Episodes
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Revelation on Church organization and government, given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at or near Fayette, New York. Portions of this revelation may have been given as early as summer 1829. The complete revelation, known at the time as the Articles and Covenants, was likely recorded soon after April 6, 1830 (the day the Church was organized). The Prophet wrote, âWe obtained of Him [Jesus Christ] the following, by the spirit of prophecy and revelation; which not only gave us much information, but also pointed out to us the precise day upon which, according to His will and commandment, we should proceed to organize His Church once more here upon the earth.â
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Revelation given through Joseph Smith, at Manchester, New York, likely in the summer of 1829. In his history, the Prophet introduces it as âa commandment of God and not of man, to Martin Harris, given by him who is Eternal.â
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Revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer, given at Fayette, New York, June 1829. According to the Prophet, this revelation made known âthe calling of twelve apostles in these last days, and also instructions relative to building up the Church.â
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Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to David Whitmer, at Fayette, New York, June 1829. The Whitmer family had become greatly interested in the translating of the Book of Mormon. The Prophet established his residence at the home of Peter Whitmer Sr., where he dwelt until the work of translation was carried to completion and the copyright on the forthcoming book was secured. Three of the Whitmer sons, each having received a testimony as to the genuineness of the work, became deeply concerned over the matter of their individual duty. This revelation and the two following (sections 15 and 16) were given in answer to an inquiry through the Urim and Thummim. David Whitmer later became one of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.
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Oliver Cowdery serves as scribe in translating the Book of MormonâJoseph and Oliver receive the Aaronic Priesthood from John the BaptistâThey are baptized, ordained, and receive the spirit of prophecy. (Verses 66â75.)
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An extract from Joseph Smithâs history recounting the ordination of the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery to the Aaronic Priesthood near Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 15, 1829. The ordination was done by the hands of an angel who announced himself as John, the same that is called John the Baptist in the New Testament. The angel explained that he was acting under the direction of Peter, James, and John, the ancient Apostles, who held the keys of the higher priesthood, which was called the Priesthood of Melchizedek. The promise was given to Joseph and Oliver that in due time this higher priesthood would be conferred upon them. (See section 27:7â8, 12.)
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Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Joseph Knight Sr., at Harmony, Pennsylvania, May 1829. Joseph Knight believed the declarations of Joseph Smith concerning his possession of the Book of Mormon plates and the work of translation then in progress and several times had given material assistance to Joseph Smith and his scribe, which enabled them to continue translating. At Joseph Knightâs request, the Prophet inquired of the Lord and received the revelation.
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Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829. Oliver is admonished to be patient and is urged to be content to write, for the time being, at the dictation of the translator, rather than to attempt to translate.
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Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829. In the course of the translation of the Book of Mormon, Oliver, who continued to serve as scribe, writing at the Prophetâs dictation, desired to be endowed with the gift of translation. The Lord responded to his supplication by granting this revelation.
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Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829, when they inquired through the Urim and Thummim as to whether John, the beloved disciple, tarried in the flesh or had died. The revelation is a translated version of the record made on parchment by John and hidden up by himself.
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Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, April 1829. Oliver Cowdery began his labors as scribe in the translation of the Book of Mormon, April 7, 1829. He had already received a divine manifestation of the truth of the Prophet’s testimony respecting the plates on which was engraved the Book of Mormon record. The Prophet inquired of the Lord through the Urim and Thummim and received this response.
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Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, March 1829, at the request of Martin Harris.
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Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to his father, Joseph Smith Sr., at Harmony, Pennsylvania, February 1829.
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Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1828, relating to the loss of 116 pages of manuscript translated from the first part of the Book of Mormon, which was called the book of Lehi. The Prophet had reluctantly allowed these pages to pass from his custody to that of Martin Harris, who had served for a brief period as scribe in the translation of the Book of Mormon. The revelation was given through the Urim and Thummim. (See section 10.)
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Moroni appears to Joseph SmithâJosephâs name is to be known for good and evil among all nationsâMoroni tells him of the Book of Mormon and of the coming judgments of the Lord and quotes many scripturesâThe hiding place of the gold plates is revealedâMoroni continues to instruct the Prophet. (Verses 27â54.)
Joseph Smith marries Emma HaleâHe receives the gold plates from Moroni and translates some of the charactersâMartin Harris shows the characters and translation to Professor Anthon, who says, âI cannot read a sealed book.â (Verses 55â65.)
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An extract from Joseph Smithâs history relating the words of the angel Moroni to Joseph Smith the
Prophet, while in the house of the Prophetâs father at Manchester, New York, on the evening of
September 21, 1823. Moroni was the last of a long line of historians who had made the record that
is now before the world as the Book of Mormon. (Compare Malachi 4:5â6; also sections
27:9; 110:13â16; and 128:18.)
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Joseph Smith tells of his ancestry, family members, and their early abodesâAn unusual excitement
about religion prevails in western New YorkâHe determines to seek wisdom as directed by
JamesâThe Father and the Son appear, and Joseph is called to his prophetic ministry.
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Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, on November 1, 1831, during a special conference of elders of the Church, held at Hiram, Ohio. Many revelations had been received from the Lord prior to this time, and the compilation of these for publication in book form was one of the principal subjects passed upon at the conference. This section constitutes the Lordâs preface to the doctrines, covenants, and commandments given in this dispensation.
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Introducing Season 3, the Doctrine and Covenants! References and methods of presentation are explained in this episode.
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Repentant persons are baptized and fellowshippedâChurch members who repent are forgivenâMeetings are conducted by the power of the Holy Ghost. About A.D. 401â21.
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