Church History Matters 124 - D&C 51-54 CFM - Trying to Build Zion While Losing Everything - E22 May 26 - Jun 1
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May 20, 2025 Explore the significance of the New Jerusalem in early revelations, detailing the challenges faced by the Knight family and Colesville Saints as they moved to Kirtland. Hear about the transformative 1831 Kirtland Conference, where spiritual milestones occurred alongside the first high priest ordinations. Journey with early missionaries to Missouri, experiencing their trials of faith and the dual nature of the land as both sacred and contentious. Discover Sidney Gilbert's role as the church's first agent and the struggles of Lehman Copley and the Colesville Saints in their quest for community.
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Honesty Key in Consecration
- The law of consecration requires honesty and equality adjusted by family needs.
- Bishop Partridge and members negotiate stewardship maintaining fairness and trust.
Missionaries' Faith Tested in Missouri
- Missionary journeys to Missouri revealed personal faith and endurance differences.
- John Murdoch struggled yet remained faithful, unlike disillusioned Ezra Booth and Joseph Wakefield.
Apostasy Sparked by Expectations
- Some called missionaries became critics after unmet expectations and perceived church flaws.
- Joseph Wakefield saw Joseph Smith playing with children and lost faith in his prophetic role.