D&C 45 - Christ, Our Advocate

An in-depth study of D&C 71-75, revelations given during a time when the Church was facing anti-Mormonism in Ohio, requiring Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon to pause their work on the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible to confront the falsehoods being spread by apostate Ezra Booth. Also, insights into mixed-faith marriages, dealing with rejection, and the origins of membership records and temple recommends. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:55 Confronting Anti-Mormonism 17:17 Temple Recommends 32:50 Patiently Practical 45:22 Mixed-Faith Marriages 1:02:58 Interpreting Scripture 1:10:27 Second Chances 1:18:07 Dealing with Rejection 1:29:46 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 67-70, revelations regarding the publication of what would eventually become the Doctrine and Covenants. What is the worth of the word? What does it mean to be stewards over the revelations of God? What do we have in the scriptures before us? 0:00 Introduction and Overview 4:19 The Divine Dare 19:45 Seeing God and What He Has Given 34:34 Speaking Scripture 44:08 Raising Children 56:44 Mission Companions 1:06:30 Responsible for Revelation 1:19:19 Stewardship Interviews 1:33:21 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 64-66, revelations given as elders are preparing to go to Zion and are looking for direction from heaven, along with an inspired prayer God wants us to offer, and some specific counsel given to someone with specific questions. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 2:37 Imperfect Leaders 20:22 Forgiveness, Love, & Law 38:20 Tithing 47:58 Slow and Steady 56:42 City on a Hill 1:07:02 Zion Below and Zion Above 1:19:44 Personal Guidance 1:33:54 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 60-63, revelations given as various Church members are traveling back to Kirtland from Missouri. A daylight vision of the destroyer upon the waters troubles the Saints, who are taught how to navigate more than the river they happened to be traveling on. How do we traverse the currents of culture? How do we find solid "gospel ground" to build upon? These revelation offer powerful clues. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 5:14 Buried Talents 17:05 Faster or Slower 27:43 Can He Make Me Holy? 42:06 Dangers on the Waters 55:04 It's Up to Us 1:06:47 Possessive Pronouns 1:14:17 Separation from the Wicked 1:33:03 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 58-59, a revelation laying out the "welcome mat" to the Saints who first began gathering to Zion, and a revelation offering a paradigm shift on commandments, and specifically speaking of the Sabbath Day. In many ways, the early Saints had no idea what they were stepping into when they arrived in Zion, yet they also had no idea how much "power was in them" to make a difference there. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 5:21 Rough Road Ahead 18:20 The Wedding Feast 26:30 Anxiously Engaged 39:00 Real Repentance 53:07 Crowned with Commandments 1:05:57 The Sabbath Day 1:20:52 Generosity and Ingratitude 1:36:36 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 51-57, a series of revelations that ultimately designated Independence, Missouri, as the "center place" for the establishment of Zion, and that guided the Saints in their attempts to build the Kingdom in both Kirtland and Independence. Despite being very time-bound in their original contexts, these revelations are surprisingly timeless in the relevance of some of the principles they teach! Introduction and Overview Temporary or Permanent Hastening the Work Attributes and Ordinances Making Do under the Circumstances Callings in the Church Change of Plans A Spot on the Map One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 49-50, revelations intended to clarify true doctrine by exploring beliefs embraced by the Shakers, and by explaining what teaching and learning by the Spirit truly entail. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 6:38 Bible Bashing 20:57 Marriage Is Ordained of God 33:00 Dominion Over the Earth 41:55 False Philosophies 54:52 Spiritual Teaching & Learning 1:07:34 Darkness & Light 1:14:57 Growing Up in God 1:20:41 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 46-48, revelations about spiritual gifts and who is allowed at Church, the writing of Church history, and principles concerning financial gain. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 2:05 Written Instructions or Spiritual Guidance 12:12 Visitors Welcome 25:15 The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts 36:54 To Know or to Believe 47:35 Paired Gifts 57:01 Making History 1:06:32 Earning, Spending, Saving 1:21:45 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 45, a revelation describing the Savior's role as our Advocate with the Father, signs of the times before the Second Coming, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, finding safety in the city of Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:31 Our Defense Attorney 13:19 Thick Sink, Soft Heart 24:31 Strangers and Pilgrims 32:41 Be Not Troubled 45:04 Recogizing the Wounds 59:36 The Ten Virgins 1:08:50 Safety in Zion 1:20:07 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 41-44, revelations regarding the settlement of the Saints in Ohio, the laws of the Lord (particularly the Law of Consecration), and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 4:27 Agency & Obedience 16:48 The Proper Grip 22:53 Teaching Principles 35:26 The Law of Consecration 56:26 Dangers for Rich and Poor 1:07:31 Taught from on High 1:16:54 Hitting the Snooze Bar 1:29:58 One-Liners