We are joined by guest commentator Quinn Eastin. Kirtland will be a strong hold for five years. When the righteous go to Zion, those who are not apostles and prophets shall be known. D&C 90:2-3…

Upon returning to Kirtland, Joseph receives a revelation with instructions on how to build up Zion. Exodus 4:14 Numbers 12:9 Numbers 32:13 2 Nephi 15:25 D&C 20:33-34

Revelations on practical matters, with some significant doctrinal nuggets included. 3 Nephi 26:7-10 2 Nephi 28:30 Ether 12:35 Alma 12:10-11 Ether 4:8 Exodus 19:5 Deuteronomy 7:5 Deuteronomy 7:16-19 D&C 101:3 Exodus 12:12, 23, 29 Hebrews…

We review the dedication of Zion August 2-3 1831. We compare the two versions of Sidney’s description of Zion, and discuss Section 59 that describes the Lord’s expectations for those that live in Zion. D&C…

We recount some of the experiences of the elders on their way to Missouri, the conditions they found, and the beginning of the Lord’s instructions on how to build up Zion. D&C 64:33 Isaiah 25:6…

Revelations to Sidney Gilbert, Newel Knight, William Phelps, and others. Some are doing well, others are struggling. JST Matthew 16:25-29 3 Nephi 12:29-30 D&C 23:6 D&C 58:30-33 Romans 1:18-25 2 Nephi 9:28-30

We begin with an unpublished revelation to Ezra Thayre promising he will receive power from on high at the June conference at Morley Farm. D&C 51 gives specific directions to the bishop trying to implement…

The Lord teaches true doctrine to a people that only desire the truth in part, yet some of those same doctrines are no longer believed by the modern LDS church. The Lord teaches his approved…

Disruptive visitors leads to a revelation on gifts of the spirit. John Whitmer refuses a call from the prophet and receives a revelation from the Lord. And what to do with all the immigrants from…

We take a break from the scriptures to evaluate some of the talks from General Conference and compare those teachings to what is taught in the scriptures.

The Lord establishes the rules of prophetic succession, calls the elders to gather for a conference, and gives information about his Second Coming. D&C 28:2 D&C 3:9 D&C 35:18 D&C 88:21, 34 D&C 100:16 D&C…

Edward Partridge is called as the first bishop. Shortly after, D&C 42 is received that contains the law of consecration, along with specific rules for dealing with sin within the church. D&C 50:4 D&C 112:24-26…

The command to go to the Ohio. The command to look after the poor. And the short discipleship of James Covel. Moses 7:26 Moses 7:61 D&C 112:23 2 Nephi 28:19-23 D&C 45:28 D&C 35:20-21 D&C…

The waiting is over. Searcher’s book is now available. In this episode he gives a chapter-by-chapter overview of Joseph in the Gap, which gives “the hidden history that explains Mormonism’s past, present, and future.” The…

In this episode we focus on the “precious morsel” of Moses 7, that gives Joseph a view of what Zion really is and why it is so important. We also cover D&C 74 which was…

We review some of the conversions and spiritual outpourings that occurred in Kirtland in November 1830, then discuss the revelations given to Sidney Rigdon and Edward Partridge. D&C 84:64-72 Mormon 9:24 Mark 14:16-18 Revelation 18…

Messages to the Whitmer brothers and Thomas Marsh, and the mission to the Lamanites. Alma 31:16-17 D&C 45:56 JS-Matthew 1:37

In homage to Numbers 12, Oliver learns in Section 28 that he, like Aaron, doesn’t receive revelations the same way as Joseph and Moses, but he is given broad discretion in teaching the things Joseph…

Common consent. How Joseph defused Oliver’s protests. And after being told while on the way to purchase wine that it doesn’t matter what you drink for the sacrament, Joseph proceeds to procure some wine for…

The Lord introduces the commandment for preachers of his gospel to go without purse or scrip. He also explains how the song of the righteous is prayer unto the Lord, even when performed using trumpets…