Joseph Smith’s first plural marriage, from the historical sources we now have, seems to have been a young woman by the name of Fanny Alger. While there are missing gaps in the record, from the collected sources we do have some information. From Saints,[1]Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth,Continue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:27 – The Saints leave Kirtland. The pattern of prosperity and pain in church history. 04:55 – In January 1838, Joseph and Emma leave Kirtland, never to return. Their enemies follow them to Missouri. 11:25 – In Section 115 the Lord puts His nameContinue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

Show Notes: D&C 93 Quotes and Notes To enroll in an institute class, go to https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng 00:26 – Section 93 answers deep theological questions about the nature of God and His children. 01:42 – One step at a time, grace for grace, we will make it to the Celestial Kingdom.Continue Reading

Show Notes: D&C 89-92 Quotes and Notes To enroll in an institute class, go to https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng 00:32 – Defining the Word of Wisdom. 02:37 – The Word of Wisdom as a binding law came in gradually in Church practice. 08:15 – This Word of Wisdom is for us today, inContinue Reading