Historical Background
This is the first revelation given to the Church in Ohio. It establishes the pattern of worship for the Church. Many new converts had come into the Church from different worship traditions. The question became, what practices do we keep and what practices do we discontinue? This revelation is the beginning of the answer to that question.
D&C 41:1-6 I Will Be Your Ruler
Find the words “my law” in these verses. What comments does the Lord make about His law? Why should those who hear the law of the Lord receive it? What laws has the Lord given you in this generation?
D&C 41:7-12 These Words Are Given unto You
What direction did the Lord give to the Church concerning Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon and Edward Partridge? Notice that the Lord directs that Edward Partridge be called as a Bishop (the first in the Church). Then, he directs that the Bishop should be “appointed by the voice of the church.” Then, he shall be “ordained a bishop.” What is the procedure for calling a Bishop in the Church today? Why do you think the Lord instructed us to follow this pattern?
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