Ep. 346 Doctrine & Covenants 94 - 95 Strange Acts and Holy Desires

Summary In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff takes us through Doctrine and Covenants 95, where the Lord chastens the Saints for neglecting His command to build the Kirtland Temple. Together, we explore what it means to be corrected by a loving God, why the Lord's "strange act" often feels unusual to the world, and how attending the temple opens us to light that dispels the darkness of noonday. Jeff draws personal connections—from scripture cross-references in Isaiah to everyday experiences like his son's lost keys—to show that God cares about both the great and the small details of our lives. Just as streaks help us stay consistent in daily devotion, the Lord's house anchors us in consistency with Him. To put this principle into practice, Jeff encourages listeners to use the MyStreaks app, a simple and powerful way to stay accountable to spiritual and personal commitments, one streak at a time. Chapters [00:00] Chastisement as Love – Why the Lord corrects us and how feedback helps us progress grace to grace. [02:30] Neglecting the Great Commandment – The Saints' failure to prioritize the temple and parallels in our own distractions. [04:45] The Strange Act – Exploring Isaiah 28:21 and what it means that God's ways appear "strange" to the world. [06:15] Walking in Darkness at Noonday – How personal choices blind us even when light is available. [09:00] Childhood Influences and Faith – Reflecting on early experiences that shape our perceptions of God. [10:45] Command to Build the Temple – Why the Lord required a house not after the manner of the world. [13:20] Holy Desires in the Lord's House – Offering up our most sacred longings in prayer and worship. [17:30] A Personal Story of Keys and Prayer – How a small miracle confirmed God's attention to detail. [22:00] Repentance and Course Correction – Recognizing when we've lost patience, and the Spirit's call to return. [23:30] Preparing Ourselves for God's House – The enduring application of building temples and building faith. Conclusion Doctrine and Covenants 95 reminds us that the Lord's correction is an expression of His love, and that His "strange act" is simply His higher way of working among us. The commandment to build the temple was about more than architecture—it was about preparing hearts to receive light and power from on high. Today, our own consistency in temple worship and in daily devotion prepares us for the same. That's why streaks matter. If you want to anchor yourself in holy habits—scripture study, prayer, temple attendance, or any consistent action—the MyStreaks app is a great companion. It helps you stay steady in the small things so that, like the Saints of Kirtland, you can build a foundation strong enough to carry the weight of revelation and covenant.