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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Correction Without Condemnation

by Autumn Dickson

David is one of our center characters this week as he rises to the throne and protects Israel. There are a lot famous stories this week, including the famous story of David and Goliath. However, I want to talk about a lesser studied portion of the Old Testament. It’s a relatively tiny detail, but it can teach us a lot.

David has conquered Jerusalem and brought the Ark of the Covenant there. After all the celebration, David is sitting in his palace and it occurs to him that the Lord doesn’t have a proper place of worship. David is living in a house of cedar, but the Lord only has a tent. David feels a desire to correct this and approaches Nathan about it. Nathan approves and tells David to do what his heart desires; the Lord is with him. Later on, the Lord corrects Nathan. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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God Gives Us What We Ask For

by Autumn Dickson

In the last post, we talked a bit about how the people implored Samuel for a monarchy. They were insistent, and Samuel saw their folly. He tried warning them; he understood what they were really asking for even if they didn’t. Here is a modern rendition of that conversation. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

A New Translation of Isaiah: Q&A with Scholar Donald W. Parry

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by Jared Riddick

In May 2026, FAIR published two new volumes, the first of which was A New Translation of Isaiah: Based on Ancient Scrolls and Texts, edited and translated by Donald W. Parry, an established and well-published Isaiah scholar and professor of the Hebrew Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls at Brigham Young University.  [Read more…] about A New Translation of Isaiah: Q&A with Scholar Donald W. Parry

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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What King Will You Follow?

by Autumn Dickson

At the beginning of chapter 8, we find Samuel getting older. He made his sons judges, and they were corrupt. The people went to Samuel and asked for a king. Samuel didn’t like that much, and he turned to the Lord. Here is the Lord’s response. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Trusting the Lord With Your Child

by Autumn Dickson

The story of Hannah is almost too much for me. Hannah struggled with infertility. She went to the tabernacle and prayed her heart out. She told the Lord that she would dedicate her son to Him. Her prayer was so intense that Eli, the priest, thought she was drunk. He tells her the Lord will grant her petition. She goes home, and it is fulfilled. She conceives a son.

Hannah kept him until he was weaned. This could have happened as early as 24 months and as late as five years old. After he is weaned, she takes him to Eli. She reminds Eli that she was the woman who was fervently praying for a child before, and then she says this. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Ruth Had Nothing to Offer

by Autumn Dickson

Ruth was a woman in an extremely vulnerable position, and she placed herself in an even more vulnerable position with Boaz. Let’s talk about it, and let’s talk about how it relates to us. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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God’s Mercy With Gideon’s Doubt

by Autumn Dickson

The book of Judges records a time period in which Israel had no centralized prophet. There was apostasy and partial restorations as the Israelites would sway into worshipping like the Canaanites did. The Lord sometimes sent judges to help Israel against their enemies. These judges were charismatic, military leaders. Some of the judges would save all of Israel; other judges were more regional.

Gideon was one of these regional judges, primarily protecting Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, Naphtali, and Ephraim. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Beyond the Sandy Foundation

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A Conversation with Brant A. Gardner on Book of Mormon Authenticity

by Jared Riddick

This month has seen the release of two exciting new titles from FAIR Books, our small but growing publishing arm. The Record and the Reading: Explorations in Book of Mormon Authenticity by Brant A. Gardner, is an edited and selected compilation of his presentation from FAIR and other conferences, as well as scholarly articles, that have been published over the past twenty-five years. 

Since we conceived of the idea of this book in October of 2025, and got Brant onboard, it has been an absolute pleasure going through these articles, updating and trimming sections where necessary, and getting to work with him more closely. He is an excellent scholar and devoted reader of the Book of Mormon, and those who read this compilation will find themselves tremendously benefitted by the insights and methodology he brings to its study. 

As part of our ramp up to publication, we sent him a series of questions to respond to about the book and subjects therein, which we think you will enjoy.

Get your copy on the FAIR Bookstore or on Amazon today! [Read more…] about Beyond the Sandy Foundation

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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What Does it Mean to be a Prophetess?

by Autumn Dickson

In a day and age where many are curious as to why women can’t hold specific positions in the church or be ordained to priesthood offices, reading about Deborah the prophetess can be confusing. Here is a verse that describes her as a prophetess.

Judges 4:4 And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

If Deborah can be a prophetess, can we have a prophetess in our day? What does it even mean that she was a prophetess and what are the implications for women in the latter days? [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Joshua 1–8; 23–24 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Rahab: From Prostitute to Type of Christ

by Autumn Dickson

How could I not take some time to speak about Rahab? She was incredible. Here is our introduction to Rahab.

Joshua 2:1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there.

Rahab was a prostitute who hid Israeli spies as they were coming to look at Jericho. In exchange for hiding them, she asked them to spare her and her family. They gave her a red cord to put in the window, and all of Jericho was destroyed except for her and her family. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Joshua 1–8; 23–24 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson