“Be Thou an Example of the Believers”

This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to 1st and 2nd Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Patrick Mason and special guest Tom Kofford on the following topics: Living the Gospel Provides Safety from the Spiritual Dangers of the Last Days and I Am Saved by the Grace of God. 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: Dr. Patrick Mason explains the relevance of the four “pastoral” epistles

Proper 1: Patrick Mason on the importance of giving our best even when we fall short

Proper 2: Tom Kofford compares cybersecurity and spiritual safety, highlighting the need to be proactive

Footnotes 1: Dr. Patrick Mason draws strength from the concept of living by love rather than by fear

Footnotes 2: Tom Kofford speaks of the importance of callings that stretch us and teach us

Footnotes 3: Tom Kofford shares an experience that taught him about fighting the good fight

Scholar Insight 1: Patrick Mason speaks of Paul’s counsel to “follow after righteousness”

Scholar Insight 2: Dr. Patrick Mason expounds Paul’s words about the importance of scripture study

Scholar Insight 3: Patrick Mason reads Paul’s description of “perilous times” in the last days, comparing it to today

On Location: From ancient Philippi, Josh Matson reflects on the strength that Jesus offers to those in adversity

Viewer Question: Patrick Mason responds to a viewer question about repentance and grace

Quotes

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Illustrations

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Meet our Guest: Tom Kofford

Tom Kofford on the spiritual danger of distraction

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