by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Oct 18, 2021 | Church Doctrine, Interactive Curriculum, Laws and Governments of Humans, Level 100, Uncategorized
In Luke 20:22‒25, the chief priests and scribes sought to ensnare the Savior with a question they thought would condemn him either way he answered. “Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no?” they asked. If he answered yes, then they would...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Oct 18, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me, Laws and Governments of Humans
The years 1838 and 1839 were excruciatingly difficult for members of the Church in Missouri. When the persecution against them mounted, they made pleas to leaders in the civil government to protect them in their civil rights. But the rights guaranteed in the...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | May 17, 2021 | Church Doctrine, Church History, Come Follow Me, Laws and Governments of Humans, Revelation
In the two months between May 20 and July 20, 1831, the Prophet Joseph Smith received seven revelations to guide the Church in its second year of existence. These revelations covered topics ranging from the first principles and ordinances of the gospel to missionary...