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19 Cards in this Set
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D&C 29 Background: |
QUARTERLY conferences in the early church. Currently, JS is revising Bible, has question about Fall of Adam and Eve, leads to this section. Reveals information on pre-earth life, Satan's hosts, agency's role in the gospel |
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D&C 37 Background: |
Has first commandment for Church to "gather" in this dispensation. Saints called to Ohio. Joseph shouldn't translate any more until he goes to Ohio, because of "the enemy." |
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D&C 41 Background: |
JS just arrived in Kirtland from NY. Clarifies where JS and Sidney should live, calls Edward Partridge to be Church's first bishop - pure heart, no guile. Instructs Prophet and church leaders to pray to receive God's law. |
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D&C 42 Background: |
Fulfills prophecy that "law" would be given in Ohio in D&C 41. Early instructions on how to deal w/ Church members committing serious sin. Introduces principles of law of consecration. George Albert Smith: Laws of the Lord are "advice and counsel of a loving parent" |
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D&C 45 Background: |
Lord is our advocate with the Father. Jesus told disciples to "be not troubled" by events preceding Second Coming because they fulfill prophecies and we should look forward to the coming of the Son of Man. |
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D&C 46 Background: |
Previously, only members allowed to attend sacrament meeting - now all truth seekers welcome. Priesthood leaders to conduct all meetings as directed by Spirit. Importance/diversity of spiritual gifts. |
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D&C 49 Background: |
Leman Copley had been Shaker but joined the Church, held on to some Shaker teachings (Second Coming already happened, Jesus came in form of woman Ann Lee, no marriage, baptism not essential). Lord says the Shakers "desire to know the truth in part, but not all." |
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D&C 50 Background: |
Pattern for detecting hypocrisy and false spirits given. Spiritual phenomena, visions, revelations pretty common among members. To gain power over false spirits: obey Jesus Christ and be cleansed by him |
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D&C 52 Background: |
Introduces office of high priest at church conference. Mission calls to Missouri. Recognize good promptings "by the fruits of the Spirit." |
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D&C 57 Background: |
Given in Jackson County, Missouri - revealed as place for city of Zion and location of temple! Sidney Gilbert, Edward Partridge (bishop), William Phelps (printer), Oliver Cowdery (assist in preparing revelations for publication) assigned to stay there. |
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D&C 58 Background: |
Revealed in Zion (Jackson County) to help saints be ready for Zion. 2 scripture masteries. (26-28: not meet to command in all things/compelled is slothful servant/anxiously engaged in good cause. 42-43: repent of sins -> Lord remembers them no more/if repent, will confess and forsake sin.) |
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D&C 59 Background: |
Also revealed in Missouri. Review of 10 commandments, adds higher law: "nor do anything like unto it." Also: "thou shalt thank the Lord thy God IN ALL THINGS" (including commandments). Scripture mastery: 9-10 go to church & take sacrament to remain unspotted from world/day appointed to rest from labor. |
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Sidney Rigdon |
35: currently JS's scribe (OC and JW both doing other stuff). This revelation came to JS and SR. 36: SR instructed to give gift of HG to Edward Partridge 41: Clarifies where JS and SR should live in Ohio. 42: All of 12 elders should go preach except JS and SR 49: Sent (with PPP and LC) to preach to Shakers 52: SR must journey with JS, EP, EC, etc to Missouri 58: commanded to write a description of the land of Zion, consecrate and dedicate land for temple |
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Parley P. Pratt |
32: called to preach gospel to Lamanites 49: called to preach gospel to Shakers |
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James Covel |
39: revelation given to JC. 40yr Methodist minister, covenanted w/ Lord to obey any commandment. 40: NEXT DAY JC breaks covenant. Heart was right before the Lord, but Satan tempted him. |
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Edward Partridge |
35: EP came with SR from Ohio to join prophet 36: revelation given to EP, called to preach gospel 41: EP named as first bishop of church 51: appointed to regulate stewardships and properties |
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John Whitmer |
30: called to preach the gospel 47: called as Church historian, starts to keep history of Church. |
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Leman Copley |
41: LC provided JS and SR shelter & food 49: LC former Shaker, still held on to some beliefs. Commanded to preach to Shakers 54: LC broke covenant to consecrate large farm for Colesville saints (they had to journey to Missouri) |
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W. W. Phelps |
55: WWP arrives at Kirtland, is baptized, ordained elder, called to preach gospel. Must assist OC w/ printing, writing books for children. 57: WWP will be printer in Independence Missouri |
