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“We Have Waited for Him, and He Will Save Us”– Special Christmas Podcast
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
With this glorious season upon us, we are blessed to be able to talk about this day of days and this time of times when the Savior came to this earth to experience mortality and to wrought the Atonement in our behalf. Do we realize that this entire last year of study has truly been about God’s people anticipating His arrival? Let’s talk about that.
Come, Follow Me Podcast #51: “I Have Loved You, Saith the Lord,” — Malachi
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Turning the hearts of the fathers to the children and the children to the fathers is one of the most important works in mortality. It has been the burden of the ages and is especially critical in the Dispensation of the Fulness of Times.
Come, Follow Me Podcast #50: “Holiness unto the Lord”, Haggai; Zechariah 1-3; 7-14
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Do we get too entrenched in Babylon ourselves? Are we reluctant to come unto the Savior and give our all to Him? Do we understand what he really wants from us? Let’s talk about this.
Come, Follow Me Podcast #49: “His Ways Are Everlasting”, Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Let’s make sure we all understand first: the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament are the same person. So, why so much vengeance in the Old Testament and this view of mercy in the New, people ask? It really has nothing to do with God, and everything to do with His children.
“He Delighteth in Mercy” — Come Follow Me Podcast #48, Jonah, Micah
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Jonah is much more than a fish story, but the story of a man who is cast down into a boat, down into the hull of the boat, down into a big fish, and at last, covered in seaweed in the utter darkness is rescued. We may see ourselves here when life bears down on us, and we know who the ultimate rescuer is.
Come, Follow Me Podcast #47: The Lord Reveals His Secrets to the Prophets, Amos; Obadiah
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Why does it matter so much that we live in a time when a prophet is on the earth? How is it the Lord’s lovingkindness to us? Why does the Lord make known all of his secrets to His prophets? Duane Boyce and Kimberly White tell us why it matters.
Come Follow Me Podcast #46: “I Will Love Them Freely”, Hosea 1-6; 10-14. Joel
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Hosea may not be a book you have spent much time in, but this prophet gives us the description of the covenant relationship that perfectly reflects that a covenant with the Lord is not just a contract (You promise and I promise), but so much more.
Come, Follow Me Podcast #45: “There is no other God that can Deliver”, Daniel 1-6
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Nebuchadnezzar wanted to take Daniel’s talent and make him a full-fledged, card-carrying Babylonian, but that would involve a substantial forgetting of who he really was. After all, he was a covenant child of God. And though Babylon was so powerful and beautiful, it was also so worldly that its very name would become ever after a code word in scripture for the world.
Come Follow Me Podcast #44: “The Lord will Give Us a New Heart” Ezekiel 1-3; 33-34; 36-37; 47
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
The Lord promises the most remarkable thing to His children—even to those who seem to be cast away, like the Jewish captives in Babylon. “A new heart…will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh” (Ezekiel 36:26).
How Mourning can be Turned to Joy—Come, Follow Me Podcast #43: Jeremiah 30–33; 36; Lamentations 1; 3
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
In earlier Jeremiah chapters, the prophet lists the woes that will befall apostate covenant Israel, but he doesn’t leave it there. Only the Lord knows how to turn this level of desolation and mourning to joy.
Come Follow Me Podcast #42: The Uncomfortable and Necessary Warnings of Jeremiah, Jeremiah 1-3, 7, 1-18, 20
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Jeremiah was foreordained for the tough prophetic job he was called to do. The Lord said, “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations”. We often point to those verses as a reminder that the Bible does refer to a pre-mortal existence, but something else strikes us additionally here.
Come, Follow Me Podcast #41: “The Redeemer Shall Come to Zion”, Isaiah 58-66
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Isn’t it amazing that Isaiah’s prophecies date back more than 2,700 years and they are so completely applicable today! No wonder the Lord Jesus Christ commanded the Nephites and the Lamanites, “that ye ought to search these things”.
Come Follow Me Podcast # 40: “He Hath Borne Our Griefs, and Carried Our Sorrows,” — Isaiah 50-57
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Scot and Maurine Proctor are joined by scripture scholar Jeffrey Bradshaw to share why Isaiah 53 is the crown jewel of the New Testament. It is not only unforgettable in its beauty, but stunning in increasing our understanding of what the Savior did for each of us personally.
Jesus Christ is The Comfort of His People—Podcast #39
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Isaiah’s very name means The Lord is Salvation. In this week’s chapters (40-49) we get a clear message that there is no other God but Jehovah, who is Jesus Christ. We cannot turn to the world, we cannot turn to idols, we cannot turn to those around us, we can only turn to the one true God.
Come Follow Me Podcast #38: “A Marvelous Work and a Wonder”, Isaiah 13-14; 24-30; 35
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
We encourage you to really jump in deeply to Isaiah in these five weeks that we study his words. He not only has much to say about his times, but about our times as well and the last of the last days. He gives us encouragement and he gives us warnings.
Come Follow Me Podcast #37: “God Is My Salvation,” — Isaiah 1-12
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
We are spending the next five weeks studying Isaiah. The prophet asking us to focus on Isaiah for this long is a message to us. We need to know Isaiah and his prophecies! Join us with guest Dr. Kerry Muhlestein as we dive into the first 12 chapters.
“The Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Wisdom”—Come Follow Me Podcast #36: Proverbs
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
We used to pass around Chinese proverbs like, “A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.” These are fun and can be very meaningful, but this week we study the Proverbs of Solomon and we have much to learn.
He is Plenteous in Mercy—Come, Follow Me Podcast #35: Psalms 102-150
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
We know that faith is a power stronger than electricity or lightning or the flooding of many waters. It is the first great governing principle which has power, dominion, and authority over all things. So, of course we seek how to develop it in ourselves.
The Psalms and Hymns Lead Us to Jesus Christ—Come, Follow Me Podcast #34: Psalms 49-52; 62-66; 69-72; 77-78; 85-86
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
No matter where we are or what language is spoken, there is a unifying feeling comes from the music that is sung both outside and inside the temple and the Spirit that follows. Well, in order to understand more clearly our study of the Psalms, you have to realize the Psalms were mostly sung, and most of the time at the Temple in ancient times!
Come Follow Me Podcast #33—“God is For Me”, Psalms 1-2; 8; 19-33; 40; 46
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Today we begin study of the largest book in the Old Testament. Surprisingly, it is Psalms with 97 pages of moving poetry that particularly explores our inner journey in seeking to find God.
Job Reaches Through the Ages to Teach Us—Come, Follow Me Podcast #32, Job 1-3; 12-14; 19; 21-24; 38-40; 42
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Who was the greatest doctor of the Bible? Some contend it was Job, because he had a lot of ‘patience.’ But most would agree it’s Moses because he delivered all the children of Israel! All humor aside, we know that the greatest physician in the Bible is the Savior Himself—the one who can heal each of us. This week we will see some of the ways that Job reminds us of Jesus and leads us to Him.
Come Follow Me Podcast #31: A Biblical Story with Enormous and Often Unseen Consequences–Esther
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Today we look at a Biblical book that may seem slightly out of place to the casual reader. Who is this Ahasuerus and why should we suddenly care about what is going on in Persia, when our interest has focused on Judah, Jerusalem and Israel? It is easy to have the sense that you are reading a wonderful fairy tale about a country far away. Not so.
“The Joy of the Temple and the Power of the Word”—Come, Follow Me Podcast #30: Ezra 1; 3-7; Nehemiah 2; 4-6; 8
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
I’ve tried to contemplate the feelings of our ancient brothers and sisters in Jerusalem, who, after 371 years of having a glorious temple, watched as the temple was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar and his forces, and those who survived the destructions were taken captive to Babylon.
Come Follow Me Podcast #29—If This Battle had been Different, the World Would be Utterly Different, 2 Kings 17-25
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Some events from the past are tipping points, that is, if they had had a different outcome than they did, our world would be utterly and completely different, maybe unrecognizable to us. The events in the scriptures we talk about today are one of those key tipping points in history where the entire future of the world hung in the balance.
Come Follow Me Podcast #28, “There is a Prophet in Israel,” — 2 Kings 2-7
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Join us with McKay Christensen as we explore the mantle being passed from Elijah to Elisha. What do we mean by a mantle in the Church? Are mantles for more than prophets and missionaries?
Come Follow Me OT Podcast 27, “When a New Prophet Arises in Israel,” — 1 Kings 17-19
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Come Follow Me OT Podcast 26, “Weeping for David,” — 2 Sam. 5-7; 11-12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Come Follow Me OT Podcast #25, “The Battle Is the Lord’s,” — 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–18
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
We have with us today a special guest, Mark Matthews. Together we discuss Israel’s desire for a king and Saul’s rise to the position, and how he loses his way. We also discuss the story of David facing Goliath and how it can represent much more than we often think about.
“What Loyalty Looks like”—Come Follow Me, Podcast #24: Ruth, 1 Sam. 1-3
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Ruth is a happy interlude in these chapters. It’s not a story of a prophet, a war, or a dramatic intervention by the Lord. It’s a family story, a private story in some ways, but it’s the family story of the family of the Savior. Additionally, we discuss the story of Hannah and her faithful commitment to give up her son–the son she waited so long for–to the service of the Lord.
“For the Lord Raised Up a Deliverer”—Come, Follow Me Podcast #23, Judges 2-4; 6-8; 13-16
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
When Nephi says, “For my soul delighteth in the scriptures and my heart pondereth them…” he was talking about the Old Testament. When Ammon, Aaron, Omner and Himni converted seven cities of the Lamanites and brought untold thousands to the Savior, they were using only the Old Testament in their teaching! What a treasure we have in the Old Testament!
How We Learn to be Strong and of Good Courage–Come Follow Me Podcast #22, Joshua 1-8, 23, 24
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Today as we study Joshua we come to a new phase of our study as God seeks out those who will be his covenant children. God has taken the children of Israel out of bondage, and borne them on eagle’s wings. They have had 40 years of wandering in the wilderness and they are now ready to enter the promised land.
“These Words Shall be in Thine Heart”–Come, Follow Me Podcast #21: Deut. 6-8; 15; 18; 20-30; 34
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Scot and Maurine Proctor are joined by Kerry Muhlestein, an Egyptologist, professor at Brigham Young University and author of many books to discuss this week’s chapters. Readers often skip Deuteronomy, but we’ll tell you why it is one of most important books in the Old Testament to understand the covenant.
“You Can Have What You Want or Something Better”–Come Follow Me Podcast #20: Num. 11-14, 20-24
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
In our lesson today, the Children of Israel are in the thick of the wilderness journey, and if hunger and thirst, were not enough to bear, now there are fiery, flying serpents to contend with, and a powerful, spiritual solution which few of the people are willing to do. Why won’t they do this simple thing? John Hilton III joins us for this discussion.
“All Things Point us to the Savior’s Atonement,”–Come Follow Me Podcast #19: Exodus 35-40; Leviticus 1
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
In a world that is steadily growing darker and more tumultuous. The Lord’s voice speaks to the tumult and says in Leviticus chapter 19 verse two, “Ye shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.” That’s quite a commandment for his Children in a fallen world. We are so delighted this week to welcome another special guest, Brother Tad R. Callister.
“What is Required to See the Face of God?”–Come Follow Me Podcast #18 — Exodus 24; 31-34
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Today we’re doing a joint podcast with Dr. Kerry Muhlestein, who also has a wonderful podcast called “The Scriptures are Real.” And we are going to continue our fascinating discussion of Exodus.
“Why The Lord Wants Us To Be a ‘Peculiar Treasure,’” Come, Follow Me Podcast #17 — Exodus 18-20
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Scot and Maurine sit down with Egyptologist, BYU professor, and scripture scholar Kerry Muhlestein to discuss the Lord’s covenant people. Why does He want them to be a “peculiar treasure”? What did that mean for the children of Israel in the shadow of Mt. Sinai and what does it mean for us today?
“God Sent His Son into the World Not to Condemn the World”–Come Follow Me, Old Testament Podcast #16
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Elder Bruce C. Hafen, former member of the Seventy and an author, joins Scot and Maurine Proctor today to look more deeply and understand with greater clarity the magnificence and personal nature of the Savior’s atonement.
When We are Up against a Red Sea—Come Follow Me Old Testament Podcast #15, Exodus 14-17
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, well-known for his extensive commentaries on the Book of Moses and Genesis, joins Scot and Maurine Proctor today to talk about strength or fear, firm or wavering in the face of our personal Red Seas.
How the Plagues Defied the False Gods of Egypt–Come Follow Me Old Testament Podcast #14, Exodus 7-13
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Scot and Maurine Proctor are joined today by Daniel C. Peterson, retired professor of Islamic Studies and leader of the Middle Eastern texts project at Brigham Young University. His knowledge is vast, and this podcast sheds light on Exodus 7-13 that you may not have realized before.
Come Follow Me- Old Testament Podcast #13-God Remembers His Covenant to a Thousand Generations, Exodus 1-6
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Daniel C. Peterson, retired professor of Islamic Studies and founder and editor-in-chief of the Interpreter Foundation, and producer of the film Witnesses, joins Scot and Maurine to explore Moses’s profound encounter with the burning bush and the charge he was given to confront Pharoah with the message to “Let my people go.”
We See How the Lord Works in Joseph of Egypt’s Life–Come Follow Me–Old Testament Podcast #12, Genesis 42-50
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
When Joseph became vizier of Egypt, second only to Pharoah and wearing his ring of authority, he also got a new name that doesn’t exactly roll off our English-speaking tongues. What it lacks in clarity, it more than makes up in its meaning which is “savior of the world.”
Joseph: The Story You Know Well and May have Never Seen—Come Follow Me Old Testament Podcast #11, Genesis 37-41
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Children can tell the story of Joseph being sold into Egypt. We know it well, with nasty brothers, slave dealers, false accusations, pits of despair and drama galore. What’s most important about this story, however, may not be obvious, and that’s what we are talking about today.
“Surely the Lord is in This Place”—Come Follow Me Old Testament Podcast #10, Genesis 28-33
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
The story of Jacob in the Bible has all the elements of high drama. True love thwarted, family division, a deceiving father-in-law, a tight escape. If it was a movie you’d want to watch it, but it’s much better than a movie because over arching all, it is the story of the covenant in the lives of real people.
The Patriarch’s Story that Stars a Woman–Old Testament Podcast #9: Genesis 24-27
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
In the chapters in Genesis that should be about Isaac, he hardly shows up. After all this is the son, who willingly went with Abraham to be sacrificed and therefore was a similitude of the Savior. This is the son his parents longed for through decades, and then, when we might get a chance to meet him, he is whisked off the stage.
Would God Really Ask Abraham to Sacrifice His Covenant Son?—Come, Follow Me Podcast #8: Genesis 18-23
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
We are to do the works of Abraham. We are to be counted as his seed. We are to look unto these incredible, righteous parents. Let’s do that today and see what we can learn.
Abraham: The Most Pivotal Figure in History?—Come Follow Me-Old Testament Podcast #7: Abraham 1,2; Genesis 11-18
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
In Genesis, we soar through the stories of generations in a few pages, as if we were flying thousands of feet above them and getting the merest glimpse. Then suddenly we drop for a closer view for many chapters of one man and his family—Abraham.
The Deep Questions of Noah’s Flood: Come Follow Me–Old Testament Podcast #6, Genesis 6-11, Moses 8
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
The greatest potential for danger is one that we cannot afford to close our eyes to and miss. That is the growing wickedness around us that is seeping into our lives without announcement or warning flare.
Is it Possible to Become a Zion People?—Come Follow Me Old Testament Podcast #5 – Moses 7
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
The Prophet Joseph said: “The building up of Zion is a cause that has interested the people of God in every age; it is a theme upon which prophets, priests and kings have dwelt with peculiar delight; they have looked forward with joyful anticipation to the day in which we live…” What can we be doing to help to establish Zion? We’re going to talk about this today.
Like Us, They Could Not See A Far Off—Come, Follow Me Podcast #4: Genesis 5; Moses 6
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
I believe if we were given the chance to see our parents, Adam and Eve, again, we would be overwhelmed with our connection to them, the love that we would feel from them, their personal knowledge of us and their majesty and glory.
What Does the Fall Have to do with Me?—Come Follow Me, Old Testament #3 Genesis 3-4, Moses 4-5
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Some people feel like this woman who said: “If you can show me why the Fall matters—in this moment—then maybe I’ll listen. If not, the kids are crying, and I have reality to deal with.” Here’s why it matters.
The Lord Begins with “Let there be Light” – Come Follow Me Old Testament Podcast #2, Genesis 1,2; Moses 2,3; Abraham 4,5
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
Those who attend the temple have their minds drawn back to creation continually, and we might wonder as Latter-day Saints why we are shown the creation so often. We’ll talk about why it matters so much today.
Come Follow Me Old Testament Podcast #1: “We Came from a Place of Great Light”, Moses 1, Abraham 3
by Scot and Maurine Proctor
The Old Testament might better be named, The Old Covenant. This is the story, from the beginning of time, of God’s dealings with His children and how He binds them to Him by immutable covenants. And, as His covenant children obey His words, and live by every word which proceedeth forth from the mouth of God, they are protected, prospered, given promised lands, even given the Divine Presence.
