Ep 332 | D&C 85-87, Come Follow Me 2025 (August 4-10)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical context. The first presidency clarifies the meaning of the “mighty and strong one.”(04:44) Uzzah’s steadying of the ark and modern applications.(08:08) David O. McKay’s quote concerning those who try to direct others while lacking authority.(10:01) Getting your name in the book of the law of God.(12:00) The parable of the wheat and the tares & Noah blindness.(33:46) Being descendants of Abraham, lawful heirs according to the flesh, and statements from early church leaders relating to literal descendants.(41:16) Prophecy that the Civil War is coming.(43:14) Refuting criticism of the Prophet Joseph Smith: While D&C 87 was not canonized until 1876, it was published and distributed many years before the Civil War.(46:25) The accuracy of D&C 87.(50:21) The Nullification Crisis and other historical context to this prophecy in 1832.(54:00) Joseph Smith sees war being poured out upon all nations causing death and misery of many souls. Wars of the oppressed rising up against who they see as their oppressors.(57:47) Elder Joseph L. Wirthlin’s approach to D&C 87:4. “Slaves shall rise up against their masters.”(58:58) Like those in the book of Helaman, we live in an environment where there are wars of the heart.(1:05:07) Peace is in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Stand in holy places. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook