Show Notes: D&C 37-40 Quotes and Notes To enroll in an institute class, go to https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng 01:55 – The principle of Consecration. 09:35 – The Lord has made the earth rich and full. There is enough and to spare. 14:23 – Esteem your brother as yourself. 17:42 – Work isContinue Reading

Section 41 Doctrine and Covenants 41 is of special importance because it restored the office of bishop in the Church of Christ. Though it would not be until the Church had established itself in the Salt Lake Valley that bishops would function in wards as they do in our day,Continue Reading

Show Notes: D&C 30-36 Quotes and Notes To enroll in an institute class, go to https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng 01:32 – The historical background of these sections. 03:09 – The process may be more important than the product. 14:05 – The mission to the Lamanites. 32:13 – Don’t fear man more than youContinue Reading

D&C 37 Go to the Ohio Though this revelation was given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, it was directed to the Church, which consisted of small congregations in Fayette, Manchester, and Colesville. Given in December 1830, it was the last of nineteen revelations received by Joseph Smith that year.Continue Reading

D&C 30-36 There is quite a bit to cover in this segment of scripture. The context (at least in Joseph Smith’s life) is that of Joseph’s early work in the Bible translation, something we introduced back in our podcast covering D&C 29. Section 30 is given to David, Peter andContinue Reading

Show Notes: D&C 29 Quotes and Notes To enroll in an institute class, go to https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng 00:34 – Christ will prevail. 07:31 – The background to this section is the Joseph Smith Translation. 12:51 – The name of Christ: I Am that I Am. 21:21 – God promises to gatherContinue Reading

Show Notes: D&C 27-28 Quotes and Notes To enroll in an institute class, go to https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng 01:57 – The symbolism of the Sacrament and the Feast it represents. 22:48 – The Sacrament in other Christian churches. 26:58 – We can cover our vulnerabilities with the Armor of God. 55:56 –Continue Reading

Doctrine and Covenants 29 Historical Background Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 29 in September 1829. John Whitmer is our source of the historical background of this section. Whitmer informs us that this revelation was given to “to six elders of the Church and three members” and explained that thisContinue Reading

Anciently the Sacrament was a meal. These meals took place in what are commonly called “house churches.” (You might even call it a home-centered church). The early Christian community started as a house church, “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship… They broke bread in theirContinue Reading

Show Notes: D&C 23-26 Quotes and Notes To enroll in an institute class, go to https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng 01:22 – Overview of the three interpretive layers to Section 25. 06:30 – Second layer: the Lord speaking to and about women. 27:45 – Third layer: the symbolism of the prophet and his bride.Continue Reading