Doctrine & Covenants Commentary September-October 2025

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Temples and Fiery Trials

This is a commentary on Sections 94-123 of the Doctrine and Covenants to be studied in the Come, Follow Me—for Home and Church manual from September 1 through October 26, 2025.  These sections contain revelations which encouraged and guided the building of the temple in Kirtland, the further organization of the priesthood and of the Twelve in particular, the dedicatory prayer for the temple, the restoration of further keys for gathering Israel, temple work, and the establishment of Zion. It also gives guidance for dealing with the expulsion of the Saints from Jackson County, Zion’s Camp, and the establishment of settlements in Far West and Adam-ondi-Ahman. There are sections on tithing and epistles to the Church from Joseph when he was in Liberty Jail. These sections concern these doctrines as well as the history of the Church from May of 1833 to April 22, 1839. That history goes from the high of the construction, dedication, and visions in the Church’s first temple, to the lows of the dissensions and apostasies in Kirtland and Far West. I have outlined the history of the Safety Society failure in Kirtland and the Missouri-Mormon War and its early aftermath with Joseph and other leaders’ imprisonment, the Saints’ expulsion from Missouri, and Joseph’s and his companions’ escape to Illinois.  pp.472