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1. What was the first collection of revelations prepared for printing by Joseph Smith called?
Book of Commandments
What was added to the 1981 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants?
sections 137-138 and official declaration 2
How can we better understand the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants?
Key from Joseph: What was the question that drew out the answer?
Learn Church History
Answers to questions
Have an inquiring mind
Lord’s emphasis
Witness to Holy Ghost
Learning to hear, recognize, and follow
Impact on behavior
4. What was the first revelation given in the Doctrine and Covenants by date?
Section 2; September 21st 1823
What was a result of the lost 116 pages of manuscript? (D&C 3)
Joseph Chastised, lost ability to translate, God’s works will go forth
6. What happened to Joseph Smith as a result of the lost manuscript? (D&C 13)
Joseph lost ability to translate for a season
Why was D&C 4 given?
To be a benefit to all who desire to embark in the service of God
What are the three keys of the Aaronic Priesthood? D&C 13
Ministering of angels, gospel of repentance, baptism
What do we know about the testimony of the Three Witnesses and Eight Witnesses?
3 witnesses-see plates from Moroni, God declares to them
8 witnesses-see plates from Joseph
What are the three tests Elder Dallin H. Oaks suggested to help distinguish the voice of the Lord from other voices?
Receptivity, bias, and content
Who was given the responsibility to call and ordain the first Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in this dispensation? (D&C 18)
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer
On what day was the first Quorum of Twelve officially organized in this dispensation? (D&C 18)
February 14th, 1835
What was the historical background of D&C 19?
Given in March 1830 in Fayette NY.
A revelation to comfort Martin Harris the doctrine of repentance
What is meant by “Eternal Punishment” or “Endless Punishment?”
Not actually endless, God is endless but the punishment isn’t necessarily. God’s punishment.
What are the events that took place in the Whitmer farm? (D&C 20)
Where the Church was first formally organized. Where the angel Moroni visited the three witnesses.
What is contained in the “Constitution of the Church?” (D&C 20)
1. Day the Church is to be organized. 2. Name of the Church. 3. Organization, Rules & Procedures (ex: Baptism, Priesthood, Duties, Church discipline, etc.)
Which callings or offices were described in the “Constitution of the Church?” (D&C 20)
Elder, Priest, Teacher, Deacon
According to D&C 21, what two qualities describe how we are to receive the counsel of the Lord’s servants?
patience and faith
What was revealed regarding the ordinance of baptism in D&C 22?
Authority necessary, many needed to be re baptized
Hyrum Smith was told in D&C 23 that his duty was unto the Church because of his family. What was the Lord referring to?
His family was being taken care of. Church Patriarch
Which of the following callings were given D&C 25 to Emma Smith?
Comfort Joseph, Be a scribe for him, and write hymns for the church
Who will be selected to attend the “secret meeting” with the savior at His Coming? (D&C 27)
All worthy members of the church
What do we know in regards to the judgement during the millennium? (D&C 29)
12 originals to judge Israel, other 12 to judge us
How does Elder M. Russell Ballard’s suggest we “join the conversation” to share the gospel?
Online
Who was left in charge of the church in Kirtland when the missionaries to the Lamanites left?
Sidney Rigdon
What do we know about Sidney Rigdon? (D&C 35)
Called to be Josephs scribe, 1st counselor in the first presidency, tarred and feathered with Joseph, scribe for part of the JST
What principles do we learn from D&C 35 that would help us assist the Prophet and President of the Church?
Support him, pray for him
Why did the Lord call the saints to move to Ohio? (D&C 37)
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To receive the law and to be endowed
How is pride most commonly manifested (according to President Benson)?
when we think that we are better than others or covet others, motives selfishness
What are the laws covered in D&C 42?
Law of teaching, moral laws, law of consecration, law of healing and death, law of scripture and revelation, law of dealing with transgressors.
What are we commanded to love with all our hearts in D&C 42?
Spouse and God
What are the principles taught in regards to the law of consecration?
Once you sign something over it is the property of the church and you don’t get it back even if you leave the church
to protect the saints against deception, the Lord revealed that those “ordained of me shall come in at the gate” in D&C 43. What does this refer to?
General Authorities. There are no secret callings to receive revelation.
Why are the saints called upon to gather and assemble for conference in D&C 44?
To organize according to the laws of the land, to care for the poor, to preach the Gospel, overcome the enemy.
What do we know about sacrament meetings in the early history of the Church in New York? (D&C 46)
Only members were allowed to attend
What words did the Lord use to describe how the Church Historian was to keep a history? (D&C 47)
Regularly and continually
Which principles are outlined in D&C 50 for determining teaching and preaching from God?
the preacher and the receiver will understand, edify, and rejoice. Taught by the spirit
In D&C 51, Edward Partridge sought instructions from the prophet in regards to whose settlement?
The saints called to Ohio from the east
What has happened to the law of sacrifice and the law of consecration today, according to President Gordon B. Hinckley? (D&C 51)
The law of sacrifice and the law of consecration were not done away with and are still in effect
In D&C 52, what did the Lord say He would reveal at a later time?
The Elders’ land of inheritance
What were the missionaries instructed to do as they traveled to Missouri? (D&C 52)
to travel two by two and preach to every congregation on the way, perform baptisms, and confirm members to the church
What is meant by “appoint us to be an agent unto the church” in D&C 53?
Appointing us to our callings.
According to Orson F. Whitney, what is meant by the redemption of Zion? (D&C 54)
"The redemption of Zion is more than the purchase or recovery of lands, the building of cities, or even the founding of nations. It is the conquest of the heart, the subjugation of the soul, the sanctifying of the flesh, the purifying and ennobling of the passions."
— Orson F. Whitney
Who issued the deed of consecration and the deed of stewardship under the Law of Consecration? (D&C 54)
Levi Jackman--Consecration. Edward Partridge--Stewardship.
According to D&C 56, why does the Lord give us commandments and then revokes them?
Because of stiffneckedness, disobedience or rebellion, pride, selfishness,

revelation adapted to the circumstances
Doesn't want us to be accountable if we aren't ready for it
Who did the prophet send to gather and establish the City of Zion? (D&C 57)
Oliver Cowdrey, Sydney Rigdon Joseph Smith, Edward Partridge , Sydney Gilbert, W.W. Phelps.
The Lord calls different people to different assignments to help build Zion.
Where does the Lord intend to gather the saints and establish His “main temple” prior to His Coming?
Independence, Missouri
Who owns the temple site designated by Joseph Smith as the site for 24 “temples”? (D&C 57)
The Church of Christ
Who will be invited to supper at the Lord’s house according to D&C 58?
all the nations, first the rich/learned/wise/noble, then the poor/lame/blind/deaf. vs 9-11
What are we to understand from President Ezra Taft Benson and D&C 58 about the use of our agency to help establish Zion?
We must take the guidelines established for us and then prayerfully work out the details and methods of what we are to do on our own.
What commandments were given to the saints in D&C 59, so they might keep themselves “more fully... unspotted from the world”?
vs 9 - go to church and partake of the sacrament on the Sabbath.
vs 15 - do it with Thanksgiving and cheerful hearts.
According to the President Hinckley, what will weaken “our strength for the future” and “our resolution to grow the Church across the world:? D&C 59.
If we violate the will of the Lord by not keeping the Sabbath Day holy.
What promises are given to students who “arrange their schedules so that they do not study on the Sabbath”? (D&C 59)
“Their minds will be quickened and the infinite Spirit will lead them to the verities they wish to learn.”
How are talents similar to matches? (D&C 60)
They require work to use them, but can be used for good, bad, or not at all.
According to D&C 60, what happens when a person in idle or seeks to bury their talent?
It angers God, and that which they have shall be taken from them. (talents/gifts taken away)
Why does the Lord (or our leaders and parents) give warnings and commandments according to D&C 61
For our good (D&C 61:13).
What did the Lord do to the water and land in the last days? (D&C 61)
Cursed the waters, blessed the land???
What did the Lord tell Joseph when asked about specific details regarding the return trip from Zion? D&C 61
It does not matter because the Lord has ultimate control over what will happen. We must use our judgement.
Who can best help those struggling to resist the temptation to smoke? D&C 62
Those who never have. Jesus Christ is the only one who has not given into temptation.
What do we learn about those who seek after signs? (D&C 63)
They shall see signs, but not unto salvation
In D&C 63, what does the Lord and the prophet Joseph specifically link sign seeking with?
Adulter
What counsels are given in D&C 63 to those who seek to establish Zion?
Save Money, Buy land, Declare Truth
What do we know about the Lord’s willingness to forgive in D&C 64?
the Lord forgives sins to those who have not sinned unto death, confess their sins before him, and ask forgiveness
What happens when we withhold forgiveness from others? (D&C 64)
We will not be forgiven of our sins
What must we do to avoid being “burned at his coming”? (D&C 64)
Pay our tithing and keep the commandments
What does President Thomas S. Monson suggest is contained in patriarchal blessings? (D&C 66)
Chapters from out book of eternal possibilities
What happened immediately after Oliver Cowdery read D&C 1 to those at a conference in the Johnson farm? (D&C 67)
William E. McLellin did not approve of the section and tried to write it better but failed
What reasons did does the Lord give in D&C 67 for why people criticize church leaders?
Fear, Jealousy, Pride
Who was the member of the Quorum of the Twelve apostles who traveled and dedicated the land of Palestine? (D&C 68)
Orson Hyde
. According to President J. Reuben Clark, How can we know when what our church leaders have said is inspired by the Holy Ghost? D&C 68
We can tell when the speakers are ‘moved upon by the Holy Ghost’ only when we, ourselves, are ‘moved upon by the Holy Ghost.
Who has the keys to call, set apart, and ordain someone as the bishop for the Church if he is NOT a literal descendant of Aaron? D&C 68
First Presidency
What must happen before a literal descendant of Aaron may be called, set apart, and ordained asthe bishop for the Church? D&C 68
If a literal descendent of Aaron
1. First born & prove lineage
2. Worthy
3. Appointed or designated (called) by the First Presidency
4. Set apart and ordained by First Presidency (note: stake pres. set apart and ordained
by special assignment from the First Presidency)
Who received a stewardship to carry the commandments and money to Zion for publishing? D&C 69
John Whitmer and Oliver Cowdery
What was to happen with the proceeds of the sale of the Book of Commandments? D&C 70
Proceeds of sale of Book of Commandments to provide for their temporal needs
How should we respond when confronted with attacks from the wicked or the enemy? D&C 71
“Sometimes it is wise to ignore the attacks of the wicked; at other times it is necessary to meet them, fearlessly and with ability”
What will happen to the enemies of the church who seek to injure the work of God? D&C 71
They have faded away like dew before the sun. God will continue to sustain this work;
They who kick the church only kick it upward.
Which of the following are duties of the bishop? D&C 72
Doctrine & Covenants 72
The Duties of Bishops

1) To keep the Lord’s storehouse; to receive the funds of the church in this part of the vineyard;
2) To take an account of the elders as before has been commanded; and to administer to their wants, who shall pay for that which they receive, inasmuch as they have wherewith to pay;
3) He shall pay the debt out of that which the Lord shall put into his hands.
4)Thus it cometh out of the church, for according to the law every man that cometh up to Zion must lay all things before the bishop in Zion.
5)And now, verily I say unto you, that as every elder in this part of the vineyard must give an account of his stewardship unto the bishop in this part of the vineyard—
In which of the following ways can we help lighten the load of the bishop? D&C 72
do callings
don't occupy their time if not necessary
According to President David O. McKay, what do we know about the order in which the Lord will ask us to account for our responsibilities or stewardships? D&C 72
1st-Our relationship with our spouse
2nd-our responsibility with our children
3rd-Our talents
4th-summary of your activity in your Church assignments.
5th-were honest in all your dealings.
6th-contributions to your community, state, country, and the world
In D&C 73 what does the Lord call upon the prophet and hıs scribe to do?
Preach until conference, then continue translation
What counsel does Presıdent Spencer W. Kimball give us to ensure we end with a right marriage? D&C 74
“Clearly, right marriage begins with right dating.
What does Brigham Young teach us to do when we have difficulty accepting new doctrine taught by the prophet that ıs against our relıgıon?
Wait, don’t reject, think and pray until you grow to fully understand it by the power of the Holy Ghost.
They receive not the gospel, nor the testimony of Jesus, neither the prophets
Telestial
Honorable men of the earth, who were blinded by the craftiness of men.
Terrestrial
Those who received not the testimony of Jesus in the flesh, but afterwards received it.
Terrestrial
Those who are liars, sorcerers, adulterers, and whoremongers
Telestial
Those who denied the Only Begotten Son of the Father, having crucified him unto themselves
Outer Darkness
Those who were “not valiant in the testimony of Jesus Christ”
Terrestrial
This place will also have innumerable people like the Telestial kingdom
Celestial
Where the Church was formally organized
Peter Whitmer Farm, Fayette, NY
Where the Book of Commandments was first published
Independence, Missouri
Where the Book of Mormon translation was completed
Peter Whitmer Farm, Fayette, NY
Location of the Martin Harris farm
Palmyra, NY
Where the compilation of revelations from Joseph Smith were sustained for publication
John Johnson Farm
Where the angel Moroni visited the three witnesses
Whitmer Farm, Fayette, NY
Where the Book of Mormon was first published
Palmyra, NY Grandin Press
Where the 116 pages manuscript was translated
Harmony, Penn
Where the first bishop of the Church was tarred and feathered
Independence, MO
Where the Aaronic priesthood was restored
Sesquehanna River, Harmony, PA
Where the angel Moroni first appeared to Joseph Smith
Smith Farm, Palmyra, NY
Home of Joseph Knight Sr. and his family
Colesville, NY
Where the second bishop of the Church lived and presided over
Kirtland, Ohio
Location for the “center place” where the saints were to gather
Ohio
Where Joseph received “The Vision” of the three degrees of Glory
Translation Room at John Johnson Farm
Second person ordained to the apostleship in this dispensation
Oliver Cowdery
Third person ordained to the apostleship in this dispensation
David Whitmer
Provided financial support to Joseph Smith and was told that his “name shall never be forgotten”
Joseph Knight Sr.
First assistant president of the Church
Oliver Cowdery
Was anxious to serve, but was told to wait and obtain the word before seeking to declare it.
Hyrum Smith
Commanded the prophet to change “works” to “faith” in D&C 20:37 to avoid priestcraft
Oliver Cowdery
Second person to be called as church historian
John Whitmer
Leader of the group of missionaries who were sent on a mission to the Lamanites in 1830-31
Oliver Codwery
First bishop of the Church and presiding bishop
Edward Partridge
Second bishop of the Church
Newel K Whitney
Participated in “The Vision,” but was not used to it as the prophet
Sidney Rigdon
Dedicated the land of Palestine
Orson Hyde
Served as Joseph’s main scribe for the translation of the Bible
Sidney Rigdon
Was called to replace Heman Basset as a missionary, and left the Church because the prophet misspelled his name
Simon Ryder
Warned by the Lord not to commit adultery, “a temptation with which…[he] has been troubled”
William McLellin
Called to assist Oliver to do the work of printing, and of selecting and writing books for schools
W. W. Phelps
School teacher who served as Joseph’s main scribe for the Book of Mormon translation
Oliver Cowdery
School teacher who believed he was “the most wise” and better qualified to write a revelation than the prophet, but failed in the attempt.
William E. McLellin
Had a business partnership in Kirtland and was called to be an agent and storekeeper in Zion
Sydney Gilbert.
Printer who authored many hymns, including “The Spirit of God” and “Praise to the Man”
W.W. Phelps
First apostate to publish anti-Mormon literature
Ezra Booth
Dedicated the land of Zion
Sidney Rigdon
Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled.
What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.
D&C 1:37-38 -
D&C 1:37-38 -
Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled.
What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.
Search the commandments everyone in section 1.
D&C 8:2-3 -
2. Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart. 3. Now, behold, this is the spirit of revelation; behold, this is the spirit by which Moses brought the children of Israel through the Red Sea on dry ground.
Revelation is great in section 8
Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart.
Now, behold, this is the spirit of revelation; behold, this is the spirit by which Moses brought the children of Israel through the Red Sea on dry ground.
D&C 8:2-3 -

Revelation is great in section 8
D&C 10:5 -
5. Pray always, that you may come off conqueror; yea, that you may conquer Satan, and that you may escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do uphold his work.
Prayer conquers Satan then, in section 10
Pray always, that you may come off conqueror; yea, that you may conquer Satan, and that you may escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do uphold his work.
D&C 10:5 -
D&C 14:7 -
Eternal life can be seen in section 14
And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.
And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.
D&C 14:7 -
D&C 18:10, 15-16 -
10. Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;
15. And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!
16. And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that you have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!
The worth of a soul is keen in section 18.
Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;
And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!
And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that you have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!
D&C 18:10, 15-16 -
The worth of a soul is keen in section 18.
D&C 19:16-19
16. For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;
17. But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;
18. Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—
19. Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.
Suffering of the Savior is seen in section 19.
For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;
But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;
Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—
Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.
Suffering of the Savior is seen in section 19.
D&C 19:16-19
D&C 25:12 -
Sing spiritually alive in section 25
For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads.
For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads.
Sing spiritually alive in section 25
D&C 25:12 -
D&C 58:42-43 -
Confess and forsake in section 58.
42. Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.
43. By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.
Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.
By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.
Confess and forsake in section 58
D&C 58:42-43 -
D&C 64:9-11
9. Wherefore, I say unto you, that ye ought to forgive one another; for he that forgiveth not his brother his trespasses standeth condemned before the Lord; for there remaineth in him the greater sin.
10. I the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.
11. And ye ought to say in your hearts—let God judge between me and thee, and reward thee according to thy deeds.
Forgive more in section 64
Wherefore, I say unto you, that ye ought to forgive one another; for he that forgiveth not his brother his trespasses standeth condemned before the Lord; for there remaineth in him the greater sin.
I the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.
And ye ought to say in your hearts—let God judge between me and thee, and reward thee according to thy deeds.
D&C 64:9-11
Forgive more in section 64
D&C 64: 23
Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the Son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice, and a day for the tithing of my people; for he that is tithed shall not be burned at his coming.
Tithe for sure in section 64
Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the Son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice, and a day for the tithing of my people; for he that is tithed shall not be burned at his coming.
D&C 64: 23
Tithe for sure in section 64
D&C 58:26-27
Free agents don’t wait in section 58
For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.
Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;
For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward.
Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;
Free agents don’t wait in section 58
D&C 58:26-27
D&C 59:9-10
Sunday is divine in section 59
9. And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day;
10. For verily this is a day appointed unto you to rest from your labors, and to pay thy devotions unto the Most High;
And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day;
For verily this is a day appointed unto you to rest from your labors, and to pay thy devotions unto the Most High;
Sunday is divine in section 59
D&C 59:9-10
D&C 76:22-24
Their testimony sticks in section 76
22. And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!
23. For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father
24. That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.
And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!
For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father
That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.
Their testimony sticks in section 76
D&C 76:22-24