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This particular lesson brought such a feeling of love for the Savior to my heart! As I thought about how and why He offered to serve the Father and us as our Redeemer without seeking glory for himself, my heart filled up with an immense sense of gratitude, admiration and appreciation for Him and everything He stood for from the beginning. I feel so certain that I loved Him with all my soul then and will love Him forever. Thank you for helping me obtain that increase in my testimony!
I listened to your lesson this morning. There are no words to express how it touched me. I am ashamed of the poor example I have set for my children. I repent and pray for God for His forgiveness 🙏.
We all wish we were better examples around children, friends, and family members. The beauty of the gospel is that we are here to learn, grow, and improve. We can change and we can be forgiven. God is good.
What a wonderful lesson, thank you. In our Heavenly Father's plan - we as His children need to change and become like The Lord inorder to live with Him in the Celestual Kingdom. If we weren't held responsible for our choices, we wouldn't change and would possibly become more devilish - sounds like we would all go to live with the devil. I'm so grateful for our Heavenly Father's plan of Happiness and Salvation and for our Saviors Atonement !!!
How interesting that outward appearance became a mark to let people know which people were the important ones in that social structure. Clothing was an important mark in that society to let people know who were most important, evidently.
Wow! I can see the relation to the world today and how relevant these teaching are today and what’s happening around the world.we are so blessed to have a loving Father that knew this is exactly what we needed to hear in these times. Like always, I love these videos and I find answers to my prayers or how to approach difficulties I am confronting when I watch these videos. Thank you!
Thank you so much for making these lessons public. They have enriched my testimony of the Book Of Mormon immensely! As a result, your insights and knowledge have helped me to be a better teacher in my home. My deepest gratitude to both of you. 🙏🏻
The Spirit speaks so strongly to me when you teach. Your insights today about Nehor's and Amlici's stories, comparing the council in heaven, were so profound. I love learning the meaning of the words because it helps put things into perspective. Another one knocked out of the park today. I loved how you talked about God asking 'whom shall I send?' Even Jesus had the choice. The Atonement happened because of choice. Thank you once again.
There is a more secular way of looking at the teachings in Mosiah 29: Rights and responsibilities. Either way it is a marvelous lesson for our day. Many today want rights without responsibility. Some are even willing to give up their rights just so they don't have to take responsibility! The interesting things about the Book of Mormon is that in Alma, the next chapter, the Lord shows us what happens when we consider relinquishing responsibility. Rights and responsibility, it is the way of the Lord. What a book!
Much appreciated 🙏. I feast on these videos throughout the day/the whole week. I listen to it first thing in the morning as I’m fixing breakfast, cleaning the kitchen, doing housework, laundry, gardening, etc, etc.,even as I lay down to sleep. In addition to reading the prescribed texts, I play the video for the week over n over n over. The teachings of eternal truths r music in my ears. They illuminate my soul n give me new lenses of understanding. My spirit is well fed.God bless 👌👍
I needed to hear this lesson today. Last week I watched it not even half way, got carried away with stuff happening around me, esp with a marital problem happening in my family atm. Today, I decided to watch it again this time I completed the whole video. Your lesson has really helped me understand the problem that’s been happening in my family. The way you explained Agency & accountability and how the Devil is alive today trying to destroy our agency helps me understand & be more accepting to the problem that has happened. Thankyou Brethren’s! God bless you both.
I needed this lesson today. I am struggling to keep hopeful in these times. I have been heartbroken by the hatred and violence, and it seems too many in power are intent in perpetuating it in order to continue status quo and continue to subjugate our brothers and sisters of color. I hear hate and disregard, no love or willingness to truly listen by most of our leaders. I'm not sure how the testimony at the end helped my deep sadness, but it did. Thank you.
Please know that we share the feeling of being disheartened by the hate we see throughout the world today. God made the gospel simple. Love God. Love your neighbor.
Dear Tyler and Taylor, we thoroughly enjoy your weekly lessons. We are converts to the church (44 yrs ago) and have studied a lot, but we are still learning so many profound truths from your lessons that we never picked up on before. It has greatly increased our love for the Book of Mormon - and we loved it before! We refer to your lessons as "dessert" after we finish reading the assigned scriptures! We are wondering if (and hoping) you will be teaching a weekly "Come Follow Me" lesson next year...and the next...and the next. We could sure use your insights as we go through the Bible!
Thank you for these kinds words! I am a "convert" to. Baptized at age at in 1980 (born in the gospel). and like you I love learning more. We do hope to continue doing the TnT show for D&C and for Old Testament and the New Testament (I have a PhD in Old and New Testament studies....not that really qualifies me to teach the gospel, but it may help provide some contextual insights about those ancient books).
@@taylorhalverson3052 That is the BEST news we've heard all day!!! You two are such a big help in our studies. We didn't discover you until March, but loved your lessons so much, we went back to January and watched all the ones we missed! Your Easter week lesson was AMAZING, and made Easter so much more meaningful this year. We feel more confident about understanding the Bible knowing we will have you two to help us read between the lines. Sometimes we struggle to understand the archaic language and the Jewish culture, but you two help put everything in context. I've told everyone I know about your lessons! Thank you so much!
@@taylorhalverson3052 "Oh I have a PhD in Old and New Testament studies but I don't think it qualifies me" Taylor, I've seen your website and your credentials and you are incredibly modest and humble about your accomplishments and that's what makes you an amazing teacher and that alone qualifies you! Love the name, the "TnT Show" btw...now all you need is a theme song...
You both are very good at teaching. You are emphatically the most descriptive teachers. Your speech is precise.. You speak with immense eloquence. You leave quite an impression upon me. Thank you
You are really kind. Frankly, we think of ourselves as regular members of the church grateful to share the gospel with others. Tyler is a kid from Cache valley UT and I'm from lowly Minnesota. :)
All of the lessons are powerful and inspiring. This one was an answer to personal pondering and praying regarding government on a large scale and familial/personal scale also. Thank you, thank you.
What a find to discover your lessons. Thank you for the strength and knowledge you've added to my life. I hope all of my family will embrace the gifts you offer!
Truly enjoyed this week’s insights! It reassure that the Book of Mormon IS for OUR days! Thank you, Taylor, for the awesome job of providing the definition to these words that helps to better understand the content.
Thank you so very much for your wonderful lessons. I feel so blessed to be able to tune in and to learn so much. I really feel the spirit from these lessons, even though it's online. I am especially grateful at this time of the Covid virus, as I am the only active member in my household and so your lessons, really shore up my faith when I'm no longer able to get that from attending church. Sis Andrea Pickles
That was really good. Made me think of current politics a bit clearer, and to weather the storm and still stand for truth and righteousness while so many others who do not know, panic and fight rather than see the truth with calmness of mind and simple, kind, giving and sturdy love and easy, rightful laws. We live in a beautiful world, and over here in Australia, we must be involved in the government if we are to see fairness and just freedom and liberty for all people, and we need to stand for our beliefs. Thank You for putting this on You Tube, and for giving of your time and resource.
Your lessons and the spirit that attends you is a blessing to me each week. Especially now that we have no Sacrament meetings at our Chapel. We do zoom meetings. Your insights are wonderful and really help me to be prepared.
Tyler and Taylor... Thank you so much for sharing your time and insights on these videos. These discussions have helped me so much in my Book of Mormon studies. In turn, I share this information with my family. The information has been a great blessing to us.
Awesome presentation! I love your insights! One caveat: who's in the White House does matter. Lots of parallels in the Book of Mormon regarding corrupt kings and what we're seeing right now in our day. So thankful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ that helps us make sense of it all.
During these unusual times, being unable to attend church my wife and I have enjoyed your videos. Our calling at church usually precludes us being able to attend Sunday School so this has been a blessing for us. Thank you.
Powerful Scripture Block today T&T Brothers !! "How to create a Society of Peace" circa 88 BC BUT how about circa 2020? The principles discussed in this Podcast are as RELEVANT today as back then. I like the quote from Hollywood's Moses (Charleton Heston) that I've quoted to my Seminary classes, "There is no freedom without the Law" and so it is for us today. BUT, as you correctly stated, "how big does the Book of Rules have to get in order for families and society to enjoy a peaceful life? The CLOSER to God we become, the fewer the rules that are needed. The Children of Israel couldn't quite catch this vision and consequently suffered as a result. We teach correct principles and let them govern themselves a famous Prophet once told us. Better to Teach and minister than to Judge and force !! BTW, I really enjoyed the quote from CS Lewis who is one of my favorites, can you get back to me WHERE that's found !! SOUND DOCTRINE. Thank you my friends !!!
Wrong animal reference. But quote is from Great Divorce. "There is but one good; that is God. Everything else is good when it looks to Him and bad when it turns from Him. And the higher and mightier it is in the natural order, the more demoniac it will be if it rebels. It’s not out of bad mice or bad fleas you make demons, but out of bad archangels."
I think this one is SO very well done, to help us get, from the BOM, things that should affect how we think and behave in less general ways.... I feel very strongly that this is something we should all be viewing and considering in this particular election season. Some things here seem relevant to that consideration. Of course there are other topics that are equally of great value in our personal righteous spiritual life.
I did not realize that the same Gideon that tried to go after King Noah was the same one that was killed by Nehor. Love the contrast pointed out between Jesus and the Devil and how the Devil wanted all the glory but none of the suffering. Thank you for pointing out that if there were really a way to save everyone that God would have already thought of that and that was just another one of Satan’s lies.
Dear Taylor and Tyler, thanks again for a great lesson. Loved it. We love your “Hwyl”. Welsh for energy, and emotional motivation, spirit. We try to do everything with HWYL in Wales. Best wishes. Mike🏴
Michael! We love your Welsh instructions. Keep sharing them. Maybe one day we'll demonstrate our celestrial abilities by speaking the Adamic, I mean, the Welsh language. :)
Taylor Halverson th-cam.com/video/b5mqR-ehY9s/w-d-xo.html. Hi Taylor and Tyler in anticipation of your lesson today thought you might like this 1000 voice Welsh choir singing Gwahoddiad. Written by an American translated into Welsh in the 19th Century. It’s known as the “Invitiation”. The chorus is...”Lord I am coming to thee, wash me cleanse me in the blood that flows from Calvary”. Listen to the final Welsh Amen. Love this hymn.
Dear Taylor and Tyler, all your fans in Merthyr Tydfil Wales really enjoyed your lesson today June 14th. It was discussed on our Ward Facebook page. Thankyou so much. Really uplifting. 🏴🏴🏴
As a British citizen now living in America, I have seen a profound difference in the way the man on the street thinks, how he views those in power, especially kings (in my lifetime, a queen). There is a worshipful attitude towards the monarch, a deference which seems to rob the people of good judgment and common sense. It is very interesting to see that unrighteousness has prevailed among royalty for generations. We are seeing the culmination of this today in this particular monarchy with divorces, scandal and even abandonment of royal life. During the past 50 years I have seen the goal posts shift. It was forbidden for a royal to marry a commoner up until about 1970. Now the future kings have both done that along with their siblings, including marriage to divorced people, which also was forbidden. Immoral behavior among the current royal family is now viewed as normal and sets a precedent for the rest of the country and world to follow. When I learned that Prince William had been living with his girlfriend for 9 years before they married in what the British see as a holy place with the bride dressed in pure white, I do not wonder about the words of the minister who was uniting them. Frankly I thought that the young couple looked bored and seemed uncomfortable in a house of worship. I did not watch the ceremony live even though my fellow Americans were swooning at the pageantry. It just all seemed so hypocritical. But then, they are living what they were raised with. Good people doing charitable works perhaps, but God will not be mocked. How things have changed in 70 years. In the 1950s people who had sexual relations before marriage used to go quickly and quietly to a register office (justice of the peace) and had a certain degree of shame that they did not qualify to wed in a church. Not any more!
As a uk citizen this is very true. The Royals no more lead by example (the Queen tries her best, bless her), the government are terrible examples. But the Lord knows what's in their hearts, what I've seen of William and Kate they seem to have good hearts. As the uk and most countries don't have good leaders examples to follow, we need to follow just one example and one King and that's God......as it says in Alma 4:15, He will not fail us.
Some really interesting doctrines and principles in these chapters of the Book of Mormon. Thankyou so much for sharing your insights which l couldn't have seen on my own. Really enjoyed the lesson gentleman. God bless.
Perhaps the evil one only has one end in mind and that is to take away the glory of God....revenge. The Lord said it is His work and glory to save us. Each one whom he can get to follow him he feels will take away His glory.
Great job you guys are doing. Some questions: 1. Mosiah 21:15 "the Lord... began to soften the hearts of the Lamanites". We see this in the scriptures but just how does the Lord do this, without overriding the agency of the individual? 2. In the marvelous King Benjamin chapters, why did King Benjamin never mention baptism? (unless I missed it) 3. Mosiah 25:3 where the Lamanites are mentioned as being the must numerous, and this is often mentioned in the BofM. Any thoughts as to why the Lamanites always seem to be far more numerous than the Nephites??? I know you can only cover so much each week, and the emphasis ought to be on the things we know, but I often have great interest in some of the other aspects of these wonderful scriptures which I find joy in pondering about and considering. Thanks!
1. The Lord works on us with the spirit, experiences, and memories, and we do the rest: thinking, reflecting, planning changing. He leads us to water, and we then drink :) 2. The first baptism recorded in the BOM is Mosiah 18. Before that, 2 Nephi 31 baptism is mentioned. It appears that King Benjamin's speech was modeled on the covenant God made with His people at Sinai (see Exodus 20) which did not include baptism. For more on those covenants, see my book: www.amazon.com/Covenant-Path-Bible-Book-Mormon/dp/1951341031. 3. Great question about BOM populations and demographics. Many scholars have written about this, here are a few starting points. archive.bookofmormoncentral.org/sites/default/files/archive-files/pdf/sorenson/2016-09-12/john_l._sorenson_when_lehis_party_arrived_fall_1992.pdf knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/knowhy/did-others-influence-book-of-mormon-peoples archive.bookofmormoncentral.org/content/i-have-question-i-have-heard-sizes-nephite-and-lamanite-populations-indicated-book-mormon-do archive.bookofmormoncentral.org/content/how-many-nephites-book-mormon-bar-demography archive.bookofmormoncentral.org/content/nephi%E2%80%99s-neighbors-book-mormon-peoples-and-pre-columbian-populations
I am soaking in the lesson, feeling the truth of the material, and then Tyler says, "The forces of darkness are rill." Rill? RILL? It's pronounced, "Ree-uhl." But there's a news anchor on TV that says it the same way. She's from Idaho.
Why do people get so hung up on pronunciation? It's not like you don't know what he's saying. That's how he talks. I'm sure you and I sound pretty weird to somebody else as well. It does not matter. Enjoy the message.
Melanie: Ree-uhlY? I'm surprised that you keep watching our videos when you are so offended by our pronunciation. :) I bet God's bothered with us too! Ha ha.
I am stuck by the irony that we (current US citizenry) seem to be constantly clamoring for more and more laws to be written up and enacted. We want to offload personal responsibility to our civil leaders. Government becomes more powerful yet we ask for them to do ever more. Hubris and pride seem at an all time high. There seems to be a direct relationship between more laws and more lawlessness. It’s refreshing to see things from a scriptural perspective. We must learn from those lessons. History may not always repeat itself but at least it rhymes.
th-cam.com/video/tIl57cchRqs/w-d-xo.html Watch this to understand the proper role of government. This should be shared with students from about 14 years up. Our youth are not being taught the proper role of government which is to PROTECT our God-given rights but NOT to PROVIDE handouts to citizens...such as food, housing, education, subsidies, etc. Our children are being taught that socialism is good...which it certainly is not! Government needs to be limited (as spelled out in our Constitution), not unlimited.
Tyler, I believe the doctrine Devil is outlined by the three antichrists which have a common theme of being saved in your sins rather than being saved from your sins. The Plan of God allowing us to become like of Father, the author of the plan versus an easier plan where there is no law and no consequence for our actions. Lehi uses the logic that if there is no law there is not God. By destroying God, Lucifer becomes the author of the alternative plan where we don't have the mortal experience and we never achieve the lofty heights of being like our Father, but we don't have to suffer the difficulties of mortality. The antichrist teaching the same doctrine where Lucifer continues to take the place of God by proposing a plan that allows us to become like him, the author of the alternative plan. Just my take on this issue.
Thank you for this video! I have a question, because I am curious, so would it be better if the law provides options in order for our agency to be used even if we are against it? For example, if abortion was legalised, would that be considered as best?
Great question and a difficult question. What we have to ask ourselves is how much of our morality do we legislate on others who may not share our moral view points. If I make someone live as I want them to live, am I contributing to freedom and agency? Difficult problem to consider. Agency always exists, but at different levels. Plus there are consequences for how we use our agency. In the secular realm, there are man-made laws with consequences regarding abortion. In terms of God's laws, He has established other expectations and consequences regarding abortion. Though we know that modern leaders acknowledge cases where it may be admissible. Again, great question that requires a longer conversation.
So if Nehor was asking for money for substance and living costs and we deem this as evil compared to Alma the Younger who took no monies. How is it that we have leaders today that require church funds provided by the saints for their living? I realise we are a global entity but this practice became entrenched early in the church. How could prophets of old maintain their livelihoods but we can't?
Alma had sufficient for his needs because of the amount of pay that he received as a Chief Judge. He likely then saved up and lived off of those savings to finance his missions. If you consider our modern day church leaders THEY CONSECRATE EVERYTHING to the kingdom of God and then they receive back according to their needs. That is a gospel principle we all agree to but none of us (except Church leaders) actually live. Furthermore, most of the Church leaders have donated far more money and time to the cause then they will ever see returned to them. Hope that helps.
@@taylorhalverson3052 a couple of things here. Are we sure that Alma had sufficient monies? How much did a Judge get paid? Was he even paid or did Alma not want recompense for serving the Lord? I think more likely that Alma worked both in his career and volunteered his time to serving the Lord as we read of no prophets being paid in their callings. I think they probably acted like Bishops of today in a lay ministry. It's just interesting that the presenters go through this comparison of Nehor and Alma and how Nehor seeks recompense which the lesson points out to be of the devil. I do get that the brethren consecrate themselves, but does that mean they should be paid? Ancient prophets also consecrated themselves and often we see them being lead to homes where for a time they are looked after physically and not financially. Have we turned the gospel of redeeming souls into a business? I had never thought of it this way until this lesson was given. Maybe like Alma our leaders could hold regular jobs (chief judge / civic officer) and be church leaders. Or consecrate as they do to the Lord but live according to what the saints give and truly having no script or purse. I see no account where Jesus asked or recieved payment as like Judas, however I'm sure Jesus found means and ways of surviving in his career as a carpenter.
What about Alma 1:27..."And they did impart of their substance, every man according to that which he had, to the poor, and the needy, and the sick, and the afflicted; and they did not wear costly apparel, yet they were neat and comely. Or verse 30:..."And thus, in their prosperous circumstances, they did not send away any who were naked, or that were hungry, or that were athirst, or that were sick, or that had not been nourished; and they did not set their hearts upon riches; therefore they were liberal to all, both old and young, both bond and free, both male and female, whether out of the church or in the church, having no respect to persons as to those who stood in need." That's pretty much all you need to know about how the government should be run...
All of these BOM prophets are always depicted as being ripped!!! I wonder if it's from daily lifting of the brass plates? See...the scriptures really do strengthen you! Also, what are your thoughts on the meaning of "wonderful contention?" that phrase kinda confused me...thanks!
ha ha ha! I love the thought. Wonderful in its purest sense means "full of wonder" meaning there was so much contention people were full of wonder at its breadth and depth. Does that help?
@@taylorhalverson3052 Thanks for your reply...If I would have been thinking I would have known this...I was thinking family member...but your short quick answer set me straight. In my head, there are too many grandson's and I started to get confused of the linage.
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You guys are so funny and smart! Thank you so much! I have learned a lot!
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This particular lesson brought such a feeling of love for the Savior to my heart! As I thought about how and why He offered to serve the Father and us as our Redeemer without seeking glory for himself, my heart filled up with an immense sense of gratitude, admiration and appreciation for Him and everything He stood for from the beginning. I feel so certain that I loved Him with all my soul then and will love Him forever. Thank you for helping me obtain that increase in my testimony!
Thank you for this beautiful note Merari!
I listened to your lesson this morning. There are no words to express how it touched me. I am ashamed of the poor example I have set for my children. I repent and pray for God for His forgiveness 🙏.
We all wish we were better examples around children, friends, and family members. The beauty of the gospel is that we are here to learn, grow, and improve. We can change and we can be forgiven. God is good.
What a wonderful lesson, thank you. In our Heavenly Father's plan - we as His children need to change and become like The Lord inorder to live with Him in the Celestual Kingdom. If we weren't held responsible for our choices, we wouldn't change and would possibly become more devilish - sounds like we would all go to live with the devil. I'm so grateful for our Heavenly Father's plan of Happiness and Salvation and for our Saviors Atonement !!!
How interesting that outward appearance became a mark to let people know which people were the important ones in that social structure. Clothing was an important mark in that society to let people know who were most important, evidently.
Wow! I can see the relation to the world today and how relevant these teaching are today and what’s happening around the world.we are so blessed to have a loving Father that knew this is exactly what we needed to hear in these times.
Like always, I love these videos and I find answers to my prayers or how to approach difficulties I am confronting when I watch these videos. Thank you!
Thanks for this fabulous note! Glad to hear that this is useful.
Thank you... Its unfortunate that we don't have two Mondays in the week. I just love these lessons, (Feasts).
ha ha! thanks for the kind words.
I listen to them over and over. Something new comes about each time.
Thank you so much for making these lessons public. They have enriched my testimony of the Book Of Mormon immensely! As a result, your insights and knowledge have helped me to be a better teacher in my home. My deepest gratitude to both of you. 🙏🏻
Another great lesson! Thank you!!
The Spirit speaks so strongly to me when you teach. Your insights today about Nehor's and Amlici's stories, comparing the council in heaven, were so profound. I love learning the meaning of the words because it helps put things into perspective. Another one knocked out of the park today. I loved how you talked about God asking 'whom shall I send?' Even Jesus had the choice. The Atonement happened because of choice. Thank you once again.
Wow, what a heart-warming message, thank you!
There is a more secular way of looking at the teachings in Mosiah 29: Rights and responsibilities. Either way it is a marvelous lesson for our day. Many today want rights without responsibility. Some are even willing to give up their rights just so they don't have to take responsibility! The interesting things about the Book of Mormon is that in Alma, the next chapter, the Lord shows us what happens when we consider relinquishing responsibility. Rights and responsibility, it is the way of the Lord. What a book!
totally agree!
Great thoughts. Thank you
Great lesson. I love these video lessons. One can feel the Spirit of the Lord bearing testimony of the Truth. Thabk you!
Love my Family Home Evening with you two. Such a great lesson and God is my KING.
Thanks for watching!
Much appreciated 🙏. I feast on these videos throughout the day/the whole week. I listen to it first thing in the morning as I’m fixing breakfast, cleaning the kitchen, doing housework, laundry, gardening, etc, etc.,even as I lay down to sleep. In addition to reading the prescribed texts, I play the video for the week over n over n over. The teachings of eternal truths r music in my ears. They illuminate my soul n give me new lenses of understanding. My spirit is well fed.God bless 👌👍
Wow, you are a dedicated learner of the gospel! many blessings to you.
Love this lesson, I love how it is so timely in these challenging days.
Yes!
I needed to hear this lesson today. Last week I watched it not even half way, got carried away with stuff happening around me, esp with a marital problem happening in my family atm. Today, I decided to watch it again this time I completed the whole video. Your lesson has really helped me understand the problem that’s been happening in my family. The way you explained Agency & accountability and how the Devil is alive today trying to destroy our agency helps me understand & be more accepting to the problem that has happened. Thankyou Brethren’s! God bless you both.
Thank you Kenneth for this beautiful note and we hope you feel God's love and blessings during difficult times!
I needed this lesson today. I am struggling to keep hopeful in these times. I have been heartbroken by the hatred and violence, and it seems too many in power are intent in perpetuating it in order to continue status quo and continue to subjugate our brothers and sisters of color. I hear hate and disregard, no love or willingness to truly listen by most of our leaders.
I'm not sure how the testimony at the end helped my deep sadness, but it did. Thank you.
Please know that we share the feeling of being disheartened by the hate we see throughout the world today. God made the gospel simple. Love God. Love your neighbor.
Dear Tyler and Taylor, we thoroughly enjoy your weekly lessons. We are converts to the church (44 yrs ago) and have studied a lot, but we are still learning so many profound truths from your lessons that we never picked up on before. It has greatly increased our love for the Book of Mormon - and we loved it before! We refer to your lessons as "dessert" after we finish reading the assigned scriptures! We are wondering if (and hoping) you will be teaching a weekly "Come Follow Me" lesson next year...and the next...and the next. We could sure use your insights as we go through the Bible!
Thank you for these kinds words! I am a "convert" to. Baptized at age at in 1980 (born in the gospel). and like you I love learning more. We do hope to continue doing the TnT show for D&C and for Old Testament and the New Testament (I have a PhD in Old and New Testament studies....not that really qualifies me to teach the gospel, but it may help provide some contextual insights about those ancient books).
@@taylorhalverson3052 That is the BEST news we've heard all day!!! You two are such a big help in our studies. We didn't discover you until March, but loved your lessons so much, we went back to January and watched all the ones we missed! Your Easter week lesson was AMAZING, and made Easter so much more meaningful this year. We feel more confident about understanding the Bible knowing we will have you two to help us read between the lines. Sometimes we struggle to understand the archaic language and the Jewish culture, but you two help put everything in context. I've told everyone I know about your lessons! Thank you so much!
@@taylorhalverson3052 "Oh I have a PhD in Old and New Testament studies but I don't think it qualifies me" Taylor, I've seen your website and your credentials and you are incredibly modest and humble about your accomplishments and that's what makes you an amazing teacher and that alone qualifies you!
Love the name, the "TnT Show" btw...now all you need is a theme song...
You both are very good at teaching. You are emphatically the most descriptive teachers. Your speech is precise.. You speak with immense eloquence. You leave quite an impression upon me. Thank you
You are really kind. Frankly, we think of ourselves as regular members of the church grateful to share the gospel with others. Tyler is a kid from Cache valley UT and I'm from lowly Minnesota. :)
Thank you so much for your lessons! I get so much to think of from them. Bless you both and your families.
We really appreciate the blessings and can definitely use them!
You are amazing teachers and bring a wonderful spirit to the lessons. This lesson just touched my heart.
We are so blessed to have your encouragement!
i love how you relate the teachings to what we are experiencing in this time.
That is the purpose of the God's word!
All of the lessons are powerful and inspiring. This one was an answer to personal pondering and praying regarding government on a large scale and familial/personal scale also. Thank you, thank you.
You are so welcome!
Fantastic. I´ve been looking forward to watching these videos every week. Great parallels!
Thank you both.
Thanks Tania!
What a find to discover your lessons. Thank you for the strength and knowledge you've added to my life. I hope all of my family will embrace the gifts you offer!
Thank you Eileen!
Truly enjoyed this week’s insights! It reassure that the Book of Mormon IS for OUR days! Thank you, Taylor, for the awesome job of providing the definition to these words that helps to better understand the content.
You bet! And you wouldn't guess it but I wasn't that great with language and words when I was younger.
Thank you so very much for your wonderful lessons. I feel so blessed to be able to tune in and to learn so much. I really feel the spirit from these lessons, even though it's online. I am especially grateful at this time of the Covid virus, as I am the only active member in my household and so your lessons, really shore up my faith when I'm no longer able to get that from attending church. Sis Andrea Pickles
This has been our hope, that these resources would strengthen and reinforce faith and help more people to feel God's love.
Thank you for your help to understand.
I appreciate the information that is clear and consistent throughout scriptures. 🌄🙏
Awesome!
Thank you! A lesson that gives you a lot to think about, especially in these times!! ❤🇨🇦
That was really good. Made me think of current politics a bit clearer, and to weather the storm and still stand for truth and righteousness while so many others who do not know, panic and fight rather than see the truth with calmness of mind and simple, kind, giving and sturdy love and easy, rightful laws. We live in a beautiful world, and over here in Australia, we must be involved in the government if we are to see fairness and just freedom and liberty for all people, and we need to stand for our beliefs. Thank You for putting this on You Tube, and for giving of your time and resource.
Thank you for giving your time to watch and share and for standing for truth!
True and the people need to respect those trying to enforce just laws and not resist .
Your lessons and the spirit that attends you is a blessing to me each week. Especially now that we have no Sacrament meetings at our Chapel. We do zoom meetings. Your insights are wonderful and really help me to be prepared.
Thanks for your love of the gospel!
Tyler and Taylor... Thank you so much for sharing your time and insights on these videos. These discussions have helped me so much in my Book of Mormon studies. In turn, I share this information with my family. The information has been a great blessing to us.
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This was very insightful. Thank you for your work and your humility.
I've told people how proud I am of my humility :) On a serious note, thank you for being such a great supporter!
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My family and I have loved watching things lessons. Thank you.
Thanks for spending time with us!
I love these guys. I’d recommend their channel to everyone.
Thank you Natalie!
Thank you for this feast of eternal truths that both of you share with us.
The Gospel is so beautiful!
Awesome presentation! I love your insights! One caveat: who's in the White House does matter. Lots of parallels in the Book of Mormon regarding corrupt kings and what we're seeing right now in our day. So thankful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ that helps us make sense of it all.
Yes, we would agree with you...though with the nuance that ultimately the only thing we can control is our choice to live as God has taught us.
I am so enjjoying these lessons thank you so much for your great knowledge and being able to share it with us.
We love sharing and are so pleased that this is making a difference.
During these unusual times, being unable to attend church my wife and I have enjoyed your videos. Our calling at church usually precludes us being able to attend Sunday School so this has been a blessing for us. Thank you.
Thanks for letting us know! This has been a real blessing for us to share with you.
Powerful lesson this week guys. Thank you for your input. I look forward to every lesson. I always come away feeling uplifted.
That is our hope, Loretta!
Spot on! I love the reality that we have chosen correct in the pre existence and now again with Christ. Thank you
We sure do appreciate all of your consistent and ongoing encouragement, Tina.
I just discovered these lessons recently. So much insight, knowledge, and wisdom. Thank you!
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Thank you! This blessed my life and family, on an eternal level.
Awesome!
Always amazing. My two daughters in law had you as a institute teacher.
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Inequality=iniquity=protests and civil unrest in Book of Mormon times and our own.
Sad but true! (And I'm from Minnesota!)
Again, beautifully done. What a difference it makes to see all of our circumstances in their full and complete perspective.......:)
We agree! Thank you for spending time to share.
Love your lessons! I learn from you every week. I especially love the word studies.
glad to hear this! I wasn't pretty terrible at English and language as a kid :)
Another great lesson.
It's hard to go wrong with the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Powerful Scripture Block today T&T Brothers !! "How to create a Society of Peace" circa 88 BC BUT how about circa 2020? The principles discussed in this Podcast are as RELEVANT today as back then. I like the quote from Hollywood's Moses (Charleton Heston) that I've quoted to my Seminary classes, "There is no freedom without the Law" and so it is for us today. BUT, as you correctly stated, "how big does the Book of Rules have to get in order for families and society to enjoy a peaceful life? The CLOSER to God we become, the fewer the rules that are needed. The Children of Israel couldn't quite catch this vision and consequently suffered as a result. We teach correct principles and let them govern themselves a famous Prophet once told us. Better to Teach and minister than to Judge and force !! BTW, I really enjoyed the quote from CS Lewis who is one of my favorites, can you get back to me WHERE that's found !! SOUND DOCTRINE. Thank you my friends !!!
Great insights Blake. And I'll ask Tyler where that quote is from.
Wrong animal reference. But quote is from Great Divorce. "There is but one good; that is God. Everything else is good when it looks to Him and bad when it turns from Him. And the higher and mightier it is in the natural order, the more demoniac it will be if it rebels. It’s not out of bad mice or bad fleas you make demons, but out of bad archangels."
Thank you for giving the details on how Satan operates. I've always wanted someone to explain things the way you do.
We sure appreciate you Farrah!
I think this one is SO very well done, to help us get, from the BOM, things that should affect how we think and behave in less general ways.... I feel very strongly that this is something we should all be viewing and considering in this particular election season. Some things here seem relevant to that consideration. Of course there are other topics that are equally of great value in our personal righteous spiritual life.
Spot on!
Just beautiful! Thank for teaching me how to put on “lenses” that allows me to “ see” beyond my readings.
We so appreciate you Esmeralda!
I did not realize that the same Gideon that tried to go after King Noah was the same one that was killed by Nehor.
Love the contrast pointed out between Jesus and the Devil and how the Devil wanted all the glory but none of the suffering. Thank you for pointing out that if there were really a way to save everyone that God would have already thought of that and that was just another one of Satan’s lies.
Guys, I love listening to you teach. Thank you for being there to assist my study.😍
Thanks for your kindness.
Dear Taylor and Tyler, thanks again for a great lesson. Loved it. We love your “Hwyl”. Welsh for energy, and emotional motivation, spirit. We try to do everything with HWYL in Wales. Best wishes. Mike🏴
Michael! We love your Welsh instructions. Keep sharing them. Maybe one day we'll demonstrate our celestrial abilities by speaking the Adamic, I mean, the Welsh language. :)
Taylor Halverson th-cam.com/video/b5mqR-ehY9s/w-d-xo.html. Hi Taylor and Tyler in anticipation of your lesson today thought you might like this 1000 voice Welsh choir singing Gwahoddiad. Written by an American translated into Welsh in the 19th Century. It’s known as the “Invitiation”. The chorus is...”Lord I am coming to thee, wash me cleanse me in the blood that flows from Calvary”. Listen to the final Welsh Amen. Love this hymn.
Dear Taylor and Tyler, all your fans in Merthyr Tydfil Wales really enjoyed your lesson today June 14th. It was discussed on our Ward Facebook page. Thankyou so much. Really uplifting. 🏴🏴🏴
Thank you for your views and making us aware of things in this week’s Come Follow Me. Your views are greatly appreciated.
We feel the appreciation, thank you!
You're good! I love your insights and lessons
Glad you enjoyed this!
This was one of my favorites, your insights seem so relevant to us today.
Excellent!
A really great lesson this week! Thank you!
Glad you loved it!
As a British citizen now living in America, I have seen a profound difference in the way the man on the street thinks, how he views those in power, especially kings (in my lifetime, a queen). There is a worshipful attitude towards the monarch, a deference which seems to rob the people of good judgment and common sense.
It is very interesting to see that unrighteousness has prevailed among royalty for generations. We are seeing the culmination of this today in this particular monarchy with divorces, scandal and even abandonment of royal life.
During the past 50 years I have seen the goal posts shift. It was forbidden for a royal to marry a commoner up until about 1970. Now the future kings have both done that along with their siblings, including marriage to divorced people, which also was forbidden.
Immoral behavior among the current royal family is now viewed as normal and sets a precedent for the rest of the country and world to follow.
When I learned that Prince William had been living with his girlfriend for 9 years before they married in what the British see as a holy place with the bride dressed in pure white, I do not wonder about the words of the minister who was uniting them. Frankly I thought that the young couple looked bored and seemed uncomfortable in a house of worship. I did not watch the ceremony live even though my fellow Americans were swooning at the pageantry. It just all seemed so hypocritical.
But then, they are living what they were raised with. Good people doing charitable works perhaps, but God will not be mocked.
How things have changed in 70 years. In the 1950s people who had sexual relations before marriage used to go quickly and quietly to a register office (justice of the peace) and had a certain degree of shame that they did not qualify to wed in a church. Not any more!
Thank you for your thoughts and insights.
As a uk citizen this is very true. The Royals no more lead by example (the Queen tries her best, bless her), the government are terrible examples. But the Lord knows what's in their hearts, what I've seen of William and Kate they seem to have good hearts. As the uk and most countries don't have good leaders examples to follow, we need to follow just one example and one King and that's God......as it says in Alma 4:15, He will not fail us.
I love your concept on wages. That is such great wisdom. Thanks I love it so very much. Thanks thanks thanks
You are super welcome x 3:)
Thank you, wonderful lesson !
Thank you for the beautiful lesson. I look forward to next weeks.
We do, too!
Thank you again, looking forward to your explanations, it really makes studying so much more enjoyeble
Awesome to hear this!
Thank you you both, this lessons has helped me so very much.
Awesome to hear this!
Thank you sooo much for these lessons!
You are sooo welcome! :)
Some really interesting doctrines and principles in these chapters of the Book of Mormon. Thankyou so much for sharing your insights which l couldn't have seen on my own. Really enjoyed the lesson gentleman. God bless.
Keep learning and studying and God will continue to bless others through you!
Thank you so much, watching from Philippines,
Thank you for your support!
Great insights! I like to start my weekly study of the Come Follow Me study with your videos. Thank you for your preparation and presentation.
You are very welcome. It is a privilege to share with you.
Beautiful and insightful lesson!
Glad to hear this!
Thank you for another great lesson and insights
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We soo need this information today!
Thank the Lord for the Restoration!
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Mine too! :)
This is such a great lesson!!!
Thank you!
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You bet, Lacie. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Thank you so much... I needed this!
We are really happy this helped!
Thank you very much for the lesson,
Thanks for spending time with us! I love the profile picture. The rocks and mountains of the southwest are some of my favorite.
very clear scriptural application to the real-world setting!
Good to hear this. That is what we are hoping for.
oh boy, history goes round and round
How timely given the riots this week.
We mourn with all those that mourn.
Very very well done. Thank you.
You are very welcome!
Thank you so much for your insights into the Book of Mormon, they have brought the book alive for me, always looking forward for the next one.
We also look forward to doing the next lessons!
Learnt so much, thank you!
And you are welcome!
Still doing a great job!
Thank you Matt!
Perhaps the evil one only has one end in mind and that is to take away the glory of God....revenge. The Lord said it is His work and glory to save us. Each one whom he can get to follow him he feels will take away His glory.
Great insight.
Thank you for this insights
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Great job you guys are doing. Some questions:
1. Mosiah 21:15 "the Lord... began to soften the hearts of the Lamanites". We see this in the scriptures but just how does the Lord do this, without overriding the agency of the individual?
2. In the marvelous King Benjamin chapters, why did King Benjamin never mention baptism? (unless I missed it)
3. Mosiah 25:3 where the Lamanites are mentioned as being the must numerous, and this is often mentioned in the BofM. Any thoughts as to why the Lamanites always seem to be far more numerous than the Nephites???
I know you can only cover so much each week, and the emphasis ought to be on the things we know, but I often have great interest in some of the other aspects of these wonderful scriptures which I find joy in pondering about and considering.
Thanks!
1. The Lord works on us with the spirit, experiences, and memories, and we do the rest: thinking, reflecting, planning changing. He leads us to water, and we then drink :)
2. The first baptism recorded in the BOM is Mosiah 18. Before that, 2 Nephi 31 baptism is mentioned. It appears that King Benjamin's speech was modeled on the covenant God made with His people at Sinai (see Exodus 20) which did not include baptism. For more on those covenants, see my book: www.amazon.com/Covenant-Path-Bible-Book-Mormon/dp/1951341031.
3. Great question about BOM populations and demographics. Many scholars have written about this, here are a few starting points.
archive.bookofmormoncentral.org/sites/default/files/archive-files/pdf/sorenson/2016-09-12/john_l._sorenson_when_lehis_party_arrived_fall_1992.pdf
knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/knowhy/did-others-influence-book-of-mormon-peoples
archive.bookofmormoncentral.org/content/i-have-question-i-have-heard-sizes-nephite-and-lamanite-populations-indicated-book-mormon-do
archive.bookofmormoncentral.org/content/how-many-nephites-book-mormon-bar-demography
archive.bookofmormoncentral.org/content/nephi%E2%80%99s-neighbors-book-mormon-peoples-and-pre-columbian-populations
PS: keep wondering, pondering, and questing through questions!
I am soaking in the lesson, feeling the truth of the material, and then Tyler says, "The forces of darkness are rill." Rill? RILL? It's pronounced, "Ree-uhl." But there's a news anchor on TV that says it the same way. She's from Idaho.
Why do people get so hung up on pronunciation? It's not like you don't know what he's saying. That's how he talks. I'm sure you and I sound pretty weird to somebody else as well. It does not matter. Enjoy the message.
Melanie: Ree-uhlY? I'm surprised that you keep watching our videos when you are so offended by our pronunciation. :) I bet God's bothered with us too! Ha ha.
I hope you have had a chance to read the most amazing children’s book; ‘After the Fall’ by Santat. Thank you. Love every lesson!
Looks like a book we'll need to read!
Thank you!
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I think Alma 2 unfortunately could be similar to what might happen when politicians lose their upcoming election(s).
History seems to go in cycles.
I am stuck by the irony that we (current US citizenry) seem to be constantly clamoring for more and more laws to be written up and enacted. We want to offload personal responsibility to our civil leaders. Government becomes more powerful yet we ask for them to do ever more. Hubris and pride seem at an all time high. There seems to be a direct relationship between more laws and more lawlessness. It’s refreshing to see things from a scriptural perspective. We must learn from those lessons. History may not always repeat itself but at least it rhymes.
th-cam.com/video/tIl57cchRqs/w-d-xo.html Watch this to understand the proper role of government. This should be shared with students from about 14 years up. Our youth are not being taught the proper role of government which is to PROTECT our God-given rights but NOT to PROVIDE handouts to citizens...such as food, housing, education, subsidies, etc. Our children are being taught that socialism is good...which it certainly is not! Government needs to be limited (as spelled out in our Constitution), not unlimited.
Great insights Mark!
Thank you Brothers
Thank you Michael.
Tyler, I believe the doctrine Devil is outlined by the three antichrists which have a common theme of being saved in your sins rather than being saved from your sins. The Plan of God allowing us to become like of Father, the author of the plan versus an easier plan where there is no law and no consequence for our actions. Lehi uses the logic that if there is no law there is not God. By destroying God, Lucifer becomes the author of the alternative plan where we don't have the mortal experience and we never achieve the lofty heights of being like our Father, but we don't have to suffer the difficulties of mortality. The antichrist teaching the same doctrine where Lucifer continues to take the place of God by proposing a plan that allows us to become like him, the author of the alternative plan. Just my take on this issue.
Great insights, thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for this video! I have a question, because I am curious, so would it be better if the law provides options in order for our agency to be used even if we are against it? For example, if abortion was legalised, would that be considered as best?
Great question and a difficult question. What we have to ask ourselves is how much of our morality do we legislate on others who may not share our moral view points. If I make someone live as I want them to live, am I contributing to freedom and agency? Difficult problem to consider. Agency always exists, but at different levels. Plus there are consequences for how we use our agency. In the secular realm, there are man-made laws with consequences regarding abortion. In terms of God's laws, He has established other expectations and consequences regarding abortion. Though we know that modern leaders acknowledge cases where it may be admissible. Again, great question that requires a longer conversation.
@@taylorhalverson3052 thank you for your reply! It has helped open my insights. Loving these lessons as always, looking forward to your next one 😊
So if Nehor was asking for money for substance and living costs and we deem this as evil compared to Alma the Younger who took no monies.
How is it that we have leaders today that require church funds provided by the saints for their living? I realise we are a global entity but this practice became entrenched early in the church.
How could prophets of old maintain their livelihoods but we can't?
Alma had sufficient for his needs because of the amount of pay that he received as a Chief Judge. He likely then saved up and lived off of those savings to finance his missions. If you consider our modern day church leaders THEY CONSECRATE EVERYTHING to the kingdom of God and then they receive back according to their needs. That is a gospel principle we all agree to but none of us (except Church leaders) actually live. Furthermore, most of the Church leaders have donated far more money and time to the cause then they will ever see returned to them. Hope that helps.
@@taylorhalverson3052 a couple of things here. Are we sure that Alma had sufficient monies? How much did a Judge get paid? Was he even paid or did Alma not want recompense for serving the Lord?
I think more likely that Alma worked both in his career and volunteered his time to serving the Lord as we read of no prophets being paid in their callings. I think they probably acted like Bishops of today in a lay ministry.
It's just interesting that the presenters go through this comparison of Nehor and Alma and how Nehor seeks recompense which the lesson points out to be of the devil.
I do get that the brethren consecrate themselves, but does that mean they should be paid?
Ancient prophets also consecrated themselves and often we see them being lead to homes where for a time they are looked after physically and not financially. Have we turned the gospel of redeeming souls into a business? I had never thought of it this way until this lesson was given. Maybe like Alma our leaders could hold regular jobs (chief judge / civic officer) and be church leaders. Or consecrate as they do to the Lord but live according to what the saints give and truly having no script or purse. I see no account where Jesus asked or recieved payment as like Judas, however I'm sure Jesus found means and ways of surviving in his career as a carpenter.
What about Alma 1:27..."And they did impart of their substance, every man according to that which he had, to the poor, and the needy, and the sick, and the afflicted; and they did not wear costly apparel, yet they were neat and comely. Or verse 30:..."And thus, in their prosperous circumstances, they did not send away any who were naked, or that were hungry, or that were athirst, or that were sick, or that had not been nourished; and they did not set their hearts upon riches; therefore they were liberal to all, both old and young, both bond and free, both male and female, whether out of the church or in the church, having no respect to persons as to those who stood in need." That's pretty much all you need to know about how the government should be run...
All of these BOM prophets are always depicted as being ripped!!! I wonder if it's from daily lifting of the brass plates? See...the scriptures really do strengthen you!
Also, what are your thoughts on the meaning of "wonderful contention?" that phrase kinda confused me...thanks!
ha ha ha! I love the thought. Wonderful in its purest sense means "full of wonder" meaning there was so much contention people were full of wonder at its breadth and depth. Does that help?
Is King Noah a brother to King Mosiah? God's way is always the right way....Great insights...Thanks so much.
Great question. Quick answer is No. That would mean that Zeniff was King Mosiah I father.
@@taylorhalverson3052 Thanks for your reply...If I would have been thinking I would have known this...I was thinking family member...but your short quick answer set me straight. In my head, there are too many grandson's and I started to get confused of the linage.
Brethren do you have the link to Elder Christofferson's talk on freedom that you mentioned?
Yep. www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2009/06/moral-agency?lang=eng
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