Church History Matters 149 - D&C 97 CFM - The Coming Trouble for Zion - E36B September 1-7
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Aug 27, 2025 The discussion dives into the challenges faced by early saints in Missouri, emphasizing growth and resilience through adversity. There’s a focus on the divine purpose of constructing temples in Kirtland and Missouri, vital for community safety. Revelations during the summer of 1833 illustrate the struggles and responsibilities of faith amid persecution. The metaphor of Zion shifts from a physical location to spiritual purity, highlighting the importance of inner transformation. Joseph Smith’s urgent call for repentance echoes the enduring quest for Zion.
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Temples Are Central To Zion’S Survival
- Building temples in Kirtland and Missouri was central to the saints' safety and mission.
- The revelation links temple-building directly to the preservation and growth of Zion.
Printing Press Destroyed In Mob Attack
- An armed mob in July 1833 ransacked William W. Phelps's home and destroyed the church printing press.
- John Whitmer and others saved manuscript revelation books amid the chaos.
Girls Saved Revelation Copies During Raid
- Two young girls, Mary Elizabeth Rollins and Caroline, rescued unbound copies of revelations and hid in a cornfield.
- Their quick action preserved rare printed materials during the mobbing.
