Emily Utt, a church historian focused on women's history, shares insights into the communal work of building Zion. She emphasizes the importance of consecration and individual contributions in creating a cohesive community. By sharing personal stories and historical examples, she highlights how even small acts of service can significantly impact the church environment. Utt also explores themes of belonging, the role of women in church history, and the transformative power of faith—encouraging listeners to recognize their unique gifts in the journey of building Zion.
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True Meaning of Consecration
Consecration is about dedicating personal gifts for others' benefit, not losing everything you own.
Giving your best to God results in holiness and multiplied blessings.
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Value All Gifts in Zion
Everyone has gifts that impact Zion, even through small acts like prayers and notes.
Recognize and appreciate others' gifts to cultivate a caring Zion community.
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Joseph Millett's Quiet Service
Joseph Millett gave a bag of flour to a neighbor in famine and felt God knew him.
Small acts of service may go unnoticed by people but are seen by God.
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Sister Emily Utt explains that the work of building Zion involves each Saint consecrating not only what they relinquish, but also utilizing their unique gifts and resources in service to others.
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TIMECODE 00:00 - Part 2 - Sister Emily Utt 01:14 Definition of Consecration 04:53 First-time bishops 07:40 Joseph Millet and brilliant acts of service 09:49 D&C 57:4-5 - Purchase land, make legally work 13:14 A spiritual store 19:14 Eliza Snow, Zina Huntington Young, and women supporting others 22:16 How to build Zion 25:39 Single in Zion 30:20 Belonging 34:31 Everyone belongs in Zion 38:31 Get to the temple 43:52 Becoming Zion is hard work 45:26 Sister Utt addresses ancient temple builders 47:55 History is beautiful and messy and Jesus is with them 53:48 End of Part 2 - Sister Emily Utt
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