The WHW of Gospel Principles

Martyrdom and Revelation


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The episode titled "Martyrdom and Revelation" focuses on Doctrine and Covenants 135 and 136, which describe the ultimate sacrifice of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the divine guidance given to the Saints immediately after his death. Doctrine and Covenants 135 commemorates the tragic event of June 27, 1844, when Joseph and Hyrum Smith were killed in Carthage Jail, establishing that Joseph “has sealed his mission and his works with his own blood.” This section reassures the Saints that although Joseph’s life had ended, the Restoration of the gospel and the divine cause he supported had not. The following revelation, Doctrine and Covenants 136, was received by Brigham Young at Winter Quarters after the Saints were driven from Nauvoo and faced a tough 1,300-mile journey through the wilderness. This revelation set a clear pattern for the Saints to organize, travel, and support each other in unity, ensuring they would receive divine guidance and protection as they moved Zion forward under the leadership of God's authorized servants. The main message of these two sections is that honoring the Prophet’s martyrdom requires covenant faithfulness, and that by following the Lord’s revealed patterns and staying obedient even through sorrow, the Saints would find their trials turned into a full measure of joy.
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The WHW of Gospel PrinciplesBy Joshua Olaoye