“The Lord Labors with Us”
This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to Jacob 5-7. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholars James Goldberg and Deidre Green, and special guest David Wright on the following topics: Jesus Christ Is the Lord of the Vineyard and The Lord Invites Me to Labor with Him in His Vineyard. 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:
Context and History: James Goldberg helps us understand the setting of the final chapters of Jacob
*Proper 1: James Goldberg and David Wright discuss God’s care for the events in our lives, taught by the olive tree allegory
*Proper 2: The panel discusses how we can labor alongside the Lord in His vineyard
Footnotes: Dr. Deidre Green and James Goldberg discuss how the olive tree allegory teaches us to learn from each other
Scholar Insight 1: James Goldberg teaches us the basic elements of Zenos’ allegory of the olive tree and the vineyard
Scholar Insight 2: James Goldberg touches on the “sacred history” of the various branches of Israel pointing to the gathering
Viewer Question: The panel responds to a viewer question about sharing the gospel respectfully (01:55)
Quotes are perfect for bringing the Spirit and direction in any setting. Here are a few that tie into our topics:
Illustrations
Illustrations are made specific to the content in the “Come, Follow Me” resource each week. Access this week’s images below:
Meet our Scholar: Deidre Green
Dr. Deidre Green on the consecration of Jacob’s afflictions for his people’s gain
Meet our Guest: David Wright
David Wright on the scriptural insights he gained as a farmer tending olive trees
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