I had bought through the years, three different commentaries on the Doctrine & Covenants. When I picked up Bro. Harper's new commentary on the D&C after being one of the editors of the Joseph Smith papers. His commentary on Section 8, convinced me he knew what exactly Oliver Cowdery's other gift was. His commentary is divine.
Favorite quote: “Simplicity is a perfectly fine place to begin exercising faith, we’re just not supposed to stay there. The plan is for us to grow up. So we are meant to develop deep, mature, abiding faith in things as they really are and of things as they really will be.”
Steven Harper was my D&C Professor at BYU and he is the author of "Making Sense of the D&C." Even at the early hour of 7AM, one couldn't help but gain great insight from his dynamic teaching style and wealth of knowledge. I am thankful that he is such a valiant seeker and shared that knowledge with me.
Seeking is a common topic for Brother Harper. His talk “Seekers Wanted”, given at 2015 Women’s Conference, is on repeat in my playlist. Two excellent talks.
Interesting topic! He introduced some really important principles, but I found the follow through a little off. In particular, statements like this: "The why of seeking is to grow our faith." If we are true seekers shouldn't the why of seeking be to find truth? The process of increasing faith and the process of finding truth are quite different. One goes in with a pre-determined answer in mind, the other is genuinely open to where the evidence leads. Big difference!
I see what you mean but don’t agree with your conclusion. I find seeking truth ALWAYS increases faith. If you continue to seek from the source of all truth. I have certainly learned facts that at first didn’t increase faith, but lead to questions and prayer and more seeking that ultimately did.
@@V.Hansen. One byproduct of seeking truth may include an increase in faith, but if the "why of seeking is to grow our faith", then I think the goal of our seeking is misguided. The Muslim or the Scientologist whose primary objective is to grow faith, will likely do just that, and be no closer to truth. Our goal should be to seek truth, not grow faith. That should come as a byproduct to the extent that our faith is in alignment with truth.
..I can't believe we split hairs over things like this. It's not as if the specifics of conversion have to be compartmentalized to suit a process, which essentially uses the spirit to confirm a rationale.
Fantastic talk. Things I thought were facts years ago were just the beginning knowledge that later blossomed into more insight. And at age 80, I look forward to even more light and knowledge on various subjects.
I am a early Church history junkie. I have enjoyed Steve's contribution to "Joseph, History of the Saints, The Joseph Smith Papers, etc, and "Making Sense of the Doctrine and Covenants". tanks, tanks Pal
What about seeking to know if Brigham Young started polygamy and Joseph fought it? Has history been revised and contrived? Joseph only spoke out against it. Section 132 seems sketchy. Doesn't line up with Jacob 2 and 3. Uses strange language "must obey" before you even know what it is about.
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I had bought through the years, three different commentaries on the Doctrine & Covenants. When I picked up Bro. Harper's new commentary on the D&C after being one of the editors of the Joseph Smith papers. His commentary on Section 8, convinced me he knew what exactly Oliver Cowdery's other gift was. His commentary is divine.
Favorite quote: “Simplicity is a perfectly fine place to begin exercising faith, we’re just not supposed to stay there. The plan is for us to grow up. So we are meant to develop deep, mature, abiding faith in things as they really are and of things as they really will be.”
Steven Harper was my D&C Professor at BYU and he is the author of "Making Sense of the D&C." Even at the early hour of 7AM, one couldn't help but gain great insight from his dynamic teaching style and wealth of knowledge. I am thankful that he is such a valiant seeker and shared that knowledge with me.
I always learn something from Brother Stephen Harper ... his spirit is giant!!
Seeking is a common topic for Brother Harper. His talk “Seekers Wanted”, given at 2015 Women’s Conference, is on repeat in my playlist. Two excellent talks.
Love this talk🥰!
Unfortunately, being a BYU professor doesn't carry the same credibility it may have in the past. We need more like him.
Harper is a beast
Love this!
Thank you so much for this excellent talk. I am 75 and have been a member of the church for 50 years and I truly understand how little I know.
Wow! What a talk. Elder Steve Harper, you strengthened my Faith to read more sources of the Church.
I'm on this journey of seeking too!!
Interesting topic! He introduced some really important principles, but I found the follow through a little off. In particular, statements like this: "The why of seeking is to grow our faith." If we are true seekers shouldn't the why of seeking be to find truth? The process of increasing faith and the process of finding truth are quite different. One goes in with a pre-determined answer in mind, the other is genuinely open to where the evidence leads. Big difference!
I see what you mean but don’t agree with your conclusion. I find seeking truth ALWAYS increases faith. If you continue to seek from the source of all truth. I have certainly learned facts that at first didn’t increase faith, but lead to questions and prayer and more seeking that ultimately did.
@@V.Hansen. One byproduct of seeking truth may include an increase in faith, but if the "why of seeking is to grow our faith", then I think the goal of our seeking is misguided. The Muslim or the Scientologist whose primary objective is to grow faith, will likely do just that, and be no closer to truth. Our goal should be to seek truth, not grow faith. That should come as a byproduct to the extent that our faith is in alignment with truth.
"Seekers ultimately don't let anyone else decide for them, what they know and why they know it." He said that!! I'm going to focus on that instead.
..I can't believe we split hairs over things like this. It's not as if the specifics of conversion have to be compartmentalized to suit a process, which essentially uses the spirit to confirm a rationale.
Fantastic talk. Things I thought were facts years ago were just the beginning knowledge that later blossomed into more insight. And at age 80, I look forward to even more light and knowledge on various subjects.
Thank you so much for this great speeches 🌈
Powerful testimony and exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for continually posting these for us to listen to and review.
Wow... very profound. I really appreciate Bro. Harper from the Joseph Smith Papers project.
Wow. Excellent!
There's a difference between SEEKING TO BELIEVE
SEEKING FOR TRUTH
I continue to watch and comment...but it says l havent...
I am going to soak it up again...
4-5 th time, Yes its sooooo good..
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This is a wonderful talk!
Superb message, thank you, Steve! I hope to see you on the other side too!
Twas a good talk. Yarrr!
I'm only 4:00 in, however this is amazing
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I am a early Church history junkie. I have enjoyed Steve's contribution to "Joseph, History of the Saints, The Joseph Smith Papers, etc, and "Making Sense of the Doctrine and Covenants".
tanks,
tanks Pal
What about seeking to know if Brigham Young started polygamy and Joseph fought it? Has history been revised and contrived? Joseph only spoke out against it. Section 132 seems sketchy. Doesn't line up with Jacob 2 and 3. Uses strange language "must obey" before you even know what it is about.