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(00:00) The book of Helaman is a pattern for our day.
(02:55) Modern-day secret combinations.
(05:34) The Mahan Principle.
(07:49) Secret combinations are identified in D&C 89. Slavery is also a secret combination. Qodesh, the Hebrew word for holiness, suggest that saints should be different, set apart for God’s work.
(16:29) Prophets see through the secrets.
(19:58) After Nephi gives a sign proving his message, he is left alone. Isaiah’s call narrative and Mormon’s lament have similar messages.
(27:10) Nephi receives the Sealing Power in Chapter 10.
(29:33) Hugh Nibley & Neal A. Maxwell’s thoughts on the Sealing Power.
(37:22) The pride cycle.
(44:43) Mormon invites us to skip the bottom half of the pride cycle. The shortcut is to make sure that neither pain or prosperity lead to pride.
(57:32) Mormon includes four images from the record to help us remember. These are also symbols of kingship.
(1:02:50) Two possible views of the Gadianton society.
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