Monthly Archives: December 2010

D&C 54 Newel Knight was appointed to lead the Colesville Saints to Ohio in a previous revelation(see D&C 38:34-36). Newel Knight was appointed by the Colesville Branch to ask Joseph Smith to inquire of the Lord what they should do. … Continue reading →

Algernon Sidney Gilbert (Dec 28, 1789- June 1834 – lived to 44 years) was first called by the Lord to preach the gospel and be “an agent” for the Church in its business dealings (see D&C 53:3-4). Over a year … Continue reading →

Sections 28, 46, 50, 52 are given to help the Saints recognize the Spirit and help root out false spirits in the church. 1- this is how you teach the gospel 2- the success or failure of any seminary class … Continue reading →

Section 49 deals with a group of people who believed in Jesus Christ, but had some interesting beliefs about how to apply the gospel.  The Shakers, or the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, did not view baptism … Continue reading →

 We had a good discussion in class about the ten virgins, since they are referenced in Doctrine and Covenants 45.  56 And at that day, when I shall come in my glory, shall the parable be fulfilled which I spake … Continue reading →

John Whitmer is called to write the history of the Church in this section.  Over the course of his record keeping, we know that he wrote 85 pages of history. What does the world say a good historian is?  A good … Continue reading →

Gifts of the Spirit 1.  We should seek them (D&C 46:7-8; 1 Cor 12:31; 14:1, 12; Moroni 10:30).   There are three places in scripture where this discussion takes place.  This is for a reason- the Lord is trying to say … Continue reading →

D&C 46:8-12  Wherefore, beware lest ye are deceived; and that ye may not be deceived seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given; For verily I say unto you, they are given for the benefit … Continue reading →