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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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How to Complain to the Lord

by Autumn Dickson

In Numbers 11, we read about the Israelites getting sick of their miracle, namely the manna in the wilderness which fed them. They remembered all the good food they used to eat in Egypt, and they were mad about eating the same thing for every meal.

Numbers 11:10 Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the Lord was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.

Moses gets so sick of the Israelites complaining that he asks the Lord to kill him rather than having to deal with them anymore (same, Moses, same). The Lord responds by sending too much meat until they get sick of it.

I want to share my own story, and then I’ll bring it back to the Israelites. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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The Spy Report That Cost 40 Years

by Autumn Dickson

The Israelites are wandering in the wilderness before they’re led to the promised land. They’re having experiences with God and learning difficult lessons. They’re being provided for even if it’s not everything they had in mind. They have had experiences of faith as well as experiences where they betrayed the witnesses they had received. Let’s talk about one of the times they were rebellious and unfaithful.

In Numbers 13, Moses sends twelve spies (one from each tribe) into Canaan. Depending on where you read in the bible (see Deuteronomy 1), the timelines differ slightly. One suggests the people wanted to spy; one suggests the Lord recommended it. Either way, the church seems to emphasize the Lord’s approval of the mission.

The spies come back with the following report. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Repenting of Unintentional Sin

by Autumn Dickson

In my last post, we talked about Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. As a quick review in case you missed the last post, this day was a solemn event with an undercurrent of joy. The main ritual of the day included two identical male goats. One goat would be sacrificed with its blood spread on the Holy of Holies and its fat burned on the altar. The priest would lay his hands on the second goat, pronounce the intentional and unintentional sins of Israel upon it, and then send the goat out into the wilderness. The first goat represented the payment of Israel’s sins. The second goat represented the guilt being taken away from them.

The detail that I want to explore from this ritual is when the priest symbolically transferred the sins of Israel onto the second goat. There are parallels to Christ in all of these steps and details, but that’s the one I want to talk about today. Here’s the verse that teaches us about this. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Still Holding On To Guilt?

by Autumn Dickson

This week we’re learning about the sacrifices and rituals of the Israelites in the wilderness. They had a temple that would go with them as they travelled, and there was immense symbolism all throughout this temple. Much of this symbolism was meant to draw the attention of the Israelites towards the atonement of Jesus Christ. It was called a sacrifice, but it was actually a blessing. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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The Idols We Don’t Call Idols

by Autumn Dickson

The Israelites were delivered by incredible miracles. The plagues were immense in and of themselves, but the parting of the Red sea was next level. The Lord had freed the Israelites through marvelous power, just as He promised.

A short time later, the people find themselves in the wilderness. Moses is lingering up on the mountain away from everyone, and the Israelites have gotten antsy. They convince Aaron to make them an idol to worship. Aaron tells them to bring their earrings, he melts them down, and makes a golden calf. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 – Jennifer Roach Lees

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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah.

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Why God Let the Israelites Worship the Golden Calf

by Autumn Dickson

The infamous golden calf incident; that is one of the stories we read about this week. Moses is gone a long time speaking with the Lord. The people grow impatient and tell Aaron to build them a god. He took their earrings (the ones the Lord told them they could take out of Egypt), melted them down, and formed them into the calf.

Here is one of the details I noted this week that I didn’t recognize before. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 14–18 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Parted Waters, Messy Leadership, and Miracles

by Autumn Dickson

The story of Moses freeing the Israelites through the power of God is an incredible parable for the atonement of Jesus Christ. It’s probably the most important lesson we can pull from that story. However, it’s not the only story we can learn from it. There are other principles at work too. Let’s talk about one of them. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 14–18 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Study Resources for the New Testament

Jesus Christ appears to Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, illustrating FAIR’s 2027 New Testament Come, Follow Me study resources.

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FAIR provides weekly study resources to supplement the 2027 Come, Follow Me New Testament curriculum. These resources combine scripture study, historical and cultural context, faithful scholarship, and answers to difficult questions to help individuals, families, and teachers deepen their understanding of the New Testament and their faith in Jesus Christ.
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  • Pairs FAIR resources with the corresponding official Church lesson
  • Covers the entire 2027 New Testament study year
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Your New Testament Come, Follow Me Study Companion

Use this page as a year-long index for FAIR’s 2027 Come, Follow Me New Testament study resources. Each week includes a link to FAIR’s supplemental study page and the corresponding lesson from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

FAIR’s weekly resources are designed to complement—not replace—the Church’s Come, Follow Me materials. Use them to explore historical context, better understand the New Testament world, examine difficult questions, and discover additional resources for deeper study.

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Week 18: Apr 26–May 2

“Rejoice with Me; for I Have Found My Sheep Which Was Lost”

Luke 12–17; John 11

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Week 20: May 10–16

“Behold, Thy King Cometh”

Matthew 21–23; Mark 11; Luke 19–20; John 12

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Week 21: May 17–23

“The Son of Man Shall Come”

Joseph Smith—Matthew 1; Matthew 24–25; Mark 12–13; Luke 21

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Week 41: Oct 4–10

“I Can Do All Things through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me”

Philippians; Colossians

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 14–18 – Jennifer Roach Lees

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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed mental health therapist and lives in Utah.