Ep 136 | Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5, Come Follow Me (January 10-16)

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:35 – Heavenly Father’s plan in the premortal council required Jesus to be the Savior. The Savior sought only the glory of the Father. 09:15 – The Serpent (Satan) comes to Eve. The serpent was subtle, a word with many meanings. 2 Nephi 2 helps to explain how agency works and what is required for it to be operative. 16:40 – Adam and Eve were commanded to not eat the fruit and to also multiply and replenish the earth. A discussion on these potentially conflicting commands. 23:24 – Another view on the divine commandments given to Adam and Eve. 29:03 – Eve’s temptation and the Fall. Understanding Lehi’s discourse on the Fall helps us see how it was a blessing to all mankind. 34:10 – Reading Genesis 3 through the lens of the temple and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount will help us see layers of meaning. 48:21 – The curse given to the serpent as an allusion to the Atonement of Jesus Christ. 50:45 – The curse given to Eve relates to sorrow in conception. Other ways to interpret “He shall rule over thee.” The curse given to Adam. 1:02:05 – Moses 4 introduces the two first laws of heaven: obedience and sacrifice. 1:07:01 – Moses 5 illustrates how Cain made choices that led him down the path to perdition. 1:13:16 – The Mahan principle is converting life into property. 1:19:02 – The Lord invited Cain to think about his choices. One lesson from this story for parents is “Don’t freak out!” 1:23:09 – Hidden meaning in the names of Cain and Abel. Their story can be read as a rivalry between two priesthoods. 1:28:00 – Through the Book of Mormon we see that the curse and the mark that was put on Cain can be understood as an absence of the Light of Christ or a dark countenance. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Audible Listen on Facebook Listen on Stitcher Listen On Spotify Listen on YouTube