Ep. 408: Article of Faith 1 - We are Literal Children of God
Release Date: 12/09/2025
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...
info_outlineWelcome 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 Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.”
We’ll explore the history behind these statements, how they came to be, and why they anchor our understanding of deity, identity, salvation, and daily discipleship.
Let’s begin.
🕰️ Chapters
00:00 – The End of the Year and the Next Phase of Study
Reflecting on completing the Doctrine and Covenants and introducing Articles of Faith and Official Declarations.
01:24 – Why Continuing Revelation Matters
Understanding that revelation continues individually, personally, and institutionally.
03:07 – The History of the Articles of Faith
The Wentworth Letter, Chicago Democrat, and how 13 truths were canonized.
05:15 – Article of Faith #1: The Foundation of Our Belief
“We believe in God, the Eternal Father…”
06:45 – The Relationship with God as Eternal Father
Spirit creation, pre-existence, Abraham 3, and Moses 3.
12:28 – “Graven Upon the Palms of My Hands”
Isaiah 49 and the image of divine remembrance.
19:07 – The Nature of Christ: Father and Son
Abinadi’s teaching in Mosiah 15 explained clearly.
24:50 – The Great Condescension of God
Nephi’s vision in 1 Nephi 11 and the revelation of divine love.
27:40 – The Comforter and His Mission
John 14 and Doctrine and Covenants 130 on how the Spirit dwells in us and testifies.
31:55 – The Application
Personal revelation, identity as children of God, and why Article #1 shapes everything.
🎧 Conclusion
Thank you for joining today’s study on the power and depth of Article of Faith #1.
Understanding God as our Eternal Father, accepting Christ as the Savior who lifts us to eternal life, and recognizing the Holy Ghost as our personal teacher changes the way we live—not someday, but today.
One of the best ways to live these truths is through consistency.
That’s why The MyStreaks – Streak Tracker App exists.
It helps you build daily spiritual actions—reading, praying, serving, repenting—so that revelation doesn’t just visit you occasionally…it accompanies you.
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Download the MyStreaks app today and begin streaking—not just activities, but discipleship.
Until next time, keep charity in your heart, keep momentum in your study, and always…
Keep Streaking the Scriptures.