The 1830s proved to be a challenging time for the young Church and the young Prophet Joseph Smith. Many Saints were obedient, compliant, and faithful. Others struggled. The establishment of Zion was about to occur, but not without obstacles.

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In 1831, missionary companionships walked the 800 miles from Kirtland, Ohio to Jackson County, Missouri. As these faithful individuals walked, they were commanded to preach along the way. For some, this was not a difficult task, but for others, it was a struggle to fulfill this commandment. Join us.

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"The Bishop" and "the agent" were sent ahead to Missouri to begin buying up the property in and around Jackson County, Missouri. The move to Missouri was not always seen as a positive for the early Saints. Join us for an inside look.

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Attempting to live the Law of Consecration presented a unique set of challenges. Join us in discovering how the Lord instructed certain individuals in ways to help them overcome these obstacles.

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Early members of the Church had a difficult time knowing exactly how to interpret the outward manifestations of the Spirit. Here, the Lord gives them implicit directions.

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Early members of the Church were confused about how to follow the various gifts of the Spirit, and this revelation instructed them about proper protocols.

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The Savior Himself prophesied the events preceding His return to the earth.

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As the Church grew, not only did doctrine have to be delineated, but Church government had to be established as well.

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In the Fall of 1830, newly baptized young men were immediately called to serve missions. Their success was nothing less than phenomenal!

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The Jewish Passover celebrates many events leading up to Christ's final days on the earth, His atonement, death, and eventual resurrection.

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