Algernon Sidney Gilbert (Dec 28, 1789- June 1834 – lived to 44 years) was first called by the Lord to preach the gospel and be “an agent” for the Church in its business dealings (see D&C 53:3-4). Over a year later, the Lord revealed to Joseph Smith that Brother GilbertContinue Reading

Sections 28, 46, 50, 52 are given to help the Saints recognize the Spirit and help root out false spirits in the church. 1- this is how you teach the gospel 2- the success or failure of any seminary class is a two way street.  Students tend to think thatContinue Reading

Section 49 deals with a group of people who believed in Jesus Christ, but had some interesting beliefs about how to apply the gospel.  The Shakers, or the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, did not view baptism as essential.  They viewed living a celibate life as aContinue Reading

 We had a good discussion in class about the ten virgins, since they are referenced in Doctrine and Covenants 45.  56 And at that day, when I shall come in my glory, shall the parable be fulfilled which I spake concerning the ten virgins.  57 For they that are wiseContinue Reading

32  But my disciples shall stand in holy places, and shall not be moved; but among the wicked, men shall lift up their voices and curse God and die.  33 And there shall be earthquakes also in divers places, and many desolations; yet men will harden their hearts against me,Continue Reading

John Whitmer is called to write the history of the Church in this section.  Over the course of his record keeping, we know that he wrote 85 pages of history. What does the world say a good historian is?  A good historian is objective, unbiased.  According to verse 4, a good historianContinue Reading

Gifts of the Spirit 1.  We should seek them (D&C 46:7-8; 1 Cor 12:31; 14:1, 12; Moroni 10:30).   There are three places in scripture where this discussion takes place.  This is for a reason- the Lord is trying to say something to us about why He has given what heContinue Reading

D&C 46:8-12  Wherefore, beware lest ye are deceived; and that ye may not be deceived seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given; For verily I say unto you, they are given for the benefit of those who love me and keep all my commandments,Continue Reading

These sections illustrate how God wants to take care of His children in a way that if implemented, would exceed any of the various methods that man has devised.  In section 37 the Lord instructed the Saints to go to Ohio, and so it is in Ohio that the LordContinue Reading

Sections 30-36 primarily deal with missionary work in this dispensation.  Several individuals are called to serve missions.  I have the students divide into small groups, and then I give them a handout with someone I want them to read about.  They are to read the short  individual bio, then beContinue Reading