followHIM Doctrine & Covenants 125-128 Part 1 • Dr. Jordan Watkins • November 3-9 • Come Follow Me
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Oct 29, 2025 Dr. Jordan Watkins, a historian and author of 'Slavery and Sacred Texts', dives deep into the transformative power of baptism for the dead. He shares how early Saints found solace in this practice amidst grief and loss. Watkins connects Christ’s vicarious atonement to the concept of proxy work, highlighting its roots in divine interdependence. He also discusses the historical context of early Christian practices and narrates poignant personal stories, including Joseph Smith's quest to provide salvation for unbaptized loved ones.
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Vicarious Work Is Central To Salvation
- Christ's vicarious Atonement makes human proxy work meaningful and central to God's plan.
- Joseph's revelations framed redeeming the dead as an extension of Christ's proxy role and divine interdependence.
Encyclopedia Of The Dead Story
- Danilo Kiš's short story imagines an Encyclopedia of the Dead cataloging every life to prepare for resurrection.
- Jordan uses the story to show humanity's longstanding desire to care for and record the dead.
Bodies And Records Anchor The Restoration
- Bodies and books recur as foundational symbols in the Restoration narrative.
- Joseph needed both resurrected records and bodies to restore ordinances and bind generations.
