by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Aug 1, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
Doctrine and Covenants sections 85‒87, which date to the last two months of 1832, arose during the course of Joseph Smith’s life as he went about fulfilling his duties as prophet. Section 85 came while he was writing a letter. Section 86 came as he was...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Jul 25, 2021 | Church History, Places
Visiting Church historic sites can increase your understanding of and appreciation for the Doctrine and Covenants. It is sometimes difficult for people to visit the sites physically because of time, distance, finances, and other constraints, including challenges...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Jul 25, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
The tarring and feathering of Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in March 1832 and Joseph’s trip to Missouri in April to June of that year were followed by a visit to Kirtland, where Joseph and his family eventually decided to relocate. In September, missionaries...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Jul 19, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
The spring of 1832 was a trying time for the Prophet Joseph Smith. On the night of March 24 and 25, a mob attacked him in his sleep, dragged him from his home, stripped him of his clothing, beat him viciously, choked him to unconsciousness, tried to force poison down...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Jul 11, 2021 | Church Doctrine, Church History, Come Follow Me
March 1832 saw additional revelations to follow the great vision of the hereafter that Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon experienced in February (Doctrine and Covenants 76). These March revelations were largely focused on practical concerns of the Church and its members...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Jul 4, 2021 | Church Doctrine, Church History, Come Follow Me, Salvation and Exaltation
In the scriptures and Church history, opposition is often followed by great blessings in an endless cycle of spiritual growth. As William Phelps wrote in “Praise to the Man,” “Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven.” The opposition that...