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Come Follow Me Book of Mormon Podcast #42: “Ye Are the Children of the Covenant,” 3 Nephi 20–26

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What would Jesus Christ teach if he spent a day with your stake, and what truths would he prioritize?

["Scot and Maurine Proctor introduce the episode by asking listeners to imagine what Jesus would teach if he visited their stake today.", "They begin with a promotional segment for a 2025 Church history calendar featuring photos Scott took at the Smith family farm.", "The main study covers 3 Nephi chapters 20 through 26, comprising 151 verses that the hosts describe as packed with doctrine and meaning.", "They recall a family home evening where Maurine asked Jesus, 'What do you know that I don't know?' as an example of seeking deep insight.", "In 3 Nephi 26:1-6, Jesus expounds 'all things' to the multitude, but the record contains less than a hundredth part of his teachings.", "Scott calculates that a full account could exceed 3,000 pages, more than all standard scriptures combined, from just a few days.", "They connect this to Jesus expounding scriptures to disciples on the road to Emmaus, emphasizing a pattern of divine commentary.", "The hosts note Jesus's commandment for the Nephites to study Isaiah, underscoring the importance of scriptures testifying of Christ.", "They quote Elder Holland on the unique responsibility of Latter-day Saints to prepare for Christ's second coming and millennial reign.", "Scott shares a detailed personal story from his childhood in Rolla, Missouri, where a wildfire threatened his family's farm.", "The fire started from sparks off a train track, spread rapidly due to high winds, and cut off their escape route.", "After a fervent family prayer where his father reminded God of their tithing, the wind suddenly reversed direction and blew the fire back on itself.", "Scott links this to Malachi's promise that God will 'rebuke the devourer' for those who pay tithing, seeing the event as a fulfillment.", "They discuss tithing as a covenant act, referencing Leviticus and Ezekiel to explain it as 'passing under the rod' to be counted as God's sheep.", "The episode shifts to the broader theme of covenant, citing the Book of Mormon's purpose to help people know they are not cast off.", "They reference 3 Nephi 20:12-13 on the gathering of Israel and President Nelson's emphasis on this work on both sides of the veil.", "The hosts describe the covenant as an embrace, using imagery from the Book of Mormon of being 'encircled about eternally in the arms of his love.'", "They address the command to 'be ye therefore perfect,' arguing it is better translated as 'whole' and is the endpoint of a covenant journey.", "They critique cultural pressures for perfection, noting how it leads to stress and misunderstanding, especially among women in the Church.", "The atonement is framed not just for forgiveness but for comfort, hope, clarity, and empowerment, with the covenant requiring willingness, not perfection.", "The episode concludes with a preview of next week's study on 3 Nephi 27\u201330 and 4 Nephi, and a reminder to order the calendar."]

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