D&C 129 – Instructions by Joseph Smith, Nauvoo, Feb. 9, 1843 Historical Background When the Prophet first learned these principles contained in D&C 129 is not known. We can be confident, however, that it was some time before this section was recorded. Given that all priesthood and keys restored inContinue Reading

D&C 98 August 6, 1833 The historical background, much of which provided here by Garrett and Robinson is worthy of note: Although Joseph Smith wrote almost nothing about the reception of Doctrine and Covenants 98 in his History of the Church, that revelation was one of three Joseph included in a letterContinue Reading

Show Notes: D&C 71-75 Quotes and Notes To enroll in an institute class, go to https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng 00:31 – The background and an overview of these sections. 01:59 – Fight darkness by spreading light. Truth will prevail. 09:21 – “No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper” found in D&CContinue Reading

Show Notes: D&C 67-70 Quotes and Notes To enroll in an institute class, go to https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng 00:30 – These sections (67-70) were revealed at a special conference in November 1831, along with Sections 1 and 133, making 6 sections received in just 12 days. William E. McLellin endeavors to writeContinue Reading

D&C 71 Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith are to go and preach to counteract the damaging work of Ezra Booth, the first apostate from the church.[1]Smith, History of the Church, 1:175-221. They will do this from the time of this revelation (December 1, 1831) until January 10, 1832 (section 73). 71.1-4 OpenContinue Reading

November 1 to November 12, 1831 was a time of prodigous revelation.  In conference with several elders in this young restored church, the Prophet Joseph Smith would receive six revelations in just 12 days. Sections 67-70 are included in the Doctrine and Covenants in chronological order. Section 1 and SectionContinue Reading

Show Notes: D&C 20-22 Quotes and Notes To enroll in an institute class, go to https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng 00:37 – The Constitution of the Church. People before programs. 07:36 – The order of the most important truths. 16:16 – Early Christian leaders construct creeds to combat heretical views. 22:53 – Section 20Continue Reading

Moroni 10.4 – Ask if these things are not true – An Example of a Negative Question Why does Moroni ask us to ask Heavenly Father if these things are not true? This is an example of a negative question where the questioner is certain of the answer. Many negativeContinue Reading

The story of the apostasy and return to the faith of Thomas B. Marsh and Orson Hyde is a complicated one. When teaching about the history of the church in 1838, I find that it is vital to emphasize the humanity of all of the people involved in this conflict,Continue Reading

Brigham Young sustained from heaven In the month of February, 1848, the Twelve Apostles met at Hyde Park, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, where a small branch of the Church was established. .. We were in prayer and council, communing together; and what took place on that occasion? The voice of GodContinue Reading