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DOCTRINE andCOVENANTS
Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class
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Background
7 June 1831: The next conference [of theChurch]shall be held in Missouri, upon theland which I will consecrate unto my people
(D&C 52:2). Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and 28 others
to leave immediately.
Missouri as the land of Zion:D&C 28:9; 45:64; 54:8.
Oliver Cowdery, Parley P. Pratt, and company
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Journey to Independence, summer 1831
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But our reflections were many, coming as we hadfrom a highly cultivated state of society in the east,and standing now upon the confines or westernlimits of the United States, and looking into the vastwilderness of those that sat in darkness; how
natural it was to observe the degradation, leannessof intellect, ferocity, and jealousy of a people that were nearly acentury behind the times, and to feel for those who roamedabout without the benefit of civilization, refinement, orreligion; yea, and exclaim in the language of the Prophets:
Whenwill the wilderness blossom as the rose? When will Zionbe built up in her glory, and where will Thy temple stand, untowhich all nations shall come in the last days? Our anxiety wassoon relieved by receiving the following: [D&C 57].
History of the Church 1:189
Josephs first impression of Independence
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D&C 57
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20 July 1831(arrival + 3 days).
57:12.Missouriis theland which I haveappointed and
consecrated.
57:34.Independence is
the center place.
Line running between Jewand Gentile (57:4).
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D&C 57
57:610. Sidney Gilbert to buy propertiesfor the Church; Edward Partridge to dividethem among the Saints.
Gilbert called as agent unto this church (53:4).
57:1113. W.W. Phelps and OliverCowdery to serve as printers.
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D&C 58
1 August 1831 (arrival + 15 days).
58:15. The glory which shall follow aftermuch tribulation.
58:67. For this cause have I sent you.
58:812. First, the rich and then the
poor. The parable of the Marriage of the Kings Son
(Matthew 22:114).
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58:2629. Men should be anxiouslyengaged. Theyare agents untothemselves.
58:3033. I command andI revoke.
Compare 56:34.
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[God] never will institute an ordinance or give acommandment to His people that is not calculatedin its nature to promote that happiness which Hehas designed, and which will not end in the greatestamount of good and glory to those who become the
recipients of his law and ordinances. Blessingsoffered, but rejected, are no longer blessings, but become likethe talent hid in the earth by the wicked and slothful servant;the proffered good returns to the giver; the blessing isbestowed on those who will receive and occupy; for unto him
that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundantly, but untohim that hath not or will not receive, shall be taken away thatwhich he hath, or might have had.
Joseph Smith, August 1842
On blessings offered, but rejected
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Once we have truly repented, Christ will take away theburden of guilt for our sins. We can know for ourselvesthat we have been forgiven and made clean. The HolyGhost will verify this to us; He is the Sanctifier. No othertestimony of forgiveness can be greater.
.Satanwill try to make us believe that our sins are not forgivenbecause we can remember them. Satan is a liar; he tries to blur ourvision and lead us away from the path of repentance and forgiveness.God did not promise that we would not remember our sins.
Remembering will help us avoid making the same mistakes again.But if we stay true and faithful, the memory of our sins will besoftened over time. This will be part of the needed healing andsanctification process. Alma testified that after he cried out to Jesusfor mercy, he could still remember his sins, but the memory of hissins no longer distressed and tortured him, because he knew he had
been forgiven. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, April 2007
I, the Lord, remember them no more
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Independence is the center place; and a spot for the temple islying westward, upon a lot which is not far from thecourthouse (D&C 57:3).
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City ofZion Plat
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Independence Temple Parcel after 1833
183448:Vacant, held in trust.
1848: Sold to James Pool.
1851: Incorporated into Independence. 186774: Purchased by Granville
Hedricks Mormon offshoot church.
The Church of Christ (Temple Lot) orHedrickites.
189196: RLDS lawsuit (failed).
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CofC (RLDS)
CofC (RLDS)
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D&C 59
7 August 1831 (arrival + 21 days).
Polly Peck Knight (17741831).
59:813. Thou shalt go to the house ofprayer and offer up thy sacraments uponmy holy day.
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8 August 1831 (arrival + 22 days).
60:13. With some I am not well pleased,for they will not open their mouths, butthey hide the talent which I have givenunto them.
Talent: 46:1314.
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D&C 61
11 August 1831 (departure + 3 days).
McIlwaines Bend on the Missouri River.
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D&C 61
Creation: Land and water blessed(Genesis 1:1012, 2022).
Fall: Land cursed, but not water(Genesis 3:17).
Water used for cleaning & purification:
The Great Flood.
Baptism, temple washings.
Jesus = the Living Water.
The sacrament.
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D&C 61
61:1416. In the last days, by the mouthof my servant John, I cursed the waters.
Revelation 8:811; 16:26 (cf. Moses 7:66).
Days to come.
61:46. Dangers upon the waters will bemore especially hereafter.
Specific to Missouri River. The faithful (61:6) and upright in heart (61:16)
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