How do we find joy amidst trials? Dr. Andrew Skinner explores the admonitions Peter shares with the Ancient Saints that apply to modern-day Latter-day Saints to help prepare for lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/new-testament-episodes-41-52/YouTube: https://youtu.be/pWRv5P7aC0gFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYPlease rate and review the podcast!00:00 Part 1–Dr. Andrew Skinner00:39 Introduction to 1 Peter and 2 Peter,03:52 Introduction of Dr. Andrew Skinner06:15 Israel is chosen for responsibility to return to Father07:47 Peter the man15:11 Peter the Apostle18:40 Peter and Jesus lifting our brothers and sisters20:13 Background to 1 Peter26:54 The Lord can’t tolerate contention29:10 A chosen generation31:26 A holy nation34:18 President Nelson’s talk on identity37:21 Rejoicing amidst trials42:03 Meekness and faith44:01 Dr. Skinner shares a personal story about his father’s passing48:00 God’s promises are eternal51:19 Jesus’s visit to the Spirit World53:45 BYU’s Life After Loss Conference57:28 Sacrifice means “to make sacred”1:01: 45  End of Part 1–Dr. Andrew SkinnerThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com