ISUN, MAY 3, 2026
Do Not Look Back: Judgment and Mercy in Genesis 19
Genesis 19 shows the destruction of Sodom, Lot's rescue through Abraham's intercession, and the tragedy of looking back.
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The Last Shall Be First: Grace and Greatness in Matthew 20
Matthew 20 challenges our sense of fairness with the parable of the laborers and redefines greatness as service.
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IIISUN, MAY 3, 2026
Marriage, Children, and the Rich Young Man: Matthew 19
Matthew 19 covers marriage, children, and the rich young man. Jesus keeps pointing back to the original design of the kingdom.
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IVSUN, MAY 3, 2026
The Worth of Souls and the Rock of the Gospel: D&C 18
D&C 18 establishes the rock of the gospel, the worth of souls, and the calling of the Twelve Apostles to take Christ's name to the world.
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VSUN, MAY 3, 2026
The Plates and the Prophets: Ancient Witnesses in 1 Nephi 19
1 Nephi 19 shows Nephi making plates and quoting ancient prophets who testified of Christ centuries before his birth.
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VISUN, MAY 3, 2026
Marriage Feast, Tribute, and the Great Commandment: Matthew 22
Matthew 22 shows Jesus answering traps about taxes, the resurrection, and the greatest commandment by pointing to what is deepest.
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VIISUN, MAY 3, 2026
The Ship, the Storm, and the Prayer: 1 Nephi 18
1 Nephi 18 covers the completion of the ship, the rebellion on board, and the prayer that calmed the storm.
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VIIISUN, MAY 3, 2026
Eternal Punishment and a Debt Paid: What D&C 19 Teaches Us
D&C 19 clarifies eternal punishment, describes the depth of Christ's suffering, and commands Martin Harris to pay his debt for the Book of Mormon printing.
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IXSUN, MAY 3, 2026
The King Who Came on a Donkey: Humility and Authority in Matthew 21
Matthew 21 shows Jesus entering Jerusalem in humility and cleansing the temple with authority.
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XSUN, MAY 3, 2026
Abraham's Hospitality and the Weight of Mercy: Lessons from Genesis 18
Genesis 18 shows Abraham welcoming three heavenly messengers, the promise of Isaac, and a bold negotiation for the souls of Sodom.
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