Ep. 397: Doctrine & Covenants 133:1-5 Courage, Covenant, and Clean Hands
Release Date: 11/17/2025
Ep. 425 Genesis 5 - Moses 6:1-35 Teach Your Children
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to Consider Why would the Lord include long genealogies and lifespans in scripture—what are we meant to learn from them? What does it really mean that we are created in the image and likeness of God, especially in a fallen world? How do repentance and the Atonement of Jesus Christ “filter out” imperfection over time? In what ways do our hearts harden and our spiritual hearing become dull—and how can it be restored? What can Enoch’s fear, humility, and calling teach us about our own ability to speak and act with God’s help? In this episode of Streaking the...
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Ep. 424 Moses 4-5 Who Gets the Glory?
Streaking the Scriptures
Why You Should Listen to This Episode Questions to consider: Whose plan am I really following when I seek recognition, control, or honor? How do I lead and serve without needing likes, praise, or validation? What does it mean, today, to offer a broken heart and a contrite spirit? Am I broadening my spiritual vision, or letting it narrow without realizing it? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff dives deeply into Moses chapters 4 and 5 to uncover the timeless conflict between two radically different plans: Satan’s demand for honor and control, and Christ’s willing...
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Ep 423: Genesis 4 Sin Does Not Cover Sin
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to Consider How do you usually respond when you’re corrected — with humility, or with defensiveness? When consequences come, do you seek repentance or simply complain about the cost? Are you ever tempted to cover one mistake with another rather than stopping and turning back to God? Episode Summary In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, we step into Genesis chapter 4, one of the most sobering and instructive chapters in all of scripture. Adam and Eve’s family story unfolds, and with it comes the first account of sibling conflict, correction from the Lord, and the...
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Ep. 422: Genesis 3 Work it!
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to Consider What does the story of Adam and Eve teach us about how loving, perfect parents respond when their children make mistakes? How does temptation actually work in our lives, and why is subtlety one of Satan’s most effective tools? When we break a commandment or feel shame, do we tend to hide from God or turn toward Him? Why does the Lord ask questions He already knows the answers to, and what does that reveal about accountability and growth? What does it truly mean to “rule” in God’s kingdom, especially in marriage, family life, and leadership? How does...
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Ep. 421: Abraham 3-4 Obedience is Good
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to consider: What does it really mean to be full of light, both inwardly and outwardly? How do obedience and sanctification separate light from darkness in our own lives? And what can Abraham’s unique account of the Creation teach us about our divine identity and purpose today? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff Downs wraps up Abraham chapters 4 and 5 and invites us into a deeper, more personal reflection on the Creation. Through Abraham’s language of “the gods,” the council in heaven, and the repeated emphasis on obedience, we see Creation not just as an...
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Ep. 420: Moses 2-3 The Parenting Template
Streaking the Scriptures
🤔 Questions to consider as you listen… What does it really mean that “all things which God created were good” — including you? Why would God, who commands the elements, choose not to compel our obedience? What changes when we see our children, our spouse, and ourselves first as good rather than as problems to be fixed? How might the Creation story become a template for how you build your life, your career, and your home? 🎧 Episode Summary In this rich and thoughtful study of Moses chapters 2 and 3, Jeff invites us to slow down and see the Creation not just as an event...
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Ep. 419: Genesis 2 - When There is no Water God Will Provide
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to consider before listening: What does it really mean that God “rested” on the seventh day — and how does that apply to my life today? When something feels lacking or impossible, do I trust that God can provide in ways I don’t yet see? How intentional am I about creating a home, a marriage, and a life that helps others — and myself — succeed? Am I truly cleaving to my spouse, counseling together with God, and becoming one? Episode Summary In today’s episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff walks with us through Genesis chapter 2 — not just to understand...
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Ep. 418 Moses 1, Abraham 3, Genesis 1: Give Yourself Grace, Then Keep Going
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Questions to Consider Have you ever wondered why God created all of this? Have you ever felt small in a vast universe — and yet deeply known by God at the same time? Do you ever struggle with giving yourself grace when life gets busy and your spiritual routines slip? Have you paused lately to remember who you really are and why you came here? If any of those questions resonate with you, this episode is for you. Episode Summary In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, we walk through Moses 1, Abraham 3, and Genesis 1 to rediscover the grand purpose behind creation — and the deeply...
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Ep. 417: Moses 1:17-32 Chosen to Serve
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to consider… What do you do when temptation feels loud, persuasive, or overwhelming? Where do you go in your mind and heart when your faith is being tested? What does it really mean to be “chosen” by God — and what is God choosing us for? Have you ever noticed that your greatest spiritual clarity often comes after your hardest spiritual trials? Episode Summary In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff invites you into one of the most vivid and instructive moments in all of scripture: Moses’ direct confrontation with Satan in Moses chapter 1 — and what...
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Ep. 416: Moses 1:1-16 Know Who You Are
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to Consider What if your weakness isn’t a flaw — but a gift from God? What does it really mean that you are a son or daughter of God? How do you respond when temptation tries to redefine who you are? Where do you turn when you feel small, discouraged, or aware of your limitations? Are you trying to hide your weakness… or bring it to Christ? Episode Description — Streaking the Scriptures (Moses 1:1–16) Welcome to a brand-new year of Streaking the Scriptures — and a powerful beginning in the Old Testament. In this episode, Jeffery begins 2026 by opening the...
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In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff shares a heartfelt reflection on a memorable primary program, the power of sacred music, and the spiritual impressions that followed. A moving moment during the song “My Sacred Grove” sets the tone for a deep dive into Doctrine & Covenants sections 132 and 133, exploring what it means to engage with the doctrine of Christ with humility, faith, and courage.
Synopsis & Timecodes
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00:00 – Opening & Primary Program Reflection
Jeff describes teaching CTR-5 during the primary program and how the closing song, “My Sacred Grove,” stirred powerful spiritual emotions, reminding him of the Savior’s love and the blessings of restored truth. -
02:24 – Gospel Doctrine Class & Deep Doctrine Discussion
A Sunday School teacher poses that there’s no such thing as “deep doctrine”—just doctrine we’re ready or not ready to receive. Jeff reflects on how all truth is available to us as we prepare our hearts and exercise faith. -
08:57 – Study Begins in Doctrine & Covenants 133
Jeff sets the context for section 133, a revelation given in 1831 about the gathering of Israel and preparing for the coming of the Lord, and begins exploring the opening verses. -
11:51 – “Be Ye Clean” and Isaiah’s Prophetic Voice
A powerful discussion unfolds around verse 5, “be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord,” linking it back to Isaiah 52:11 and highlighting the importance of purity for those who represent Christ. -
16:21 – Alma 13 and Exercising “Exceedingly Great Faith”
Inspired by Alma, Jeff connects the call to be clean with the process of developing prophetic faith—exercising faith through obedience, sacrifice, and personal revelation. -
18:23 – Courage to Keep the Sabbath Day Holy
Jeff shares a personal story from Colorado about choosing not to work on the Sabbath, illustrating how faith invites us to take courageous stands even in everyday moments. -
25:30 – Summary Thoughts and Invitation to Stand Courageously
The episode wraps with encouragement to commit to living covenants with deeper conviction, inspired by the examples of ancient prophets and modern experiences.
Conclusion
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