Come, Follow Me: Deep Dive

Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829, when they inquired through the Urim and Thummim as to whether John, the beloved disciple, tarried in the flesh or had died. The revelation is a translated version of the record made on parchment by John and hidden up by himself.

Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1828, relating to the loss of 116 pages of manuscript translated from the first part of the Book of Mormon, which was called the book of Lehi. The Prophet had reluctantly allowed these pages to pass from his custody to that of Martin Harris, who had served for a brief period as scribe in the translation of the Book of Mormon. The revelation was given through the Urim and Thummim. (See section 10.)

Moroni appears to Joseph Smith—Joseph’s name is to be known for good and evil among all nations—Moroni tells him of the Book of Mormon and of the coming judgments of the Lord and quotes many scriptures—The hiding place of the gold plates is revealed—Moroni continues to instruct the Prophet. (Verses 27–54.)

Joseph Smith marries Emma Hale—He receives the gold plates from Moroni and translates some of the characters—Martin Harris shows the characters and translation to Professor Anthon, who says, “I cannot read a sealed book.” (Verses 55–65.)

An extract from Joseph Smith’s history relating the words of the angel Moroni to Joseph Smith the

Prophet, while in the house of the Prophet’s father at Manchester, New York, on the evening of

September 21, 1823. Moroni was the last of a long line of historians who had made the record that

is now before the world as the Book of Mormon. (Compare Malachi 4:5–6; also sections

27:9; 110:13–16; and 128:18.)

Joseph Smith tells of his ancestry, family members, and their early abodes—An unusual excitement

about religion prevails in western New York—He determines to seek wisdom as directed by

James—The Father and the Son appear, and Joseph is called to his prophetic ministry.

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, on November 1, 1831, during a special conference of elders of the Church, held at Hiram, Ohio. Many revelations had been received from the Lord prior to this time, and the compilation of these for publication in book form was one of the principal subjects passed upon at the conference. This section constitutes the Lord’s preface to the doctrines, covenants, and commandments given in this dispensation.

Introducing Season 3, the Doctrine and Covenants! References and methods of presentation are explained in this episode.