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Apr 2024
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Jacob 5-7 Part 1 • Dr. Matthew L. Bowen ...

Hank Smith & John Bytheway
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Ever wondered how we, as Latter-day Saints, can effectively gather Israel amidst the enormity of the task? Join Dr. Matthew Bowen as he delves into Jacob 5, uncovering the role of Jesus Christ in His work and His unwavering love for all His children, across generations. Discover how He orchestrates the gathering process and collaborates with His servants.

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  • 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Matthew Bowen
  • 00:42 What to expect in this episode
  • 01:15 Introduction of Dr. Bowen
  • 02:13 Bio of Dr. Bowen
  • 03:01 Isles of the Sea and working on our portion of the Vineyard
  • 04:48 Preparing to read the allegory
  • 07:51 Everyone will receive the Atonement
  • 10:55 Jacob 5:15 - A temple metaphor and the Divine Council
  • 13:46 Jacob’s life story and “Let God Prevail”
  • 19:12 Jacob 5:3 and Isaiah 5 - Beginning of decay
  • 21:55 Jacob 5:6-7 - First branches move out and wild ones brought in
  • 24:25 Jacob 5:8-10 - Grafted branches and servants
  • 27:23 Paul Hoskisson splits it into seven time periods
  • 28:48 Jacob 5:15-28 - Day of Former Day Saints and ways to divide the allegory
  • 31:54 Jacob 1:1-14 - Nurturing and first scattering
  • 34:14 Hank summarizes history of Israel after the Exodus
  • 36:08 Israel demands a king
  • 39:52 Main takeaways from Jacob 5:1-14
  • 43:10 Dr. Bowen on Exodus 14-17
  • 46:10 Elder Holland on the allegory
  • 48:35 Hugh B Brown “God is the Gardener”
  • 52:50 President Benson: Turning our lives over to God
  • 56:34 Jacob 5:15-28 - Gentile grafts produce good fruit
  • 59:55 Jacob 5:58-63, 67-73 - Joy in the vineyard
  • 1:04:57 Dr. Bowen shares a story about his mission 
  • 1:06:53 End of Part 1 –  Dr. Matthew Bowen


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Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host
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Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts


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