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Welcome to 'Start Here Study' – where Come Follow Me is explained in plain English. Each month, a new Come Follow Me companion video will be uploaded that explains a complex gospel topic in a way that's easy to learn and remember. About the Host: Kristen Walker Smith is the co-host of the One Minute Scripture Study podcast (currently at 12 million downloads), a 4x best-selling author, and a BYU Education Week speaker. Facebook: Kristen Walker Smith Instagram: kristenwalkersmith

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What Does it Mean to Keep the Sabbath Sacred? A Lesson in Priorities

Understanding the principle of the Sabbath helps us focus on what truly matters in our lives and our efforts to share the gospel.

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Rogue Disciples

4 min

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The Divine Boundary: Understanding Our Place When the Lord is Near

We examine the sacred boundaries set by the Lord, drawing lessons from Exodus regarding divine proximity and covenant keeping.

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Operation Iron Rod

3 min

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The Pattern of Divine Ordinance: From Tabernacle to Testimony

Examining the detailed ordinances of Exodus and Leviticus reveals the pattern by which the Lord establishes His covenant relationship with His people.

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Operation Iron Rod

4 min

0 0 02 days ago

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What Does 'Why Not Covet' Really Keep Us From Doing?

Sometimes the simplest commandments hold the greatest power to protect our hearts and keep us focused on the covenant path.

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Rogue Disciples

3 min

0 0 03 days ago

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Finding Wisdom for the Work: Lessons from the Old Testament

Sometimes the best preparation for the field comes from revisiting the foundational truths found in our scriptures.

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Rogue Disciples

4 min

0 0 04 days ago

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The Unseen Advantage: Spiritual Preparation for the Call

Exodus 19:10-11 reminds us that divine encounters require divine readiness. Let us examine what true spiritual preparation means for the modern disciple.

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Operation Iron Rod

3 min

0 0 05 days ago

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Making Your Dwelling a Sanctuary: Applying the Principles of 'Making Your Home Holy'

Sometimes the most sacred work happens right where we live. Let's revisit the principle of consecration found in our scriptures.

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Rogue Disciples

4 min

0 0 06 days ago

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Guard Your Tongue: The Power of Words in the Work

Our words have power, whether we're in the temple, on the street, or online. Let's learn from the scriptures about guarding our tongues.

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Rogue Disciples

3 min

0 0 07 days ago

Stories

Finding Comfort When the Silence Feels Loud: A Study in Trust

Sometimes the hardest scriptures to wrestle with are the ones about our own feelings of isolation. Let's dive into what it means when we feel alone in the Spirit.

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Rogue Disciples

4 min

0 0 08 days ago

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The Weight of Gratitude: Remembering the Source of Our Covenant Blessings

A necessary spiritual examination of our hearts regarding the scriptures, drawing lessons from Numbers 11 and our ongoing covenant path.

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Operation Iron Rod

4 min

0 0 09 days ago

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Beyond Obedience: The Weight of Willingness in Our Covenant Keeping

True discipleship requires more than mere compliance; it demands a deep, willing surrender of the heart, a theme illuminated by our study of Exodus 35.

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Operation Iron Rod

4 min

0 0 010 days ago

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The Weight of Expectation: Following the Pattern of Israel's Complaining

Examining Numbers 11-14 reveals the persistent struggle between fleshly complaint and covenant faithfulness, a struggle familiar to every disciple.

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Operation Iron Rod

4 min

0 0 011 days ago

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The Beautiful Weight of Forgiveness: A Reminder for Our Journey

Sometimes the weight of our own mistakes feels heavy, but the gospel message of forgiveness, found in Deuteronomy 30, is always lighter.

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Rogue Disciples

4 min

0 0 012 days ago

Stories

Remembering the Covenant: What Does it Mean to Keep the Big Picture in View?

As we dig into Deuteronomy, we're reminded that the covenant path requires constant remembrance—a skill vital for every disciple, whether in the field or online.

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Rogue Disciples

4 min

0 0 013 days ago

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When Complaining Becomes Our Default Setting: Lessons from the Wilderness

It’s easy to focus on the next mountain, but sometimes we get bogged down in the complaints of the past. Let's learn how to shift our focus back to the Lord.

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Rogue Disciples

3 min

0 0 014 days ago

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When the Path Gets Murky: Finding Direction When We Feel Lost

Sometimes the journey feels overwhelming, but remembering where our true north lies—in the Lord—makes all the difference.

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Rogue Disciples

4 min

0 0 015 days ago

Stories

The Simple Truth: Divine Provision in the Face of Wilderness Testing

We often seek complex answers, but the Spirit directs us back to the simple, miraculous provision found in the wilderness.

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Operation Iron Rod

3 min

0 0 016 days ago

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The Covenant Call: Standing Firm When the World Shifts

Joshua’s charge to the new generation reminds us that covenant keeping requires active obedience and unwavering faith in the Lord’s continuing guidance.

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Operation Iron Rod

4 min

0 0 017 days ago

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The Promise of Presence: Standing Firm on God's Word

Sometimes the biggest assurance we need is simply knowing that the Lord is with us, no matter the challenge.

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Rogue Disciples

4 min

0 0 018 days ago

Stories

Stepping Across the Jordan: Trusting the Lord's Promises in the Field

Sometimes the next step seems impossible, but remembering the promises of God—like crossing the Jordan—reminds us that the Spirit guides us forward.

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Rogue Disciples

4 min

0 0 019 days ago