:20 Minute Scriptorian

Jumping into more of the book of Genesis. We have left Eden and what now?1. Structure2. Toledot and Names - what to do with those geneologies3. Cain and Abel4. Lamech5. BabylonWe hit some of the themes we are going to hear later on!

We continue on with Genesis 2-3The creation of Adam and Eve, The Fall, and the Knowledge of Good and Evil.What do you see this story about? Why do we zoom in here after the big picture creation?

In the beginning!We are here, the start of the Book of Genesis.1. We will start with a review of the Structure. (my favorite part)2. Themes. We'll suggest a few themes you watch for as you study. There are many, what themes are you watching for as you study?3. Genesis1, Creation. Days  We'll look at days, the symmetry, and orderCulminating with the creation of humanity, the Image Bearers

I could NOT wait! It is time to get ready for the Old Testament.Let's begin our preparation for the Old TestamentKeep studying Doctrine and Covenants, of course. But if you are starting to prepare and need a little more preparation and background for this MASSIVE amount of scripture, join me.In this lesson we'll talk aboutStructureFlash BackTNK, Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim,Styles, like Narrative, Poetry, and moreI am SO EXCITED to start our preparation for the Hebrew Bible.

God wants to deliver and save His people. How will He do it? By choosing a single man, and then a family.Let's meet Abraham.1. Quick review of the structure of Genesis2. Then we jump into Characterization in scripture3. Abraham and God's covenant4. Abraham's faith

Noah is on the scene.1. Themes2. Parallels with Adam3. Parallels with Moses4. Covenant, God's salvation5.  How to be more like NoahGod saves and invites us to enter His rest.

We continue our preparation of the Old Testament. Keep on studying for Come, Follow Me and1. Style and Genre2. Language3. Time TravelTime to get ready for one of our largest "books" of scripture.

Jumping into the Gathering. This is the first time we see the Kirtland Era referenced. I am most excited to talk about the time that prophets have foretold: THE GATHERING. The Saints are asked to do tough things. Like us we are asked to follow the Lord. I love how Jesus introduces himself here and we can rest assured, He is with us.

We often think of the last words of Christ on the Cross as sad, despairing, and signs of abandonment. I think there may be more here. Jesus quotes from Psalm 22. I think this is a response to the laments given by thousands over the years. The Lord responds that He is with us, we are never forsaken or alone. He suffers with us and for us. He has risen and we can, too.

I often forget how amazing it is that God speaks to us today! These sections remind us of them many, many ways God seeks to communicate to His prophet and to us! The Spirit of Revelation is an amazing gift and one I love to learn more about - These sections give us a wonderful opportunity to do so. From seer stones to dreams, peace in our hearts, to using our intellect, God seeks to communicate.