We are spotlighting Tyler J. Griffin this week! What Professor Griffin loves most about his work is that he gets to work with some of the best students and best colleagues as they study the best books in the whole world. In relation to his research, he loves involving talented and creative students in the creation of scripture-study resources at virtualscriptures.org. Finally, a fun fact about Professor Griffin is that his four oldest children (out of 10) are all currently students here at BYU!

New book from our friends at BYU Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. BYU Religious Education professors Jason R. Combs, Matthew J. Grey, Mark D. Ellison, Gaye Strathearn, Daniel Becerra, and Nicholas Frederick contributed to this volume. Whether you have questions about ancient Christian practices or simply want to explore their art, architecture, and writing, the BYU Maxwell Institute’s new book, “Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints,” invites all Latter-day Saints to connect with those from "the primitive church" and feel their love and testimonies of Jesus Christ. It will be out November 23, 2022. More information can be found here: https://mi.byu.edu/book/ancient-christians/ Pre-order the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Christians-Introduction-Latter-day-Saints/dp/0842500928

Come to the Prospective Missionary Devotional! We are excited to hear from Elder and Sister Sikahema next week. They’ll be answering your questions about missionary service and what the real mission experience is like. If you’re thinking about serving a mission, this is an event you’ll definitely want to attend!

President Nelson has counseled us to “let God prevail” in our lives. How have you been letting God prevail in your own life?

Begin your study of the New Testament for next year’s “Come, Follow Me” by attending the BYU Religious Education 2022 Sidney B. Sperry Symposium! Learn from gospel scholars about New Testament topics including counsel on the family of God, family relationships, and belonging to “the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19). This event is free to attend; no registration is required. Friday, October 21, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m. JSB & MARB on BYU campus
 The Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, named in honor of pioneering Latter-day Saint scripture scholar Sidney B. Sperry and held on the campus of Brigham Young University, seeks each year to examine an aspect of the religious and cultural heritage of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since 1973, this symposium has become one of the premier venues for Latter-day Saint religious study. The symposium originated to encourage faith-based religious scholarship on various Latter-day Saint topics.

One of the required religion courses at BYU is Jesus Christ and His Everlasting Gospel! It’s a valuable course focused on the Savior. Comment below what your favorite religion class at BYU has been so far!

As our Redeemer, Jesus Christ can save us from spiritual death. He can bring us out of sin, turn our weaknesses into strengths, and comfort us in our trials.

The Lord speaks to us today, pleading that we accept the mercy that he has made available to us through the Restoration. — Jennifer C. Lane

Jesus Christ will meet you where you are. His mercy, support, and love are always available.

If you're wondering what your religion requirements are, you've come to the right place! Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon is one of the required religion courses to take here at BYU. It's a popular favorite! You'll study the Book of Mormon with an emphasis on the Savior's ministry. If you have any questions about the course, leave a comment!

Today we'll hear from Steven J. Lund, the Young Men General President! You can attend live at 11:05 AM at the BYU Marriott Center, watch it at byutv.org, or tune in on Classical 89 FM.

There's so much to learn about the Messiah in Isaiah. Invite your friends to study Come, Follow Me with you this week!