Join Taylor and Tyler this week as they discuss the revelations to Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Samuel Smith, Joseph Smith Sr, and Joseph Knight. Then they will go on to talk about some of the early challenges for the saints. Tyler and his wife, Kiplin, will dive into Section 25 and discuss the special revelation to Emma and the personal applications that we can learn from it. __________________________________________________

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0:00 Introduction: Guidance and instruction provided for a newly formed Church

2:46 D&C23 - compilation of revelations given for 5 men. A common reassurance is given that they are not condemned.

5:32 Instruction for Oliver Cowdery

6:36 Word study on pride

8:07 Instruction for Hyrum Smith

10:25 Instruction for Samuel Smith

11:22 Instruction for Joseph Smith Sr.

12:52 Instruction for Joseph Knight

16:36 Historical background for D&C 24

20:41 The Lord lifts His people out of their afflictions.

22:43 Finding hope. Look at verb tense to see past help given, guidance for the present time, and instruction for future responsibilities.

29:37 D&C 24: 13 “Require not miracles”. God does not use miracles to convert people to the truth.

30:40 D&C 25 Revelation for Emma Smith begins with affirmations about her identity, her covenant relationship with God, and the blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

35:28 Repentance is a process of discipleship and can be compared to a young child learning to walk.

40:46 Verse 4: Why we need to TRUST in God and in His wisdom How can we work on trusting Him more?

44:21 Verses 5,6, 14 - Principles to apply to marriage and all relationships: Provide comfort and consoling words in a spirit of meekness.

50:07 Verses 6 and 14: What does it mean to BE WITH someone? How can we take delight in our spouse and glory in their success?

53:47 Covenant connection in relationships: mourning with those who mourn, comforting those who stand in need of comfort, rejoicing with those who rejoice.

54:36 Verse 7: “Expound scriptures . . . according as it shall be given thee by my spirit”. The most powerful application will be in our homes and families.

59:10 Verse 10 “Lay aside the things of this world and seek for the things of a better”. FOCUS on the better things.

1:01:50 Verse 12 “My soul delighteth in the song of the heart”. Music invites the Spirit and connects us with God.

1:10:38 The question of identity . . . don’t be afraid of the wrestle. Stay with Jesus and trust Him. Part of the glorious restoration is to restore life, light, truth, love, and beauty to the world.

1:13:44 Concluding testimony

Timestamps courtesy of Tammy Hulse

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