followHIM Doctrine & Covenants 111-114 Part 1 • Dr. Susan Black • Oct 6 - Oct 12 • Come Follow Me
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Oct 1, 2025 Dr. Susan Easton Black, a renowned Latter-day Saint historian and educator, dives deep into the tumultuous post-Kirtland Temple era. She discusses Joseph Smith's desperate search for treasure in Salem to offset church debts and how the church faced financial and leadership crises shortly after the temple dedication. Dr. Black highlights the failed Kirtland Safety Society and the resulting apostasy within the Quorum of the Twelve. She also shares insights on Heber C. Kimball's successful mission to England, which rejuvenated the struggling church.
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Treasure Is People Not Gold
- Joseph Smith pursued a buried treasure in Salem but the Lord reframed the mission toward people and genealogies as the true treasure.
- The revelation corrects Joseph's focus from quick financial fixes to gathering souls for the benefit of Zion.
Invest In People First
- Form meaningful acquaintances and invest time in people rather than chasing quick solutions.
- Prioritize relationships because they yield long-term spiritual and community benefits.
Divine Timing Over Human Urgency
- The Lord assures Joseph that He will order all things for the Saints' good as they are able to receive them.
- This places responsibility on divine timing rather than human urgency.