Church History Matters 127 - D&C 60-62 CFM - Does Satan Have Power Over Water? - E24 Jun 9-15
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Jun 3, 2025 The podcast dives into the dramatic return journey of church leaders from Missouri to Ohio, exploring their missionary successes amidst tumultuous conditions. It investigates the urgent calls for elders to preach actively and the spiritual revelations encountered along the Missouri River. Delving into the enigmatic curse on waters, different interpretations reveal tensions about safety and baptismal practices. The discussion also contemplates the nature of the 'destroyer' in scripture, while highlighting themes of divine mercy and reconciliation in faith.
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Traveling Mission Gospel Strategy
- The journey home was a traveling mission to preach the gospel along the way, rather than staying in one place.
- The Lord instructed the elders to not hurry but spread the gospel gradually as they returned from Missouri to Ohio.
Conflict on the Missouri River
- The elders experienced contention and discord on the Missouri River journey.
- Oliver Cowdery rebuked them, warning of danger if they did not behave better, highlighting the challenge of unity among the group.
Vision of the Destroyer Explained
- William W. Phelps had an open vision of the destroyer on the water, witnessed only by him but heard by others.
- This incident is puzzling and has led to various interpretations and folklore within the church.