Ep. 413 Article of Faith 8 - Two Books One Testimony
Release Date: 12/20/2025
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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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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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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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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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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🤔 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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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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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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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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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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What does it really mean to pray “with all the energy of heart” for charity?
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How do you practice Christlike charity in traffic, crowds, and everyday irritations?
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Why does God provide more than one witness of Jesus Christ?
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What does it mean that the Bible is the Word of God “as far as it is translated correctly”?
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Why were “plain and precious” truths lost, and how were they restored?
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How can studying multiple Bible translations deepen understanding without weakening doctrine?
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What happens when the Bible and Book of Mormon truly function as one testimony?
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How does daily, consistent scripture study shape who you are becoming?
Episode Summary
In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff Downs weaves together lived discipleship and deep doctrine, beginning with a simple but searching question: How do we live with charity when life feels crowded, rushed, and frustrating? From holiday traffic to busy gatherings, Jeff explores how charity is not accidental—it is something we pray for daily, intentionally, and by name.
That reflection leads into a thoughtful study of Article of Faith #8 and the powerful role of multiple witnesses in God’s plan. Jeff examines why the Bible is the Word of God “as far as it is translated correctly,” how plain and precious truths were removed over time, and how the Restoration brought clarity through the Book of Mormon, modern revelation, and living prophets.
You’ll hear timely insights on the Church’s recent guidance encouraging the use of additional Bible translations for greater clarity and accessibility, especially for those who struggle with archaic language. Through Nephi’s vision, Isaiah’s prophecy, Ezekiel’s “two sticks,” and the voice of modern apostles, Jeff shows how the Bible and Book of Mormon are meant to run together—one Savior, one gospel, one testimony.
This episode is an invitation to study scripture not just reverently, but actively—to compare, question, seek understanding, and apply truth with charity.
MyStreaks App Invitation
If you want to stay consistent with scripture study—even when life is full—Jeff invites you to use the MyStreaks app. A simple daily scripture streak, even just one verse, helps turn good intentions into quiet, faithful momentum. Consistency compounds, and over time, those small daily efforts shape discipleship, deepen charity, and draw you closer to Christ.
As always, keep streaking the scriptures—and keep charity alive in traffic and in crowds.