followHIM Doctrine & Covenants 98-101 Part 1 • Dr. Derek Sainsbury • Sept 8-14 • Come Follow Me
Sep 3, 2025
In this discussion, Dr. Derek Sainsbury, a BYU Religious Education professor and author with a focus on Joseph Smith's history, dives into the tumultuous events of 1833 in Missouri. He examines the heart-wrenching losses of the early Saints, including the destruction of their printing press and the personal sacrifices made to establish Zion. Sainsbury sheds light on the resilience and faith of those who faced persecution, offering insights on how Joseph Smith's visions provided hope amid adversity and the tensions between religious ideals and the socio-political landscape.
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Context Makes Doctrine Clear
- Zion must be understood in historical context to make sense of the revelations given then.
- Derek Sainsbury ties Missouri events to broader political and social forces shaping the Saints' trials.
Personal Trauma And Healing
- Derek shares his traumatic childhood moves and bullying in Australia to empathize with John Murdoch.
- That experience framed his later healing through mentors, therapy, and faith.
Why Jackson County Resisted Zion
- Jackson County's economy, politics, and social norms clashed directly with Mormon Zion ideals.
- Those structural differences made violent conflict likely once population and economic effects accelerated.
