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by Kerry Muhlestein
The Scriptures Are Real (TSAR) with Kerry Muhlestein is a podcast where we look at elements of the scriptures that have become real to us. We interview both experts (people with language, archaeological, historical backgrounds, etc.), and lay folks, and explore times when the scriptures became real to them. This is done from the viewpoint of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We believe that there is real power in the scriptures and that as they become more real we can better apply them to our lives and draw more power from them. If you listen to this podcast you will learn all kinds of interesting background information that will help you understand and learn more from the scriptures. We believe it will allow you to add real power to your life. My gratitude to my co-host Lamar Newmeyer. Also to my friend Rich Nicholls, who composed the introductory music.
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- 3 days ago51 min
E68 God's Presence Lost and Gained: Temples, Gathering, and Our Chance to Be with God (Ezekiel)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. You can get $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away!Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EnlightenEdgeEDU/membership. This week on Patreon Kerry will show you in detail about the temple message in Ezekiel and also more about the symbolic actions Ezekiel went through.In this episode Kerry briefly goes through the background of the book, and then helps us see what is happening with the strange call and vision that Ezekiel sees. He explains what a heavenly council is and how Ezekiel experiences it. He looks at how God warned Ezekiel that his ministry will be difficult. He also looks at how Ezekiel sees that they will lose God's presence. Then Robbie Taggart joins Kerry to help us see how human Ezekiel is as he is asked to go through strange action after strange action as part of the way of prophesying God asks him to do. They examine how God was teaching them about what was going to happen in Jerusalem, They also look at what it must have been like for Ezekiel to be asked to do all of this. Then Kerry teaches again, He continues to follow Ezekiel's teachings as he works his way through the coming destruction of Jerusalem. He warns about the scattering and prophecies of the gathering. He also shows how Ezekiel prophesied that the people would get their hearts right with God at some point in the future and would truly keep covenant. He then looks at how Ezekiel teaches about Christ's atoning and forgiving abilities, and how He has no pleasure in punishing the wicked, but rather wants all to turn to Him and live. He looks at the pivotal point of the destruction of Jerusalem, and then how God uses Ezekiel to teach about the future of Israel and how they will come back to Him. In this context Kerry helps us understand what the famous prophesies about the dry bones being resurrected and the two sticks meant in their original context, and how the way we usually look at them is a good secondary meaning that is best understood in light of the original context and what God said these prophesies meant. He helps us see the importance of the gathering of Israel. Kerry then outlines how in the future, as part of the gathering, Israel will regain God's presence. This includes images of the temple the waters of life, and Kerry uses video to help illustrate. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
- 1 weeks ago1h 11m
E67 Sorrow, Sin, and Covenant. God's unending mercy even in the midst of destruction and sorrow (Jeremiah 31-39)
Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. You can get $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away!Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EnlightenEdgeEDU/membership. This week on Patreon Kerry goes through some of the most powerful images Jeremiah uses, and why it would be so powerful for Judah and how it can reach and teach you.In this episode Kerry and George Pierce discuss how the Lord extends his mercy to Israel as they have failed to repent. Because of His covenant, He promises Israel another chance, where they can learn to be turned by God, turn to God and receive a new heart and a new covenant. They look at how God will nurture and shepherd His people in their adversity. They also look at the message of hope God sent through Jeremiah when He asked Jeremiah to buy a field because one day they will have the chance to use that land again. Then Kerry and Rabbi Jarrod Grover look at Lamentations. They explore the cries over destroyed Jerusalem and what we can learn from that. In particular, Rabbi Grover discusses how Jews use those Lamentations as a time to mourn, to sit with the sorrow that follows destruction and feel it and learn from it. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
- 2 weeks ago57 min
E66 Led, Nurtured and Molded: God pleading with Judah through Jeremiah (Jereimah 1-20)
Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away!Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EnlightenEdgeEDU/membership. This week on Patreon Kerry goes through some of the most powerful images Jeremiah uses, and why it would be so powerful for Judah and how it can reach and teach you.In this episode Kerry discusses the specific mission the Lord gave Jeremiah. He talks about how this teaches us what the Lord wants to have happen to us based on that call. He also talks about how the Lord warned Jeremiah that his ministry would be hard. Then Kerry and Dr. George Pierce discuss Jeremiah's call further, They talk about how the Lord uses word play to illustrate that the punishment of Judah is coming quickly. After that Kerry discusses some of the most powerful images Jeremiah uses as he warns Judah of what they are doing wrong by using Judah's experience with drought to help them feel alarmed. These images carry amazing messages for us as well. Then Then George leads us through the message the Lord has for all of us as he guides Judah through what he wants of them and us: change our ways, keep the law with pure intent, keep covenant, and let God direct and mold us. They also look at how the Lord will sometimes have to break us to get us to go the right way, which is what Kerry had said Jeremiah's call was about in the first place. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
E65 Anointed to Deliver: Christ, Jubilee and Judgment with Sister Reyna Aburto and Robert Millet
Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away!Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EnlightenEdgeEDU/membership. This week on Patreon Kerry will help you see more clearly what Isaiah 52 is about and will offer some Hebrew insights into that chapter and 53, along with other insights.In this episode Kerry discusses the how there is a turning point in Isaiah 58 and 59 that goes beyond the topics of those chapters. It is about going from rejecting God to keeping His law with real intent and purity of heart. Then Kerry and Sister Reyna Aburto discuss Isaiah 61 and how the Savior uses the beginning of that chapter when He introduces Himself as the Messiah in the synagogue at Nazareth. They talk about how the prophecy is a Jubilee prophecy, and how Christ fulfills the symbolism and how much more we understand about Christ because of this chapter. Then Kerry and Robert Millet discuss Isaiah 63 and how it teaches about both Christ's suffering in the Meridien of time and about His coming to deliver us from oppression at the Second Coming. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
- Oct 4, 20261h 46m
The Captive Daughter and the Suffering Servant: how you are both and what to do now (Isaiah 50-57)
Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away!Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/cw/EnlightenEdgeEDU/membership. This week on Patreon Kerry will help you see more clearly what Isaiah 52 is about and will offer some Hebrew insights into that chapter and 53, along with other insights. In this episode Kerry discusses the pivotal role that Isaiah 52 plays in the Book of Mormon and our understanding of Christ's atoning sacrifice. He also briefly discusses how to understand Isaiah 52 in light of Isaiah 47. Then he and Dr. Daniel Belnap discuss how Isaiah 52 draws on both Exodus and Babylon imagery as well as traveling in the wilderness imagery. They also discuss how it prepares us for Christ's second coming and how it can see us through times of uncertainty and how to deal with things we can't control because of Christ's redemption. They talk about the necessity of staying with the camp of Zion to have peace and redemption. Then Kerry and Dr. Paul Hoskisson talk about the transition from chapters 52 and 53 and how the transition verses that speak of a triumphal and suffering servant work well in both verses. Dr. Hoskisson walks us through how the "marred" servant can mean the anointed servant or the blemished servant. They explore how Christ is both a suffering servant and a triumphal king. Then Kerry and Rabbi Grover examine together Isaiah 53 and how the suffering servant is both Christ and Israel. They look at the idea of a messiah and redeemer in general and and what it means for Jews and what it means to be an anointed one and all the people in the Bible that were anointed ones. They delve into what it means for Israel to be a suffering servant and what it means for a redeeming messiah to be a suffering servant. They look at the original context and how both Jews and Latter-day Saints fulfill the imagery in the passage. They explore the shared suffering of those two groups and how both groups have a task to bring the Lord and His redemption to the world. Rabbi Grover shares his experiences about learning of LDS suffering and the affect it had on him. Then Dr. John Howell and Kerry look at Isaiah 54 and how it teaches us of God's hesed for us. They see the way it follows and interacts with Isaiah 53. They also look at how the Book of Mormon helps us understand it, especially the time markers in the text. They examine how God takes away shame and makes us new and ready to move forward in a relationship with God, the most powerful creator. They look at how we forsake God but He accepts us back, and the incredible imagery of His unmovableness in waiting for us. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
- Sep 27, 20261h 44m
E 63 Who is God's Servant? Isaiah tutoring on Israel, your service, and Christ (Isaiah 40-49)
Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away!Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: / enlightenedgeedu . This week on Patreon Kerry will help you see more of Isaiah's poetic ability and how it helps you understand how you should be gathering Israel.In this episode Kerry and Dr. Kent Jackson explore the issue of who wrote all of Isaiah, and whether there are multiple authors in Isaiah. Then they explore some of Isaiah's teachings about idolatry and the redemption of Israel and the recovery of Israel and God's salvation for Israel. They also talk about the prophecy that is at least partially fulfilled in John the Baptist. They look at God's teachings of comfort for His people. Then they talk about who God's servant is, and how it is both Israel and Christ. Then Kerry and Heidi Smith also discuss passages about the servant. They also look at how Isaiah 49 is used in the Book of Mormon. They look at how we must not be in bondage to the natural man, and how Christ delivers us from bondage. They look at how we must not be in bondage to the natural man, and how Christ delivers us from bondage, and how our fallen natures and the world/Babylon brings us into bondage.We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
- Sep 20, 20261h 8m
E 62 Nails in Sure Places, the Savior with a Sword, & the Fall of Satan: your Isaiah tutoring in crucial issues
Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away! Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: / enlightenedgeedu . This week on Patreon Kerry will help you develop understand what the phrase "line upon line and precept upon precept" really means and why it makes a big difference for you! In this episode Kerry and Dr. Paul Hoskisson as they help you understand the way Isaiah sets and solves a puzzle for you as he helps you learn about Babylon and Satan at the same time, and how you can get more out of Isaiah 14 that way. Dr. Shon Hopkin and Kerry explain to you what Isaiah means when he talks about a servant who is a nail in a sure place and what that has to do with saving Jerusalem and thus what it means in your life. Then Kerry talks about how the Savior wipe away all tears because He is triumphant over enemies, and why we want this kind of Savior. We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
- Sep 13, 20261h 39m
E61 Tutoring You in Isaiah: the scholars who will open insights and help you develop skills (Isaiah 1-12)
Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentu... and join right away!Join us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: / enlightenedgeedu . This week on Patreon Kerry will help you develop more skills in understanding Isaiah. He will help you understand elements of chapters you have always wondered about and have probably misunderstood.In this episode Kerry and Dr. Kent Jackson explore how to understand poetry in the Old Testament so that you can get more out of Isaiah. This will be a key to helping you get more out of Isaiah. Then Kerry discusses Isaiah chapter 1 and how it is a preface that is designed to prepare you for the entire book. It is set in a specific historical context at the time of the near destruction of Jerusalem, and Kerry helps you see what it has to teach you about Isaiah and about yourself and your relationship with God. He also teaches a bit about multiple fulfillment prophecies and how historical context can help you understand Isaiah. Then Kerry and Dr. John Howell discuss Isaiah's call in Isaiah 6 and the symbols that bring that story to life. Then Kerry and Shon Hopkin talk about Isaiah 11 and what we can learn about it from Joseph Smith's revelations, but also what we can learn about it from the traditional Christian interpretation and how they work together and how they teach us about Christ and about the Restoration and the great work we are invovled in.We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
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About The Scriptures Are Real
The Scriptures Are Real (TSAR) with Kerry Muhlestein is a podcast where we look at elements of the scriptures that have become real to us. We interview both experts (people with language, archaeological, historical backgrounds, etc.), and lay folks, and explore times when the scriptures became real to them. This is done from the viewpoint of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We believe that there is real power in the scriptures and that as they become more real we can better apply them to our lives and draw more power from them. If you listen to this podcast you will learn all kinds of interesting background information that will help you understand and learn more from the scriptures. We believe it will allow you to add real power to your life. My gratitude to my co-host Lamar Newmeyer. Also to my friend Rich Nicholls, who composed the introductory music.
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