Ep. 425 Genesis 5 - Moses 6:1-35 Teach Your Children
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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?
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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🤔 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
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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
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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
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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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Honestly, December seems to have arrived in a blink. Time itself is constant, but our experience of it shifts depending on what fills our days—service, discipleship, family, the work of the Lord, everyday life. Some seasons stretch; others accelerate.
I’m Jeff Downs, and this is Streaking the Scriptures, where our focus is simple: application. We study to act. We study to grow. We study to come unto Christ through small, consistent choices that change us.
Today we’re entering Doctrine and Covenants section 137, a sacred and stunning glimpse into the celestial kingdom given to Joseph Smith in the Kirtland Temple. No script. No outline. Just the scriptures, the Spirit, and the impressions that come in real time as we study together.
Let’s get started.
đź“– Time-Coded Chapter Headings
00:00 — Time, Perspective, and the Pace of the Soul
How life’s activity level makes time feel fast or slow, and why intentional spiritual living brings steadiness.
01:10 — The Setting of Section 137: Kirtland Temple Light
A look at the moment, the timing, and why this early revelation matters at the end of the Doctrine and Covenants.
02:30 — Alvin in the Celestial Kingdom: Hope for All God’s Children
Joseph’s vision of his brother and the doctrine that brings comfort to every parent and family.
04:05 — “Permitted to Tarry”: Agency, Accidents, and the Perfect Judge
Reflections on early death, fairness, and Christ’s complete comprehension of every heart.
05:30 — Ordinances, Baptism, and the Gate of the Kingdom
Linking D&C 137 with 2 Nephi 31 and Revelation 21. Why baptism is the covenant gate—and how proxy work completes the pattern.
08:00 — Pearly Gates, Oxen, and Symbolism Across Scripture
The 12 gates in Revelation, the 12 oxen under the baptismal font, and the unified testimony of Christ in all scripture.
10:20 — “Think Celestial”: President Nelson’s Call to Lift Our View
A deep discussion on expanding perspective, receiving revelation, and resisting the narrowing forces of the world.
14:15 — Prayer, Wisdom, and the Danger of the “Shopping List”
Why celestial thinking changes how we pray—and how heaven teaches us when we truly seek.
16:00 — Avoiding Addictions That Steal Agency
How obsession becomes a false god and why spiritual freedom matters in discipleship.
17:40 — Moral Purity, Eternal Identity, and the Covenant Path
Clarity on chastity, covenants, and the blessings of living God’s law in a confused world.
19:05 — Revelation: The Holy Ghost Shows You “All Things What Ye Should Do”
A personal reflection on promptings—following them and the cost of missing them.
21:00 — Tithing, Faith, and the Windows of Heaven
Why obedience expands opportunity in both temporal and spiritual life.
22:20 — The Temple as the Classroom of Eternity
Covenants, revelation, and the power to solve life’s most perplexing problems inside the Lord’s house.
23:45 — The Invitation of Section 137: Widen Your Spiritual Horizon
How this vision expands perspective, anchors hope, and keeps us moving toward Christ.
🎙️ Conclusion
Thank you for spending this time studying with me. Section 137 invites us to lift our eyes, widen our spiritual field of view, and remember what matters eternally. Celestial thinking isn’t abstract—it’s practical, daily, doable, and life-changing.
If you’re ready to turn these impressions into consistent spiritual actions, the MyStreaks – Streak Tracker app is a great companion. Set a streak to study, pray, think celestial, serve, or record spiritual impressions—small, daily actions that draw you closer to Christ. Consistency builds conversion, and streaks help you stay on the path.
If you haven’t yet, download the app, log in, and start a few simple spiritual streaks today. Let it help you live what you learn.
If you have thoughts from today’s study, send them my way at jeffery@mystreaksapp.com.
Until next time—have a marvelous day, practice charity in traffic, and as always…
Keep Streaking the Scriptures.