Chapters 0:00-2:49 - Introduction 2:50-7:50 - Degree 1 Context 7:51-18:36 - Degree 2 Scriptures 18:37-34:31 - Degree 3 Application 34:32-38:13 - Conclusion How do we trust revelation when God’s answers aren’t what we expected or take longer than we imagine, and we are trying to patiently wait for direction? Joseph Smith and the 116 Pages – What happened when Joseph ignored divine warnings and lost part of the Book of Mormon manuscript? What lessons can we learn about prayer and personal revelation for our lives? Main Stories 9/11 Survivor Connie Labetti’s Story Michael A Dunn escapes a bear attack 📖 Scriptures referenced: Doctrine & Covenants 6-10 🎧 Sources: The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff, History of Joseph Smith by Lucy Mack Smith, 👉 Subscribe for more faith-promoting stories! 🔔 Turn on notifications to stay updated on future episodes. 📩 Share your experiences with revelation in the comments! #ThreeDegreesofStory #ComeFollowMe #LDS #ChurchofJesusChristofLatterDaySaints #Podcasting #ComeFollowMe2025 Addition Gospel Study: Summary of Principles from Episode 3 – God Unfolds His Mysteries to Us
Theme: God is trying to unfold His mysteries to us—little by little. "Ask, and you shall receive." 1. Revelation is a Gradual Unfolding 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 42:61; 2 Nephi 28:30 🗣️ Elder David A. Bednar: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/the-spirit-of-revelation?lang=eng&id=p6#p6 2. God Brings People Together for Revelation 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 84:88; Alma 37:6 🗣️ President Henry B. Eyring: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/our-hearts-knit-as-one?lang=eng&id=p8#p8 3. Revelation Requires Stepping into the Dark 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 6:36; Ether 12:6 🗣️ Elder Richard G. Scott: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/trust-in-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p10#p10 4. Revelation is an Invitation to Act 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 58:26-28; James 1:22 🗣️ President Russell M. Nelson: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2021/01/the-power-of-personal-revelation?lang=eng 5. Revelation can be used to Bless Others 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 46:9; Mosiah 2:17 🗣️ Sister Bonnie H. Cordon: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/becoming-a-shepherd?lang=eng&id=p33#p33 6. Balancing Action and Waiting on the Lord 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 123:17; Isaiah 40:31 🗣️ Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/an-high-priest-of-good-things-to-come?lang=eng&id=p26#p26 7. God Answers Prayers in Simple but Profound Ways 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 8:2-3; Helaman 5:30 🗣️ Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/your-potential-your-privilege?lang=eng&id=p20#p20 8. Angels Minister to Us 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 130:5; Hebrews 1:14 🗣️ Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/the-ministry-of-angels?lang=eng&id=p14#p14 9. Small Acts of Faith Have a Large Impact 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 64:33; Matthew 17:20 🗣️ Elder Michael A. Dunn: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/54dunn?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
10. Prayer is Essential and Should Be Verbal 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 19:28; Enos 1:4 🗣️ President Jeffrey R. Holland: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2020-02-2141-how-i-hearhim-elder-jeffrey-r-holland-subtitled?lang=eng Calls to Action: 📌 What Would It Look Like to Trust God in Your Life? • Reflect on how trusting God would change your daily decisions. 📌 Keep a Revelation Journal • Record moments when God speaks to you to recognize patterns of divine guidance. Next Episode Preview – Doctrine and Covenants 11–17 • We’ll explore personal stories of revelation. • Find a story of your own where God has spoken to you and invited you to trust Him.
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