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Talking Scripture

Talking Scripture

De: Mike Day & Bryce Dunford
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Tips to help you understand and find relevance in scripture. Mike Day and Bryce Dunford are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who love to teach the scriptures. They explain and illustrate relevance in the text and discuss ideas for understanding and applying Come Follow Me and beyond. Espiritualidad
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  • Ep 363 | Genesis 42-50, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 16-22)

    Ep 363 | Genesis 42-50, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 16-22)
    Mar 12 2026

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    (00:00) A brief overview of these chapters.
    (08:03) Joseph acknowledges to his brothers that God was aware of his trials, and that ultimately they were for his good.
    (13:25) A comparison of God’s fairness and mercy.
    (21:51) Judah offered himself in place of Benjamin for his father’s sake.
    (26:41) The Savior can fix broken things.
    (29:25) Jacob adopts Ephraim and Manasseh as tribes of Israel.
    (38:34) A closer look at some complicated passages you may be wondering about.
    (41:54) How the Egyptian Book of the Dead may be related to the book of Genesis.
    (48:58) Jacob knew loss and what it was like to live in a world of chaos and sin.
    (54:19) Jacob confers patriarchal blessings upon each of his sons before he passes away.
    (1:02:13) The Bible and the Book of Mormon were destined to come together and bless the world.

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  • Ep 362 | Genesis 37-41, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 9-15)

    Ep 362 | Genesis 37-41, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 9-15)
    Mar 5 2026

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    (00:00) Joseph of Egypt: An example of living the covenant with steady discipleship.
    (06:51) Shechem defiles Dinah. Simeon and Levi seek revenge by wiping out the inhabitants of the city.
    (13:02) Rachel bears Benjamin and dies in childbirth. She is buried in Bethlehem.
    (17:57) Reuben sins with Bilhah.
    (21:29) Joseph is sold into Egypt by his brothers. Joseph is a visionary man.
    (25:01) Alternate readings of “the coat of many colors.”
    (28:45) In Jewish legend, Joseph of Egypt possessed a sacred stone that was passed down from Adam.
    (36:05) Judah sins with Tamar, his widowed daughter-in-law, and she bears twins.
    (43:11) Joseph rises to prominence wherever he goes. Joseph is a seer.
    (46:57) We can employ Joseph’s strategies for overcoming temptation.
    (51:34) Joseph interprets dreams and eventually becomes a ruler of Egypt.
    (55:46) Finding temple symbolism in this story.
    (58:41) Joseph marries Asenath. Hugh Nibley’s research teaches us more about her identity.
    (1:03:49) Joseph as a type of Christ.
    (1:06:48) As descendants of Joseph, we are called to gather God’s children.

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  • Ep 361 | Genesis 24-33, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 2-8)

    Ep 361 | Genesis 24-33, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 2-8)
    Feb 26 2026
    → Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Those searching for an eternal companion can learn valuable lessons from the story of Isaac and Rebekah.(04:18) “He shall send his angel before thee to help” in Genesis 24.20.(06:47) A caution: The Lord may have not chosen one particular person to be your spouse.(09:16) The servant’s test of how to choose an eternal companion. If you are looking for a 3-3 marriage, be a 3!(23:05) Four ways to read the text, with three important lenses. The temple symbolism of Rebekah at the well.(30:17) Abraham marries Keturah after the death of Sarah.(33:15) The sons of Ishmael and their “castles” in Genesis 25.12-18.(34:50) Abraham died and was gathered to his people. These verses echo eternal truths regarding the reunification of families in the Spirit World after death.(38:38) Rebekah and Isaac have twins named Jacob and Esau. These men represent two nations.(45:51) Esau is the progenitor of the Edomites.(49:20) Esau sells the birthright in Genesis 25.29-34. Esau’s tears remind us to not despise the blessings within our reach.(57:46) The people of the covenant always seek sacred places to commune with God.(1:03:13) The literal reading (peshat) of Genesis 27.1-40 with 4 points of emphasis from the Institute Manual.(1:10:27) Patterns, types, and figures may provide deeper meaning to Genesis 27. Reading this text with an allegorical (remez) and sacred temple approach (sod).(1:21:36) The three fold structure of the creation and the three Patriarchs may increase our understanding of temple symbolism and show us Rebekah’s essential purpose in this story.(1:31:10) We can accept the responsibility of the Abrahamic Covenant by sharing the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jacob’s story emphasizes the importance of keeping the covenant in the family first.(1:36:46) The geopolitical situation between Judah and Israel may have influenced the text.(1:38:29) The Book of Mormon teaches that when we treat family like the enemy, we open the door to the real enemy.(1:39:42) “Jacob’s Ladder” can be viewed as a heavenly vision of the Lord. Bethel as a representation of modern-day temples.(1:47:56) Jacob meets Rachel at a well. The matriarchs are often associated with water.(1:50:02) Laban tricks Jacob into marrying Leah first since she is the older sister. He then marries Rachel, but serves 7 years for her because he loves her. The challenges of plural marriage.(1:53:47) The image of opening a mother’s womb as a manifestation of heavenly power. The sanctity of life is very important to God.(1:58:30) The names of the children of Israel are puns that expose the rivalry between the sisters Rachel and Leah.(2:06:20) Faith in God includes faith in his timing, even for righteous desires. God remembered Rachel and he will remember you.(2:09:11) The Lord (or an angel) tells Jacob to leave Haran. Jacob and Laban hold a contest regarding the fertility of their flocks. Rachel hides Laban’s “household gods.”(2:14:41) Jacob’s reconciliation with Laban through a covenant.(2:18:38) Jacob asks God for a blessing to endure well and reconcile with Esau in Genesis 32. Jacob wrestles with a “man” or God. A comparison between Jacob’s wrestle in Genesis and Enos’ wrestle in the Book of Mormon.(2:25:06) Jacob’s name is changed to Israel, which can mean “let God prevail.” We also receive a new name when we become followers of Christ and in other times of our lives. The symbol of the embrace. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 361 | Genesis 24-33, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 2-8) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.
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