HeyJaredTalking Scripture
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.
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Ep 390 | Isaiah 13-35, Come Follow Me 2026 (Sept 21-27) (opens the original)
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→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes (00:00) Nephi’s keys to understanding Isaiah. (02:23) The destruction of Babylon is prophesied. Woes are proclaimed to the nations round about Judah. (07:50) The King of Babylon is seen in vision as a type of Lucifer, son of the morning. (15:35) The Great Exchange. Babylon and Israel change places as Babylon sits on the ground and Israel takes the throne. (19:49) Isaiah’s code speech has various interpretations. The politics of Isaiah’s day are used to te
Ep 389 | Isaiah 1-12, Come Follow Me 2026 (Sept 14-20) (opens the original)
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→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes (00:00) Isaiah lived in the 8th century, a time that began in relative peace but later led to great destruction under the conquest of the Assyrian empire, which destroyed the northern kingdom of Israel. Isaiah was an advisor to several kings and lived about 100 years before Nephi. Micah, Amos, and Hosea are contemporaries of Isaiah. (10:52) Jesus quoted Isaiah and encouraged the Nephites to study his words. Isaiah was the most quoted prophet among the New
Ep 388 | Proverbs; Ecclesiastes, Come Follow Me 2026 (Sept 7-13) (opens the original)
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→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes (00:00) Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are sometimes referred to as “Wisdom Literature.” These texts may have developed during the period of the monarchy. Proverbs shows some Egyptian influence. (07:44) The big picture of Proverbs: Do I seek wisdom? Wisdom is portrayed as feminine and is a Tree of Life to all who lay hold upon her. (24:04) The Wisdom Tradition clarifies the difference between the wise person and the fool. Many parallels exist between Nephi and
Ep 387 | Psalms 102-150, Come Follow Me 2026 (Aug 31-Sept 6) (opens the original)
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→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes (00:00) A brief overview of these psalms. (01:32) Psalm 89 portrays God’s power of creation and his justice. Assurances are made to the anointed king that the seed of David will continue with a promise of victory. The last 14 verses are a lament that the king has been forsaken. (07:15) Psalm 93 teaches that the Lord is mightier than the waters, with a description of him overcoming chaos in his acts of creation. (09:14) In Psalm 102 the righteous pray for
Ep 386 | Psalms 49-86, Come Follow Me 2026 (August 24-30) (opens the original)
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→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes (00:00) A brief summary of the psalms. (02:51) Psalm 49 can be read as a resurrection text. “God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave.” (09:20) Psalm 50 teaches that God will come and establish order and peace. (11:53) Psalm 51 is a prayer asking for forgiveness and a new heart. Hesed is a word used to describe God’s lovingkindness, or his everlasting love. Repentance is rebuilding our relationship with the Savior. (28:59) Psalm 61 can be read
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