followHIM Doctrine & Covenants 111-114 Part 2 • Dr. Susan Black • Oct 6 - Oct 12 • Come Follow Me
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Oct 1, 2025 Dr. Susan Easton Black, a renowned Church historian and BYU professor, delves into historical insights from Doctrine & Covenants 111-114. She discusses the rise and fall of Thomas B. Marsh, emphasizing the importance of humility. The conversation also explores doctrinal clarifications on Isaiah, revealing Christ’s role as the 'stem' and the church’s connection to priesthood authority. Additionally, Susan recounts the compelling story of David W. Patten, highlighting his conversion, martyrdom, and the turbulent times in early Church history.
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Hearts Follow A Process
- Hearts change gradually from hard to soft to pure, and that's a lifelong process.
- Susan Easton Black and hosts stress the Savior can remake our hearts as we keep moving forward.
Thomas B. Marsh's Fall And Return
- Thomas B. Marsh fell away from the quorum, lost family, health, and wealth, then repented and was fully received back.
- Saints in the valley unanimously restored him despite past persecution caused partly by his actions.
Isaiah As The Restoration's Link
- Early Latter-day Saints studied Isaiah deeply despite frontier challenges because Isaiah connects to Christ, covenants, and temple themes.
- Doctrine and Covenants 113 answers their specific Isaiah questions, linking prophecy to restoration.
