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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Introduction to the Old Testament – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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A Nagging Feeling; A Gift

by Autumn Dickson

Welcome to the Old Testament. I remember the first year I prepared to teach from the Old Testament back in 2022, and I remember being quite overwhelmed with the idea of it. The Old Testament is a very foreign way of writing; it holds a lot of cultural context that can make it difficult. As I worked to prepare messages that year, I found that I wasn’t totally wrong in my apprehension. The Old Testament was hard, and it took me much longer to find messages in there and to understand the messages. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Introduction to the Old Testament – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Other Bible Translations

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by Ben Spackman

Just in time for Old Testament, the Church has reshaped its policy around Bible translations. While the KJV remains the official Bible of the English-speaking Church, Latter-day Saints are now strongly encouraged, it seems, to use other translations as well. This has the effect of making scripture more accessible and understandable, and increases the joy and enthusiasm of scripture study. It helps us communicate better with our Christian neighbors, who are unlikely to use the KJV, and helps us avoid the problems that come from only reading the KJV. [Read more…] about Other Bible Translations

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 132 – Mike Parker

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Eternal marriage & plural marriage (D&C 132; Official Declaration 1)

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.)

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 129–132 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Is Exaltation Blasphemous or Worship?

by Autumn Dickson

In case it was ever in question, we believe in exaltation. As I worked on this post, I felt like I was addressing a non-member even though it’s usually members who look up Come Follow Me posts. In the end, I decided to keep it that way. Even if non-members don’t look up this content, we can learn how to potentially respond to those who question our beliefs.

So let’s talk about exaltation. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 129–132 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Choosing Faith Through Failure: God’s Timetable for Zion

by Autumn Dickson

Because of an extermination order, the Saints were driven out of Missouri and into Nauvoo. In Doctrine and Covenants 124, the Lord excuses His people from building the temple in Missouri after they had been driven out. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Classic FAIR – Why Did Joseph Smith Practice Polygamy? – Brian Hales, 2010

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“Controversies in Joseph Smith’s Polygamy: New Evidences and New Observations Indicate Fawn Brodie Should Have Done More Research” by Brian C. Hales at the 2010 FAIR Conference

Why did Joseph Smith practice plural marriage? There are three different places we could go for answers. [Read more…] about Classic FAIR – Why Did Joseph Smith Practice Polygamy? – Brian Hales, 2010

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 121–123 – Mike Parker

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The “Mormon War” of 1838; Joseph Smith’s letter from Liberty Jail

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.)

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Join us Oct 9–11 for our FREE virtual conference on the Old Testament

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🔍 Dive deep into ancient scripture for modern faith!📜

Join us Oct 9–11 for the FREE FAIR Virtual Old Testament Conference: Ancient Truths for Modern Faith. Hear from scholars like Kerry Muhlestein, Daniel Ellsworth, Jennifer Roach Lees, Stephen Smoot, Spencer Kraus, Allen Hansen, John Gee, Christopher Blythe, Paul Bryner, Jeffrey Bradshaw, Matthew Roper, John Thompson, Tyler Golightly, and Ben Spackman as we “defend the Old Testament” through restoration lenses, covenant themes, temple theology, and prophetic tradition. Don’t miss this unique online opportunity to engage scripture with fresh eyes.

This conference will only be available to stream through the weekend; don’t miss out! (No registration required.)

The streaming will happen on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fairldsorg

The schedule can be viewed here: https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/conference/virt_2025-ot

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 102-105 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Prevail Against Mine Enemies

by Autumn Dickson

The Saints were driven from their homes and living as refugees in Clay County, Missouri. Joseph Smith and other church leaders received letters with news regarding what had happened. Besides the letters, Joseph also received a revelation from the Lord with this declaration: [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 102-105 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 2, 94–97, 109–110 – Mike Parker

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The Kirtland Temple

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.)

Class Notes [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 2, 94–97, 109–110 – Mike Parker