Kara Murri Podcast

John 12: Mary of Bethany Six days before Passover (and His death), Jesus went to Bethany. While there he had dinner with Mary, Martha, Lazarus (who he raised from the dead the chapter before) and several apostles. Verse 3. Interestingly - Mark and Matthew both mention she anointed His head, while John says the feet. These are both scared - so it very well could have been both. The ointment that she used is mentioned to be very expensive. Mark 14:5 300 pence was probably about $50 for us. However, the daily wage was about &0.17. If you multiply that by 300 (a yearly wage), then it’s $50. So really, it was an entire year's wage! Which is closer to $30,000 - $40,000 + for us today. This is a very expensive gift! - as Judas Iscariot points out. There is a lot of foreshadowing of what is to come from Judas. Verse 5 + 6 say Jesus’ response I think is one that we all need to take in more often though. Verses 7 + 8 (JST in 7) Let’s break all this down a little bit more of what exactly is happening with Mary. She has this incredibly expensive oil. She come to Jesus and anoints his feet with it. The feet were VERY dirty in those days. Servants were usually the ones to wash guests' feet b/c it was not a pleasant job. Mary used her hair. It’s such a symbolic thought. Women usually wore their hair up, so for her to take it down while guests are over, and then use that to make sure she anoints the Savior's feet is such a humbling place she put herself. However, she also was showing so much love. She understood the significance of the Savior. She may not have completely understood what was coming, but she knew that something was changing and soon. As the apostles watched this - and maybe more than just Judas was a little surprised. Do you think a few days later, when Jesus washed their feet they thought of this moment with Mary at all? It seems like it may have come to mind with the nature of the conversation that had come up. I believe that Jesus is showing so much gratitude towards Mary. So much love. She has been with them in their ministries. She is a disciple and a follower. A friend. He talks of being gone and she knows who He is. This is her gift to Him.

This is back in John 8 - so two weeks ago in our reading. We start the chapter with Jesus teaching in the temple, when in come some pharisees with this woman who was “caught in the very act” of adultery. At the time they were following the Mosaic law - as we know. In the Book that I often quote from “Walk with the Women in the New Testament '' there are some interesting insights we can gain. Hannah tells us of the history of the women in that time who were taken in adultery and what happened to them. I’m going to quote from her book here for a moment to make sure you have a good picture. From “Sisters at the Well” page 91 it says: Page 418 of Hannah’s book Hannah goes on to say … Men were allowed to send their wife to experience this even if they just suspected that their wife had something - no evidence necessary. So this woman is brought to the Savior - “caught in the very act” - had her punishment been even harsher before they brought her here? Maybe. They had decided she’d be killed, but thought they’d ask Jesus first. Jesus then writes on the ground. We have no idea what He wrote. Did He write to avert eyes away from the woman? Then Jesus Teaches: This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. 7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. 8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. Again - he writes on the ground. To avert eyes to Him? Maybe. 9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? “She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. And the woman glorified God from that hour, and believed on his name.” So it is with us. We are often better about judging other people and pointing out what they’ve done wrong and we forget to turn our own finger around and recognize our short comings, faults and even sins. We are also great at being our own worst critic. Our focus needs to be on our relationship with Jesus Christ - not on anyone else's. Our focus needs to be to keep the commandments in our personal life. Keeping our covenants. Strengthening our testimony in Jesus Christ and the modern day prophets. Repenting. Turning to Him. Changing our lives because of His atonement and all He has done - just as she did in the end. When that is our focus, we will be more graceful with other people. We will be able judge less and love more.

Meg is sharing her thoughts on strengthening. We can strengthen our spouse, our family and those around us. We also get into how the temple and our covenants are wrapped into strengthening. Follow Meg on Instagram! Find out all the details of the Your Divine Role as a Latter-Day Saint Woman by following the link.

Leanne teaches us what charity looks like in today's world! You are going to love this episode and all that she teaches! Follow Leanne on Instagram! Find out all the details of the ⁠Your Divine Role as a Latter-Day Saint Woman ⁠by following the link.

Briana is sharing some recent insights on learning to love life! You do not want to miss out on this episode! There are some amazing insights and tools that Briana shares with us. Follow Briana on Instagram! Make sure you are on ⁠my email list⁠ so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

Emma and I dive into the temple and the Priesthood today. We both want as many people to really understand the power of the Priesthood, not just the office. There are a lot of different parts. Let's dive into today so we can better understand all we can do! Follow Emma on Instagram! Make sure you are on ⁠my email list⁠ so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

Michelle Cox is joining me and sharing a beautiful thought. We are going to be discussing how we can find Jesus in those moments that feel hard or uncomfortable. We also talk about what the atonement really means and how we see it in our lives. Follow Michelle on Instagram! Make sure you are on my email list so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

Heather and I are going to be discussing how we can be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ! Follow Heather on Instagram! Make sure you are on ⁠my email list⁠ so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

Hayley Clark and I are sitting down today and talking about service, remembering and how it all ties into Jesus Christ and our relationship with Him! Follow Hayley on Instagram! Make sure you are on ⁠my email list⁠ so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

Erin Ropelado is joining me today as we discuss the importance of the Relief Society Declaration. Erin shares her very personal experience with the Declaration and how she has personally been deeply effected by it's words. Follow Erin on Instagram! Make sure you are on ⁠my email list⁠ so you can sign up for the Your Divine Role Course coming at the end of the week!

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Matthew 18 + Luke 10 A Certain Woman: Luke 10:38-42 The Invitation Verse 38 Jesus is in the home because Martha invited Him! This is her home. Also sat … Verse 39 The word also indicates that Marth has spent time at the feet of the Savior. Service Verse 40 Martha was serving. She was not making any bad choices. Quote from “Walking With the Women of the New Testament”. “The Lord cannot build His kingdom without Relief Society.” Julie B. Beck Oneness Verse 41 Christ is inviting both Mary and Martha to be a part of His discipleship. Oneness: To be one with Jesus Christ in the way that Jesus Christ is one with God. Find out the details about and sign up for my new course YOUR DIVINE PURPOSE.

Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9 Woman expecting Miracles Mark 7:25-26 It is significant that we are told this woman is a Greek. Jesus was mainly teaching the Jews. That was His mission. Those that were not Jews were outside of the inner circle - outcasts to a certain degree. So this woman was not included in that inner circle. However, she knew about Jesus. She sought after Him - even though she knew He may not heal her daughter. Mark 7:27 We know Jesus is not cruel or mean. This verse may seem that way - which is why we need to discuss it in a little more detail. If you’ve just made dinner - you’ve spent an hour or two on it, and your family sits to eat. Who will have priority? You, your husband, your children, right? Afterwards, if there are some leftovers maybe you’d let your dog have them. Usually the dog doesn’t eat first though (usually of course). Jesus is reminding her that He is there to teach these people - that is His priority. Mark 7:28 She is not offended - she understands. Really in this response, she’s telling Jesus where her stance is on Him, and His words and teachings. She is telling Him - I will take the crumbs. I will take what I can have right now while I wait for more to come. Jesus Christ delivers Matthew 15:28 Jesus sees that she’s genuine. She isn’t there just because she has heard of Him. She knows Him. She’s heard His teachings. She wants to be a follower of Jesus Christ and knows He can heal her daughter. She pleads with Him to heal. Once He knows her place - she tells her and heals her daughter. I always love the stories of healings that happen from afar. Those when the people being healed are not in the presence of Jesus Christ. Maybe I connect with it because it’s how we would be healed today.o

Easter Birth + Resurrection Birth is miraculous. We don’t know a lot about how the women’s body can create that life - but it can. While in the womb millions of cells become a human being. A baby is created from seemingly small things. This can give us hope in the resurrection - the bringing together of the human decayed body and making it whole and new again. Bones that are decayed can come together and be remade into the person they once were. BYU Scholar wrote: Pages 150-151 of book Matthew 28:9 First to touch Jesus Matthew 28:1 Mary Magdalene The other Mary (James + Joses mother) Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene Mary the mother of James + Joses Salome Luke 24:10 Mary Magdalene Joanna Mary the mother of James Other women that were with them, John 20: 1-3, 11-18 Mary Magdalene

Ether 10 - Moroni 10 Faith Ether 10 + 11 is a lot more of the same thing we’ve been reading about. Wars. The righteous become wicked, etc. Ether 12:2-4 In verse 6 Moroni pops in and wants to tell us more about faith. Throughout this chapter “faith” is mentioned 36 times! In verse 6 Moroni gives us the definition of faith that we quote over, and over and over. Moroni shares examples of faith with us so we can better understand what it really looks like: Jesus Christ coming to Earth, Law of Moses, Law of Moses fulfilled, Alma and Amulek causing the prison to tumble to the earth, Nephi and Lehi that caused a change in the Lamanite, Ammon's great miracles with the Lamanites, 3 Nephites. Miracles come AFTER our faith and when we FIRST show that we believe in Jesus Christ. Brother of Jared’s faith: verses 20-21, 30 Weakness: Ether 12:27 Seek Jesus: 12:39-41 War The Book of Ether ends with war. A LOT of war. In chapter 15 we are told that MILLIONS have died. Cariantumr remembers what he was told by the prophets and tries to repent. Verse 3. In verse 23 + 25 we find out how few people are left. Then in 29, it is just Coriantumr and Shiz. Coriantumr slays Shiz and then he died. Verses 32-34 Prayers Moroni first tells us in chapter 1 that he thought he said goodbye because he wouldn’t be around too much longer. But he’s still around, so he’ll share a little bit more. Chapter 2 is the prayer for conferring the gift of the Holy Ghost. Chapter 3 is the prayer to ordain priests and teachers. Chapter 4 and 5 are the sacrament prayers. Chapter 6 is all about baptism and repenting. Chapter 7 is Moroni writing his father, Mormon’s, words down. 7:11-12 Various verses teaching that Light/Good comes from Christ. Verse 25-26, 33, 41-42, 45, 47-48 Chapter 8 is all about infant baptism and how it is an abomination of the Lord. Verse 8-10 Chapter 9 is another epistle to Moroni and he talks about the wars going on around him. A Promise and Gifts from God Moroni 10:3-5 What does Moroni’s promise mean? What can it look like for each of us as individuals? What are my own experiences with it? President Nelson April 2018 “The Prophet Joseph Smith set a pattern for us to follow in resolving our questions. Drawn to the promise of James that if we lack wisdom we may ask of God,8 the boy Joseph took his question directly to Heavenly Father. He sought personal revelation, and his seeking opened this last dispensation. In like manner, what will your seeking open for you? What wisdom do you lack? What do you feel an urgent need to know or understand? Follow the example of the Prophet Joseph. Find a quiet place where you can regularly go. Humble yourself before God. Pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father. Turn to Him for answers and for comfort. Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknesses—yes, the very longings of your heart. And then listen! Write the thoughts that come to your mind. Record your feelings and follow through with actions that you are prompted to take. As you repeat this process day after day, month after month, year after year, you will “grow into the principle of revelation.”9 Does God really want to speak to you? Yes!”“I exhort thee” - SIX TIMES Verse 4, 7, 8, 19, 27, 30 Ask God, Deny not the power of God, Deny not the gifts of God, remember God is the same, Remember these things, Come unto Christ. Spiritual gifts from God Verses 8-18 How can we know our own gifts? How can we gain new gifts? Verse 32-22 Promises of the Book of Mormon Take Moroni’s invitation Live Zoom Call April 21st @7 PM Eastern Times

Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5-6 Jesus’ Sisters Herodias + her Daughter Feeding the 5,000 Peter Walking on Water

4 Nephi - Ether 9 Pride Creeks Into Their Hearts - 4th Nephi We Meet Mormon - Mormon 1 Stay Strong - Mormon 2 Mormon Leaves, and Comes Back - Mormon 4-5 Mormon Testifies of Jesus Christ - Chapter 7 Doubt Not - Chapter 9 verse 27 Ether - Story of the Brother of Jared Language Confounded (1:34-42)- Jared asks his brother to ask the Lord for help. Getting Ready to Go (2:2-5) Three Problems. Finding Light Seeing the Finger of God What else the Brother of Jared Saw The Journey

Matthew 13, Luke 8, 13 Mary Magdalene Joanna Walking with the Women of the New Testament Susanna Other Certain Women of the Company

Sermon on the Mount Chapter 12-14 the people in Americas are getting the opportunity to hear the These are the Other Sheep of My Fold - Chapter 15 Healing and Blessing - Chapter 17 Sacrament - Chapter 18 Desire for the Holy Ghost - Chapter 19 Miracle Sacrament - Chapter 20 Remember, Remember - Chapter 23 Spiritual Defining Memories 3 Nephites - Chapter 28 Call to Action - Chapter 30

Matthew 11-12 + Luke 11 Come Unto Me - Matthew 11:28-30 “Meek and Lowly in Heart”“Overcome the World and Find Rest.” A Certain Woman in the Company Walking wtih the Women of the New Testament