Robert Matthews said, “Many have supposed that the translation of the Bible [what we call the JST] was only a sideline, a matter of personal, but passing interest to the Prophet Joseph.” We agree that too many misunderstand the importance of this work. How many in the Church understand what the JST is or use it regularly? But, as Matthews said, to neglect or ignore that is mistaken.
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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, “That first Easter sequence of Atonement and Resurrection constitutes the most consequential moment, the most generous gift, the most excruciating pain, and the most majestic manifestation of pure love ever to be demonstrated in the history of this world."
Come Follow Me Doctrine & Covenants Podcast #14: “Lift Up Your Voices … to Declare My Gospel,” Doctrine and Covenants 30-36
Parley joined the Church in 1830 and in the 27 years he was in the Church before his martyrdom, he served about 25 1/2 years in some sort of mission or missionary capacity. He was constantly preaching the gospel either without purse or scrip in the United States, Canada, England or South America. He was indefatigable. He was full of energy and full of light. And when he first heard anything about this new religion he was immediately interested.
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By the time Section 29 of the Doctrine and Covenants was given, the fledgling Church was just over five months old. Rumors and false claims were circulating faster than convert numbers. What a strategic time for the adversary of all righteousness to attack the young flock and scatter them as fast as he could—to try to stop this little flock from growing.
Come Follow Me Podcast #12: “All Things Must be Done in Order”, Doctrine and Covenants 27-28
In August of 1830, Newel Knight and his wife Sally visited Joseph and Emma in Harmony, Pennsylvania. Since neither woman had yet been confirmed, they agreed to perform the ordinance and have the sacrament together. Joseph set out to buy some wine for the occasion, when after he had traveled only a short distance, he was met by a heavenly messenger with a new instruction. The Church was rolling forth with understanding coming line upon line.
Come Follow Me Podcast #11: “Strengthen the Church”, Doctrine and Covenants 23-26
After the sacred gathering of nearly four dozen Saints in the Whitmer Home in Fayette, New York on Tuesday, April 6, 1830, this tiny band was given the commission to take the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to all the world. What an overwhelming task! How could so few bless so many? And yet, the Lord knew who He was calling and what various converts would do.
Come, Follow Me for Sunday School: “The Rise of the Church of Christ”, Doctrine and Covenants 20-22
This lesson is about “the rise of the Church of Christ.” What is meant by “the rise of the Church,” and why is a church even necessary?
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