Ep. 414 Article of Faith 9 - Revelation, The Family A Proclamation to the World
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to Consider Is God still revealing truth today—or did revelation end long ago? Why does continuing revelation matter in a world facing challenges never seen before? How does Article of Faith #9 explain the need for prophets in our day? Why is The Family: A Proclamation to the World considered living scripture for modern times? How do divine “guardrails” actually increase freedom, safety, and happiness? What roles, responsibilities, and principles truly lead to joy in marriage and family life? Do we allow others—and ourselves—to change through the Atonement of...
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Ep. 413 Article of Faith 8 - Two Books One Testimony
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to Consider While Listening What does it really mean to pray “with all the energy of heart” for charity? How do you practice Christlike charity in traffic, crowds, and everyday irritations? Why does God provide more than one witness of Jesus Christ? What does it mean that the Bible is the Word of God “as far as it is translated correctly”? Why were “plain and precious” truths lost, and how were they restored? How can studying multiple Bible translations deepen understanding without weakening doctrine? What happens when the Bible and Book of Mormon truly...
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Ep. 412: Article of Faith 7 - Profitable Gifts
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This episode of Streaking the Scriptures dives deep into Article of Faith 7 and what it really means to believe in “gifts of the Spirit” today—not just as a doctrine, but as something active and personal in your life. Jeff walks through where spiritual gifts are outlined in scripture—1 Corinthians 12, Moroni 10, and Doctrine and Covenants 46—and points out that when something shows up in three different books of scripture, the Lord is emphasizing it for a reason. He reads through the lists of gifts: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits,...
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Ep. 411: Article of Faith 5 & 6 - Called of God
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How do you truly know when someone is called of God? In a world filled with voices, opinions, and countless religious messages, this question matters more than ever. In this episode, we explore the powerful doctrine that sets the restored Church of Jesus Christ apart from every other organization on earth: divine authority—how it is given, how it is recognized, and why it is essential for your personal journey toward Christ. If you’ve ever wondered how revelation operates, how priesthood authority was restored, or how to personally confirm God’s messengers, this discussion will deepen...
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Ep. 410: Article of Faith 3 & 4 Salvation through Christ
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In this study session of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeffery shares a few tender moments from the Christmas season, including attending the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas Concert and walking as part of his daily streaks. Then we dive deep into Articles of Faith 3 and 4. Together we explore what it really means to be saved through the atonement of Jesus Christ, how justice and mercy are perfectly reconciled in Him, and why obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel matters for eternal life. Jeffery walks through powerful passages in Mosiah, Alma, Doctrine and Covenants,...
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Ep. 409: Article of Faith 2 - Own It!
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In today’s episode of Streaking the Scriptures, we stay with Article of Faith 1 and go much deeper into the Holy Ghost. We walk through the Savior’s promise in John 14 and 15, explore Nephi’s powerful teachings in 2 Nephi 32, and look at how the Holy Ghost both tells us and shows us “all things” that we should do. I share a story about a tower of deadbolts, fifty keys, and one simple question that unlocked everything. Then we move into Article of Faith 2, what it really means to be “punished for [our] own sins,” and how Doctrine and Covenants 19 reframes punishment through the...
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Ep. 408: Article of Faith 1 - We are Literal Children of God
Streaking the Scriptures
Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures! Today marks a powerful moment in our year-long journey. We have officially completed every section in the Doctrine and Covenants, and now we turn our hearts and minds to the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. Even though published revelation in the Doctrine and Covenants has concluded, revelation has most certainly not stopped. We live in a church guided by living prophets, inspired apostles, and—equally important—personal revelation through the Holy Ghost. Today we begin Article of Faith #1: “We believe in God, the Eternal...
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Ep. 407: Doctrine & Covenants 138:51-60 "Lift Where You Stand"
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Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures. I’m your host, Jeff Downs, and today we arrive at a profound moment in our journey through the Doctrine and Covenants. We are completing Section 138—the culminating revelation that opens the curtains on life after death, redemption, and the ongoing labor and progression of God’s children beyond mortality. This section reveals answers to some of humanity’s deepest questions: What happens after we die? What is the nature of the spirit world? How does redemption continue beyond the grave? Today, we’ll read, ponder, and follow wherever...
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Ep. 406: Doctrine & Covenants 138:28-51 What is Your Belief?
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🎙️ Introduction Good morning, and welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures. Today we continue our study of Doctrine and Covenants section 138—a section that lifts the veil and lets us glimpse the grandeur of the Lord’s redemptive work on both sides of the veil. Yesterday we explored Joseph F. Smith’s pondering, his searching, and the revelatory “recipe” that opened his understanding. Today, beginning at verse 29, we move into the heart of his vision—how Christ organized messengers among the righteous to preach the gospel to those in darkness. These verses expand our...
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Ep. 405: Doctrine & Covenants 138:1-28 - Recipe to Receive Revelation
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Introduction Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures! I’m Jeff Downs, and today’s study session is coming to you right in the middle of the day—a little lunchtime lift. Earlier this morning I was blessed to attend an endowment session in the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple. Our home temple in Saratoga Springs is temporarily closed for maintenance, so a whole bunch of us just “moved temples” for a couple of weeks. What an incredible blessing it is to live where, even when one temple is closed, you can choose from several others within about 30 minutes. That thought alone sets the tone...
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In this reflective study of Doctrine and Covenants 124:23–33, Jeffery Downs explores the Lord’s commandment to build a house in His name—a house for the weary traveler, a place of holiness and rest. Jeff draws a parallel between the Lord’s house and our own homes and hearts, asking if they are places where the Spirit can dwell and weary souls can rejuvenate.
Through stories of deep cleaning his home with Jami and tender memories of his late mother, Jeff examines what it means to maintain spiritual and physical cleanliness, not as a one-time act but as a continual process of repentance, balance, and order. Drawing from Alma 7:20–21, he reminds listeners that God “does not dwell in unholy temples” and invites us to make our lives worthy dwelling places for the Spirit.
The episode culminates in a message about balance—between distraction and devotion, work and worship, grief and renewal—and ends with a powerful reflection on the doctrine of baptisms for the dead, as the Lord reveals its eternal purpose in restoring what was lost.
⏱️ Chapters
(00:00) – Introduction and review of D&C 124: individuals who stood by the Prophet and the blessings they received
(01:30) – The Lord’s shift in focus: a house for boarding and worship
(02:10) – Is my home a “house worthy of all acceptation”? A reflection on holiness and hospitality
(03:30) – Cross-reference to Alma 7:20–21: God does not dwell in unholy temples
(04:20) – The lesson of cleanliness and “maintaining” it—what temple cleaning teaches us
(05:40) – Repentance as the spiritual act of maintaining cleanliness
(06:30) – Studying without distraction and creating a home for contemplation
(08:40) – Thoughts on technology, attention, and being present
(09:40) – Elder Neal A. Maxwell’s writings on balance
(11:00) – The power and necessity of balance in our homes and lives
(12:30) – A personal story: Jeff’s mother’s grief and regaining balance after loss
(15:30) – How helping others restore order can awaken healing and hope
(17:00) – Our homes as sanctuaries for weary travelers—including ourselves
(17:45) – The Lord’s call to build His house and restore priesthood ordinances
(19:00) – Introduction to baptisms for the dead and the eternal balance of redemption
(19:45) – Closing thoughts: seeking balance, heeding promptings, and keeping charity in traffic
🕊️ Conclusion
Every day offers a chance to bring your home, heart, and habits back into balance. Just as the Lord commanded His Saints to build a house “worthy of all acceptation,” we can build lives where His Spirit can dwell.
One of the most powerful ways to do that is through streaking—intentional daily actions that align our behavior with our beliefs. Whether it’s studying the scriptures, showing charity, or keeping your home in order, a streak keeps you consistent in the things that matter most.
📱 Download the MyStreaks App today to start your own spiritual and personal streaks. Keep your streaks alive, your spirit strong, and your heart open to the gentle promptings of the Holy Ghost.
Until next time—keep charity in traffic, and keep streaking the scriptures.