdom and knowledge48:52 Hugh Nibley and Faith of an Observer51:06 Baby Jessica in 1987, Midland, Texas55:08 Joy in Jesus56:51 Gratitude for Adam and Eve01:01:58 The fall of me01:02:45 End of Part I–Dr. Robert MilletThanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Dr. Jan Martin discusses modern research and study on several difficult passages in the Book of Mormon, while bearing testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon as the word of God. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056 YouTube: https://youtu.be/zjXfUoK9bDw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY 00:00 Part I–Dr. Jan J. Martin00:07 2 Nephi 5 Covenant and prayer01:25 Taking problems to the Lord04:49 Separation and boundaries08:20 The pain of Nephi’s separation12:03 The group left behind13:11 2 Nephi 5:19-20 – the Lord’s promises to Laman and Lemuel16:04 2 Nephi 5:21 - Breaking a covenant20:38 Different verse breaks and careful teaching23:44 Cursing or covenant breaking28:28 Unpacking difficult topics 30:21 Darkness is metaphorical32:42 Historical research regarding skin color and bias36:24 Teaching with caution39:10 Additional resources40:03 Righteous vs unrighteous not Nephite vs Lamanite42:27 2 Nephi 5:22 and making assumptions45:09 Letting go of past assumptions46:31 2 Nephi 5:25 covenant keeping and happiness50:19 Dr. Martin shares her testimony of Jesus and the Book of Mormon54:17 End of Part II– Dr. Jan J. Martin Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

How do we address difficult topics in the scriptures? Dr. Jan Martin explores the importance of record-keeping and covenant-keeping throughout trials. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056 YouTube: https://youtu.be/X8nOlPcADyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Jan Martin01:48 Introduction of Dr. Martin02:56 The concept of covenants05:38 Nephi’s purpose08:05 Enduring difficulty through covenantal relationships11:22 Remembering what the Lord has done13:26 Lehi’s conversation with his family17:11 Purpose alleviates suffering20:12 Joseph of Egypt and Joseph Smith24:22 The Book of Mormon is to maintain covenants27:51 God’s perspective and many Josephs35:25 Wilfred Woodruff and Lorenzo Snow37:55 Joseph Smith and testimony39:12 Covenant renewal among the Lehites42:02 2 Nephi 5:443:54 Grief and death50:45 An imperfect family52:53 Suzerainty55:07 Six essential parts1:03:15 Ishmael’s daughters fearful of the future1:06:25 Commandment to be cheerful01:11:15 Gratitude and journaling01:12:55 End of Part 1–Dr. Jan MartinThanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson continues to explore agency, stretching our spirit over our flesh, and trusting God amidst our afflictions. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY 00:00 Part II–Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson00:07 Lehi teaches of a Fortunate Fall02:47 The purposes of affliction and Dr. Anderson’s personal challenges09:09 God consecrates our afflictions14:36 Being antifragile18:59 God’s miraculous alchemy20:57 Becoming like God requires sacrifice23:23 Trusting God amidst afflictions25:30 Choosing glory31:23 Choosing requires freedom32:19 Agency vs. freedom35:56 Stretching our spirit over our flesh40:00 The spirit is willing43:23 Leading by example and action48:21 Grace, works, and agency49:24 Corrie ten Boom53:54 Dr. Anderson shares her testimony of Jesus Christ59:11 End of Part II– Dr. Lili De Hoyos AndersonThanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

What would be included in your Last Lecture? Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson addresses Lehi’s final lessons for his family and the importance of building Zion, awakening from spiritual slumber and strengthening one another in relationships. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056 YouTube: https://youtu.be/iBIXTdBLQME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson00:30 Teaser to the episode01:21 Dr. Anderson shares overview of today’s podcast03:01 Bio of Dr. Anderson05:54 Zion and the Gathering of Israel09:04 A land consecrated 10:57 The Bible and Jesus Christ12:41 Unique characteristics of North America16:33 Freedom and rights and the Restoration19:14 Lehi exhorts his children to wake up21:17 Covering sins25:40 Fearing other’s perceptions29:19 Divine discontent32:12 Hank shares a story of General Conference experience34:30 To cover37:45 Tips for teaching younger audiences38:15 Providing for families, men, and boys32:14 Inspiration and adaptability44:06 Trusting God and service in marriage49:57 The importance of the ideal and adapting when we don’t meet it54:55 A lesson from elephants57:30 President Russell M. Nelson urges us to awake59:06 Spouses building one another1:04:52 End of Part 1–Dr. Lili De Hoyos AndersonThanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com