Follow Him--Doctrine and Covenants 2025

Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood John Taylor and Willard Richards accompanied Joseph and Hyrum to prison. They sang songs to comfort one another. Jospeh and Hyrum were martyred, but this was not the end to the ongoing restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. See  Saints ,  1:521–52 For Kids Joseph and Hyrum Smith gave their lives for Jesus Christ and His gospel. Doctrine and Covenants 135:1–2, 4–5 135:1 To seal the testimony of this book and the Book of Mormon, we announce the martyrdom of Joseph Smith the Prophet, and Hyrum Smith the Patriarch. They were shot in Carthage jail, on the 27th of June, 1844, about five o’clock p.m., by an armed mob—painted black—of from 150 to 200 persons. Hyrum was shot first and fell calmly, exclaiming:  I am a dead man!  Joseph leaped from the window, and was s...

Prepare Ye for the Coming of the Bridegroom Prepare Ye for the Coming of the Bridegroom When The Book of Commandments was first being compiled, section 133 was meant to be the appendix to the book. It still stands as a call and warning to prepare for the Second Coming of the Lord. verse 37 And this gospel shall be preached unto every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people verse 3 For he shall make bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of their God. For Kids The Lord wants me to stay away from the evil in the world. Doctrine and Covenants 133:4–5, 14 What are some places that are not safe places for us to go? How can we protect our spiritual selves from the dangers in this world? Babel, Babylon read  Doctrine and Covenants 133:4–5, 14 5  Go ye out from Babylon. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of t...

I Have Seen Your Sacrifices in Obedience I Have Seen Your Sacrifices in Obedience The truths restored from the Lord to Joseph Smith ring true in our souls. So many truths were restored, like the nature of God, man’s relationship to Him, and our relationships with one another. 130:22, 2 2  And that same sociality which exists among us here will exist among us there, only it will be coupled with eternal glory, which glory we do not now enjoy. 22  The Father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s; the Son also; but the Holy Ghost has not a body of flesh and bones, but is a personage of Spirit. Were it not so, the Holy Ghost could not dwell in us. We need to develop strong trust in our Heavenly Father and faith in Jesus Christ in order to do the things we might be called upon to do. 132:50 Will I make my own sacrifices in obedience to the Lord’s commandments? God wants to exalt His children. Doctrine an...

Voices of the Restoration: Baptism for Our Ancestors Voices of the Restoration: Baptism for Our Ancestors Phebe and Wilford Woodruff Phebe shared the good news with her husband who was serving in England. They both were overjoyed. “The moment I heard of it my soul leaped with joy. … I went forward and was baptised for all my dead relatives I could think of. … I felt to say hallelujah when the revelation came forth revealing to us baptism for the dead. I felt that we had a right to rejoice in the blessings of Heaven.” Do we so freely do the work for our ancestors? It is a glorious doctrine. Vilate Kimball Vilate also shared the news with her husband Heber who was serving a mission. I want to be baptised for my Mother. I calculated to wait until you come home, but the last time Joseph spoke upon the subject, he advised every one to be up and a doing, and liberate their friends from bondage as quick as possible. So I think I shall go forward this week, as there is a numbe...

A Voice of Gladness for the Living and the Dead A Voice of Gladness for the Living and the Dead Baptisms for the dead are a wonderful blessing. Also, to know that little children don’t require baptism, but are saved in the kingdom of God is a wonderful doctrine to know. “Let the mountains shout for joy, and all ye valleys cry aloud; and all ye seas and dry lands tell the wonders of your Eternal King!” ( Doctrine and Covenants 128:23 ). Saints ,  1:415–27 Letters on Baptism for the Dead The Lord wants me to care for my family. Doctrine and Covenants 126 verse 3 How can I take especial care of my family? Take Special Care of Your Family For Kids I can help care for my family. Doctrine and Covenants 126:3 How can we serve our family members? Secret Siblings. Do kind anonymous deeds. Chapter 50: The Saints in Nauvoo verse 3 Share pictures of family members. Talk about things you can do to serve, love, and help each other. Home Can Be a Heaven o...