Join Dr. David T. Morgan for a weekly discussion about some principles from the weekly Come, Follow Me lesson and learn specific applications to improve mental and emotional health.
In this episode we'll discuss the theme of the Book of Leviticus, how it was essentially a handbook for the children of Israel to keep the Law of Moses and to learn to grow closer to God. We'll talk about the way our thoughts influence our emotions. We'll further discuss how inaccurate ways of thinking can lead to emotional experiences that are distressing when they may not have to be. We'll do a specific application from counsel given in Leviticus 19, look at some possible ways in which we might deviate from the counsel, and how aligning our beliefs with truth can help us resolve emotional issues.
In this episode we'll discuss how the children of Israel promised obedience to the ten commandments, including not worshiping other gods and not making any graven images. However, the shortly broke their promise after Moses delayed in returning from the mountain. They created a golden calf and worshipped it, resulting in a loss of the blessings associated with the higher law. We'll discuss how good things take time, including getting relief from mental health issues. The Lord wants to bless us with good things, but often requires us to take a longer path towards our goals so that He can multiply our blessings along the way.
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In this episode we'll discuss two lessons learned from Moses and his work with the children of Israel. We'll discuss the process by which Moses spoke with the Lord at Sinai, being required to go up and down the mountain to get information. This relates to our own challenges, what the Lord expects of us, and how effort is required to achieve things of value. We'll also discuss how Moses learned there were some things that he could not do on his own, needing to reach out for help from others. We'll explore how we each need to reach out for help, which blesses our lives and also those who help us.
In this episode there is no specific Old Testament discussion as the focus is on Easter. We'll discuss the Atonement of Jesus Christ, why that glorious intervention was needed, and how it helps us. We'll review the three portions of the Savior's Atonement, including universal resurrection from physical death and conditional redemption from spiritual death. We will also discuss the often overlooked portion of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, which gave Him His enabling power to help us during times of non-sinful affliction. We'll discuss the power of gratitude and how this can help us move forward along the covenant path.
In this episode we'll discuss the predicaments that the children of Israel found themselves in after leaving Egypt. We'll discuss the idea of manna and its relationship to daily work and progression. We'll also talk about the challenges of the Red Sea, the faith that Moses exercised, and the power of revelation to help us find solutions to our own problems. We'll discuss the relationship between faith and power, and how using them in the correct order is critical to our progression.
In this episode we'll discuss the plagues that God caused to come upon the Egyptians, and how Pharaoh refused to free the people until the last plague. We'll discuss the concept of hardness versus humility of heart. We also talk about the institution of the Passover, the types of the Savior in that event, and how the Israelites were commanded to remember the good things the Lord had done for them. We discuss the power of remembering and how it can help with mental health issues.
In this episode we'll discuss the first few chapters of Exodus, how the Israelites got in bondage to the Egyptians, and Moses' call as a prophet. We'll talk about some of the doubts that Moses experienced as part of his call and how the Lord provided a way for him. We also talk about how sometimes, when we are doing as the Lord has commanded, our lives become more challenging. We discuss how increasing faith in Jesus Christ can help us better understand and manage our trials.
In this episode we'll discuss the second part of the story of Joseph of Egypt and his brothers. We learn how through the trials he faced, he became able to save his entire family, and the future of the house of Israel, from famine and likely certain death. We talk about how Joseph likely had great reason to hold a grudge against his brothers for their harsh treatment of him, yet he forgave them. We'll discuss the importance of forgiveness and how it can help us move past feelings that can contribute to poor mental health.
In this episode we'll discuss the trials faced by Joseph of Egypt, including his being sold into slavery, being tempted to violate his covenants of chastity, and eventually being incarcerated on false charges. We talk about how even though he was obedient, he was not protected from serious trials. Yet throughout the whole time, the Lord was with him. We'll discuss how this applies to our own lives, how we cannot avoid trials even through obedience, but that we can have the Lord's help to support us during difficulty.
In this episode we'll discuss the saga of Jacob and Esau, including Jacob's betrayal and Esau's resulting anger and aggression. We talk about how both Jacob and Esau were ultimately obedient to the Lord's invitations and their relationship was healed. We discuss how this can apply to our lives and our relationships, and how the Lord invites us to find happiness through improving our relationships with others.
