Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 58-59, May 24-30)

What does it mean to be anxiously engaged in a good cause? Join Taylor and Tyler along with the return of their guest, Alex Baugh, as they dive into these fascinating sections.

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0:00 Introduction and historical background of the Missouri era. A question to ponder as we prepare to study D&C 58 is how do we respond to feelings of being let down after high expectations have not been met? We can look upon these early Saints with historical compassion when we consider their struggles.
4:59 Historical background for D&C 58 includes a review of D&C 52-57 and the missionaries/members who have been called to go to Missouri.
10:37 Example of Bishop Edward Partridge who was not impressed with the Missouri area and is rebuked by Joseph Smith. He repents quickly and remains faithful.
14:58 The Prophet is the watchman on the tower. We follow the Prophet, not blindly, but because we recognize our own blindness.
17:50 D&C 58: 1-4 “For after much tribulation come the blessings.”
22:13 Verses 6-11 How Zion will be established. These early Saints were called to lay the foundation in a well-developed or prosperous nation. Eventually the gospel will be taken to the whole earth including the impoverished nations.
25:56 Verses 14-15 Edward Partridge’s example shows us how to respond when we have disagreements about doing the work of the Lord. We can ask “Lord, is it I?” and when needed repent of our “unbelief and blindness of heart.”
30:44 Verses 26-27 A concept of agency is that “men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause”. What does it mean to be slothful?
37:08 Martin Harris is asked to help finance the land purchases of the church.
38:15 Verses 28-32 The power is given to men to be agents unto themselves. Some blessings don’t happen because men choose not to obey.
44:04 Verses 42-44 “He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.” Story of W.W. Phelps and the example of Joseph Smith extending forgiveness.
48:10 Taylor offers another perspective on D&C 58-59. These sections are an example of a covenantal pattern. God is consistent in how he teaches His children. Part of the pattern includes instructions or commandments that teach us how to show loyalty in the covenant.
56:28 D&C 59: 3-4 Do we feel bound down by the commandments or blessed by these instructions? Elder Christofferson taught that if we want more agency and more power, we need to learn the laws of God and obey them.
1:01:32 Invitation to look at D&C 59 as a covenantal text for the Latter-days. Historical perspectives for this section are provided.
1:05:40 Covenantal instructions for Latter-day Saints include: How to show love for God, Sabbath Day worship, fasting with a purpose, expressing gratitude, obedience to the commandments and recognizing the hand of God in our lives.
1:13:55 What are the blessings of obedience? “rejoicing and prayer” (verse 14), “the fulness of the earth if yours” (verse 16), “peace in this world and eternal life in the world to come.” (verse 23). Concluding testimony and encouragement to try a little harder and continue moving forward on the covenant path towards the building up of Zion.

Timestamps courtesy of Tammy Hulse
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[careglow]

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[allisoneldredge.cellist]

Another remarkable lesson! Thank you so much for sharing your insights and for doing so with such devotion and desire to teach us more about the gospel of Jesus Christ!

[lanajohnson]

Thank you for reminding us that we are loved! As an elderly single sister, I need, want and believe it when I hear you say it ❤❤❤

[kaygerken]

Good better best, never let it rest, until good is better and better is best.

[donnalawson]

I am grateful for the stories you tell of the people and their trials and tribulations. It is so nice to hear how that person reacted when chastised by the Lord. That is a great example to me. I would have loved a couple of stories about Polly Knight since she died the day Section 58 was received. She had such great strength and faith in the Lord. I am grateful for the little nuggets you pull out that I may have missed. Thank you so much for your time and effort in putting these videos together for us.

[borntobeamom]

Incredible insides as always! Can’t thank you enough for the scriptures pointed out, revelation and patterns recognized, the constant reminding of God’s love and sharing of historical events and personal input. Outstanding! You are this blessing, this gem of strong bright light in the gloom of internet and social media, this ray of light and hope that shines for all of us who are not that fortunate to feel in in distant lands but seek it daily in their lives. THANK YOU to all three of you in this video, and all those who helped prepared this lesson.

[leswalker]

I don't know how to say how exactly I feel when I listen to these lessons. You guys are getting better and better it seems or I am able to hear more and more. I am so grateful for these lessons, I look forward every week. I watch these lessons on YouTube and I hope YouTube never stops this program in the church. If they do that will be the end of YouTube in my life. I would call that persecuting the Saints if YouTube stopped these lessons. Thank you all for your dedication and serving God and his son Jesus Christ and your fellow Saints!

[lauriehillyard]

Another excellent lesson. Thank you. I especially appreciated the advice that we should keep in perspective all the challenges these early saints of the church had and not to be harshly judgemental. These lessons taught by you, Tyler and Taylor, are always taught in the spirit of love and compassion.

[camie]

I'm so glad Taylor shared more comments! His thoughts are SO GOOD! I love his insights about the scriptures and gospel. Please contribute more in the presentation. You add so much. I enjoy having both of your thoughts presented.

[michaelbreshears]

Thank you so much for these great lessons, insights, historical perspectives - and yes for occasionally bringing in some humor. Thank you for your sacrifices to do all these lessons.

[fidelaalvarado]

Thank you so much Tyler Griffin for ALL thy preparations and the Spirit you bring here and in each episode together with Taylor 🌸🌸🌸

[westonandmarilynhawkes]

What a blessing to hear you bring out all of these lessons that I could have missed. It’s a privilege to hear your insights. Thanks for doing this!

[perfectday]

Thank you, again, for continuing with Come Follow Me as we are studying Doctrine & Covenants this year. I usually don't get through an entire video in one day; but I will spend some time early in my day, throughout the week. I always learn and you help me consider things that I had not thought of before. Often, you share insights that I can totally relate to, as well. I find that this is a really good way to start my day. This morning, I got up on the wrong side of the blanket, so to speak, after a rough night and I was feeling a bit cranky. After saying my morning prayer, I listened to you while eating a little breakfast. I noticed after awhile that I was feeling better and had a much more positive outlook and I am now ready to go about the many tasks that are waiting for me to complete. I am ready to continue from yesterday, being "anxiously engaged in a good cause", doing what the Lord specifically wants me to do to help build Zion in the Latter Days.
Please know that you are loved and appreciated by so many of us. May the Lord bless you in your efforts.

[jacquimachin]

Listening to this discussion on fast Sunday and the meaning of fast in this context reminded me of a journey to church one Sunday when my son then 5 years old asked from the back seat “ mom is this fast Sunday or slow Sunday”. It still makes me smile all these years later .

[MarleeCraig]

Thank you Brethren for another insightful CFM lesson. I love the concept (and fact actually) of wages recieved for the works we choose to do. When the world gets too much for me at times, CFM is a place I come to. There is nothing more peaceful and comforting than being flooded with the scriptures to recover and reset. God bless CFM ❤.

[jesusasalmeron]

I have been viewing the lessons for mor than 1 year, I have learned a lot thank you for the time you spent preparing to help people like me .

[debbiegreen]

Yes! All you need is LOVE! Love drives you to be better and want to help and lift others. Commandments are the way God shows is he loves us and keeping them shows him we love him! Genius 💕

[chren]

Sometimes, people will never make amend and one has to learn to forgive and still love the person (family member, extended or not, friends... It is not easy and takes some times, but with the help of the Lord it is possible. Thank you for another great lesson!

[mary-theresadameron]

I have such a different view of the Saints that went to Missouri than I do now. Thank you

[amyvaldez]

Thank you for these sessions. They have been a lifeline each week to help strengthen my testimony. You have blessed my life with your work and I am very grateful.