IFRI, JUN 12, 2026
Acts 12: Peter's Rescue, Herod's End, and the Word That Grew
An angel frees Peter from prison while Herod meets a gruesome end, showing that the word of God cannot be stopped by chains or kings.
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Daily log · most recent firstIITHU, JUN 11, 2026
D&C 58 — Anxiously Engaged, Agency, and the Law of the Land
D&C 58 teaches what it means to be anxiously engaged in a good cause, keep the laws of the land, and use your agency like a wise servant.
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IIITHU, JUN 11, 2026
Acts 11 — Peter Defends Preaching to the Gentiles
Peter defends his ministry to the Gentiles by telling the story in order. The disciples are first called Christians in Antioch.
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IVTHU, JUN 11, 2026
Acts 10 — Cornelius, Peter's Vision, and the Gospel Opens
Peter's vision of the sheet and Cornelius the centurion show the gospel opening to all people. The Holy Ghost falls on the Gentiles.
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VTHU, JUN 11, 2026
Jacob 3 — Chastity, Lamanite Righteousness, and Parental Example
Jacob 3 warns against unchastity and spiritual pride, reveals the Lamanites surprising family devotion, and calls parents to examine their example.
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VITHU, JUN 11, 2026
Exodus 8 — Frogs, Lice, Flies and Pharaoh's Hard Heart
The plagues of frogs, lice, and flies show God's power over Egypt and the danger of temporary repentance as Pharaoh's heart hardens again and again.
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VIIWED, JUN 10, 2026
D&C 57 — Independence, Missouri, the Center Place of Zion
D&C 57 designates Independence, Missouri as the center place of Zion and identifies the temple lot. A chapter of specific directions and appointments.
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VIIIWED, JUN 10, 2026
Exodus 7: Aaron's Rod, the Nile of Blood, and the Clash of Power
Exodus 7 begins the plagues as Aaron's rod becomes a serpent and the Nile turns to blood, with JST clarification on Pharaoh's heart.
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IXWED, JUN 10, 2026
Jacob 2 — Pride, Riches, and the Sanctity of Marriage
Jacob 2 is a hard chapter. Jacob confronts his people about pride, wealth, and the misuse of scripture to justify plural marriage.
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XWED, JUN 10, 2026
Acts 8: Philip, the Ethiopian Eunuch, and the Scattered Church
Acts 8 shows how persecution scattered the church, Philip ministered in Samaria and to an Ethiopian eunuch, and Simon sought power.
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