The latest Come, Follow Me resource guide for 2 Samuel 5-7; 11-12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11 is here.
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Come Follow Me Insights
Taylor and Tyler give a background to this week’s chapters by relating the efforts of ancient Old Testament editors to Mormon ‘s labor in abridging the Nephite records. The editors were trying to account for the fall of the kingdom after the promises David and his people were made. Watch to learn about the pride cycle of both David and the Israelites.
Daily Come Follow Me Videos
Day 1: Casey Griffiths – Uzzah Dies by Touching the Ark
Casey Griffiths explains the origin of the Β phrase, “steadying the ark,” and how Uzzah’s intentions were not good in the sight of the Lord.
Day 2: Taylor Halverson – The Davidic Covenant
Taylor Halverson teaches how the Davidic Covenant came to be, and how it works.
Day 3: Marianna Richardson – David and Bathsheba
Marianna Richardson clarifies the Israelite consequence to committing adultery.Β
Day 4: Lynne Hilton Wilson – Solomon’s Temple
Lynne Hilton Wilson describes the details, and building up of Solomon’s Temple.
Day 5: Jasmin Gimenez Rappleye – King Solomon’s Many Wives
Jasmin Gimenez Rappleye explains how Solomon’s political marriages to wives of many nations led to not only his own spiritual downfall, but the downfall of the political peace Solomon labored so hard to cultivate.
Additional Resources
- 2 Samuel 5-7; 11-12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11
- Old Testament Cultural Insights by Avram Shannon
- The Jesus Christ Focused Old Testament: Making Sense of a Monumental Book by Donald W. Parry