“I Saw a Pillar of Light”
This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to Joseph Smith—History 1:1-26. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Jenet Erickson and special guest Jeremiah Morgan on the following topics: Joseph Smith Is the Prophet of the Restoration and How Can I Receive Answers to My Prayers? Prepare for your own great discussions with the resources below. All content included is free to download and share in any non-commercial setting.
Videos
Enjoy clips from this week perfect for sharing in teaching and family settings:
Jenet Erickson explains the origin of Joseph Smith—History, meant to clarify the early history of the Church.
Jeremiah Morgan shares how his early life prepared him to accept a personal witness of Christ’s true Church.
Jenet Erickson reads and elaborates on Old Testament Joseph’s prophecy of the latter-day prophet, Joseph Smith.
Dr. Jenet Erickson shares her favorite scriptural examples of the Lord answering His children’s prayers.
Jenet Erickson delineates the “layers” of the Restoration that were built up by divine revelation.
Dr. Jenet Erickson clarifies that the underlying question in Joseph’s famous prayer was about his standing with God.
Jeremiah Morgan speaks on the generational impact of covenants, from personal experience.
Dr. Jenet Erickson responds to a study question about the multiple accounts of the First Vision.
Dr. Jenet Erickson responds to a study question about the truths that were learned about God because of the First Vision.
Phil Allred gives a historical and personal context as to why Joseph was at first hesitant about vocally praying before God.
From Joseph Smith’s boyhood home, Ryan Saltzgiver describes Joseph’s journey of faith that led to the First Vision.
Illustrations
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Meet our Scholar: Jenet Erickson
Jenet Erickson shares what aspects of the First Vision impact her most strongly.
Meet our Guest: Jeremiah Morgan
Jeremiah Morgan on the pattern of revelation that Joseph experienced, and that he followed for himself.
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