Ep 326 | D&C 67-70, Come Follow Me 2025 (June 23-29)
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Jun 18, 2025
The hosts dive into the revelations received during a significant 1831 conference, highlighting the tension among early believers regarding prophetic experiences. They explore personal engagement with scripture and the importance of seeking insights through the Holy Ghost. The journey of Orson Hyde emerges as a compelling narrative of faith and mission, while discussions on familial responsibility and church leadership lineage underscore the need for strong guidance in faith. The formation of the Literary Firm sheds light on early church organization and its community impact.
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Failure Validates Joseph's Revelations
The Lord used the failed attempt of William McClellan to produce a revelation to prove Joseph Smith's inspired role.
This experience strengthened the elders' faith in the truth of Joseph's revelations and scripture.
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Seek Revelation Through Scripture
Seek the Spirit in scripture study to receive true revelation.
Wrestling with the scriptures invites deeper understanding and continued spiritual enlightenment.
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Revelation Comes as a Still Small Voice
Revelation and witnessing Christ may not be grand but come as a still small voice.
Spiritual eyes, not natural ones, enable seeing God as promised by the Lord.
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This biography explores the life and experiences of Orson Hyde, a prominent figure in the early history of the Church. The book draws extensively from Hyde's personal journals. It also has insights from individuals acquainted with him. It offers a detailed look at his mission to dedicate the land of Israel, his struggles with faith, and his relationships with other church leaders. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of Orson Hyde's contributions and challenges throughout his life.
→ Timestamps: (00:00) These sections were revealed at a special conference in November 1831. William E. McLellin endeavors to write a revelation of his own and fails. (10:51) What are our expectations of revelatory experiences? Sometimes they are a still, small voice. (15:00) Accepting and seeking to understand the scriptures invites more revelation in our lives. Absalom’s tomb and its inscription as a metaphor for coming to understand more from the scriptural text. (22:31) The veil shall be rent and ye shall see me and know that I am. (27:46) In the historical record, Joseph Smith explains how things happened in his visionary experiences. He describes seeing with spiritual eyes. (33:39) David B. Haight’s account of revelation while pleading for help. (38:42) A brief sketch of Orson Hyde and his mission to Israel. (47:37) Descendants of Aaron have rights to the Bishopric. The Old Testament contains clues that there were debates regarding who had authority to be priests. (51:27) Revelation to John Taylor about how God will reveal everything necessary for the rolling forth of His kingdom. (53:02) We have a mighty stewardship to teach our children to have faith. (58:32) Beware of temptation and take the extra precaution. (1:02:53) The first scripture committee of the church, the Literary Firm. A general distrust of paid clergy was prevalent at the time, yet the “same is worthy of his hire.” (1:08:41) The Lord’s storehouse as compared to the Bishop’s storehouse.
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