Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:30 – Accepting the representations of William Burgess, Joseph Smith and others church leaders visit Salem, Massachusetts in hopes of alleviating the church’s debt. 04:32 – God can be both loved and feared. Examples of how He sees our efforts and quickly forgives ourContinue Reading

Much of the background to this section is related in the previous discussion surrounding the events in D&C 115-120, events surrounding the details of the Mormon War of 1838.[1]Leland Gentry and Todd Compton, Fire and Sword: A History of the Latterday-Saints in Northern Missouri, 1836-1839, Greg Kofford Books, 2010.; Stephen LeSueur, TheContinue Reading

Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2021/09/16261/ Timestamps: 01:19 – A brief history of many noteworthy events leading up to the dedication of the Kirtland Temple. 03:29 – Washings and anointings are introduced to a core group of Saints in Kirtland. 09:14 – Edward Partridge and Joseph Smith are reconciled and share in visionaryContinue Reading

D&C 115-120 Quotes and Notes We worked to make sure that the majority of what we cover in this podcast is in our show notes. However, there is so much material in this podcast, that we were unable to put everything in these notes, and for this, I apologize. MuchContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 01:14 – God has realistic expectations of us. We don’t have to be perfect to be saved. 07:18 – An interpretation of D&C 106.6, bowing to God’s scepter. When we choose to follow the Lord, He gives us all that He has in return.Continue Reading

Historical Background to Section 111 After the great spirit that was felt at the dedication of the Kirtland temple in the spring of 1836, missionaries for the church left in every direction to go and preach the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Bishop Edward Partridge, who had come north toContinue Reading

Show Notes D&C 102-105 Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:52 – Section 102 contains governing principles for councils. 10:25 – An example of a council in Acts 15. Moving forward with unity is important. 12:39 – Modern apostles share their experiences making decisions in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. 14:47Continue Reading

Show Notes D&C 98-101 Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:29 – In July 1833, Missourians mob the Saints. The Lord defines when fighting back is justified. 03:07 – The Book of Mormon teaches that we should be reluctant to go into conflict. 06:28 – Conflict should have righteous motivation: to preserve,Continue Reading

D&C 106 Directions to Warren A. Cowdery About 8 months before this revelation was received, the Prophet Joseph Smith was on a mission in New York in March of 1834. It was at this time that Joseph established the Freedom, New York branch. Joseph Smith documented that on “Sunday, MarchContinue Reading

Show Notes D&C 94-97 Transcript Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:43 – The Kirtland Saints and the Jackson County Saints received the same command to build a temple, but they had different results. 05:28 – The significance of temples was lost due to the Apostasy and misunderstanding of scriptural texts overContinue Reading