A deep dive on foundations "know who you really are" by elder eyre oct. 2025

 

Vertical Study: Elder Eyre’s Footnotes on Divine Identity

A Deep Dive into the Foundations of "Know Who You Really Are"

                                         (image created by AI by Tina-Marie)

Last week, we focused on Elder Brik V. Eyre’s liberating message: our worth comes from vertical validation—seeking our identity from God—not horizontal validation from the world. This is the key to conquering the labels that limit us.

To truly anchor this principle in our homes, we need to do what I call Vertical Study: tracing Elder Eyre’s counsel down through the centuries to the ancient prophets and the Savior Himself. His footnotes provide the map.

1. The Divine Dialogue: "Thou Art My Son/Daughter"

The central doctrine of Elder Eyre’s talk is encapsulated in the account of Moses, where God confirms his identity: "Thou art my son." The power of the talk comes from the scriptural source it relies on.

• The Foundational Text: Look for the footnote pointing to Moses 1:4 (and the surrounding verses). This is where God speaks directly to Moses, confirming his eternal relationship.
• The Adversary's Lie: The talk contrasts God's message with the adversary's immediate attempt to diminish Moses by calling him "Moses, son of man" (Moses 1:12).
• The Deeper Lesson: The footnotes confirm that the attack on our identity is the adversary's first and most common tactic. He wants us to forget the divine reality of who we are so we will accept his limiting, mortal labels. When we can stand up and say, "I am a child of God," we are standing on the same ground as Moses.

2. The Path Home: The Plan is for You

Elder Eyre taught that a strong understanding of our identity increases our faith in God's plan. To support this, he references the promise of God's "relentless pursuit" of us.

• The Footnote of Hope: He likely references Elder Patrick Kearon's powerful statement that the Father's plan is "designed to bring you home, not to keep you out."
• Vertical Connection to the Atonement: This concept is deeply tied to the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The footnotes here confirm that God's plan to bring us home is made possible only through the Savior. It’s not just about a title; it’s about a divine relationship sealed by Christ’s sacrifice.

3. Practical Power: Praying to Know Who You Are

The most practical part of Elder Eyre's talk is the invitation to improve communication with God—to pray in a way that allows us to feel our divine relationship more profoundly.

• The Sanctuary of Prayer: The footnotes often refer to the Savior's own counsel on prayer, such as finding a place to be alone and allowing our soul to be still.
• The Still, Small Voice: These references solidify the principle: personal revelation is the vertical conduit through which God confirms our identity. The Holy Ghost speaks directly to our spirit, bypassing the noisy "horizontal" voices of the world, and whispers, "You are loved. You are chosen. You are mine."

By tracing Elder Eyre’s statements back to the scriptures and other prophets, we turn his inspiring words into an unshakeable, eternal truth for our families.

Personal Study Worksheet: Vertical Study of "Know Who You Really Are"

Talk Title: Know Who You Really Are Speaker: Elder Brik V. Eyre Focus: Scriptural and Doctrinal Evidence from the Footnotes

Section 1: Vertical Study (Tracing the Doctrine)

You will need the official text of Elder Brik V. Eyre's talk to complete this section.

1. Moses's Testimony (The Confrontation):
   • Find the footnote that points to the account of Moses's confrontation with the adversary. What is the specific chapter and verse reference?
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   • Question from the Source: Read that chapter in its entirety. What did Moses do immediately after the confrontation that showed he remembered who he was?
2. Relentless Pursuit (The Plan):
   • Find the footnote where Elder Eyre references a statement about God being in "relentless pursuit" of you (likely quoting Elder Patrick Kearon). Write down the name of the talk/source.
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   • Deeper Connection: What is one phrase from the Atonement that proves God is in "relentless pursuit" of you and your family? (E.g., "He descended below all things.")
3. The Conduit of Revelation (Prayer):
   • Find a footnote in Elder Eyre’s section on prayer. Does it reference a scripture on the place of prayer (e.g., a closet) or the manner of prayer (e.g., pondering/gratitude)?
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   • Application: How does this source confirm that receiving personal revelation is the direct mechanism for achieving vertical validation?

Section 2: Personal & Family Application

1. Identifying Horizontal Labels: What is a label (related to work, appearance, or past failures) that you or a family member often struggle with accepting?
2. The "I Am" Declaration: Based on the scriptural sources you found in the footnotes, write a personalized "I Am" declaration to counter that label. (Example: "I am not defined by debt; I am a child of God, capable of diligence and wisdom.")I AM: \
3. Action Plan: How can you use the scriptures from the footnotes to teach your family about their true identity this week? (e.g., Read Moses 1:4 at Family Scripture Study).Plan: }

Section 3: My Testimony & Prayer

Write a commitment to act on the truth of your divine identity.

"I testify that I know who I am because of the scriptures cited in the footnotes, and I commit to..."