Prophets as mortal stewards, not superheroes

Dr. Keith Erekson shows how Doctrine and Covenants 136 rose from the turmoil to guide the Saints west, clarifying the succession crisis, correcting pioneer myths, and showing prophets not as superheroes but God-led stewards in the ongoing Restoration.

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2021 Episode Doctrine & Covenants 136 Part 3
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TIMECODE:

• 00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Keith Erekson
• 01:10 Brigham Young’s background
• 04:42 Brigham’s preparation for leadership
• 08:39 Brigham as peacemaker
• 12:49 The burden of struggling Saints
• 14:25 Brigham commits to no one being left behind
• 15:56 The Vanguard Company
• 18:17 Crossing the plains as act of praise
• 20:15 Overland Pioneer Travel Database
• 22:25 400 pioneer companies
• 25:25 Pranks, dances, and fun as pioneers
• 26:04 How to teach Section 136
• 27:27 God calls His people to journey
• 29:25 President Hinckley thoughts about pioneers
• 31:20 Questions of succession
• 34:49 James Strang
• 36:22 The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
• 41:03 Does Brigham have a majority?
• 42:25 Antagonism to friendship
• 44:38 The expectations of prophets
• 48:20 Elevator shafts in the Salt Lake Temple myth
• 52:58 Prophets are a great benefit to the world
• 56:46 Dr. Erekson’s thoughts on “ongoing Restoration”
• 1:01:59 End of Part 2 - Dr. Keith Erekson

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