This week we have section 27 and 28. We’ll talk about Oliver Cowdrey’s rebuke to Joseph Smith, Hiram Page and his seer stone, how we can align ourselves with God’s path, and the armor of God.

Links

Revelations in Context Section 28

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/revelations-in-context/all-things-must-be-done-in-order?lang=eng

Hiram Page Paper BYU Scholars Archive

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6141&context=etd

Standing Man Clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRSIPvuYwOY

This week in Come Follow Me we are assigned sections 23 – 26, and the topic of Emma Hale Smith. For this particular podcast we will be talking a little about Emma, discuss the phrase that she was ‘ordained’ to her calling from Section 25, and we’ll be discussing the command given to Joseph Knight to “take up his cross” in Section 23.


Links

Guide to the scriptures - Ordain

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/gs/ordain-ordination?lang=eng

EOM – Setting Apart

https://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Setting_Apart

Gospel Topic – Ordinances

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/ordinances?lang=eng

Joseph Smith Papers, Luck Mack Smith History, 1845, Page 190

https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/lucy-mack-smith-history-1845/198#josephsmithpapers

Church bio of Emma Smith

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/emma-hale-smith?lang=eng

Elder Maxwell “Overcome…Even as I also Overcame”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1987/05/overcome-even-as-i-also-overcame.p23?lang=eng#p23

Testament of Levi

https://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/scrolls_deadsea/uncovered/uncovered05.htm

Jesus the Christ

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/jesus-the-christ/chapter-35?lang=eng

Marvin J. Ashton

https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/marvin-j-ashton/carry-cross/

Elder Soares

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/55soares?lang=eng

Elder Oaks Have you Been Saved?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/have-you-been-saved?lang=eng

Elder Christofferson – Born Again

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/born-again?lang=eng

Thank you for joining me today as I talk about Sections 20 through 22 in the Doctrine and Covenants, the Come Follow Me assignment. I’ll share a few thoughts on Section 20, briefly discuss two kinds of priesthood (and I don’t mean Aaronic vs. Melchizedek), and I’ll wrap up with spelling lesson. It’ll be interesting, I promise. Well, at least I thought it was.

Links

The Priesthood Power of Women

https://deseretbook.com/p/priesthood-power-of-women?variant_id=170500-hardcover

Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual 20-21

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-student-manual/section-20-the-articles-and-covenants-of-the-church?lang=eng

Christ as the Tree of Life 1 Nephi 11:20-24

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/11?lang=eng

Primary Lesson on symbols of Tree of Life

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/primary-4/lesson-4?lang=eng

Elder Christofferson – My favorite talk on Justification and Sanctification that didn’t make it into this episode.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2001/06/justification-and-sanctification?lang=eng

The Articles and Covenants of the Church of Christ and the Book of Mormon- Some interesting history of the section that I didn’t get a chance to talk about.

https://rsc-legacy.byu.edu/archived/selected-articles/articles-and-covenants-church-christ-and-book-mormon

Stay by the Tree

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/stay-by-the-tree?lang=eng

This week in Come Follow Me we will talk about Doctrine and Covenants Sections 18 and 19, Oliver Cowdrey and David Whitmer are called to be apostles, and Martin Harris is given one final commandment from the Lord. And I’ll talk about the promises we’ve been given about developing a relationship with the Spirit. 

Links

Alpha and Omega: Discussions on the New Testament

https://www.byutv.org/player/35801942-8e13-4fa4-82e5-7269818eae28/the-acts-to-revelation-revelation-1-3

Martin Harris Bio

https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/person/martin-harris

Elder Bednar on the role of an Apostle

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2011-08-42-elder-bednar-speaks-on-apostles-role?lang=eng

Fair Mormon Casting Lots

https://www.fairmormon.org/archive/publications/what-is-meant-by-the-casting-of-lots

ChurchNews article The Twelve on being an apostle

https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-and-ministry/2018-08-09/twelve-apostles-respond-to-misconceptions-about-their-calling-156199

Calling an Apostle of the Lord

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/calling-an-apostle-of-god?lang=eng

Revelations in Context

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/revelations-in-context/the-contributions-of-martin-harris?lang=eng

In the sections, 14-17, we meet the Whitmer family. We’ll talk about their role as witnesses to the Book of Mormon, and touch on what happened to the family later in the church’s history. I also discuss the identical sections of 15 and 16 and I’ll finish by giving you some questions to ponder this week during your Come, Follow Me study.


Links

Saints – Whitmer stories 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/saints-v1/07-fellow-servants?lang=eng¶=13-29#p13

Witnesses to the Book of Mormon Church Essay

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/witnesses-of-the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng

Encyclopedia of Mormonism entry about David Whitmer

https://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Whitmer,_David

Moroni- Joseph Smith’s Tutor (on the road story)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1992/01/moroni-joseph-smiths-tutor?lang=eng

Three Witnesses Book of Mormon Central

https://knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/knowhy/why-were-three-key-witnesses-chosen-to-testify-of-the-book-of-mormon

Revelations in Context – Whitmer Family

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/revelations-in-context/the-knight-and-whitmer-families?lang=eng¶=10-12#p10

Whitmer Farm

https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/historic-sites/new-york/fayette/peter-whitmer-log-home-in-fayette-ny?lang=eng&groupid=46327668782952647300-eng

Patriarchal Blessings

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/patriarchal-blessings?lang=eng

April 6, 1830

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1971/01/april-6-1830-the-day-the-church-was-organized?lang=eng

Women’s Rights in Colonial America

https://ap.gilderlehrman.org/essay/legal-status-women-1776–1830

In our time together this week studying Come, Follow Me, I’ll talk about repetition as a law of learning, one unique item in section 12 that is different than any other section. And then discuss section 13 and the offering of the Sons of Levi.

Links

JSH with Oliver addition at the end

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/js-h/1.66-75?lang=eng#p66#66

Priesthood Restored Podcast

https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/articles/the-priesthood-restored-a-joseph-smith-papers-podcast

Historical Introduction to Section 12

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/church-historians-press/jsp-revelations/dc-012-1829_05_01_005?lang=eng

Bednar Devotional

https://www.byui.edu/devotionals/elder-david-a-bednar

Casting Crowns – Start Right Here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvfagBOHJE

Always Have His Spirit – President Oakes

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/always-have-his-spirit?lang=eng

Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood Gospel Topic Essay

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/restoration-of-the-aaronic-priesthood?lang=eng

Latter-day Offering of the Sons of Levi – contains links to all relevant sources

https://latterdaysaintmag.com/what-is-the-latter-day-offering-of-the-sons-of-levi/#_edn10

Holy Ghost Gospel Topic

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/holy-ghost?lang=eng

Aristotelian Virtue

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/aristotle-ethics/#VirtDefiContInco

Today we are talking about just two sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Section 10 relates to the final decision to be made about the lost pages, and section 11 introduces us to the prophets brother Hyrum. I’ll talk a little about repentance, record keeping, being called to preach versus called to serve, and end by talking about acting in faith.

Links

Thomas McConkie interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBPhXTL39UA

Plate Infographic
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2020/01/which-plates-did-the-book-of-mormon-come-from?lang=eng

Doctrine and Covenats manual
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-student-manual/section-10-gods-wisdom-is-greater-than-the-cunning-of-the-devil?lang=eng

116 Lost Pages by Don Bradley
https://www.amazon.com/Lost-116-Pages-Reconstructing-Mormons/dp/158958760X

Joseph Smith Papers historical introduction for section 11
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/church-historians-press/jsp-revelations/dc-011-1829_05_01_000?lang=eng

Hyrum Smith
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/hyrum-smith?lang=eng

We are assigned sections 6-9 and the brief section about translation from Come Follow Me. My transitions today aren’t so spectacular, so I’m going to just go through 5 sparks I had and name them as such. I’ll start with translation, go to section 7, then to the other sections, cover the prophet’s message from the January Liahona, and make a final point about new resources I found this week.

Links

Historical Resources for Sections 6-9
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources/05?lang=eng

Church History Essay on Oliver Cowdrey
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/oliver-cowdery?lang=eng

Come Follow Me – Translation quotes
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-doctrine-and-covenants-2021/05?lang=eng

General Conference 1831 Joseph Smith quote
https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/minutes-25-26-october-1831/4#historical-intro

Difference of Opinion quote

https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/history-1838-1856-volume-a-1-23-december-1805-30-august-1834/22

A Plea for Intolerance by Venerable Sheen
https://www.romancatholicman.com/a-plea-for-intolerance-by-venerable-fulton-j-sheen-2/

This week we hit the first Come Follow Me assignment that is, shall we say, topically challenged. We have two sections that are very related, 3 and 5. And then there is section 4, which is a bit all on its own. But not to worry! I have come up with a great segue. (Well, great might be an oversell. How about we settle on functional?)

Links

Church Resources - All in one place
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources/04?lang=eng

Doctrine and Covenants Manual
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-student-manual/section-4-o-ye-that-embark-in-the-service-of-god?lang=eng

Revelations in Context – Martin Harris
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/revelations-in-context/the-contributions-of-martin-harris?lang=eng

Saints - Chapter 5
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/saints-v1/05-all-is-lost?lang=eng

In this episode I discuss the lead-up to Moroni's first visitation, which is recorded in Joseph Smith History. Then I move to Section 2 of the Doctrine and Covenants, which is a transcription of part of Moroni's words on that visit, to discuss how they relate to Malachi. And then I return to Joseph Smith History to talk about acquiring the plates.

Links

Church Resources - All in one place
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources/03?lang=eng

Seer Stone Essay
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/seer-stones?lang=eng

Saints Volume 1
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/saints-v1/04-be-watchful?lang=eng

Hill Cumorah Historic Site
https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/historic-sites/new-york/manchester/hill-cumorah?lang=eng

Teachings of the Prophets – Joseph Fielding Smith
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-joseph-fielding-smith/chapter-17-sealing-power-and-temple-blessings?lang=eng

BibleHub for Malachi 4:6
https://biblehub.com/malachi/4-6.htm

Restoration of Priesthood – visitation of Elijah
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1985/07/the-restoration-of-priesthood-keys-on-easter-1836-part-2-symbolism-of-passover-and-of-elijahs-return?lang=eng

Church History Essay on Sealing
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/sealing?lang=eng

Elder Oaks "Good, better, best"
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/good-better-best?lang=eng