Dcotrine and Covenants Section 100

Historical Background

In October 1833, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon went with Freeman Nickerson to preach the gospel in Canada. They returned about a month later. While Joseph was separated from his family, he was very concerned and asked the Lord to watch over them and to let him know if they were alright. In his journal, Joseph wrote, “Came Saturday the 12th to the house of father Nickerson. I feel very well in my mind. The Lord is with us, but I have much anxiety about my family, etc.” (Joseph Smith Diary, Church Archives.) On 4 November, 1833, Joseph arrived at his home. In his journal he wrote, “Left Buffalo, New York, at 8 o’clock A.M. and arrived at home Monday, the 4th at 10 A.M. Found my family all well, according to the promise of the Lord, for which blessings I feel to thank His holy name” (Joseph Smith Journal, Church Archives. Spelling and punctuation in both quotations modernized).

D&C 100:1-2 Your Families Are Well

What important things did the Lord communicate to Joseph and Sidney while they were away serving their mission to Canada?

D&C 100:3-8 I Have Much People in This Place

What did the Lord reveal to Joseph and Sidney concerning the people they would meet in Canada? What commandments did he give them that apply to those who serve as missionaries today? Cross-reference: D&C 84:85.

D&C 100:9-12 The Calling of Sidney Rigdon

What word did the Lord use to describe what Sidney Rigdon was to be in relationship to Joseph Smith? What was Joseph Smith to be in relationship to Sidney Rigdon? Cross-reference: Exodus 4:10-16.

D&C 100:13-17 The Members in Zion (Jackson County, Missouri)

Orson Hyde and John Gould had been sent to Missouri to tell the Saints what they should do to be compensated for their losses from the mobs. What did the Lord tell the Prophet Joseph about these men and the Saints in Missouri? How do the things He told them apply to faithful Saints today?