Ep. 360: Doctrine & Covenants 105:15-19 Receive Only After the Trial of Faith

My Scripture Streak

Summary

In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeffery Downs reflects on the peace that the Savior offers—even amidst turmoil and uncertainty. Drawing on examples from Zion’s Camp, the Savior calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee, the Anti-Nephi-Lehies, and President Nelson’s teaching on the trial of faith, Jeffery emphasizes that true peace comes from trust in the Lord, obedience to His commandments, and consistency in faith. He reminds us that the Lord will fight our battles, bless our faithfulness, and give us peace when we humbly follow Him.

Chapter

00:00 – Opening Reflections on Peace Jeffery introduces the theme of peace amidst turmoil and shares the example of Joseph Smith’s peaceful conscience and the Savior’s calm in the storm.

02:24 – Personal Prayer and Peace A personal account of finding peace in prayer despite uncertainty, tying this to the struggles and faith of Zion’s Camp.

04:52 – Warriors and Towers of the Enemy Discussion of verses calling for “warriors” and “throwing down towers” and how this applies today—not through contention, but by being peacemakers.

06:59 – The Anti-Nephi-Lehies’ Example How their faith and peaceful submission broke down the towers of anger and hardness in their enemies’ hearts.

09:20 – Elder Nelson and the Trial of Faith Jeffery recalls a mission experience with Elder (now President) Nelson, who taught that every apostle gains their testimony through the trial of faith, drawing from Ether 12 and Hebrews 11.

13:15 – Patience and Obedience Exploring the Lord’s counsel to wait, be humble, and trust prophetic direction even when circumstances are difficult.

15:41 – Consistency with the Feelings of the People Reflections on the Lord’s command to be consistent with the feelings of surrounding communities and how this applies today, especially in political and social discourse.

17:56 – Peace, Trust, and Consistency Bringing the theme full circle: peace comes from consistency, trust in the Lord, and being mindful of others while proclaiming truth without contention.

Conclusion

As Jeffery closes, he emphasizes that peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of Christ in our hearts. By trusting Him, we can proclaim truth and promote peace at the same time.

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