ISUN, JUL 12, 2026
Mosiah 23: Why Alma Refused to Be King in Helam
David Whitaker reflects on Mosiah 23, where Alma refuses the crown and teaches his people to govern themselves under God.
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This archive collects David Whitaker's daily scripture reflections in chronological order, with short entries built to give readers one passage, one honest observation, and one practical thing to carry into work, family life, prayer, and ordinary discipleship. It is a daily log, not a church news feed, and the through line is steady, usable faith.
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D&C 89: The Word of Wisdom and the Principle with Promise
David Whitaker reflects on D&C 89, the Word of Wisdom, and what it means to care for the body as a temple.
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IIISUN, JUL 12, 2026
Exodus 39: Moses Inspects the Finished Work of the Tabernacle
David Whitaker reflects on Exodus 39, where the priestly garments are completed and Moses inspects the finished work.
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IVSUN, JUL 12, 2026
2 Corinthians 12: My Grace Is Sufficient for Thee
David Whitaker reflects on 2 Corinthians 12, where Paul shares his vision of the third heaven and learns that grace is sufficient in weakness.
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VSUN, JUL 12, 2026
2 Corinthians 13: Examine Yourselves Whether Ye Be in the Faith
David Whitaker reflects on 2 Corinthians 13, where Paul calls the Saints to examine themselves and ends with the benediction of grace, love, and communion.
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VISAT, JUL 11, 2026
Exodus 38: The Altar of Burnt Offering, the Laver, and the Court
David Whitaker reflects on Exodus 38, where the altar of burnt offering, the laver, and the court of the Tabernacle are built from the materials the people brought.
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VIISAT, JUL 11, 2026
Mosiah 22: How Gideon Helped Limhi's People Escape Bondage
David Whitaker reflects on Mosiah 22, where Gideon devises a plan for Limhi's people to escape Lamanite bondage by night.
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VIIISAT, JUL 11, 2026
D&C 88: The Olive Leaf and the Light of Christ
David Whitaker reflects on D&C 88, the Olive Leaf revelation, covering the Light of Christ, the kingdoms of glory, and the School of the Prophets.
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IXSAT, JUL 11, 2026
2 Corinthians 10: Weapons of Our Warfare Are Not Carnal
David Whitaker reflects on 2 Corinthians 10, where Paul defends his authority and teaches that the weapons of spiritual warfare are mighty through God.
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XSAT, JUL 11, 2026
2 Corinthians 11: Paul's Sufferings and False Apostles
David Whitaker reflects on 2 Corinthians 11, where Paul warns against false apostles and catalogs his sufferings as the true credentials of a servant of Christ.
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