Dear brother. Yesterday when I was looking to listen to two other brothers regarding Doctrine and Covenant, your talk caught my attention. I read and then left the last 10 minutes for today. I thank you most kindly for this. I so enjoyed all. I am a convert to the church and had no intention of joining , but our Lord filled me with a great thirst to “Know him better” The minister of my church was moving and he gave me the advice to read John in the Bible. Once done , the thirst was still there. Now of 8other brothers and sisters, in our family, the youngest boy had joined the church. He advised me to listen to the missionaries. “You can tell them up front you do not wish to join the church.” Well I surely needed someone to spend at least 8 hours with me taking care of this great thirst. So the missionaries came and two months later, I was baptized ! God, our Heavenly Father, has been so kind to me and I have been blessed with his help , and especially blessed when my only son was killed at 17 in a car accident. Imagine that happening and not having the priesthood. I have a strong testimony of the priesthood! Thank you for a wonderful presentation. I just gobbled it up!
After listening to a few stories I was hooked! I am listening from the beginning ,D&C 1, thru to the current come follow me. I love how you show us the relevance to our lives, like the Come Follow Me lessons
The added historical context you add to the come follow me manual has been invaluable. It makes the D&C more insightful. And judging by the amount of views you are getting on your TH-cam videos... thousands of others are learning the same as well.
I am enjoying these lessons so much. I can’t wait to listen to this again. Tom, your my new favorite TH-camr, or influencer lol! I needed this so much. Thank you for your effort, I wish you knew how much it is appreciated! I had a person like Pauline on my mission, too. Malcolm. He passed away before he could accept the gospel. I am so grateful you shared your testimony tonight to make me reflect on my own sacred experiences, and that dear man. God bless you and your family.
Thanks Tom, great history and nice historical trivia which makes learning history more fun. As a convert of almost 50 years your program strengthens my faith. Keep up the great work, much appreciated. God Bless.
Thank you Bro. Pettit. While I knew most of these stories, I learned some new stuff. I truly appreciate your diligence and research. I've spent many hours at this historic sites. Some amazing events happened at these locations. Also, thank you for pointing out words change meaning over time. Often those who want to criticize the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do so based on our 21st century meaning of the words (as well as ignoring the Spirit). Words like rest, vision, fear, etc., had different meanings throughout the history of the English language. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so so much!! I enjoy these videos so much! I am learning so many new things and I always feel the spirit in your teachings. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. What I learn from you really supports my seminary lessons. I am so grateful!
Thank you again Tom! You have no idea how much these videos mean to me! By the way, it’s always so interesting to me, all these powerful witnesses in the early days of the Restoration, they all went in active for a time or for good, I actually think that makes it more believable because it shows the imperfections of mortals, but it also shows the power of testimony because they never denied what they knew! “The Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak” -Jesus Christ
Tom, wonderful , inspirational, and uplifting. My wife and I enjoy listening to your discussions so much. Your truly inspired to make these amazing videos testifying to the world, that the work is true. You my friend, are also a witness. God bless you!
I have shared your videos with several friends. Your interpretations of the scriptures are something that I can connect with. Thank you for your perspective and understanding and church history. It really improves the weekly study!
Really enjoyed this presentation. Church History is so fascinating and you really help to make it come alive with your friendly happy manner of sharing the details with us. Loved your missionary story. God bless you and all your loved ones.
I just found your channel and I am so grateful for the prompting to look for one. I love A Day for all Eternity! And I loved Sister Murray's testimony what an amazing woman
I am so glad to have found your site. This is very edifying and instructive. Thank you very much for the link to the video "A Day for the Eternities", I could real feel the Spirit and was very touched. Watching you from France.
I listen to you at night Bro. Pettit on my iPad . You have gotten me thorough some difficult long nights with your wonderful historical and spiritual perspectives . God Bless my friend for We are friends .
The miracle of the plowing really brings new meaning and depth to “a marvelous work” and “the field is white already to harvest” Thank you for sharing.
Thom, I listen to you tell the story of David Whitmer plowing the field before going to Harmony I recall from my reading of church history that this was one of the first accounts of the three Nephites assisting the Lord's work. The three Nephites finished plowing the field they also spread the gypsum on the field to the great astonishment of the Whitmer's.
As an author, I can tell you that I write. Once finished I re-read and update the writing. Five or six re-readings with editing and I feel like I have a complete book. I could not have written like Joseph Smith did, and do not believe anyone could without divine intervention.
If Elder Pettit had served in a French mission, his name- a version of “petit” meaning “little”- would have been endlessly amusing, given he is 6ft plus.
All you need is to accept JESUS CHRIST as your Personal Savior, ask HIM to forgive all your sins, and follow HIM! Please look into Mormonism very very carefully, use your intelligence. God lives EVERYWHERE, most especially inside US (if you have accepted Christ and repented!). The Bible tells us WE ARE THE TEMPLE OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD! Praise Jesus, for He is Worthy! PRAYING FOR YOU! 🕊💕🙏💜✝️✡️🙋♀️🌹
Please consider this very very carefully, it's so important. The so called witnesses to the golden plates, even if they saw and handled metallic plates with 'writing' on the them, could not possibly have any idea of their written meaning (if any) as they were allegedly written in 'reformed Egyptian', an unknown language then and now. They could not tell if they were genuine or fake, or if Joseph had indeed found them, nor where or even when. For all those details they relied solely on Joseph Smith's account. So their testimony was simply that they believed everything he told them about the plates. Today, as then, that is the foundation of the Mormon faith, they believe implicitly everything he claimed for himself, taught and wrote, that's the heart of Mormonism, and the great and abiding gulf between it and Biblical Christianity. Kind regards to all, especially Mormon folk.
@@storiesoftherestoration2080 Dear sir/madam, Thanks for the reply, Biblical Christianity is based on the authority and accuracy of the Holy Bible, and it's truly astonishing amount of manuscript preservation, historical, linguist, and archeological evidences and proven reliability over the centuries. The Book of Mormon has none of these, l trust the Bible completely and rejected Joseph Smith's 'other gospel' the Bible warns us about and his boastful and frankly absurd claims for himself. God promised to preserve his word, and he has done it. Christianity's is built on the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible, Mormonism is built primarily on Joseph Smith's testimony and that of his friends, family, and acquaintances. I follow the Lord Jesus, the rock of my salvation, and acknowledge the Overriding and final authority of God's word, the Bible with complete confidence, therefore obviously I'm not a follower of Joseph Smith. Kind regards to you.
Dear brother. Yesterday when I was looking to listen to two other brothers regarding Doctrine and Covenant, your talk caught my attention. I read and then left the last 10 minutes for today. I thank you most kindly for this. I so enjoyed all. I am a convert to the church and had no intention of joining , but our Lord filled me with a great thirst to “Know him better” The minister of my church was moving and he gave me the advice to read John in the Bible. Once done , the thirst was still there. Now of 8other brothers and sisters, in our family, the youngest boy had joined the church. He advised me to listen to the missionaries. “You can tell them up front you do not wish to join the church.” Well I surely needed someone to spend at least 8 hours with me taking care of this great thirst. So the missionaries came and two months later, I was baptized ! God, our Heavenly Father, has been so kind to me and I have been blessed with his help , and especially blessed when my only son was killed at 17 in a car accident. Imagine that happening and not having the priesthood. I have a strong testimony of the priesthood! Thank you for a wonderful presentation. I just gobbled it up!
Bless your heart brother. May the Lord bless you and your family always...
My husband and I are enjoying your videos immensely..you are our favorite Sunday school teacher!
thank you for making these videos, they bring our church history to life for all of us !!!
Thanks Sandy. I am glad you like the videos.
After listening to a few stories I was hooked! I am listening from the beginning ,D&C 1, thru to the current come follow me. I love how you show us the relevance to our lives, like the Come Follow Me lessons
Thank you so much for these blogs. I have enjoyed everyone.
Glad you like them!
The added historical context you add to the come follow me manual has been invaluable. It makes the D&C more insightful. And judging by the amount of views you are getting on your TH-cam videos... thousands of others are learning the same as well.
So inspiring! Thank you Tom! ☀️
Thank you for your time, devotion to the Lord and sharing your knowledge and testimony. I can feel the Spirit listening to your videos.
I am enjoying these lessons so much. I can’t wait to listen to this again. Tom, your my new favorite TH-camr, or influencer lol! I needed this so much. Thank you for your effort, I wish you knew how much it is appreciated! I had a person like Pauline on my mission, too. Malcolm. He passed away before he could accept the gospel. I am so grateful you shared your testimony tonight to make me reflect on my own sacred experiences, and that dear man. God bless you and your family.
Thanks very much for your kind words and I am glad that you enjoy the videos!
Another good week of beyond come follow me. We loved the story of Pauline also and the extra insight you give each week. Thank you.
Thanks very much Wendy!
Thank you again for sharing Pauline
Thanks Tom, great history and nice historical trivia which makes learning history more fun. As a convert of almost 50 years your program strengthens my faith. Keep up the great work, much appreciated. God Bless.
Thank you Bro. Pettit. While I knew most of these stories, I learned some new stuff. I truly appreciate your diligence and research. I've spent many hours at this historic sites. Some amazing events happened at these locations.
Also, thank you for pointing out words change meaning over time. Often those who want to criticize the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do so based on our 21st century meaning of the words (as well as ignoring the Spirit). Words like rest, vision, fear, etc., had different meanings throughout the history of the English language.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks very much for your kind words!
Thank you so so much!! I enjoy these videos so much! I am learning so many new things and I always feel the spirit in your teachings. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. What I learn from you really supports my seminary lessons. I am so grateful!
You are so welcome!
Thank you again Tom! You have no idea how much these videos mean to me!
By the way, it’s always so interesting to me, all these powerful witnesses in the early days of the Restoration, they all went in active for a time or for good, I actually think that makes it more believable because it shows the imperfections of mortals, but it also shows the power of testimony because they never denied what they knew! “The Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak” -Jesus Christ
Great point! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so very much! I watch every week and gain SO much from your channel. You are blessing so many with your time, energy, and talents.
Truly, thank you so much for these videos and your instruction. The testimony of your experience in Australia is beautiful.
Thanks very much!
These are so well told great story teller!
Thank you so much! I've been bedridden for the past week, and your videos have been a great source of comfort and joy! Thank you!
Tom, wonderful , inspirational, and uplifting. My wife and I enjoy listening to your discussions so much. Your truly inspired to make these amazing videos testifying to the world, that the work is true. You my friend, are also a witness. God bless you!
I have shared your videos with several friends. Your interpretations of the scriptures are something that I can connect with. Thank you for your perspective and understanding and church history. It really improves the weekly study!
You're videos are my favorite! I love all the history you include. Makes the learning more personal and exciting, thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. It brings so much more understanding to the Doctrine and Covenants. Thank you.
Really enjoyed this presentation. Church History is so fascinating and you really help to make it come alive with your friendly happy manner of sharing the details with us. Loved your missionary story. God bless you and all your loved ones.
Such great stories. Love sharing these with my family.
I just found your channel and I am so grateful for the prompting to look for one. I love A Day for all Eternity! And I loved Sister Murray's testimony what an amazing woman
You are so welcome!
Bro. Pettit, Thank you for an enjoyable, Inspirational, and enjoyable talk!!! Thank you for all your efforts in our behalf!
I absolutely love listening to the background and history of these sections. Thank you so much for providing this information.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you I love listening to Joseph Smith history
I am so glad to have found your site. This is very edifying and instructive. Thank you very much for the link to the video "A Day for the Eternities", I could real feel the Spirit and was very touched. Watching you from France.
I listen to you at night Bro. Pettit on my iPad . You have gotten me thorough some difficult long nights with your wonderful historical and spiritual perspectives . God Bless my friend for We are friends .
Wow, awesome stories. Love this historical context. Brought tears to my eyes as I contemplate the divine assistance Joseph received.
Glad you enjoyed it
I really love the history, it really helps with lessons, thank you ☺️
Glad you enjoy it!
Thanks again so much, these videos help so much in my weekly study and in our weekly meetings as a family.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for such a wonderful relating of this important history
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you ..... we love your podcasts !
Love your videos!
Thanks so much for your teaching! I love Beyond Come Follow Me!
Glad you enjoy it!
The miracle of the plowing really brings new meaning and depth to “a marvelous work” and “the field is white already to harvest”
Thank you for sharing.
Great point. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much again Bro. Petite. 💘 you talk.🤩
You are so welcome!
love these histories.
Thom, I listen to you tell the story of David Whitmer plowing the field before going to Harmony I recall from my reading of church history that this was one of the first accounts of the three Nephites assisting the Lord's work. The three Nephites finished plowing the field they also spread the gypsum on the field to the great astonishment of the Whitmer's.
This background is so much better, way better camera angle then the laptop camera.
Thank you again!😊
You're welcome 😊
Thank you Tom, I love the last par of your presentation about Paulin. That was so powerful!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Glad you liked it!
As an author, I can tell you that I write. Once finished I re-read and update the writing. Five or six re-readings with editing and I feel like I have a complete book. I could not have written like Joseph Smith did, and do not believe anyone could without divine intervention.
Great point! Thank you.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Thank you for sharing that timestamp 6.37 frontiers to my eyes beautiful story
Awesome videos! Now I use the green screen background for my lessons!
A special story about the testimony of Pauline Murray of Australia - I am edified.
Thanks Robert!
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You knocked this out of the park. 🥲
Thanks very much!!
Very, very well done!
Thank you very much!
Thanks. Thanks so much
You are welcome!
If Elder Pettit had served in a French mission, his name- a version of “petit” meaning “little”- would have been endlessly amusing, given he is 6ft plus.
the sad thing is the church video has no closed caption for those of us who have hearing lose
All you need is to accept JESUS CHRIST as your Personal Savior, ask HIM to forgive all your sins, and follow HIM! Please look into Mormonism very very carefully, use your intelligence. God lives EVERYWHERE, most especially inside US (if you have accepted Christ and repented!). The Bible tells us WE ARE THE TEMPLE OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD! Praise Jesus, for He is Worthy! PRAYING FOR YOU!
🕊💕🙏💜✝️✡️🙋♀️🌹
amen
Is it possible for you to attach a printed copy of the transcript us to use?
Whatever happened to Martin Harris's wife?
Who is the third woman who saw the plates? Thanks for your testimony! Life is good 😌
Tremendous
Thanks very much!
I love church history. Your presentations are very well done and enjoyable.
Do you have an email address where I could write to you?
Please consider this very very carefully, it's so important.
The so called witnesses to the golden plates, even if they saw and handled metallic plates with 'writing' on the them, could not possibly have any idea of their written meaning (if any) as they were allegedly written in 'reformed Egyptian', an unknown language then and now.
They could not tell if they were genuine or fake, or if Joseph had indeed found them, nor where or even when.
For all those details they relied solely on Joseph Smith's account.
So their testimony was simply that they believed everything he told them about the plates.
Today, as then, that is the foundation of the Mormon faith, they believe implicitly everything he claimed for himself, taught and wrote, that's the heart of Mormonism, and the great and abiding gulf between it and Biblical Christianity.
Kind regards to all, especially Mormon folk.
No, their testimony is that an angel came down from Heaven and handed the plates to them. They never claimed to read reformed Egyptian.
@@storiesoftherestoration2080 Dear sir/madam,
Thanks for the reply, Biblical Christianity is based on the authority and accuracy of the Holy Bible, and it's truly astonishing amount of manuscript preservation, historical, linguist, and archeological evidences and proven reliability over the centuries.
The Book of Mormon has none of these, l trust the Bible completely and rejected Joseph Smith's 'other gospel' the Bible warns us about and his boastful and frankly absurd claims for himself.
God promised to preserve his word, and he has done it.
Christianity's is built on the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible,
Mormonism is built primarily on Joseph Smith's testimony and that of his friends, family, and acquaintances.
I follow the Lord Jesus, the rock of my salvation, and acknowledge the Overriding and final authority of God's word, the Bible with complete confidence, therefore obviously I'm not a follower of Joseph Smith.
Kind regards to you.
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