In this episode, Daniel and Fili discuss the Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon on the Plain where Christ gives us the Beatitudes and begins to clearly outline the distinction between the Law of Moses and the New Law that He brings.
This week Daniel and Fili discuss the circumstances and purpose of Jesus clearing the money changers and market from the temple, His promise to resurrect after three days, the conversation is Nicodemus, the humility of John the Baptist, the Samaritan woman at the well, and the need that each of us has to seek after light in a world so often full of darkness.
This week Daniel and Fili talk about Satan's temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, His reading in the synagogue, and the miracles He performed to start His ministry. They also discuss the need to be vigilant to not fall into the same pitfalls as the Pharisees and instead remaining willing followers of Christ like the original apostles.
In this episode Daniel and Fili discuss the baptism of Jesus Christ, what it meant for his ministry, and what it means to us today. They also discuss the threat to the status quo that Jesus Christ posed to the Pharisees and Sadducees as he brought a higher law to replace the Law of Moses.
In this episode Daniel and Fili discuss the presentation of Jesus of Nazareth as the God Jehovah of the Old Testament and the foreordained Savior. They also discuss how John the Baptist explains his role in the coming of the Messiah and how Jesus told his new disciples to "come and see," and "follow me."
In this episode, Daniel and Fili discuss the events surrounding the birth of Christ and some of what we know of his childhood and early life. They discuss what lessons can be learned from the experiences and actions of different characters in the story and how everyone was in some form of preparation for things that would occur, just like we should be preparing for challenges and opportunities that come our way.
In this episode Daniel and Fili discuss the different perspectives that the Gospels' authors give as well as the experiences of Zacharias & Elizabeth and Mary & Joseph as they receive their respective revelations on their sons. They discuss how these stories apply to us in our lives today.
We're back! Last year was a bit more challenging as children were born, illness took over, and we just lost the rhythm of the workflow to create these episodes, but we're back with a new year and a new book: The New Testament!
In this episode Daniel and Fili talk about the importance of finding time to have and develop a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father through studying the words of the scriptures and seeking guidance through that study. They talk about having questions and doubts along the covenant path and how those experiences can lead us to the greatest growth and revelations of all.
In this episode, Daniel and Fili discuss the Book of Psalms and the various reasons people connect with these works of song and poetry. They also discuss the book of Job and the lessons to be learned therein.
In this double episode we talk about the stories of the widow and her son feeding the prophet Elisha as well as the Syrian Captain, Naaman, being healed by Elisha and the parallels between these two stories. We also talk about the continual rise and fall of the Israelites and how we can avoid similar behavior by following the guidance of the Prophet.
In this double episode, Daniel and Fili discuss some of the most relatable stories of the Old Testament. Ruth remains with Naomi and converts to her faith, Hannah prays for a son to devote to the Lord, Samuel is called to fill the role of Prophet, Saul is made king and then lets his pride get the better or him, and David, the young shepherd, slays Goliath and becomes King of Israel. The many lessons from these stories are discussed and related to our lives.
We're back! After a brief hiatus due to holidays and illness and getting out of the habit of recording, this week Daniel and Fili discuss the similarities between the Children of Israel and the Lamanites & Nephites of the Book of Mormon and their tendencies to follow an ongoing cycle of humility and repentance, progress and success, then pride, and an inevitable fall. They also discuss the story of Gideon and how his experience can be applied to out lives today. Finally, they discuss Samson and the many interesting situations he finds himself in and what we can take away and learn from those stories.
In this episode Daniel and Fili discuss the emergence of Moses as a leader, the efforts (plagues) that it took to get the Hebrew people out of Egypt, and their initial trials in the wilderness. They discuss how these different topics apply to our lives and the lessons found therein.
In this episode, Daniel and Fili discuss the interactions between Joseph and his brothers in Egypt. They discuss the symbolism of the Atonement that keep arising in these accounts as well as the importance of forgiveness and faith.
In this episode, Daniel and Fili discuss the remarkable story of Joseph and the coat of many colors, the beginning of his time in Egypt, and the similarities of these events with the life of Jesus Christ. They also discuss how these lessons illustrate why sometimes bad things happen to good people.
In this double episode, Daniel and Fili discuss Isaac & Rebekah, the various situations between their twins Esau and Jacob, the renaming of Jacob to Israel, and forgiveness.
In this double episode, Daniel and Fili discuss the importance and meaning of the Abrahamic Covenant, the principles of obedience and faith as demonstrated in Abraham's experiences, and the principles to be learned from the Lord's commandment to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac.
This week Daniel and Fili discuss the symbolism and meaning found in the stories of Noah & The Flood and the Tower of Babel.
In this double episode, Daniel and FIli discuss the importance of teaching the gospel and transmitting its importance to our families as well as Enoch being called as a prophet. They then discuss the meaning of Zion as it relates to us today and as how that relates to what it meant to the City of Enoch in Moses 7.
This week Daniel and Fili discuss the events and decisions that led to Adam and Eve having to leave the Garden of Eden. They then talk about the actions of Cain against his brother Abel and the consequences given to him by the Lord.