In the last two podcasts, we have talked about the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible,

and the tremendous blessings that came to the Prophet Joseph, and to Sidney Rigden as

they carefully studied, pondered, and meticulously prayed over the Bible. One of the great blessings

that came was the vision of the three degrees of glory. In this week's lesson, we get

a micro-specific peak into the process of coming to understand a very difficult passage

of Scripture. The Prophet is asking the Lord very specific questions about chapters four

and seven through eleven in the book of Revelation. And it's not so much what was revealed

to Joseph that was important to us as it was the pattern for studying the Scriptures,

and receiving personal revelation. Hello, our friends! We're Scott and Marine Proctor,

and this is Meridian Magazine's Come Follow Me podcast. This week we will be studying

doctrine and covenants section 77 through 80. With a lesson entitled, I will lead you along.

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In section 77 of the Doctrine and Covenants, the prophet Joseph poses very, very specific

questions to the Lord about parts of various chapters of the book of Revelation in the New

Testament. Of course, they are in the midst of translating the records of John, the author

of Revelation, and naturally a number of questions arose. Have you ever tried to read the

book of Revelation and get through the entire book without at least asking the simple

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