Elder Patrick Kearon: “About His Business” | Sandpaper People and the Refiner’s Fire by Timothy R. Berman
April 6, 2026 In Sunday meetings, diverse members often present challenges that may seem frustrating, yet these "sandpaper people" serve a divine purpose. They help refine our character and foster spiritual growth through discomfort and friction. Embracing these differences enhances community bonds, encouraging virtues like charity, meekness, and forgiveness essential for fulfilling our calling.
Covenant Judgment Cycles: The Four Great Destructions – A Unified Apocalyptic Pattern of Judgment, Wrath, and Divine Deliverance by Timothy R. Berman
April 5, 2026 This study invites discussion on the prophetic patterns linking Egypt, Jerusalem, the Nephite lands, and the Andes, emphasizing God's consistent approach to judgment and deliverance. By comparing Exodus and 3 Nephi, we observe recurring themes of corruption, hardening, de-creation, and renewal, ultimately showing how divine actions reflect a covenantal commitment to humanity.
The Ten Plagues, The Apocalypse, and The Ascent of the Saints: From Exodus to Revelation and the Doctrine of Exaltation by Timothy R. Berman
April 4, 2026 The narrative explores the spiritual journey presented in Exodus from the Ten Plagues of Egypt to exaltation with Christ. It highlights the themes of bondage, divine confrontation, and redemption, portraying the plagues as prophetic symbols leading to salvation. This journey reflects believers’ paths from spiritual darkness to the glory of eternal life with God.
The Ten Plagues of Egypt: A Typology of Mortality, Sin, Death, and Resurrection by Timothy R. Berman
April 3, 2026 The Ten Plagues illustrate a deliberate spiritual journey, exposing humanity's rebellion against God and revealing His relentless pursuit of redemption. Each plague systematically dismantles false gods and systems, foreshadowing Christ's ultimate sacrifice. The Exodus is not merely historical; it serves as a profound theological blueprint for salvation, emphasizing the transformative power of covenant and deliverance.
Daily Devotional — The First Step by Timothy R. Berman
March 30, 2026 Today's devotional explores the journey of healing and recovery from addiction, emphasizing the importance of admitting powerlessness and relinquishing self-reliance. It highlights how early lessons shape identities and behaviors, urging individuals to accept their struggles and seek divine guidance. Ultimately, it offers hope for transformative growth through vulnerability and community support.
