48 Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood
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 shot
dead in the attempt, exclaiming: O Lord my God! They were
both shot after they were dead, in a brutal manner, and both received four
balls.
Video: Chapter
57: The Prophet Is Killed: Joseph and Hyrum Give Their Lives for the Gospel
135:4–5
4 When Joseph went to Carthage to deliver himself up to the
pretended requirements of the law, two or three days previous to his
assassination, he said: “I am going like a lamb to the slaughter; but
I am calm as a summer’s morning; I have a conscience void of
offense towards God, and towards all men. I shall die innocent, and it
shall yet be said of me—he was murdered in cold blood.”—The same morning, after
Hyrum had made ready to go—shall it be said to the slaughter? yes, for so it
was—he read the following paragraph, near the close of the twelfth
chapter of Ether, in the Book of Mormon, and turned down the leaf upon it:
5 And it came to pass that I prayed unto the
Lord that he would give unto the Gentiles grace, that they might have charity.
And it came to pass that the Lord said unto me: If they have not charity it
mattereth not unto thee, thou hast been faithful; wherefore thy
garments shall be made clean. And because thou hast seen thy weakness,
thou shalt be made strong, even unto the sitting down in the place which I have
prepared in the mansions of my Father. And now I … bid farewell unto the
Gentiles; yea, and also unto my brethren whom I love, until we shall meet
before the judgment-seat of Christ, where all men shall know that my
garments are not spotted with your blood. The testators are
now dead, and their testament is in force.
Hyrum read a Book of Mormon verse before going to Carthage Jail.
Read Ether
12:36–38 36 And it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord
that he would give unto the Gentiles grace, that they might have charity.
37 And it came to pass that the Lord said unto
me: If they have not charity it mattereth not unto thee, thou hast been
faithful; wherefore, thy garments shall be made clean. And because thou
hast seen thy weakness thou shalt be made strong, even unto the
sitting down in the place which I have prepared in the mansions of my Father.
38 And now I, Moroni, bid farewell unto the
Gentiles, yea, and also unto my brethren whom I love, until we shall meet
before the judgment-seat of Christ, where all men shall know that
my garments are not spotted with your blood.
They found comfort in these scriptures. Which verses of scripture bring you
comfort?
Pictures of prophets 7, 14, 67
The Lord has asked the prophets to do many things. What are some of the things
that prophets have done because they are obedient to the Lord?
In the home, learning and living are inseparable. “The
gospel takes on immediate relevance in the home. There the people with whom you
are learning the gospel are the people with whom you will live it—every day. In
fact, much of the time, living the gospel is how we learn the gospel” (Teaching
in the Savior’s Way, 31).
For Kids
Joseph Smith was a prophet and witness of Jesus Christ.
Doctrine
and Covenants 135:3
How have we been blessed by the Lord through the mission and
work of the Prophet Joseph Smith?
(Objects to jog memory: Book of Mormon, Doctrine and
Covenants, Temple, activity
page)
135:3
Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the
Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in
this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. In the short space of
twenty years, he has brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he translated by
the gift and power of God, and has been the means of publishing it on two
continents; has sent the fulness of the everlasting gospel, which it
contained, to the four quarters of the earth; has brought forth the revelations
and commandments which compose this book of Doctrine and Covenants, and many
other wise documents and instructions for the benefit of the children of men;
gathered many thousands of the Latter-day Saints, founded a great city, and
left a fame and name that cannot be slain. He lived great, and he died great in
the eyes of God and his people; and like most of the Lord’s anointed in ancient
times, has sealed his mission and his works with his own blood; and so has
his brother Hyrum. In life they were not divided, and in death they were
not separated!
Are you grateful for the Prophet Joseph? Why? Are you
grateful for the love Jesus shows us in our day that we have a living prophet?
What is his name?
Conference Talk: The Man Who Communed with Jehovah (Elder
Kyle S. McKay): https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/33mckay?lang=eng
“The real resonance of the First Vision today is to know that it’s the nature
of God to give to those who lack wisdom. … The God that reveals Himself to
Joseph Smith in the sacred grove is a God who answers teenagers in times of
trouble.”
Praise to the Man: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/hymns/praise-to-the-man?lang=eng
Joseph Smith was a prophet and witness of Jesus Christ.
Doctrine
and Covenants 135:3
135:3
What things were accomplished during Joseph’s twenty years in serving to aid
the Restoration?
Vs 3 1. Joseph brought forth the Book of Mormon.
2. He translated it by gift and power of God.
3. He had it published on two continents.
4. Missionaires were sent forth to prclaim the everlasting
gospel.
5. Brought forth revelations and commandments found in the
Doctrine and Covenants.
6. Also, other wise documents and instructions to benefit
the world.
7. Gathered many thousands of Latter-day Saints.
8. Found a great city.
9. Left a wonderful legacy
10. He sealed His mission and his works with his own blood.
Because Joseph was faithful, many will be brought to the
truth and accept the gospel, church, and atonement of Jesus Christ. So next to
Jesus Christ, Joseph has done more for the salvation of human because this is
the culmination of all dispensations of time. This is the Lord's work and the
glory be to Hi
Joseph and Hyrum seal not only their testimonies, but the
testimony of this great Latter-day work.
Share your feelings and testimony of the Restoration of Christ’s
Church through His prophets in these latter days. Share how the privileges of
discipleship and temple privileges and blessings has blessed your life and
strengthened you.
Could you write an obituary or eulogy about Joseph Smith?
You have read about many truths that Jesus restored through
His Prophet Joseph. How do these truths help you understand Heavenly Father and
Jesus better and grow closer to them?
Video: Joseph Smith: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2011-03-0001-joseph-smith-the-prophet-of-the-restoration?lang=eng
(Watch this movie presentation later)
Joseph
Smith—Prophet of the Restoration
Praise
to the Man: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2021-09-2990-praise-to-the-man-the-tabernacle-choir-at-temple-square?lang=eng&alang=eng
Come, Come Ye Saints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ia3gYSvG8M
Faith in Every Footstep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jH4mOEDu5w
Joseph and Hyrum Smith sealed their testimonies with
their blood.
Doctrine
and Covenants 135; 136:37–39
Saints, 1:554–55
“I give unto you this commandment, that ye bind yourselves by this
covenant,” the Lord declared, “every man seeking the interest of his neighbor,
and doing all things with an eye single to the glory of God.” Bound thus
together, they called themselves the United Firm.
How do you think the members must have felt following the
Martyrdom. The Restoration was new. I think they must have felt a little like
Jesus Christ’s apostles and disciples. The what now? would be an unsettling
question. With faith in Jesus Christ, they would know how to proceed and what
to do. Will we?
When Doctrine
and Covenants 135 was published three months later, it was a welcomed
help. Many believe that John Taylor penned these inspired words.
135
What verses bring you understanding and reassurance? (See notes below)
37 Therefore, marvel not at these things, for ye
are not yet pure; ye can not yet bear my glory; but ye shall behold it if
ye are faithful in keeping all my words that I have given you, from
the days of Adam to Abraham, from Abraham to Moses, from Moses to Jesus and his
apostles, and from Jesus and his apostles to Joseph Smith, whom I did call upon
by mine angels, my ministering servants, and by mine own voice out of the
heavens, to bring forth my work;
38 Which foundation he did lay, and
was faithful; and I took him to myself.
39 Many have marveled because of his death; but
it was needful that he should seal his testimony with
his blood, that he might be honored and the wicked might be
condemned.
Sometimes people wonder why God always bad things to happen
to good people. What would you say to them?
section
135 How does this section inspire you to be faithful? (See notes below)
Doctrine
and Covenants 5:21–22 21 And now I command you, my servant
Joseph, to repent and walk more uprightly before me, and to
yield to the persuasions of men no more;
22 And that you
be firm in keeping the commandments wherewith I have
commanded you; and if you do this, behold I grant unto you eternal life,
even if you should be slain.
Video: Testimony of the Book of Mormon” (video), Gospel
Library: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2010-03-0008-testimony-of-the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng
For Kids
The Lord can bless me when I am struggling.
Doctrine
and Covenants 136
It must have been very sad and hard for the Saints to leave
their homes in Nauvoo and their beloved temple. Must they had to for the safety
oft their lives.
Watch chapters
58, 60,
and 62
58 When Joseph died, Sidney Rigdon wanted to be the church’s leader, but
Brigham reminded the brethren that the Quorum of the Twelve had the authority
to lead the Church; so, they did until Brigham was called, sustained, and set
apart to that position.
60 The Saint’s left Nauvoo
62 Winter Quarters
To
Be a Pioneer: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/PTH_PRJ12714977_D&CScriptureStories_46_LeavingNauvooAndGoingWest_Delivery_10Mar2025_UHD-2997_ENG.?lang=eng
The Lord gave counsel to help the Saints on their journey to
the Salt Lake Valley.
I can help accomplish the Lord’s will as I follow His
counsel.
Doctrine
and Covenants 136
When the Saints were traveling from Nauvoo to Salt Lake
City, Brigham was concerned for their safety and survival. Winter Quarters was
set up. There, Brigham sought inspiration from the Lord. Section 136 was the
Lord’s response.
. “By helping the Saints remember that their conduct on the
journey was as important as their destination, the revelation helped transform
the westward migration from an unfortunate necessity into an important shared
spiritual experience” (“This
Shall Be Our Covenant,” in Revelations in Context, 308).
section 136.
What counsel do you find that could help turn a difficult trial in your life
“into an important … spiritual experience”? (See notes below)
How will you respond to counsel given to you in the
scriptures and through the power of the Holy Ghost?
Succession
of Church Leadership
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/135?lang=eng
Announcement of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith the Prophet
and his brother, Hyrum Smith the Patriarch, at Carthage, Illinois, June
27, 1844. This document was included at the end of the 1844 edition of the
Doctrine and Covenants, which was nearly ready for publication when Joseph and
Hyrum Smith were murdered.
section
135 What verses bring you understanding and reassurance? How does this
section inspire you to be faithful?
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.
Vs 2 John Taylor and Willard Richards were with Hyrum and
Joseph when they were martyred. They escaped death.
Vs 3
1. Joseph brought forth the Book of Mormon.
2. He translated it by gift and power of God.
3. He had it published on two continents.
4. Missionaires were sent forth to prclaim the everlasting
gospel.
5. Brought forth revelations and commandments found in the
Doctrine and Covenants.
6. Also, other wise documents and instructions to benefit
the world.
7. Gathered many thousands of Latter-day Saints.
8. Found a great city.
9. Left a wonderful legacy
10. He sealed His mission and his works with his own blood.
Because Joseph was faithful, many will be brought to the
truth and accept the gospel, church, and atonement of Jesus Christ. So next to
Jesus Christ, Joseph has done more for the salvation of human because this is
the culmination of all dispensations of time. This is the Lord's work and the
glory be to Hi
Joseph and Hyrum seal not only their testimonies, but the
testimony of this great Latter-day work.
Section 135
Announcement of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith the Prophet
and his brother, Hyrum Smith the Patriarch, at Carthage, Illinois, June
27, 1844. This document was included at the end of the 1844 edition of the
Doctrine and Covenants, which was nearly ready for publication when Joseph and
Hyrum Smith were murdered.
1–2,
Joseph and Hyrum martyred in Carthage Jail; 3,
The preeminent position of the Prophet is acclaimed; 4–7,
Their innocent blood testifies of the truth and divinity of the work.
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 shot dead in the attempt, exclaiming: O Lord
my God! They were both shot after they were dead, in a brutal manner,
and both received four balls.
2 John Taylor and Willard Richards, two of
the Twelve, were the only persons in the room at the time; the former was
wounded in a savage manner with four balls, but has since recovered; the
latter, through the providence of God, escaped, without even a hole in his
robe.
3 Joseph Smith,
the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done
more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than
any other man that ever lived in it. In the short space of twenty
years, he has brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he
translated by the gift and power of God, and has been the means
of publishing it on two continents; has sent
the fulness of the everlasting gospel, which it contained, to
the four quarters of the earth; has brought forth the revelations and
commandments which compose this book of Doctrine and Covenants, and
many other wise documents and instructions for the benefit of the
children of men; gathered many thousands of the Latter-day Saints, founded
a great city, and left a fame and name that cannot be slain. He
lived great, and he died great in the eyes of God and his people; and like most
of the Lord’s anointed in ancient times, has sealed his mission and his
works with his own blood; and so has his brother Hyrum. In life they
were not divided, and in death they were not separated!
4 When Joseph went to Carthage to deliver
himself up to the pretended requirements of the law, two or three days previous
to his assassination, he said: “I am going like a lamb to the
slaughter; but I am calm as a summer’s morning; I have a conscience void of
offense towards God, and towards all men. I shall die innocent, and it
shall yet be said of me—he was murdered in cold blood.”—The same morning, after
Hyrum had made ready to go—shall it be said to the slaughter? yes, for so it
was—he read the following paragraph, near the close of the twelfth
chapter of Ether, in the Book of Mormon, and turned down the leaf upon it:
5 And it came to pass that I prayed unto the
Lord that he would give unto the Gentiles grace, that they might have charity.
And it came to pass that the Lord said unto me: If they have not charity it
mattereth not unto thee, thou hast been faithful; wherefore thy
garments shall be made clean. And because thou hast seen thy weakness,
thou shalt be made strong, even unto the sitting down in the place which I have
prepared in the mansions of my Father. And now I … bid farewell unto the
Gentiles; yea, and also unto my brethren whom I love, until we shall meet
before the judgment-seat of Christ, where all men shall know that my
garments are not spotted with your blood. The testators are
now dead, and their testament is in force.
6 Hyrum Smith was forty-four years old in
February, 1844, and Joseph Smith was thirty-eight in December, 1843; and
henceforward their names will be classed among the martyrs of
religion; and the reader in every nation will be reminded that the Book of
Mormon, and this book of Doctrine and Covenants of the church, cost the best
blood of the nineteenth century to bring them forth for the salvation of a
ruined world; and that if the fire can scathe a green tree for the
glory of God, how easy it will burn up the dry trees to purify the vineyard of
corruption. They lived for glory; they died for glory; and glory is their
eternal reward. From age to age shall their names go down to posterity as
gems for the sanctified.
7 They were innocent of any crime, as they had
often been proved before, and were only confined in jail by the conspiracy of
traitors and wicked men; and their innocent blood on the floor
of Carthage jail is a broad seal affixed to “Mormonism” that cannot be rejected
by any court on earth, and their innocent blood on
the escutcheon of the State of Illinois, with the broken faith of the
State as pledged by the governor, is a witness to the truth of the everlasting
gospel that all the world cannot impeach; and their innocent blood on
the banner of liberty, and on the magna charta of the United
States, is an ambassador for the religion of Jesus Christ, that will touch the
hearts of honest men among all nations; and their innocent blood, with
the innocent blood of all the martyrs under the altar that John saw,
will cry unto the Lord of Hosts till he avenges that blood on the earth. Amen.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/136?lang=eng
The word and will of the Lord, given through President
Brigham Young at Winter Quarters, the camp of Israel, Omaha Nation, on the west
bank of the Missouri River, near Council Bluffs, Iowa.
section 136.
What counsel do you find that could help turn a difficult trial in your life
“into an important … spiritual experience”?
Vs 2 Today, we are organized into quorums and auxillaries,
into wards, stakes, areas, and districts. Ministering Brothers and Sisters
should be aware and care for one another.
4 And this shall be our covenant—that we
will walk in all the ordinances of the Lord.
10 Let every man use all his influence and
property to remove this people to the place where the Lord shall locate a stake of
Zion.
11 And if ye do this with a pure heart, in all
faithfulness, ye shall be blessed; you shall be blessed in your
flocks, and in your herds, and in your fields, and in your houses, and in your
families.
17 Go thy way and do as I have told you,
and fear not thine enemies; for they shall not have power to stop my
work.
18 Zion shall be redeemed in mine own
due time.
20 Seek ye; and keep all your pledges one
with another; and covet not that which is thy brother’s.
21 Keep yourselves from evil to take the
name of the Lord in vain, for I am the Lord your God, even the God of
your fathers, the God of Abraham and of Isaac and of Jacob.
22 I am he who led the children of
Israel out of the land of Egypt; and my arm is stretched out in the last days,
to save my people Israel.
30 Fear not thine enemies, for they are in
mine hands and I will do my pleasure with them.
31 My people must be tried in all
things, that they may be prepared to receive the glory that I have
for them, even the glory of Zion; and he that will not bear chastisement
is not worthy of my kingdom.
32 Let him that is ignorant learn wisdom by humbling himself
and calling upon the Lord his God, that his eyes may be opened that
he may see, and his ears opened that he may hear;
33 For my Spirit is sent forth into
the world to enlighten the humble and contrite, and to the condemnation of
the ungodly.
Vs 37 The Lord has given all we need, so taht we in due time
can be sanctified and made pure. We cannot bear His glory now, but one day we
shall.
Vs 30 We needn't marvel because Joseph was taken, anymore
than we do when our prophets die of old age. The Lord has taken them unto
Himself. Joseph sealed his testimony with His blood, so that he can be honored
and the wicked condemned.
40 Have I not delivered you from your enemies,
only in that I have left a witness of my name?
41 Now, therefore, hearken, O ye people of
my church; and ye elders listen together; you have received my kingdom.
42 Be diligent in keeping all my
commandments, lest judgments come upon you, and your faith fail you, and your
enemies triumph over you. So no more at present. Amen and Amen.
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