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FAIR Conference Podcast #82 – Kerry Muhlestein, “Keys to Understanding Isaiah”

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This podcast series features past FAIR Conference presentations. This presentation is from our 2022 conference.

Kerry Muhlestein, Keys to Understanding Isaiah

Kerry has several books available from the FAIR Bookstore.

Kerry received his B.S. from BYU in Psychology with a Hebrew minor. He received an M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from BYU and his Ph.D. from UCLA in Egyptology, where in his final year he was named the UCLA Affiliates Graduate Student of the Year. His first full time appointment was a joint position in Religion and History at BYU-Hawaii. He is the director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project. He has been teaching about Isaiah for almost three decades, and has been teaching classes specifically on Isaiah for several years, and has written a verse-by-verse commentary on Isaiah. He and his wife, Julianne, are the parents of six children, and together they have lived in Jerusalem while Kerry has taught there on multiple occasions.

Rejoicing and Mourning: Context for Selling the Kirtland Temple

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By David W. Smith

On March 5, 2024, Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints jointly announced that, after years of discussion, Community of Christ had sold to the Church of Jesus Christ the iconic Kirtland Temple, several historic sites in Nauvoo, and many historical documents and artifacts.

This announcement was met with joy by many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or Latter-day Saints) and with sorrow by many members of Community of Christ. As Latter-day Saints celebrate receiving ownership of these important historical assets, we can also “mourn with those that mourn” (Mosiah 18:9) in Community of Christ who are devastated at having to part with these cherished pieces of history. [Read more…] about Rejoicing and Mourning: Context for Selling the Kirtland Temple

Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 2 – Seer Stones: Ancient Use

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In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Zach go through ancient uses of seer stones and other objects seen as sacred. In this 6 part series, Me, My Shelf, & I will tackle and refute these claims head-on using facts from the historical narrative. [Read more…] about Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 2 – Seer Stones: Ancient Use

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 20–25 – Autumn Dickson

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Keeping the Law of Moses

by Autumn Dickson

I have been waiting for the verses I want to talk about today. I have held them in my mind for a couple years, waiting for the opportunity to write this post. And as I have written it, I have found myself truly humbled as I realized this message extended beyond what I previously thought and hit me directly where I needed it. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 20–25 – Autumn Dickson

Asking Big Questions: Why Should I Pay Tithing?

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reasons we should pay tithingby Maddie Christensen

The “Asking Big Questions” series is made in cooperation with the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project.

Sometimes paying a full tithe is overwhelming. With so many expenses mounting and the cost of living ever increasing, it can be daunting to give up 10% of our income. Even though we know that tithing is a commandment, recognizing why we should follow it can be difficult. 

David A. Bednar said, “The honest payment of tithing is much more than a duty; it is an important step in the process of personal sanctification.”

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 11–27 – Mike Parker

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Nephi’s quotations & commentary on the prophecies of Isaiah

(2 Nephi 11–27)

by Mike Parker

(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be shared here where they fit best. This week’s lesson includes information that goes with the Come, Follow Me reading schedule for the next three weeks.)

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 11–19 – Autumn Dickson

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The Context of Eternity

by Autumn Dickson

One of the topics that gets covered this week is the Millennium. Life in the Millennium is going to be a little bit different than we are experiencing now. Nephi quotes the following verse about what life will be like: [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 11–19 – Autumn Dickson

Asking Big Questions: How Do I Help Those Going through a Faith Crisis While Staying Strong in My Testimony?

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stay strong and help those with faith crisisby Lyndie Jackson

The “Asking Big Questions” series is made in cooperation with the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project.

Isaiah foresaw a time when good would be called evil and evil would be called good (Isaiah 5:20). We live in the time he saw—a time when noisy opinions conflict with what we know to be true. Most of us know someone who currently struggles or has struggled with these conflicting ideas, and as disciples of Jesus Christ, we can help them.

President Dallin H. Oaks said, “We must stand fast against the values and practices that draw us away from the Lord’s teachings and our covenants, privileges, and obligations. We can do this with love.”

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 2 Nephi 6–10 – Mike Parker

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Jacob’s teachings about the Messiah & the gathering of Israel
(2 Nephi 6–10)

by Mike Parker

(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class.)

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Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 1 – Seer Stones: Questions & Criticisms

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In this episode, Zach, Sarah, and Jennifer go through an overview of the most common criticisms of Joseph Smith’s Seer Stones from all sides. They introduce direct claims from faithful members who dispute the use of Seer Stones as well as critics who attempt to use the seer stones to explain away the Book of Mormon. In this 6 part series, Me, My Shelf, & I will tackle and refute these claims head-on using facts from the historical narrative. [Read more…] about Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 1 – Seer Stones: Questions & Criticisms