Heaven's Code:Temples & Texts is a channel produced by Scripture Central primarily aimed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (but anyone is welcome). The channel is devoted to exploring how ancient and modern temples and texts reflect the divine plan or purpose for life. The channel writer and host is Dr. John S. Thompson who obtained his graduate degrees in Ancient Near Eastern languages and cultures, focusing on the Hebrew Bible and Egyptology.
In this episode of Heaven’s Code, we step into the realm of priesthood. From Adam to Abraham, into the second temple period of Ezra and Nehemiah, and even in modern times, the scriptures seem to indicate that the high priesthood was meant to be a literal family inheritance. Viewing it in this way helps us understand the concepts of generational curses that appear in scripture and how to overcome them. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to keep decoding the divine blueprints of the temple in scripture.Further reading: Thompson, John S. (2023) "“Being of that Lineage”: Generational Curses and Inheritance in the Book of Abraham," Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: Vol. 54, Article 6.Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/interpreter/vol54/iss1/6________________________Credits: Thanks to Scripture Central's Daniel Smith and the Messages of Christ team for the 3D models of the ancient tabernacle/temples and curating other media.Thanks to Scripture Central and Falter Media for the overall production and editing of this video.
18 Jul 2026
Did Hezekiah and Josiah Remove Authentic Temple Relics?
In this episode of Heaven’s Code, we investigate the radical turning points in Israelite worship: the sweeping religious purges of King Hezekiah and King Josiah. We look beyond the assumptions to examine the true nature of high places, sacred groves, stone pillars, and the brazen serpent in Israelite religion and explore why these purges of authentic sacred symbols were made.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to keep decoding the lost blueprints of the sanctuary.0:00 Intro - Hezekiah & Josiah's purges of temple relics1:10 High places explained3:28 Massebot Pillars/Images explained5:05 Asherim Groves/Trees explained8:02 Nahushtan Brazen Serpent explained8:50 Meaning of Divine Trees10:18 Meaning of Divine Serpents11:29 Meaning of Divine Pillars or Images11:53 Legitimate worship can easily become corrupted13:46 Worshipping God not counterfeitsFurther reading: Allen Hansen, “Defending Josiah,” in Open Thou Mine Eyes: Defending the Old Testament in Latter-day Saint Doctrine (FAIR, 2025). https://fairlatterdaysaints.org/store/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/04-Allen-Hansen-Defending-Josiah.pdf.________________________Credits: Thanks to Scripture Central's Daniel Smith and the Messages of Christ team for the 3D models of the ancient tabernacle/temples and curating other media.Thanks to Scripture Central and Falter Media for the overall production and editing of this video.
3 Jul 2026
Elijah, the Widow, and the Crucible of Doubt
In this episode of Heaven's Code, we pull back the veil on 1 Kings 17 to reveal a hidden temple progression encoded into the story of Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath. This isn't just a story about surviving a historical famine; it’s an architectural map of how God takes the human soul out of the outer courtyard and guides it through the ultimate refining fire of the Holy Place.We discuss how understanding Heaven's Code can help one find unshakeable faith even when it appears our own children are being hurt by the path and prophetic counsel we've chosen to follow. This episode is an urgent reminder that the crucible of the Holy Place is not abandonment—it is part of a pattern for your ultimate exaltation. Stay faithful, because the day of your sure knowledge is guaranteed to dawn when you see that your son and daughter liveth.___________________Credits: Thanks to Scripture Central's Daniel Smith and the Messages of Christ team for the 3D models of the ancient tabernacle/temples and curating other media.Thanks to Scripture Central and Falter Media for the overall production and editing of this video.
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