https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-verse-closer-knowing-jesus-daily--6465821
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." John 17:3]]>enChristianityOne Verse Closerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/db7b5b2f810eda3841db1606a0152180.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-verse-closer-knowing-jesus-daily--6465821Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:13:06 +0000One Verse CloserOne Verse Closeroneversecloser@gmail.comJoin us as we get to know Jesus a little better each day through scripture. "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." John 17:3
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." John 17:3]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-12-54-57-judge-ye-not-what-is-right--67535784And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?
Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?" - Luke 12:54-57]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67535784Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. Ye hypocrites, ye can discern...And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?
Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?" - Luke 12:54-57]]>42clean218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-8-27-30-thou-art-the-christ--67511555And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.
And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
And he charged them that they should tell no man of him." - Mark 8:27-30]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67511555Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cæsarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am? And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets....And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.
And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
And he charged them that they should tell no man of him." - Mark 8:27-30]]>46clean217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-1-15-for-he-was-before-me--67471608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67471608Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me." - John 1:1520clean216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-nephi-10-9-10-who-should-take-away-the-sins-of-the-world--67278326And after he had baptized the Messiah with water, he should behold and bear record that he had baptized the Lamb of God, who should take away the sins of the world." - 1 Nephi 10:9-10]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67278326Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And my father said he should baptize in Bethabara, beyond Jordan; and he also said he should baptize with water; even that he should baptize the Messiah with water. And after he had baptized the Messiah with water, he should behold and bear record...And after he had baptized the Messiah with water, he should behold and bear record that he had baptized the Lamb of God, who should take away the sins of the world." - 1 Nephi 10:9-10]]>30clean215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-15-29-30-and-he-healed-them--67278327And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:" - Matthew 15:29-30]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67278327Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them...And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:" - Matthew 15:29-30]]>32clean214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-32-3-feast-upon-the-words-of-christ--67278328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67278328Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do." - 2 Nephi 32:333clean213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-15-21-28-great-is-thy-faith--67278329And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour." - Matthew 15:21-28]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67278329Sat, 09 Aug 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil....And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour." - Matthew 15:21-28]]>68clean212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-1-29-30-behold-the-lamb-of-god--67278324This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me." - John 1:29-30]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67278324Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me." - John 1:29-30This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me." - John 1:29-30]]>27clean211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-46-49-i-must-be-about-my-father-s-business--67278325And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?" - Luke 2:46-49]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67278325Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. And when they saw...And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?" - Luke 2:46-49]]>37clean210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-6-3-is-not-this-the-carpenter--67193867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67193867Sat, 02 Aug 2025 11:00:12 +0000One Verse Closer"Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him." - Mark 6:319clean209fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-2-11-the-young-child-with-mary-his-mother--67193866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67193866Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh." - Matthew 2:1127clean208fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-31-12-do-the-things-which-ye-have-seen-me-do--67193865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67193865Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And also, the voice of the Son came unto me, saying: He that is baptized in my name, to him will the Father give the Holy Ghost, like unto me; wherefore, follow me, and do the things which ye have seen me do." - 2 Nephi 31:1224clean207fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-3-21-22-thou-art-my-beloved-son--67136732And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased." - Luke 3:21-22]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67136732Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my...And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased." - Luke 3:21-22]]>26clean206fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-1-31-34-this-is-the-son-of-god--67136730And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God." - John 1:31-34]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67136730Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. And I knew him not: but he that...And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God." - John 1:31-34]]>47clean205fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-1-16-18-i-will-make-you-to-become-fishers-of-men--67136733And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him." - Mark 1:16-18]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67136733Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. And straightway they forsook...And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him." - Mark 1:16-18]]>29clean204fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-2-23-he-shall-be-called-a-nazarene--67136731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67136731Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene." - Matthew 2:2315clean203fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-nephi-10-7-8-prepare-ye-the-way-of-the-lord--67039680Yea, even he should go forth and cry in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight; for there standeth one among you whom ye know not; and he is mightier than I, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose. And much spake my father concerning this thing." - 1 Nephi 10:7-8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67039680Sat, 26 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse CloserAnd he spake also concerning a prophet who should come before the Messiah, to prepare the way of the Lord— Yea, even he should go forth and cry in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight; for there standeth one...Yea, even he should go forth and cry in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight; for there standeth one among you whom ye know not; and he is mightier than I, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose. And much spake my father concerning this thing." - 1 Nephi 10:7-8]]>35clean202fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-25-32-a-light-to-lighten-the-gentiles--67039675And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel." - Luke 2:25-32]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67039675Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see...And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel." - Luke 2:25-32]]>61clean201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-25-24-26-we-are-made-alive-in-christ--67039679For, for this end was the law given; wherefore the law hath become dead unto us, and we are made alive in Christ because of our faith; yet we keep the law because of the commandments.
And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." - 2 Nephi 25:24-26]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67039679Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And, notwithstanding we believe in Christ, we keep the law of Moses, and look forward with steadfastness unto Christ, until the law shall be fulfilled. For, for this end was the law given; wherefore the law hath become dead unto us, and we are made...For, for this end was the law given; wherefore the law hath become dead unto us, and we are made alive in Christ because of our faith; yet we keep the law because of the commandments.
And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." - 2 Nephi 25:24-26]]>44clean200fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-1-16-grace-for-grace--67039674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67039674Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace." - John 1:1616clean199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-1-9-11-my-beloved-son--67039677And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." - Mark 1:9-11]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67039677Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a...And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." - Mark 1:9-11]]>26clean198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-11-42-christ-shall-loose-the-bands-of-this-temporal-death--67039676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67039676Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Now, there is a death which is called a temporal death; and the death of Christ shall loose the bands of this temporal death, that all shall be raised from this temporal death." - Alma 11:4219clean197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-1-31-33-he-shall-be-great--67039678He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end." - Luke 1:31-33]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67039678Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign...He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end." - Luke 1:31-33]]>32clean196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-19-26-27-behold-thy-son--66979054Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home." - John 19:26-27]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66979054Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home." - John...Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home." - John 19:26-27]]>26clean195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-42-15-that-god-might-be-a-perfect-just-god-and-a-merciful-god-also--66979051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66979051Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And now, the plan of mercy could not be brought about except an atonement should be made; therefore God himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just...31clean194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-33-22-begin-to-believe-in-the-son-of-god--66979050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66979050Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"If so, wo shall come upon you; but if not so, then cast about your eyes and begin to believe in the Son of God, that he will come to redeem his people, and that he shall suffer and die to atone for their sins; and that he shall rise again from the...38clean192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-2-12-he-and-his-mother-and-his-brethren--66979053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66979053Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days." - John 2:1220clean191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-2-7-a-broken-heart-and-a-contrite-spirit--66934484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66934484Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered." - 2 Nephi 2:722clean190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-5-27-he-is-the-son-of-man--66934485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66934485Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man." - John 5:2714clean189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-34-14-pointing-to-that-great-and-last-sacrifice--66934483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66934483Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And behold, this is the whole meaning of the law, every whit pointing to that great and last sacrifice; and that great and last sacrifice will be the Son of God, yea, infinite and eternal." - Alma 34:1424clean188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-corinthians-13-13-the-greatest-of-these-is-charity--65767735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767735Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." - 1 Corinthians 13:1325clean187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-28-6-for-he-is-risen--65767729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767729Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." - Matthew 28:618clean186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-34-8-he-shall-atone-for-the-sins-of-the-world--65906408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906408Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And now, behold, I will testify unto you of myself that these things are true. Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that Christ shall come among the children of men, to take upon him the transgressions of his people, and that he shall atone for the...26clean185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-19-25-there-stood-by-the-cross-of-jesus-his-mother--65906424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906424Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"¶ Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene." - John 19:2519clean184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-16-15-16-thou-art-the-christ--65906415And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." - Matthew 16:15-16]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906415Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." - Matthew 16:15-16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." - Matthew 16:15-16]]>20clean183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-3-36-he-that-believeth-on-the-son-hath-everlasting-life--65906416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906416Sat, 05 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." - John 3:3620clean182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-13-16-look-forward-to-him-for-a-remission-of-their-sins--65906411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906411Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Now these ordinances were given after this manner, that thereby the people might look forward on the Son of God, it being a type of his order, or it being his order, and this that they might look forward to him for a remission of their sins, that...27clean181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-5-26-life-in-himself--65906412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906412Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;" - John 5:2616clean180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-1-1-the-son-of-god--65906420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906420Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;" - Mark 1:113clean179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-12-50-the-same-is-my-brother-and-sister-and-mother--65906410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906410Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother." - Matthew 12:5018clean178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-11-25-26-whosever-liveth-and-believeth-in-me-shall-never-die--65767732And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" - John 11:25-26]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767732Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" - John 11:25-26And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" - John 11:25-26]]>21clean177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-11-40-he-shall-come-into-the-world-to-redeem-his-people--65906409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906409Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And he shall come into the world to redeem his people; and he shall take upon him the transgressions of those who believe on his name; and these are they that shall have eternal life, and salvation cometh to none else." - Alma 11:4022clean176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-3-35-the-father-loveth-the-son--65906407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906407Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand." - John 3:3513clean175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-22-69-the-son-of-man--65906417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906417Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God." - Luke 22:6913clean174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-9-39-they-which-see-not-might-see--65906418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906418Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind." - John 9:3919clean173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-33-18-21-that-ye-might-be-healed--65906413Behold, he was spoken of by Moses; yea, and behold a type was raised up in the wilderness, that whosoever would look upon it might live. And many did look and live.
But few understood the meaning of those things, and this because of the hardness of their hearts. But there were many who were so hardened that they would not look, therefore they perished. Now the reason they would not look is because they did not believe that it would heal them.
O my brethren, if ye could be healed by merely casting about your eyes that ye might be healed, would ye not behold quickly, or would ye rather harden your hearts in unbelief, and be slothful, that ye would not cast about your eyes, that ye might perish?" - Alma 33:18-21]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906413Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"But behold, this is not all; these are not the only ones who have spoken concerning the Son of God. Behold, he was spoken of by Moses; yea, and behold a type was raised up in the wilderness, that whosoever would look upon it might live. And many did...Behold, he was spoken of by Moses; yea, and behold a type was raised up in the wilderness, that whosoever would look upon it might live. And many did look and live.
But few understood the meaning of those things, and this because of the hardness of their hearts. But there were many who were so hardened that they would not look, therefore they perished. Now the reason they would not look is because they did not believe that it would heal them.
O my brethren, if ye could be healed by merely casting about your eyes that ye might be healed, would ye not behold quickly, or would ye rather harden your hearts in unbelief, and be slothful, that ye would not cast about your eyes, that ye might perish?" - Alma 33:18-21]]>67clean172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acts-2-32-this-jesus-hath-god-raised-up--65906421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906421Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses." - Acts 2:3221clean171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mosiah-3-17-no-other-name-given--65906422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906422Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And moreover, I say unto you, that there shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord Omnipotent." - Mosiah 3:1732clean170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-11-a-savior--65906423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906423Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." - Luke 2:1116clean169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helaman-8-14-15-look-upon-the-son-of-god-with-faith--65906414And as many as should look upon that serpent should live, even so as many as should look upon the Son of God with faith, having a contrite spirit, might live, even unto that life which is eternal." - Helaman 8:14-15]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906414Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Yea, did he not bear record that the Son of God should come? And as he lifted up the brazen serpent in the wilderness, even so shall he be lifted up who should come. And as many as should look upon that serpent should live, even so as many as should...And as many as should look upon that serpent should live, even so as many as should look upon the Son of God with faith, having a contrite spirit, might live, even unto that life which is eternal." - Helaman 8:14-15]]>36clean168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-2-1-the-lord-of-glory--65767844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767844Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons." - James 2:115clean167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-13-58-because-of-their-unbelief--65767846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767846Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief." - Matthew 13:5810clean166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-28-19-20-i-am-with-you-alway--65767857Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." - Matthew 28:19-20]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767857Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the...Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." - Matthew 28:19-20]]>26clean165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ether-3-5-able-to-show-forth-great-power--65767860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767860Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Behold, O Lord, thou canst do this. We know that thou art able to show forth great power, which looks small unto the understanding of men." - Ether 3:518clean164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mosiah-3-20-every-nation-kindred-tongue-and-people--65767858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767858Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And moreover, I say unto you, that the time shall come when the knowledge of a Savior shall spread throughout every nation, kindred, tongue, and people." - Mosiah 3:2016clean163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-14-glory-to-god-in-the-highest--65767850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767850Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." - Luke 2:1414clean162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-6-8-the-testimony-of-jesus-christ-the-son-of-god--65767859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767859Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And Alma went and began to declare the word of God unto the church which was established in the valley of Gideon, according to the revelation of the truth of the word which had been spoken by his fathers, and according to the spirit of prophecy which...32clean161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-corinthians-12-3-but-by-the-holy-ghost--65767851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767851Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost." - 1 Corinthians 12:320clean160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-16-19-sat-on-the-right-hand-of-god--65767848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767848Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God." - Mark 16:1915clean159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-12-46-his-mother-and-his-brethren-stood-without--65767845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767845Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him." - Matthew 12:4613clean158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-nephi-11-13-14-i-am-the-god-of-israel--65767861Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world." - 3 Nephi 11:13-14]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767861Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto them saying: Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of...Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world." - 3 Nephi 11:13-14]]>30clean157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-john-4-11-love-one-another--65767847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767847Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another." - 1 John 4:1114clean156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-11-4-but-for-the-glory-of-god--65767856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767856Sun, 08 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby." - John 4:1114clean155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mosiah-3-12-faith-on-the-lord-jesus-christ--65767853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767853Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"But wo, wo unto him who knoweth that he rebelleth against God! For salvation cometh to none such except it be through repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ." - Mosiah 3:1227clean154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-28-18-all-power-is-given-unto-me--65767849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767849Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." - Matthew 28:1813clean153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-16-15-go-ye-into-all-the-world--65767852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767852Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." - Mark 16:1513clean152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-28-30-him-that-receiveth-i-will-give-more--65767855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767855Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall...33clean151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-john-4-10-herein-is-love--65767854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767854Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins." - 1 John 4:1022clean150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acts-2-36-both-lord-and-christ--65767734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767734Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ." - Acts 2:3617clean149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-2-26-the-messiah-cometh-in-the-fulness-of-time--65767733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767733Thu, 29 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And the Messiah cometh in the fulness of time, that he may redeem the children of men from the fall. And because that they are redeemed from the fall they have become free forever, knowing good from evil; to act for themselves and not to be acted...29clean149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-27-50-51-he-had-cried-again--65767730a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.
And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;" - Matthew 27:50-51]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767730Wed, 28 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Jesus, when he had cried again with https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/27?lang=eng#note50a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth...a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.
And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;" - Matthew 27:50-51]]>24clean148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/titus-2-13-14-who-gave-himself-for-us--65767737Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." - Titus 2:13-14]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767737Tue, 27 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." - Titus...Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." - Titus 2:13-14]]>26clean147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-john-4-9-that-we-might-live-through-him--65767728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767728Mon, 26 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him." - 1 John 4:921clean146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helaman-14-15-16-salvation-may-come--65596281Yea, behold, this death bringeth to pass the resurrection, and redeemeth all mankind from the first death—that spiritual death; for all mankind, by the fall of Adam being cut off from the presence of the Lord, are considered as dead, both as to things temporal and to things spiritual." - Helaman 14:15-16]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596281Sun, 25 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"For behold, he surely must die that salvation may come; yea, it behooveth him and becometh expedient that he dieth, to bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, that thereby men may be brought into the presence of the Lord. Yea, behold, this death...Yea, behold, this death bringeth to pass the resurrection, and redeemeth all mankind from the first death—that spiritual death; for all mankind, by the fall of Adam being cut off from the presence of the Lord, are considered as dead, both as to things temporal and to things spiritual." - Helaman 14:15-16]]>50clean145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-corinthians-13-4-7-charity--65596282Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596282Sat, 24 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the...Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7]]>39clean144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acts-4-10-12-by-the-name-of-jesus-christ-of-nazareth--65596285This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." - Acts 4:10-12]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596285Fri, 23 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at...This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." - Acts 4:10-12]]>38clean143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctrine-and-covenants-49-6-7-reigneth-in-the-heavens--65596279I, the Lord God, have spoken it; but the hour and the day no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor shall they know until he comes." - Doctrine and Covenants 49:6-7]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596279Thu, 22 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And they have done unto the Son of Man even as they listed; and he has taken his power on the right hand of his glory, and now reigneth in the heavens, and will reign till he descends on the earth to put all enemies under his feet, which time is nigh...I, the Lord God, have spoken it; but the hour and the day no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor shall they know until he comes." - Doctrine and Covenants 49:6-7]]>36clean142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-13-35-love-one-to-another--65596280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596280Wed, 21 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." - John 13:3525clean141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-22-44-he-prayed-more-earnestly--65596284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596284Tue, 20 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground." - Luke 22:4418clean140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-john-4-7-8-god-is-love--65596283He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love." - 1 John 4:7-8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596283Mon, 19 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love." - 1 John 4:7-8He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love." - 1 John 4:7-8]]>26clean139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-11-4-5-the-blind-receive-their-sight--65596278The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them." - Matthew 11:4-5]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596278Sun, 18 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel...The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them." - Matthew 11:4-5]]>31clean138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-53-4-5-with-his-stripes-we-are-healed--65485330But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." - Isaiah 53:4-5]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65485330Sat, 17 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and...But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." - Isaiah 53:4-5]]>33clean137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-corinthians-13-3-it-profiteth-me-nothing--65485333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65485333Fri, 16 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing." - 1 Corinthians 13:318clean136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-31-7-keeping-his-commandments--65485331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65485331Thu, 15 May 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Know ye not that he was holy? But notwithstanding he being holy, he showeth unto the children of men that, according to the flesh he humbleth himself before the Father, and witnesseth unto the Father that he would be obedient unto him in keeping his...27clean135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-7-22-ye-have-seen-and-heard--65485335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65485335Wed, 14 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached." - Luke 7:2227clean134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-john-4-7-love-is-of-god--65485332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65485332Tue, 13 May 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God." - 1 John 4:727clean133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-peter-1-19-20-foreordained-before-the-foundation-of-the-world--65485334Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you," - 1 Peter 1:19-20]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65485334Mon, 12 May 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you," - 1 Peter 1:19-20Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you," - 1 Peter 1:19-20]]>21clean132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-john-3-16-18-in-deed-and-in-truth--65485329But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." - 1 John 3:16-18]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65485329Sun, 11 May 2025 11:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how...But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." - 1 John 3:16-18]]>38clean131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moroni-8-26-which-love-endureth--65485337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65485337Sat, 10 May 2025 11:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"And the remission of sins bringeth meekness, and lowliness of heart; and because of meekness and lowliness of heart cometh the visitation of the Holy Ghost, which Comforter filleth with hope and perfect love, which love endureth...30clean130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jacob-4-5-pointing-our-souls-to-him--65485336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65485336Fri, 09 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Behold, they believed in Christ and worshiped the Father in his name, and also we worship the Father in his name. And for this intent we keep the law of Moses, it pointing our souls to him; and for this cause it is sanctified unto us for...43clean129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-corinthians-13-2-and-have-not-charity-i-am-nothing--65445631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445631Thu, 08 May 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing." - 1 Corinthians 13:221clean128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-26-30-charity-is-love--65445629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445629Wed, 07 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Behold, the Lord hath forbidden this thing; wherefore, the Lord God hath given a commandment that all men should have charity, which charity is love. And except they should have charity they were nothing. Wherefore, if they should have charity they...26clean127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-10-30-37-go-and-do-thou-likewise--65445628And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise." - Luke 10:30-37]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445628Tue, 06 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and...And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise." - Luke 10:30-37]]>83clean126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ether-12-34-men-shall-have-charity--65445632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445632Mon, 05 May 2025 11:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"And now I know that this love which thou hast had for the children of men is charity; wherefore, except men shall have charity they cannot inherit that place which thou hast prepared in the mansions of thy Father." - Ether 12:3422clean125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-26-39-as-thou-wilt--65445627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445627Sun, 04 May 2025 11:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." - Matthew 26:3930clean124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-corinthians-13-1-charity--65445621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445621Sat, 03 May 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal." - 1 Corinthians 13:119clean123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-1-14-dwelt-among-us--65445630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445630Fri, 02 May 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." - John 1:1418clean122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-nephi-19-9-he-suffereth-it--65445623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445623Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:13 +0000One Verse Closer"And the world, because of their iniquity, shall judge him to be a thing of naught; wherefore they scourge him, and he suffereth it; and they smite him, and he suffereth it. Yea, they spit upon him, and he suffereth it, because of his...30clean121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-23-34-forgive-them--65445622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445622Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots." - Luke 23:3423clean120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-16-27-the-son-of-man-shall-come-in-the-glory-of-his-father--65445626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445626Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works." - Matthew 16:2718clean119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jacob-3-2-feast-upon-his-love--65445625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445625Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"O all ye that are pure in heart, lift up your heads and receive the pleasing word of God, and feast upon his love; for ye may, if your minds are firm, forever." - Jacob 3:218clean118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-6-3-the-whole-earth-is-full-of-his-glory--65445624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65445624Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory." - Isaiah 6:318clean117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-5-50-the-son-of-god-cometh-in-his-glory--65138218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65138218Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Yea, thus saith the Spirit: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, for the kingdom of heaven is soon at hand; yea, the Son of God cometh in his glory, in his might, majesty, power, and dominion. Yea, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, that the Spirit...44clean116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-40-34-the-glory-of-the-lord-filled-the-tabernacle--65138216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65138216Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle." - Exodus 40:3419clean115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-6-51-i-am-the-living-bread--65138215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65138215Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world." - John 6:5124clean114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-4-15-tempted-like-as-we-are-yet-without-sin--65138213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65138213Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin." - Hebrews 4:1531clean113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jacob-4-4-we-knew-of-christ--65138212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65138212Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"For, for this intent have we written these things, that they may know that we knew of Christ, and we had a hope of his glory many hundred years before his coming; and not only we ourselves had a hope of his glory, but also all the holy prophets which...27clean112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-40-5-the-glory-of-god-shall-be-revealed--65138211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65138211Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it." - Isaiah 40:518clean111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-11-33-36-behold-how-he-loved-him--65138214And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.
Jesus wept.
Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!" - John 11:33-36]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65138214Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. Jesus wept. Then said the Jews, Behold how he...And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.
Jesus wept.
Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!" - John 11:33-36]]>29clean110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-nephi-22-24-dominion-and-might-and-power-and-great-glory--65138219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65138219Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And the time cometh speedily that the righteous must be led up as calves of the stall, and the Holy One of Israel must reign in dominion, and might, and power, and great glory." - 1 Nephi 22:2423clean109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-19-28-30-it-is-finished--65138220Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost." - John 19:28-30]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65138220Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his...Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost." - John 19:28-30]]>43clean108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-nephi-27-27-even-as-i-am--65138217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65138217Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And know ye that ye shall be judges of this people, according to the judgment which I shall give unto you, which shall be just. Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am." - 3 Nephi 27:2729clean107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ephesians-5-2-walk-in-love--65049941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65049941Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour." - Ephesians 5:225clean106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-33-17-i-know-thee-by-name--65049940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65049940Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name." - Exodus 33:1721clean105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-8-35-whosoever-shall-lose-his-life-for-my-sake--65049942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65049942Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it." - Mark 8:3525clean104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ephesians-5-1-be-ye-therefore-followers-of-god--65049943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65049943Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;" - Ephesians 5:111clean103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-nephi-27-21-for-that-which-ye-have-seen-me-do-even-that-shall-ye-do--65049939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65049939Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and ye know the things that ye must do in my church; for the works which ye have seen me do that shall ye also do; for that which ye have seen me do even that shall ye do;" - 3 Nephi 27:2130clean102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-5-8-learned-he-obedience--64979232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64979232Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;" - Hebrews 5:824clean101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-10-30-i-and-my-father-are-one--64979234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64979234Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"I and my Father are one." - John 10:3017clean100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moroni-7-47-the-pure-love-of-christ--64979229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64979229Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him." - Moroni 7:4723clean99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-8-34-follow-me--64979233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64979233Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." - Mark 8:3426clean98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-john-4-17-herein-is-our-love-made-perfect--64979236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64979236Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world." - 1 John 4:1725clean97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-nephi-18-11-always-remember-me--64979231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64979231Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And this shall ye always do to those who repent and are baptized in my name; and ye shall do it in remembrance of my blood, which I have shed for you, that ye may witness unto the Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me...31clean96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-10-27-my-sheep-hear-my-voice--64979237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64979237Sat, 05 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:" - John 10:2717clean95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-21-his-name-was-called-jesus--64979235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64979235Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb." - Luke 2:2124clean94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-nephi-9-15-i-am-jesus-christ-the-son-of-god--64979230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64979230Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name." - 3...32clean93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-john-4-4-ye-are-of-god--64979238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64979238Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." - 1 John 4:424clean92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-26-28-all-men-are-privileged--64918872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918872Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Behold, hath the Lord commanded any that they should not partake of his goodness? Behold I say unto you, Nay; but all men are privileged the one like unto the other, and none are forbidden." - 2 Nephi 26:2829clean91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-corinthians-5-21-we-might-be-made-the-righteousness-of-god-in-him--64918870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918870Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." - 2 Corinthians 5:2127clean90fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-7-12-he-will-take-upon-him-death--64918871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918871Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how...29clean89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-john-4-2-3-know-ye-the-spirit-of-god--64918875And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world." - 1 John 4:2-3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918875Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof...And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world." - 1 John 4:2-3]]>34clean88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philippians-2-5-11-jesus-christ-is-lord--64918876Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." - Philippians 2:5-11]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918876Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And...Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." - Philippians 2:5-11]]>69clean87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-7-11-he-will-take-upon-him-the-pains-and-the-sicknesses-of-his-people--64918868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918868Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people." - Alma 7:1127clean86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-26-27-he-hath-given-it-free-for-all-men--64918866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918866Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Hath he commanded any that they should not partake of his salvation? Behold I say unto you, Nay; but he hath given it free for all men; and he hath commanded his people that they should persuade all men to repentance." - 2 Nephi 26:2727clean85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-4-6-being-wearied-with-his-journey--64918865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918865Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour." - John 4:620clean84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mosiah-3-7-he-shall-suffer-temptations-pain-of-body-hunger-thirst-and-fatigue--64918869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918869Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And lo, he shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it be unto death; for behold, blood cometh from every pore, so great shall be his anguish for the wickedness and the...29clean83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-2-17-18-a-merciful-and-faithful-high-priest--64918867For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted." - Hebrews 2:17-18]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918867Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being...For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted." - Hebrews 2:17-18]]>37clean82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-15-13-14-ye-are-my-friends--64918873Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." - John 15:13-14]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918873Sat, 22 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." - John 15:13-14Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." - John 15:13-14]]>26clean81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-1-14-and-the-word-was-made-flesh--64918874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64918874Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." - John 1:1425clean80fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-4-19-follow-me-and-i-will-make-you-fishers-of-men--64776107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64776107Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." - Matthew 4:1916clean79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-15-8-10-there-is-joy-in-the-presence-of-the-angels-of-god--64776109And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." - Luke 15:8-10]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64776109Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice...And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." - Luke 15:8-10]]>45clean78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-26-25-come-unto-me-all-ye-ends-of-the-earth--64776108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64776108Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Behold, doth he cry unto any, saying: Depart from me? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; but he saith: Come unto me all ye ends of the earth, buy milk and honey, without money and without price." - 2 Nephi 26:2526clean77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-nephi-27-29-ask-and-ye-shall-receive--64776105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64776105Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Therefore, ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you; for he that asketh, receiveth; and unto him that knocketh, it shall be opened." - 3 Nephi 27:2919clean76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-peter-2-21-that-ye-should-follow-his-steps--64776106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64776106Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:" - 1 Peter 2:2120clean75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-26-24-he-doeth-not-anything-save-it-be-for-the-benefit-of-the-world--64717988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64717988Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"He doeth not anything save it be for the benefit of the world; for he loveth the world, even that he layeth down his own life that he may draw all men unto him. Wherefore, he commandeth none that they shall not partake of his salvation." - 2 Nephi 26:2429clean74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-15-3-7-likewise-joy-shall-be-in-heaven--64717989What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance." - Luke 15:3-7]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64717989Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And he spake this parable unto them, saying, What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he...What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance." - Luke 15:3-7]]>46clean73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctrine-covenants-18-10-13-the-worth-of-souls-is-great-in-the-sight-of-god--64717992For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.
And he hath risen again from the dead, that he might bring all men unto him, on conditions of repentance.
And how great is his joy in the soul that repenteth!" - Doctrine & Covenants 18:10-13]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64717992Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God; For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him. And he hath risen again from the dead,...For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.
And he hath risen again from the dead, that he might bring all men unto him, on conditions of repentance.
And how great is his joy in the soul that repenteth!" - Doctrine & Covenants 18:10-13]]>40clean72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-3-17-the-world-through-him-might-be-saved--64659782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64659782Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:06 +0000One Verse Closer"For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." - John 3:1721clean71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moroni-7-48-we-shall-be-like-him--64659781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64659781Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he...41clean70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-22-19-20-this-do-in-remembrance-of-me--64659783Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you." - Luke 22:19-20]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64659783Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed...Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you." - Luke 22:19-20]]>38clean69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-nephi-18-6-7-always-remember-me--64659784And this shall ye do in remembrance of my body, which I have shown unto you. And it shall be a testimony unto the Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you." - 3 Nephi 18:6-7]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64659784Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And this shall ye always observe to do, even as I have done, even as I have broken bread and blessed it and given it unto you. And this shall ye do in remembrance of my body, which I have shown unto you. And it shall be a testimony unto the Father...And this shall ye do in remembrance of my body, which I have shown unto you. And it shall be a testimony unto the Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you." - 3 Nephi 18:6-7]]>33clean68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-4-23-teaching-preaching-and-healing--64659780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64659780Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people." - Matthew 4:2323clean67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-nephi-12-48-be-perfect-even-as-i--64568801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64568801Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Therefore I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect." - 3 Nephi 12:4825clean66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-2-13-and-he-taught-them--64568803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64568803Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them." - Mark 2:1325clean65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-3-21-22-thou-art-my-beloved-son--64568800And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased." - Luke 3:21-22]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64568800Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my...And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased." - Luke 3:21-22]]>32clean64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-31-16-following-the-example-of-the-son-of-the-living-god--64568802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64568802Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"And now, my beloved brethren, I know by this that unless a man shall endure to the end, in following the example of the Son of the living God, he cannot be saved." - 2 Nephi 31:1629clean63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-7-14-call-his-name-immanuel--64568804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64568804Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." - Isaiah 7:1419clean62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-9-10-12-o-how-great-the-goodness-of-our-god--64499350And because of the way of deliverance of our God, the Holy One of Israel, this death, of which I have spoken, which is the temporal, shall deliver up its dead; which death is the grave.
And this death of which I have spoken, which is the spiritual death, shall deliver up its dead; which spiritual death is hell; wherefore, death and hell must deliver up their dead, and hell must deliver up its captive spirits, and the grave must deliver up its captive bodies, and the bodies and the spirits of men will be restored one to the other; and it is by the power of the resurrection of the Holy One of Israel." - 2 Nephi 9:10-12]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64499350Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"O how great the goodness of our God, who prepareth a way for our escape from the grasp of this awful monster; yea, that monster, death and hell, which I call the death of the body, and also the death of the spirit. And because of the way...And because of the way of deliverance of our God, the Holy One of Israel, this death, of which I have spoken, which is the temporal, shall deliver up its dead; which death is the grave.
And this death of which I have spoken, which is the spiritual death, shall deliver up its dead; which spiritual death is hell; wherefore, death and hell must deliver up their dead, and hell must deliver up its captive spirits, and the grave must deliver up its captive bodies, and the bodies and the spirits of men will be restored one to the other; and it is by the power of the resurrection of the Holy One of Israel." - 2 Nephi 9:10-12]]>70clean61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-2-1-2-king-of-the-jews--64499354Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him." Matthew 2:1-2]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64499354Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship...Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him." Matthew 2:1-2]]>48clean60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-3-16-god-so-loved-the-world--64499353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64499353Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:1625clean59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-1-6-let-all-the-angels-of-god-worship-him--64499351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64499351Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him." - Hebrews 1:618clean58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-1-12-13-the-angels-ministered-unto-him--64499352And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him." - Mark 1:12-13]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64499352Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness. And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him." - Mark 1:12-13And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him." - Mark 1:12-13]]>26clean57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-13-55-56-the-carpenter-s-son--64499349And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?" - Matthew 13:55-56]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64499349Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?" - Matthew 13:55-56And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?" - Matthew 13:55-56]]>52clean56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-11-40-41-he-shall-come-into-the-world-to-redeem-his-people--64406924Therefore the wicked remain as though there had been no redemption made, except it be the loosing of the bands of death; for behold, the day cometh that all shall rise from the dead and stand before God, and be judged according to their works." - Alma 11:40-41]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64406924Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And he shall come into the world to redeem his people; and he shall take upon him the transgressions of those who believe on his name; and these are they that shall have eternal life, and salvation cometh to none else. Therefore the wicked remain as...Therefore the wicked remain as though there had been no redemption made, except it be the loosing of the bands of death; for behold, the day cometh that all shall rise from the dead and stand before God, and be judged according to their works." - Alma 11:40-41]]>47clean55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acts-10-38-god-was-with-him--64406920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64406920Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him." - Acts 10:3826clean54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mosiah-4-9-believe-in-god--64406921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64406921Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all things, both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all wisdom, and all power, both in heaven and in earth; believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can...30clean53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-4-34-35-o-lord-i-have-trusted-in-thee--64406922Yea, I know that God will give liberally to him that asketh. Yea, my God will give me, if I ask not amiss; therefore I will lift up my voice unto thee; yea, I will cry unto thee, my God, the rock of my righteousness. Behold, my voice shall forever ascend up unto thee, my rock and mine everlasting God. Amen." - 2 Nephi 4:34-35]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64406922Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever. I will not put my trust in the arm of flesh; for I know that cursed is he that putteth his trust in the arm of flesh. Yea, cursed is he that putteth his trust in man or maketh flesh...Yea, I know that God will give liberally to him that asketh. Yea, my God will give me, if I ask not amiss; therefore I will lift up my voice unto thee; yea, I will cry unto thee, my God, the rock of my righteousness. Behold, my voice shall forever ascend up unto thee, my rock and mine everlasting God. Amen." - 2 Nephi 4:34-35]]>47clean52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-8-35-39-who-shall-separate-us-from-the-love-of-christ--64406923As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:35-39]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64406923Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter....As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:35-39]]>62clean51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-15-10-ye-shall-abide-in-my-love--64326277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64326277Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love." - John 15:1025clean50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moroni-7-47-charity-is-the-pure-love-of-christ--64326276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64326276Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him." Moroni 7:4763clean49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-14-13-ask-in-my-name--64284806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64284806Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son." - John 14:1333clean48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ether-12-27-then-will-i-make-weak-things-become-strong--64284805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64284805Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me,...41clean47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-22-37-love-the-lord-they-god--64284803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64284803Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." - Matthew 22:3733clean46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mosiah-3-19-becometh-a-saint-through-the-atonement-of-christ-the-lord--64284804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64284804Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"For the natural man is an enemy to God, and has been from the fall of Adam, and will be, forever and ever, unless he yields to the enticings of the Holy Spirit, and putteth off the natural man and becometh a saint through the atonement of Christ the...59clean45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-5-11-very-pitiful-and-of-tender-mercy--64211340Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy" - James 5:11]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64211340Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/james/5?lang=eng#note11c, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy" -...Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy" - James 5:11]]>41clean44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romans-15-13-fill-you-with-all-joy-and-peace--64211339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64211339Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." - Romans 15:1331clean43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ether-12-41-seek-this-jesus--64211338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64211338Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And now, I would commend you to seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written, that the grace of God the Father, and also the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, which beareth record of them, may be and abide in you forever....43clean42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-9-5-die-for-all-men--64148937die for all men, that all men might become subject unto him." - 2 Nephi 9:5]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64148937Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Yea, I know that ye know that in the body he shall show himself unto those at Jerusalem, from whence we came; for it is expedient that it should be among them; for it behooveth the great Creator that he suffereth himself to become subject unto man in...die for all men, that all men might become subject unto him." - 2 Nephi 9:5]]>44clean41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mosiah-18-2-the-power-and-sufferings-and-death-of-christ--64148941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64148941Sun, 09 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Yea, concerning that which was to come, and also concerning the resurrection of the dead, and the redemption of the people, which was to be brought to pass through the power, and sufferings, and death of Christ, and his resurrection and ascension...32clean40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acts-2-23-24-having-loosed-the-pains-of-death--64148940"Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it." - Acts 2:23-24]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64148940Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:00:06 +0000One Verse Closer"Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: "Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of..."Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it." - Acts 2:23-24]]>40clean39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mosiah-4-11-12-filled-with-the-love-of-god--64148938"And behold, I say unto you that if ye do this ye shall always rejoice, and be filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of your sins; and ye shall grow in the knowledge of the glory of him that created you, or in the knowledge of that which is just and true." - Mosiah 4:11-12]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64148938Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And again I say unto you as I have said before, that as ye have come to the knowledge of the glory of God, or if ye have known of his goodness and have tasted of his love, and have received a remission of your sins, which causeth such exceedingly..."And behold, I say unto you that if ye do this ye shall always rejoice, and be filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of your sins; and ye shall grow in the knowledge of the glory of him that created you, or in the knowledge of that which is just and true." - Mosiah 4:11-12]]>91clean38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-31-5-to-fulfill-all-righteousness--64148943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64148943Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And now, if the Lamb of God, he being holy, should have need to be baptized by water, to fulfil all righteousness, O then, how much more need have we, being unholy, to be baptized, yea, even by water!" - 2 Nephi 31:541clean37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-42-23-mercy-cometh-because-of-the-atonement--64148942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64148942Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"But God ceaseth not to be God, and mercy claimeth the penitent, and mercy cometh because of the atonement; and the atonement bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead; and the resurrection of the dead bringeth back men into the presence of God;...62clean36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-14-7-ye-should-have-known-my-father-also--64148939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64148939Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him." - John 14:730clean35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acts-13-23-raised-unto-israel-a-saviour--64148945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64148945Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus." - Acts 13:2331clean34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mosiah-16-9-he-is-the-light-and-the-life-of-the-world--64092090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64092090Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"He is the light and the life of the world; yea, a light that is endless, that can never be darkened; yea and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death." - Mosiah 16:930clean33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-31-3-giveth-light-unto-the-understanding--64092091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64092091Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"For my soul delighteth in plainness; for after this manner doth the Lord God work among the children of men. For the Lord God giveth light unto the understanding; for he speaketh unto men according to their language, unto their understanding." - 2...47clean32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-12-2-the-author-and-finisher-of-our-faith--64019164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64019164Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." - Hebrews 12:245clean31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-6-35-the-bread-of-life--64019165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64019165Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." - John 6:3527clean30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ephesians-2-19-20-jesus-christ-himself-being-the-chief-corner-stone--63937395And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone." - Ephesians 2:19-20]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63937395Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone." - Ephesians...And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone." - Ephesians 2:19-20]]>46clean29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-1-22-taught-them-as-one-that-had-authority--63937394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63937394Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes." - Mark 1:2231clean28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-14-18-i-will-come-to-you--63884815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63884815Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." - John 14:1825clean27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helaman-5-12-the-rock-of-our-redeemer--63884816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63884816Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all...59clean26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-25-8-he-will-swallow-up-death-in-victory--63884814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63884814Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it." - Isaiah 25:841clean25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-1-21-he-shall-save-his-people-from-their-sins--63826782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63826782Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." - Matthew 1:2132clean24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psalms-23-1-the-lord-is-my-shepherd--63826781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63826781Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." - Psalms 23:134clean23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-34-8-he-shall-atone-for-the-sins-of-the-world--63746342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63746342Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And now, behold, I will testify unto you of myself that these things are true. Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that Christ shall come among the children of men, to take upon him the transgressions of his people, and that he shall atone for the...51clean22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-john-1-7-the-blood-of-jesus-christ-his-son-cleanseth--63746341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63746341Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:06 +0000One Verse Closer"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." - 1 John 1:738clean21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-5-9-the-author-of-eternal-salvation--63746343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63746343Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And being made perfect, he bacame the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him." - Hebrews 5:930clean20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-5-36-laid-on-him-the-iniquity-of-us-all--63746340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63746340Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:00:06 +0000One Verse Closer"All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." - Isaiah 53:633clean19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mosiah-15-2-3-the-father-and-the-son--63703065The Father, because he was conceived by the power of God; and the Son, because of the flesh; thus becoming the Father and Son." - Mosiah 15:2-3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63703065Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And because he dwelleth in flesh he shall be called the Son of God, and having subjected the flesh to the will of the Father, being the Father and the Son- The Father, because he was conceived by the power of God; and the Son, because of the flesh;...The Father, because he was conceived by the power of God; and the Son, because of the flesh; thus becoming the Father and Son." - Mosiah 15:2-3]]>58clean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-9-6-his-name-shall-be-called--63703067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63703067Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:646clean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acts-2-22-miracles-and-wonders-and-signs--63703066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63703066Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know." - Acts 2:2234clean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-4-32-his-word-was-with-power--63665449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63665449Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power." - Luke 4:3236clean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helaman-14-12-the-son-of-god--63665448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63665448Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"And also that ye might know of the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and of earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and that ye might know of the signs of his coming, to the intent that ye might believe on his...48clean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-8-17-himself-took-our-infirmities--63665447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63665447Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses." - Matthew 8:1747clean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ether-3-14-prepared-from-the-foundation-of-the-world--63616647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63616647Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name; and they...69clean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-14-6-i-am-the-way--63616605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63616605Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000One Verse Closer"Jesus saith unto him, I am th e way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." - John 14:634clean11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-1-3-all-things-were-made-by-him--63616585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63616585Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made." - John 1:327clean10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alma-7-13-according-to-the-power-of-his-deliverance--63582033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63582033Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:00:06 +0000One Verse Closer"Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold,...50clean9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-9-2-8-the-son-of-man-hath-power--63582013And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
For whether is easier to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
And he arose, and departed to his house.
But when the multitueds saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men." - Matthew 9:2-8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63582013Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be foriven thee. And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This...And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
For whether is easier to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
And he arose, and departed to his house.
But when the multitueds saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men." - Matthew 9:2-8]]>99clean8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hebrews-9-24-now-to-appear-in-the-presence-of-god-for-us--63581995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63581995Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse Closer"For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us." - Hebrews 9:2450clean7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-nephi-2-6-full-of-grace-and-truth--63576890https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63576890Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth." - 2 Nephi 2:658clean6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-13-34-love-one-another--63576865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63576865Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." - John 13:3435clean5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-3-13-17-this-is-my-beloved-son--63537592But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." - Matthew 3:13-17
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63537592Sat, 04 Jan 2025 12:00:06 +0000One Verse Closer"Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to...But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." - Matthew 3:13-17
]]>92clean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-3-13-17-to-fulfil-all-righteousness--63537534But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." - Matthew 3:13-17]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63537534Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to...But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." - Matthew 3:13-17]]>127clean3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-2-52-and-jesus-increased--63537492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63537492Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:00:09 +0000One Verse Closer"And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man." - Luke 2:5256clean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-17-3-and-this-is-life-eternal--63520885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63520885Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000One Verse CloserAnd this is life eternal, that they might konw thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. - John 17:368clean1full