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  OT 26 The Closing Years of David and the Rise of Solomon 19.07.2026 34мин

  Text: 2 Samuel chapters 15-24; 1 Kings chapters 1-3; 1 Chronicles chapters 28-29 Supplemental Text: The Fourth Thousand Years chapters 7-8 BYU Lecture 31:  As David declines in life, his son Absalom conspires to kill David and take the throne, assisted by David’s traitorous prime minister Ahithophel. The rebellion becomes so threatening that David abandons Jerusalem to save the city from the ravages of civil war. Eventually, David’s army confronts the army of Absalom in the woods of Ephraim. David’s battle-tested “600 mighty ones” took control of the fight and Absalom’s army was devastated with over 20,000 killed. Absalom flees for his life through the forest and is caught by the gnarling branches of a tree, jerked from his racing mule and is left swinging helplessly in the air. David’s commanding officer, Joab, finds and kills Absalom. David mourns over the loss of this rebellious son. David now prepares all things to strengthen Israel, fortifies the government, gathers material for the new temple, reorganizes the lessor Priesthood into quorums, and establishes temple choirs and orchestras. As King David weakens from old age, another son named Adonijah seeks the throne. The prophet Nathan, with the understanding that God named Solomon as David's heir, hastens to Bathsheba in hopes of convincing the ailing David of the crisis. Between the two, David was provoked and arose from his deathbed, calling for the prophet to anoint Solomon king of Israel. Hearing the trumpets and commotion of this great anointing, Adonijah and his supporters abandon their own feast of celebration and flee for their lives. For now, Solomon spares their lives. The great King David dies at the age of 70. King Solomon rules the kingdom in righteousness and humility. The Lord appears to him in a dream and grants him wisdom, riches, honor and long life – as long as Solomon remains faithful to the Lord. In great appreciation, Solomon offers sacrifice and begins the task of building a magnificent temple to the Lord.
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  OT 25 The Fall of King David 12.07.2026 38мин

  Text: 2 Samuel chapters 10-14 Supplemental Text: The Fourth Thousand Years chapter 6 BYU Lecture 30 -  Now that Israel is united and has conquered the lands as prophesied, spread from the Euphrates River to the Egyptian border, King David spends his time putting down skirmishes from the neighboring Ammonites and Syrians. While resting in Jerusalem, King David takes a stroll and looks upon Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, one of his royal guard. David is struck by her beauty and invites her to the palace while her husband was away on the battlefield. They become romantically involved and commit adultery, in which Bathsheba becomes pregnant. To cover his sin, David concocts a plan to send Uriah to the battlefront in hopes he is killed, which he was. David and Bathsheba are quickly married, but the Lord wasn’t going to let this behavior stay a secret. The prophet Nathan was sent to David and revealed Davd’s secret to him and prophecies that David’s house will be afflicted by the sword, that evil will dwell within his household and he will lose his wives to others. Bathsheba has her baby and it dies. From this time forward, David writes his mournful psalms. Evil prevails within David’s household, as his son Amnon rapes his own sister Tamar. Amnon’s brother Absalom is so enraged he murders Amnon and prepares to take the throne of his father David.
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  OT 24: The Rise of Israel to Greatness 05.07.2026 40мин

  Text: 2 Samuel chapters 6-9 Supplemental Text: The Fourth Thousand Years chapter 5 BYU Lecture 29: After battling Abner and the northern 10 tribes, King David unites all of Israel and moves the capital city from Hebron to Jerusalem. Peace in Israel, however, is short lived. The Philistines (Canaanites) rally their forces against Israel to attack King David – their Goliath killer. David inquires of the Lord what to do and is promised that the Philistines will be delivered into his hands. Sure enough, David’s army soundly conquers the invading armies. Meanwhile, King Hiram of Lebanon (Phoenicians) sought a friendly alliance with Israel. He offers to build a fine palace for David, made from the famous cedars of Lebanon. He even provided the masons and carpenters to complete this beautiful, massive project. With his palace completed, David desires to build a beautiful house of the Lord. In anticipation of this, he sends for the Ark of the Covenant to be delivered to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, the holy process of moving the Ark was neglected and David was careless. Rather than instructing the Priests of Aaron to carry the Ark on their shoulders, as commanded by God several hundred years earlier, it was placed on a cart pulled by oxen. Enroute, the cart faltered and the Ark itself appeared to be in jeopardy of falling. Uzzah, sensing a tragedy, reached up to steady the Ark. This was in violation with God’s command that no one but the Priests of Aaron may touch the sacred Ark. Immediately, Uzzah was struck dead. Realizing his carelessness, David called and authorized Priests of Aaron to carry the Ark on ther shoulders the remainder of the way to Jerusalem. An important lesson was learned that day; God will not be mocked. In humility, David wanted to build a holy temple to house the Ark, but through the prophet Nathan, the Lord forbad him. He did, however, give David the pattern for the temple when it would be built by his son Solomon. The Lord also promised David that he would be the ancestor of the great Messiah. David expands the might and strength of Israel until it borders the very lands as promised specifically by God to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses.    
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  Celebrating Our Constitution 28.06.2026 46мин

  Join W. Cleon Skousen as he walks the room from history to the present, weaving dramatic Founding-era stories with a lawyer’s sober account of how the Constitution’s 248 principles were meant to protect liberty — and how many have been unraveled. Through vivid anecdotes about Jefferson, Adams, and Washington, he reveals the quiet, deliberate choices that created America and the slow shifts that have taken it off course. Skousen’s talk becomes part memoir, part warning, and part blueprint: he explains the consequences of monetary change, federal overreach, and lost states’ rights, then sketches an unexpected hope — a restored system of law and community built on reparative justice and timeless principles called God’s law. It’s a passionate call to study, stand, and prepare, told with courtroom clarity, pioneer grit, and the conviction that a nation can be remade if enough people learn what the founders intended.
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  OT 23 David Becomes King of Israel 21.06.2026 37мин

  Text: 2 Samuel chapters 1-4 Supplemental Text: The Fourth Thousand Years chapter 4 BYU Lecture 28: David learns of the death of King Saul and his son Jonathan. Rather than rejoicing from the news that his tormentor Saul was dead, he went into fasting and mourning. David writes a sad song lamenting the passing of Saul, the Lord’s anointed, and of Jonathan, his dear friend. But even with the death of King Saul, it wouldn’t be for nearly 8 years before David was recognized as the anointed King of all twelve tribes of Israel. Once recognized as King, David moves the capital of Israel from Hebron to Mount Moriah, known later as Jerusalem. Now that Israel was united with their new king, Israel begins preparations to arise to her greatness. However, their dreaded enemy, the Philistines, were preparing to destroy this new threat.
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  OT 22 The Fall of King Saul 14.06.2026 41мин

  Text: 1 Samuel chapters 22-31 Supplemental Text: The Fourth Thousand Years chapter 3 BYU Lecture 27: King Saul, bitter and feeling rejected by nearly all he trusted, sought the life of David in a tirade. He calls on the prophet Ahimelech, accusing him of treason for siding with David. Saul has the prophet killed along with 85 temple priests. David and his army of 600 loyalists continually flee from Saul and his vast armies. At En-geti, David has the opportunity to kill Saul while asleep in the very cave David is hiding. Instead of killing the man who sought madly to take his life, David recognizes the divine anointing of Saul as King by the prophet Samuel and merely cuts off a piece of his cloak, showing he had power and opportunity to kill Saul, but chose not to. David uses this as a negotiation tactic to find peace with Saul. This works, but only for a short time. Saul again launches a new war on David. Marching his army and obsessed with the task of killing David, Saul is caught off guard when attacked by the Philistines. The war goes poorly for Israel, and Jonathan, Saul’s son and beloved friend of David, is slain. When Saul realizes all is lost, he falls on his sword and takes his own life.
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  OT 21 Saul's Campaign to Murder David 07.06.2026 42мин

  Text: 1 Samuel 18 - 21 Supplemental Text: The Fourth Thousand Years chapter 2 BYU Lecture 26: David exercises his faith in God and confronts Goliath, killing him with a rock and sling. David suddenly becomes a military hero to the people of Israel. He meets and befriends the crown prince of Israel, Jonathan – son of King Saul. With all the praise for David from the people of Israel, Saul becomes jealous and feels his power threatened, especially since the prophet Samuel informed Saul that God is planning to replace him with another man, a king worthy of God. King Saul becomes psychotic and makes five failed attempts to kill David. As tension rises, David slips through the land of Israel – seeking refuge in priestly tents, feigning madness in enemy courts, and secretly settles within his own homeland, the land of Judah. David begins to gather followers and allies. As counseled by the prophet Gad, David stays in Judah waiting upon the Lord until circumstances allow him to rise as king of Israel.
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  OT 20 King Saul and the Rise of David 31.05.2026 38мин

  Text: 1 Samuel 16-17 Supplemental Text: The Fourth Thousand Years chapter 1 BYU Lecture 25: The Jews use different names for some of their scriptural books than do our Bible scriptures. The following reference table shows these differences:                   JEWISH                                 KJV Bible             1st Book of Kings                    1st Samuel             2nd Book of Kings                   2nd Samuel             3rd Book of Kings                   1st Kings             4th Book of Kings                    2nd Kings             5th Book of Kings                    1st Chronicles (parallels 1st Kings)             6th Book of Kings                    2nd Chronicles (parallels 2nd Kings) All the history and prophecy during this period of time was originally recorded by the prophets Samuel, Nathan and Gad, but the writings were tragically lost. Fortunately, scribes and scholars had extracted some material from the original writings which we have today in these 6 books. It’s important to keep in mind that these writings we have today were not recorded by prophets of God, but rather by scribes. Near the beginning of the fourth thousand years (about 1,100 BC) the slothful high priest was Eli. His student Samuel was called by God to replace Eli, to be the new prophet and High Priest of Israel. Samuel’s prophetic voice shapes the nation. But Israel eventually rejects Samuel as their leader and demands a king. Distraught by failure, Samuel is reassured by God that Israel has not rejected Samuel but has rejected God. Meanwhile, a humble shepherd boy named David begins life’s journey in the shepherd fields.  
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  OT 19 - Introduction to the Thundering Thousand Years 24.05.2026 40мин

  Text: The Old Testament Supplemental Text: Finish up the Third Thousand Years chapters 21-26 from last semester. The Fourth Thousand Years text begins next week. BYU Lecture 24: This is the "thundering thousand years" from David down to Christ. This is the thousand years of Bible history in which you have all prophets, not the Patriarchs. Programmed learning includes memorizing the “hook dates” in biblical history so the doctrine of the gospel can be connected to its history and context. For example, 1776 is a hook date that can be related to all the American independence and revolutionary war activities. By memorizing hook dates, the entire Old Testament will come alive and piece together the events, patriarchs, prophets, and kings. Old Testament Hook Dates, simple and worth memorization: 4,000 BC Fall of Adam and Eve 3,500 BC Enoch 3,000 BC Noah 2,344 BC The Great Flood (just remember 1-2-3-4---4) 2,000 BC Abraham 1,900 BC Isaac 1,800 BS Jacob 1,700 BC Joseph 1,500 BC Moses 1,400 BC Joshua 1,100 BC Samuel and Saul 1,000 BC David and Solomon    922 BC Division of Israel    900 BC Elijah    800 BC Elisha    700 BC Isaiah    600 BC Jeremiah, Daniel, Ezekial, Lehi and Nephi    589 BC Nebuchadnezzar destroys Jerusalem    538 BC Jews return to Jerusalem    516 BC Dedication of the new temple in Jerusalem
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  God's Outlook for America 17.05.2026 1ч 7мин

  Join Dr. W. Cleon Skousen on a sweeping, personal journey through the birth of the United States—where battlefield drama, prophetic vision, and a small band of determined leaders collide to forge a Constitution which ultimately bears the hand of God. Through vivid anecdotes—from Yorktown’s storms to the tense debates in Philadelphia—Skousen brings the Founders to life and reveals why the document they wrote contain principles for all mankind, no matter the time, place or circumstance.  Part history lesson, part sermon, this episode is a heartfelt call to action: learn the rules that made freedom possible, teach them to the next generation, and take up the unfinished work of exporting constitutional liberty to a troubled world.
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  OT 18 The Final Year for Moses 10.05.2026 40мин

  Text: Deuteronomy 6-8; 15; 18; 29-30; 34 Supplemental Text: The Third Thousand Years chapter 20 BYU Lecture 23: Finally, the Lord declares that Israel is now ready to enter Canaan, the Promised Land. Moses is 120 years old and is in the last year of his life. He has also recently lost Aaron and Miriam. Moses takes the hosts of Israel on a march towards the east of the Dead Sea, avoiding the Anaks. Along their march, God instructs Moses not to fight against three groups or tribes: the Edomites (children of Abraham through Esau, known today as Arabs), nor the Moabites or Ammonites (both groups descended from Abraham through Lot). The story of the fallen prophet Balaam is told and how he colluded with the Midianites to corrupt the youth of Israel. Moses is told that he is allowed to see the Promised Land but he cannot enter it. In his final 30 days of mortality, Moses devotes himself to record the book of Deuteronomy – God’s Laws. Moses is translated and Joshua takes the lead as the Israelites march into the promised land. The miracle of the river divided. Manna is now stopped. Joshua puts all Israel under covenant to God by circumcising the men and then marches around Jericho and the walls fall.
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  OT 17 Rebel Not Against the Lord 03.05.2026 39мин

  Text: Numbers 11-14; 20-24; 27 Supplemental Text: The Third Thousand Years chapters 18-19 BYU Lecture 22: The law of carnal commandments include many different sacrifices and oblations which are discussed. The Lord hates them because as a schoolmaster, the law was not obeyed by Israel with humility or a contrite spirit. These carnal commandments were fulfilled and taken away at the time of Christ. The laws of reparation are discussed and explained, such as “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” This God-given law is not a law of vengeance or revenge as it is taught generally, but a beautiful law of reparation which benefits the victim, the perpetrator and the entire society. The law of Capital Punishment is also largely misunderstood, which is discussed and explained according to scripture as God delivered it. Properly understood, this sacred law allows for agency and it benefits society. As Moses brings the people of Israel closer to the promised land, their complaints and whining become so unbearable that Moses goes to the Lord for help. The Lord organizes the Sanhedrin, or council of 70, to assist Moses.  He also sends them quail for meat because they complained about the manna. Those who lusted for the quail died from gluttony. As the camp arrives near the Promised Land they send in spies to check the military might of the enemy. To their astonishment, they find the land full of mighty Anaks, or very large people (similar to Goliath). They panick, replace Moses with a new leader and flee. This so angers the Lord that He refuses to let any of the adult Israelites to ever enter the promised land, with the only exception to be Caleb and Joshua. Israel is condemned to wander in the wilderness 38 more years until all these original adult Israelites die off.
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  OT 16 Organizing Israel to March Into Canaan 26.04.2026 39мин

  BYU Lecture 21: After taking Israel out of Egypt Moses immediately began teaching the people the Gospel of Jesus Christ so they could witness God and become a people like unto the city of Enoch. But these people were unworthy and unwilling to behold God. Therefore, instead of receiving the Melchizedek priesthood and the temple ordinances, they were given the lesser priesthood and the "Law of Moses," comprising the law of the Gospel Covenant (including the 10 commandments) and also the temporary law of carnal commandments, a schoolmaster law of tedious offerings and oblations. The Tabernacle is then constructed in precise detail, as commanded by God. Moses takes a census of each tribe and situates each one around the outskirts of the Tabernacle. The tribe of Levi, however, was assigned differently. Each Levite male was consecrated as a servant in the Levitical Priesthood to function on behalf of the entire camp of Israel. These Levites were positioned immediately around the Tabernacle, within the outer circle of the other tribes. After nearly a year at Mt. Sinai, God commands Moses to pack up and march the people into the promised land. Unfortunately, all along the way the people murmured against Moses and the Lord. As a result, this relatively short march turned into a long, cleansing march lasting another 38 years before they were finally qualified to enter Canaan - the promised land.
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  OT 15 Revelations Pour Down from Mt. Sinai 19.04.2026 42мин

  Text: Exodus 19-20; 24; 31-34 Supplemental Text: The Third Thousand Years chapters 14-16 BYU Lecture 20: After a 2 month journey from Egypt, Moses brings the entire camp of Israel to the base of Mt Sinai. Moses climbs the mount and meets with God, who offers Israel a covenant to make them His chosen people and to do His work throughout the world, if they would be obedient. This is the same covenant God made with Enoch, Jared, Melchizedek, and the Latter-day Saints. Moses returns and presents God’s offer to the Israelites who accept the covenant wholeheartedly. Moses ascends back up the mount to report to God. He asks God to allow the Israelites to see and hear God for themselves, as He did for the people of Enoch. God agrees to let the people see great wonders and hear His voice, but they are not yet prepared spiritually to see His face. Moses returns down the mount and instructs the people to begin their sanctification. God begins to show great wonders and the voice of God thunders across all Israel as He recites to Moses the ten commandments. This so frightened the entire camp of Israel that they all fled “afar off” and meekly ask Moses to be their spokesman. Again ascending the mount, this time with Aaron, his two sons and 70 righteous elders, God visits them. Moses climbs further and for 40 days receives the two tablets of stone (10 commandments), additional higher laws, and the sacred temple ordinances. Meanwhile, Aaron, his 2 sons and the 70 elders become impatient and return to the camp of Israel. These people had also become impatient and regressed into recklessness, returning to the debauchery of heathen cults and fertility worship as learned in Egypt, including the worship of a golden calf. The Lord commands Moses to hurry down the mountain because Israel had corrupted themselves. Moses hurries down and when he saw what the Israelites were doing he was so disgusted he smashes the sacred tablets and commands the Levites to slay the 3,000 who were participating in the cult. Again, Moses ascends the mount and stays for another 40 days for further instruction. The tabernacle is built, but for a lessor purpose and a lesser priesthood. The carnal commandments are set in order, including tedious offerings, sacrifices, rituals, health codes and other schoolmaster elements. These carnal commandments will remain as part of the Law of Moses until the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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  OT 14 The Great Exodus Begins 12.04.2026 37мин

  Text: Exodus 14 - 18 Supplemental Text: The Third Thousand Years chapter 13 BYU Lecture 19 summary: Today, there are many inaccurate doctrines taught throughout the church regarding the Law of Moses, the Law of the Covenant and the Carnal Commandments. The restored gospel compels us to teach the correct doctrine as restored by the Lord. When the Israelites were finally released by Pharoah, they were sent out laden with Egyption gold, silver and wealth, just as promised by God. The people are led to the shores of the Red Sea where it appears to Pharoah they were trapped and vulnerable to attack. The Red Sea is miraculously divided and the Israelites escape on dry land, while the avenging Egyption army is drowned. Having been rescued by God, Moses leads the people toward Mount Sinai while teaching the people the gospel of Jesus Christ. During this 2-month trek the people witness the miracles of quail for meat, manna for bread and sweet water springing from rock. The family of Moses arrive from Midian. Jethro teaches Moses the proper priesthood administration over the vast number of Israelites, as commanded by God. This same administrative procedure is used in the church today.   
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  OT 13 Moses Returns to Egypt - Plagues and Miracles 05.04.2026 40мин

  Title: OT 13 Moses Returns to Egypt – Plagues and Miracles Text: Exodus 7-13 Supplemental Text: The Third Thousand Years chapter 12 BYU Lecture 18: At the age of 80, Moses crosses the desert back into Egypt. He and his brother Aaron meet with the leaders of Israel with the message from God – liberation! Moses demonstrates his authority from God by displaying the miracles of the staff and leprous hand, just as Jehovah had done with Moses on Mount Sinai. The demand for liberation is made to Pharoah, who mocks it and in spite, increases the burdens of the Israelites. The ten plagues commence – water to blood, frogs, lice, death of cattle, boils, hail, locusts, darkness and finally the slaying of the first-born. Each plague is reviewed. The modern feast of the Passover is explained by a Jewish guest who is a convert to the church (unfortunately, the audio is very difficult to hear as the discussion came from the classroom floor and not from the microphone. If you have access to closed caption it is easier to follow).
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  The Easter Story 29.03.2026 29мин

  Written by W. Cleon Skousen and narrated by Francis Urry, this professionally dramatized story of Easter was produced by KSL radio in Salt Lake City and was widely broadcast on radio stations during the 1960's and 1970's. Journey through the Easter events beginning with the burial of Jesus Christ and concluding with His ascension. In the stillness of pre-dawn Jerusalem, a group of devoted women, including Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Joanna, among others, embark on a poignant mission to anoint the body of Jesus with sweet spices. Their story unfolds with dramatic encounters at the tomb, where they are greeted by angelic figures announcing Jesus' resurrection. Powerful moments of disbelief, followed by a wonderous realization by Jesus’ closest followers, including Mary and the apostles, the emotional transitions from fear and sorrow to amazement and renewal of faith as the resurrected Christ appears first to Mary and later to the broader group of disciples. The moving account of Jesus’ 40-day ministry after His resurrection, filled with miraculous appearances and profound teachings. Culminating in Jesus’ ascension, the saints launch and ignite a global Christian movement of faith, testimony and hope.  
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  OT 12 The rise of the Prophet Moses 22.03.2026 39мин

  Text: Exodus 1-6 Supplemental Text: The Third Thousand Years chapters 10-11 BYU Lecture 17: Moses, the grandson of Levi, is born. The Israelites had now been in Egypt for 215 years (a total of 430 years since Abraham arrived in Canaan). Moses was born while the Israelites were in slavery due to a previous dynasty change in Egyption leadership. At this time, the Pharoah required the Israelite male babies, as soon as they were born, to be killed by drowning. The purpose of this was two-fold: One, to limit the Hebrew population growth, and Two, to diminished the ability and opportunity for a military uprising and rebellion by Israel. Baby Moses is hidden for 3 months and finally placed in a basket, set out on the Nile River, and then miraculously rescued by the daughter of Pharoah. As she could have no children, she convinced Pharoah to accept this Hebrew baby as her child and the future heir to the throne. He accepts the baby as a rightful grandson, much to the jealousy and hatred of the Pharoah priests. At the age of 40, Moses, the crown prince, desired to be with his people, the Israelites. After killing a cruel Egyptian taskmaster, Moses was exiled from Egypt and he fled to Midian, hundreds of miles away. Moses meets Jethro, receives the Melchizedek Priesthood from him, and marries one of his daughters. At the age of 80, while feeding his flocks, Moses sees and investigates a burning bush on Mount Sinai. He is told to remove his shoes (leave behind worldly things) and talks with God. Moses is called to return to Egypt and go to Pharoah, demanding the release of the Israelites. In a follow up revelation, Moses see’s the history of the world and the Lord dictates to Moses what he records as the book of Genesis. The law of circumcision is given, and Moses leaves Midian, Jethro and his family as he departs to Egypt. To his joy and amazement, his brother Aaron finds Moses and accompanies him back across the desert into Egypt.  
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  OT 11 Joseph Rescues His Family and Israel Settles in Egypt 15.03.2026 1ч 13мин

  This week, we have 2 lectures to keep pace for those following the Come Follow Me schedule. Text: Genesis 42-50 Supplemental Text: The Third Thousand Years chapters 6-8 BYU Lecture 14: Joseph marries Asenath and has two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. He prepares Egypt for the upcoming famine by taxing the people by 20%. During the hardship of this famine, Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt desperate for food and were directed to the Prime Minister Joseph. It had been 20 years and they did not recognize Joseph, but Joseph recognized them. Joseph sets out a plan to bring Jacob and Benjamin to Egypt. Finally, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and all rejoice together. Jacob is overcome when he is told his son Joseph is alive. He is reluctant to go down to Egypt because of an earlier prophecy that his seed would then become slaves, but God revealed to him that he should go. The whole family comes to Egypt and settles in Goshen.   BYU Lecture 15: As discussed previously, Joseph is now married and has two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. Due to impropriety of Jacob’s oldest two sons, Rueban (guilty of incest) and Simeon (guilty of murder), Jacob adopts Joseph’s two sons as replacement heirs. Jacob blesses Ephraim to be the principal heir to the Priesthood. Prior to his death, Jacob gives his final blessings to all his children. Reuben and Simeon receive nothing, although their descendants will receive some land inheritance. Judah is promised to be the political leader and through his seed the Messiah will be born. Joseph was given the coveted birthright blessing, which would then be passed on to Ephraim. Near the end of Joseph’s life, he receives some amazing prophecies – many of which were lost or intentionally removed from the modern Bible. Apparently, these prophecies were preserved in the Brass Plates. In the latter days, Joseph Smith was able to restore some of these prophesies which can be found in Genesis 50 and others can be found in 2nd Nephi. Jewish scholar Dr. Joseph Klausner refers to the latter-day coming of “Messiah ben Joseph” who will precede “Messiah ben Judah” and who will be martyred. What he did not know is “Messiah ben Joseph” has already come, known to us as Joseph Smith.
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  OT 10: Young Joseph - A Shepherd, a Seer and a Slave 08.03.2026 40мин

  Text: Genesis 37-41 Supplemental Text: The Third Thousand Years chapters 5-6 BYU Lecture 13: Joseph spent his youth in Beersheba. He was a devoted son to Jacob and to God. When he witnessed evil doings by his brothers, Joseph faithfully reported it to his father. This created a trusted bond between father and son, but caused hatred between Joseph and his brothers. At the age of 17, Joseph receives revelations from the Lord through dreams, prophesying that Jacob and Joseph’s brothers will bow down to Joseph. This angers his brothers and they plot to kill him. They throw Joseph into a dry well and he is inadvertently captured and sold into slavery for 20 pieces of silver and taken to Egypt. Jacob is told that Joseph is dead and he mourns terribly. Adding to the tragedy, Jacob's father Isaac dies. Joseph is sold to Potiphar, Egypt’s chief executioner, but after 11 years in faithful servitude he is imprisoned after being falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife. Joseph interprets the dreams of 2 fellow prisoners, a butcher and a baker. He later interprets the dream of Pharoah, who is so impressed with Joseph, he promotes him to be Prime Minister of all Egypt.