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Streaking the Scriptures
by Jeffery J. Downs
Reading scripture every day will put you in the frame of mind to receive and understand what to do in your life to live with God one day. When you are Streaking scripture, you are learning, growing and progressing one small step at a time.
Episodes
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Episode 456: Isaiah 58 - Fasting a Delight?
Questions to Consider Why does the Lord ask us to fast, and what makes a fast truly meaningful? How can fasting and prayer help us look beyond ourselves and recognize the needs of others? What burdens, struggles, or limitations might the Lord help us overcome through fasting? Are there times when...
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Episode 455: Isaiah 53 - What Did the Savior Really Suffer?
Questions to Consider What did Jesus Christ experience when He took upon Himself the sins of the world in the Garden of Gethsemane? Could Alma the Younger's three days of suffering and redemption provide a glimpse into what the Savior experienced during His Atonement? What does it mean that…
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Episode 454: Isaiah 50: Sparks or Flame? You Choose.
Questions to Consider When the storms of life come, am I looking for protection from the storm—or am I firmly built upon the Rock of Jesus Christ? Do I truly believe the Savior's "hand is not shortened"—that He has the power to redeem and deliver me? When prophetic counsel challenges me, do I…
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Episode 453: Isaiah 40 Isaiah Was Watching Eagles
What can an eagle teach you about relying on the Lord? What if the ordinary things you see every day are actually teaching you something about God? And when life becomes heavy, what does it really mean to "wait upon the Lord" and have your strength renewed? In Episode 453 of Streaking the...
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Episode 452: When God Doesn't Give You What You Want
What does it really mean to "take hold" of the Lord's strength? What if the experiences you desperately want to escape are actually designed for your individual growth? Are you putting yourself in places where you can hear the Lord—or unintentionally removing yourself from His influence? And when...
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Ep. 451: Isaiah 2 - 3: When Everything We Trust Begins to Crumble
In Isaiah 2 and 3, the prophet describes two dramatically different paths. One leads upward to the mountain of the Lord, where people seek God, learn His ways, and walk in His light. The other leads downward as pride, material possessions, status, idols, and trust in human strength replace faith…
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Ep 450 Proverbs 15 - 16, 22, Ecclesiastes 1-3 The Conditions for Success
What would change in our lives if we chose a soft answer instead of the perfect comeback? What if wisdom isn't just about what we know—but how we use what we know? And what does it really mean to "train up a child in the way he should go"? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff…
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Ep. 449 Proverbs 3: How do you Trust?
What does it really mean to "trust in the Lord with all thine heart"? And are we willing to follow Him when His direction doesn't make sense to us yet? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff studies Proverbs 3 and explores one of the most familiar—and perhaps most…
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Ep 448 Proverbs 2: The Way of Wisdom
What does it really mean to have the Lord as your shield? How can you recognize when you are moving from a path of light toward a path of darkness? And what role do wisdom, understanding, and discretion play in keeping you firmly on the Lord's path? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, we...
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Ep 447 Proverbs 1: Slow to Answer
Are you seeking wisdom—or simply hoping God will rescue you when you need Him? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff begins a journey through Proverbs with one of its foundational truths: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." But the discussion quickly moves from…
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Ep. 446 Psalms 110, 116-118 Fighting the Monster of Uncertainty
What do you do when you don't know what comes next? Uncertainty about our careers, finances, families, decisions, and future can quickly turn into fear. And sometimes the hardest uncertainty comes when we look backward and wonder: What if I had made a different decision? What would my life look...
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Ep. 445: Psalm 102-103 What are the Benefits?
Have you ever felt invisible to God? Psalm 102 begins with the prayer of someone who feels overwhelmed, afflicted, and alone: "Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee." It echoes Joseph Smith's plea from Liberty Jail: "O God, where art thou?" These are prayers born in moments when…
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Ep. 444 Exodus 14 Trusting God When the Path Forward Feels Impossible
The children of Israel had finally escaped Egypt—but freedom quickly became frightening. With Pharaoh's army closing in and the Red Sea in front of them, they began wondering whether they would have been better off going back to the bondage they already knew. Moses responded with a powerful...
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Ep 443: Exodus 7-13 Hard Hearts and Humble Choices
Questions to Consider Where in your life might you be hardening your heart instead of softening it? When you are tested, do you turn to God—or wait until the pressure is unbearable? Are you choosing humility… or being compelled into it? What small moments of pride are quietly shaping your…
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Ep. 442: From Hosanna to Crucify: When Expectations Test Our Faith
Questions to Consider When life doesn't unfold the way you prayed it would… do you draw closer to Christ or begin to pull away? Have you ever expected immediate relief, only to discover God was offering something far greater? Are you focused on temporary solutions… or eternal deliverance? When...
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Ep. 441 Palm Sunday - Which Crowd are you In?
Questions to Consider Would I have recognized the Savior if I were in that crowd on Palm Sunday? What expectations do I place on Christ—and are they aligned with who He truly is? How is it possible to go from praising Him to rejecting Him in just a few days? In my daily actions, which crowd am I...
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Ep. 440 Exodus 2-4 Defining Moments
Questions to Consider: Have you ever faced a moment that completely changed the direction of your life? What do you do when you feel prompted to act—but don't fully understand why? How do you reconcile faith with uncertainty, fear, or even past mistakes? What makes a place—or a life—truly sacred?...
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Ep. 439 Exodus 1 - 2 The Relationships of Life
Questions to Consider: What happens in your life when "a new king arises" who doesn't know you—at work, in relationships, or even spiritually? Are you relying on who you know… or on who knows you? How do you respond when pressure, stress, or affliction increases—do you turn outward or upward?…
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Ep. 438 Genesis 45-50 It Was God Not You
What do you do when the pressure doesn't go away… when the pain lingers… and the answers don't come right when you ask for them? In this deeply personal episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeffery opens a window into a real, ongoing trial—one that has tested him in ways he never expected. This...
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Ep. 437 Genesis 42-44 Faith to Petition
What happens when life feels like everything is going wrong… and you still choose to trust God? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeffery Downs walks through the powerful conclusion of Joseph's story in Genesis 42–50—a story filled with betrayal, famine, family conflict, and ultimately...
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Ep. 436 Genesis 37 - 41 But I thought...
If you have ever wondered how faith actually works when life does not go according to plan, this episode of Streaking the Scriptures is one you will not want to miss. In this study of Genesis 37–41, Jeff Downs explores the remarkable life of Joseph—betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery,...
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Ep. 435 Genesis 24-33 Jacob, Esau, and the Questions Between the Lines
Questions to Consider What if some of the most famous stories in the Old Testament are only fragments of a much larger story? How do we apply scripture when details are missing and context has been lost over centuries? Would you respond immediately if you felt prompted by God—or would you…
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Ep. 434 Genesis 18 - 23 The Lord's Way
Questions to Consider When scripture stories feel incomplete or confusing, how do we invite the Spirit to help us understand what is missing? Is anything in your life currently "too hard" — and what would it look like to trust that it isn't too hard for the Lord? How do faith and doubt sometimes...
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Ep. 433 Genesis 12 - 17 Being Chosen Requires Work
Questions to Consider: • What does it really mean to be "chosen," and how does effort shape spiritual growth? • When God makes a promise that feels impossible, how do you keep believing while you wait? • How can patience deepen your faith during seasons when answers seem delayed? • What role does...
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Ep. 432: Abraham 2 - Passing Through The Trial Of Faith
What would you do if the Lord asked you to leave something familiar… before showing you what comes next? Have you ever felt the quiet pressure of a trial of faith — that moment where you must step forward without seeing the outcome? And when life asks you to change direction, relocate, or reset...
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Ep. 431 Abraham 1 - Sometimes You Need to Relocate
Questions to Consider… What do you do when the environment around you pulls you away from what you know is right? When life feels overwhelming or you feel "bound," who do you turn to first? How do opposition and tension actually shape your spiritual growth instead of stopping it? What does it…
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Ep. 430 Genesis 9-11 Step Up and Step In
Questions to Consider: What if the story of Noah after the flood is less about history and more about how you live today? How do covenants, stewardship, and courage show up in ordinary moments — in your family, your choices, and your relationships? When you see a "rainbow moment" in life, do you...
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Ep. 429 Genesis 7-8 Trust God Completely
Questions to Consider What does it really mean to trust the Lord when you don't yet see how things will work out? How do you keep moving forward when you're in your own "ark-building" season of uncertainty? What if the moments that irritate or challenge you most are actually invitations to grow?...
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Ep. 428 Genesis 6, Moses 8 - Please Repent, Please
Questions to Consider What does it mean when scripture feels like a "highlight reel," and how might that change the way you read sacred stories? How do you keep teaching, loving, and believing when people don't listen? Can covenants truly provide protection and direction during chaotic times?…
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Ep. 427 Moses 7:35-69 Flood the Earth with the Book of Mormon
Questions to Consider Where do you feel the weight of pressure, guilt, or unfinished repentance—and what would "rest" with God actually look like right now? Why does the Lord describe His punishment as endless and eternal—and how does that deepen your understanding of repentance and mercy? What...
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Ep. 426 Moses 7:1-35 Tough Trials Test Faith
Questions to Consider Where do fear and anxiety show up in my life when I make mistakes, and how do repentance and humility change that feeling? What helps me quiet my soul enough to actually hear the whisperings of the Spirit? How do I respond to pressure or regret—do I turn inward with fear, or...
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Ep. 425 Genesis 5 - Moses 6:1-35 Teach Your Children
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…
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Ep. 424 Moses 4-5 Who Gets the Glory?
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…
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Ep 423: Genesis 4 Sin Does Not Cover Sin
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?...
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Ep. 422: Genesis 3 Work it!
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...
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Ep. 421: Abraham 3-4 Obedience is Good
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...
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Ep. 420: Moses 2-3 The Parenting Template
🤔 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…
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Ep. 419: Genesis 2 - When There is no Water God Will Provide
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...
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Ep. 418 Moses 1, Abraham 3, Genesis 1: Give Yourself Grace, Then Keep Going
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...
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Ep. 417: Moses 1:17-32 Chosen to Serve
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…
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Ep. 416: Moses 1:1-16 Know Who You Are
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…
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Ep. 415 Article of Faith 10 - Gathering to Christ
Episode Summary — Why Article of Faith 10 Might Be the Most Personal of Them All What does it really mean to believe in the literal gathering of Israel, the building of Zion, and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ — and why does that belief matter right now, in your ordinary, everyday life? In…
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Ep. 414 Article of Faith 9 - Revelation, The Family A Proclamation to the World
Questions to Consider Is God still revealing truth today—or did revelation end long ago? Why does continuing revelation matter in a world facing challenges never seen before? How does Article of Faith #9 explain the need for prophets in our day? Why is The Family: A Proclamation to the World...
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Ep. 413 Article of Faith 8 - Two Books One Testimony
Questions to Consider While Listening What does it really mean to pray "with all the energy of heart" for charity? How do you practice Christlike charity in traffic, crowds, and everyday irritations? Why does God provide more than one witness of Jesus Christ? What does it mean that the Bible is…
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Ep. 412: Article of Faith 7 - Profitable Gifts
This episode of Streaking the Scriptures dives deep into Article of Faith 7 and what it really means to believe in "gifts of the Spirit" today—not just as a doctrine, but as something active and personal in your life. Jeff walks through where spiritual gifts are outlined in scripture—1…
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Ep. 411: Article of Faith 5 & 6 - Called of God
How do you truly know when someone is called of God? In a world filled with voices, opinions, and countless religious messages, this question matters more than ever. In this episode, we explore the powerful doctrine that sets the restored Church of Jesus Christ apart from every other organization...
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Ep. 410: Article of Faith 3 & 4 Salvation through Christ
In this study session of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeffery shares a few tender moments from the Christmas season, including attending the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas Concert and walking as part of his daily streaks. Then we dive deep into Articles of Faith 3 and 4. Together we...
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Ep. 409: Article of Faith 2 - Own It!
In today's episode of Streaking the Scriptures, we stay with Article of Faith 1 and go much deeper into the Holy Ghost. We walk through the Savior's promise in John 14 and 15, explore Nephi's powerful teachings in 2 Nephi 32, and look at how the Holy Ghost both tells us and shows us "all things"...
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Ep. 408: Article of Faith 1 - We are Literal Children of God
Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures! Today marks a powerful moment in our year-long journey. We have officially completed every section in the Doctrine and Covenants, and now we turn our hearts and minds to the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. Even though published...
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Ep. 407: Doctrine & Covenants 138:51-60 "Lift Where You Stand"
Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures. I'm your host, Jeff Downs, and today we arrive at a profound moment in our journey through the Doctrine and Covenants. We are completing Section 138—the culminating revelation that opens the curtains on life after death, redemption, and the ongoing labor...
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Reading scripture every day will put you in the frame of mind to receive and understand what to do in your life to live with God one day. When you are Streaking scripture, you are learning, growing and progressing one small step at a time.
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