ITHU, APR 30, 2026
Matthew 16 and the Weight of a Witness
Matthew 16 contrasts sign-seeking with revelation, centers Peter's witness of Christ, and shows the cost of true discipleship.
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Matthew 15 and the Thing Beneath the Surface
Matthew 15 shows Jesus looking past ritual, honoring stubborn faith, and feeding the hungry with compassion that reaches further than expected.
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IIIWED, APR 29, 2026
1 Nephi 15 and the Handhold in the Dark
1 Nephi 15 explains the tree of life, the iron rod, the great and spacious building, and the gathering of Israel through the olive tree image.
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IVWED, APR 29, 2026
D&C 15 and the Thing of Most Worth
D&C 15 answers John Whitmer's question about what matters most: declaring repentance and helping souls come unto Christ.
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VWED, APR 29, 2026
Joseph Smith—History and the Quiet Start of Restoration
Joseph Smith—History traces the First Vision, Moroni's visits, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, and the return of priesthood authority.
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VIWED, APR 29, 2026
Genesis 15 and the Weight of a Promise
Genesis 15 shows Abram trusting God in the long wait between promise and fulfillment, with the covenant and the stars giving shape to that faith.
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VIITUE, APR 28, 2026
D&C 14 and the Gift That Lasts
D&C 14 teaches that eternal life is God’s greatest gift. A grounded LDS reading of obedience, endurance, and David Whitmer’s call to serve.
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VIIITUE, APR 28, 2026
Matthew 14 and the Measure of Enough
Matthew 14 holds grief, hunger, and fear beside Christ's compassion and power. A grounded LDS reading of John’s death, the feeding miracle, and Peter on the water.
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IXTUE, APR 28, 2026
1 Nephi 14 and the Two Ways We Live
1 Nephi 14 sorts the world into two spiritual loyalties: the Lamb of God or opposition to Him. A grounded LDS reading of discernment and courage.
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XTUE, APR 28, 2026
Genesis 13 and the Cost of Peace
Genesis 13 shows Abram choosing peace over advantage and Lot choosing by sight. A grounded LDS reading of conflict, faith, and the plain of Jordan.
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