Historical Background
In Section 28, Oliver Cowdery received the commandment to travel to the borders by the Lamanites and preach the gospel. Later, in Section 30, Peter Whitmer, Jr., was commanded to join Oliver on this mission. In October 1830, Oliver asked if it might be possible that others could accompany him on this very challenging mission. In response to this request, the Lord designated Ziba Peterson and Parley P. Pratt, both recent members of the Church, to travel with Oliver. The date of Ziba’s birth is not known. Parley was born in April of 1807. Therefore he was 23 at the time this revelation was given. The distance from Fayette, New York, to Independence, Missouri, their eventual destination, was nearly a thousand miles as the crow flies. Most of the travel would be on foot.
D&C 32:1-2 A Revelation to Parley P. Pratt
What do we learn about the will of the Lord for Parley in these two verses? What are the most significant words in these verses for missionaries today?
D&C 32:3-4 A Revelation to Ziba Peterson
Notice that the verses begin with the calling of Ziba to be a missionary. Then the words quickly change so that they apply to both Ziba and Parley. What additional council does the Lord give to these missionaries?
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Doctrine and Covenants Section 31
Historical Background
Thomas Marsh became acquainted with the Church through his association with Oliver Cowdery. They became friends during the time when the Book of Mormon was in the process of being published. He was married and had one child. He was baptized in early September 1830 by David Whitmer. He was ordained an elder in the Church later in that same month. The revelation addresses the question: What is to be Thomas B. Marsh’s role in the restoration?
D&C 31:1-8 Blessings upon Thomas and His Family
Thomas Marsh was called to preach the gospel among his family members and others. The “hour” of his mission had come. What blessings did the Lord promise Thomas and his family if he faithfully fulfilled this calling?
D&C 31:9-13 Lo, I Am With You
Under what conditions did the Lord say He would be with Thomas? How can missionaries today apply the principles the Lord gave Thomas B. Marsh?
Thomas Marsh became acquainted with the Church through his association with Oliver Cowdery. They became friends during the time when the Book of Mormon was in the process of being published. He was married and had one child. He was baptized in early September 1830 by David Whitmer. He was ordained an elder in the Church later in that same month. The revelation addresses the question: What is to be Thomas B. Marsh’s role in the restoration?
D&C 31:1-8 Blessings upon Thomas and His Family
Thomas Marsh was called to preach the gospel among his family members and others. The “hour” of his mission had come. What blessings did the Lord promise Thomas and his family if he faithfully fulfilled this calling?
D&C 31:9-13 Lo, I Am With You
Under what conditions did the Lord say He would be with Thomas? How can missionaries today apply the principles the Lord gave Thomas B. Marsh?
Doctrine and Covenants Section 30
Historical Background
This is a series of revelations given to the Whitmer brothers: David, John, and Peter, Jr.; at their home in Fayette, New York. The revelations address specific ways that they can fulfill the commandments the Lord has given them in the early days of the restoration.
D&C 30:1-4 A Revelation to David Whitmer
What things has David done to that makes it so that he no longer has the help of the Holy Ghost, but is “left to inquire for yourself”? What important lesson do these verses teach us about keeping the Spirit with us?
D&C 30:5-8 A Revelation to Peter Whitmer, Jr.
Cross-reference: D&C 28:8. Peter Whitmer has received a mission call. What rules is he expected to follow as he serves? How are these rules like the rules missionaries live by today? How are they different?
D&C 30:9-11 A Revelation to John Whitmer
Philip Burroughs was an early member of the Church who lived in Seneca Falls, New York. He was an inspector of highways and fences. What was John Whitmer commanded to do with John Burroughs? Under what conditions did the Lord say he would be with John Whitmer as he proclaimed the gospel? How does this principle apply to missionaries today?
This is a series of revelations given to the Whitmer brothers: David, John, and Peter, Jr.; at their home in Fayette, New York. The revelations address specific ways that they can fulfill the commandments the Lord has given them in the early days of the restoration.
D&C 30:1-4 A Revelation to David Whitmer
What things has David done to that makes it so that he no longer has the help of the Holy Ghost, but is “left to inquire for yourself”? What important lesson do these verses teach us about keeping the Spirit with us?
D&C 30:5-8 A Revelation to Peter Whitmer, Jr.
Cross-reference: D&C 28:8. Peter Whitmer has received a mission call. What rules is he expected to follow as he serves? How are these rules like the rules missionaries live by today? How are they different?
D&C 30:9-11 A Revelation to John Whitmer
Philip Burroughs was an early member of the Church who lived in Seneca Falls, New York. He was an inspector of highways and fences. What was John Whitmer commanded to do with John Burroughs? Under what conditions did the Lord say he would be with John Whitmer as he proclaimed the gospel? How does this principle apply to missionaries today?
Doctrine and Covenants Section 29
Historical Background
In September 1830 the Church had a conference in the farm house of Peter Whitmer, Sr. There were, in addition to the Prophet Joseph Smith, six elders: Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, John Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jr.; Samuel H. Smith, and Thomas B. Marsh. The revelation addresses questions concerning the coming of Christ and His millennial reign.
D&C 29:1-8 The Call to Gather the Elect
Invite students to discover what Jesus Christ is going to do, and how He is going to do it. Why should the elders of the Church be glad? What special calling do they have which only they can do? What day are they to prepare for?
D&C 29:9-12 The Twelve Apostles
In these verses the Lord speaks of the wicked and the righteous. What will happen to the wicked? What will happen to the righteous? In verse 12, how does the Lord define “the house of Israel?” Who will judge the house of Israel? Why would a person want one of the ancient Twelve Apostles of Jesus to judge them?
D&C 29:13-21 Weeping and Wailing
Have students list all the things that will happen before the beginning of the resurrection of the righteous. What can we do to prepare for such a time? Cross-reference: D&C 45:57.
D&C 29:22-25 The End of the Millennium
What important events are going to take place at the end of the millennium?
D&C 29:26-29 The Redemption of the Dead
Compare the condition of the wicked and the righteous prior to the end of the millennium.
D&C 29:30-35 Spiritual and Temporal Things
Find the words “spiritual” and “temporal” in these verses. What important ideas does the Lord present concerning the things He has created and His laws? Why do you think He wants us to know these things about Him?
D&C 29:36-45 Spiritual and Temporal Death
Why was it important for the devil to tempt Heavenly Father’s children? What happened to Adam when he chose to subject himself to the will of the devil? What does it mean to be “spiritually dead?” What did God do before he allowed Adam and his posterity to suffer “temporal death?” Why do you think God would do this? What do these decisions made by God teach us about our Heavenly Father?
D&C 29:46-50 The Fate of Little Children
Why is Satan not given power over little children and over “he that hath no understanding”? Cross-reference: Moroni 8:8-23.
In September 1830 the Church had a conference in the farm house of Peter Whitmer, Sr. There were, in addition to the Prophet Joseph Smith, six elders: Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, John Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jr.; Samuel H. Smith, and Thomas B. Marsh. The revelation addresses questions concerning the coming of Christ and His millennial reign.
D&C 29:1-8 The Call to Gather the Elect
Invite students to discover what Jesus Christ is going to do, and how He is going to do it. Why should the elders of the Church be glad? What special calling do they have which only they can do? What day are they to prepare for?
D&C 29:9-12 The Twelve Apostles
In these verses the Lord speaks of the wicked and the righteous. What will happen to the wicked? What will happen to the righteous? In verse 12, how does the Lord define “the house of Israel?” Who will judge the house of Israel? Why would a person want one of the ancient Twelve Apostles of Jesus to judge them?
D&C 29:13-21 Weeping and Wailing
Have students list all the things that will happen before the beginning of the resurrection of the righteous. What can we do to prepare for such a time? Cross-reference: D&C 45:57.
D&C 29:22-25 The End of the Millennium
What important events are going to take place at the end of the millennium?
D&C 29:26-29 The Redemption of the Dead
Compare the condition of the wicked and the righteous prior to the end of the millennium.
D&C 29:30-35 Spiritual and Temporal Things
Find the words “spiritual” and “temporal” in these verses. What important ideas does the Lord present concerning the things He has created and His laws? Why do you think He wants us to know these things about Him?
D&C 29:36-45 Spiritual and Temporal Death
Why was it important for the devil to tempt Heavenly Father’s children? What happened to Adam when he chose to subject himself to the will of the devil? What does it mean to be “spiritually dead?” What did God do before he allowed Adam and his posterity to suffer “temporal death?” Why do you think God would do this? What do these decisions made by God teach us about our Heavenly Father?
D&C 29:46-50 The Fate of Little Children
Why is Satan not given power over little children and over “he that hath no understanding”? Cross-reference: Moroni 8:8-23.
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