“Glad Tidings of Great Joy”

This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to Helaman 13-16. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar Rosalynde Welch and special guest Sarah Jane Weaver on the following topics: The Lord Gives Warnings through His Prophets and Prophets Point Me to Jesus Christ. 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. Rosalynde Welch describes the conditions that necessitated Samuel’s ministry to the Nephites

Proper 1: Sarah Jane Weaver speaks of the “formula” for happiness that prophets preach

Proper 2: Sarah Jane Weaver shares how following prophetic advice has given her a new lens to view her life through

Footnotes: Rosalynde and Ben give insight into the love the Lord expresses when he chastens

Scholar Insight 1: Dr. Rosalynde Welch speaks of how signs and wonders are usually only effective as confirmations of faith

Scholar Insight 2: Dr. Rosalynde Welch uses the Old Testament imagery of watchmen to describe Samuel the Lamanite

Viewer Question: The panel responds to a viewer question about being merciful with with others’ struggles

Quotes

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Illustrations

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Meet our Scholar: Rosalynde Welch

Dr. Rosalynde Welch on Christ’s central position in the testimony of prophets

Meet our Guest: Sarah Jane Weaver

Sarah Jane Weaver testifies of prophets, both ancient and modern

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