Church History Matters 124 - D&C 55-57 CFM - Why Zion Had to Start Here - E22B May 26 - Jun 1
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May 21, 2025 Dive into the significance of Zion's location as revealed to Joseph Smith in Missouri and explore William Wines Phelps' intriguing transformation from skeptic to believer. Discover the challenges faced by missionaries Thomas B. Marsh and Ezra Thayer as they navigate personal trials. Reflect on the qualities essential for building a strong community and the complex relationship with wealth. Learn about the preparations for the Colesville saints' relocation and the challenges they encountered in creating a unified Zion amidst cultural conflicts.
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W.W. Phelps' Early Faith Journey
- William Wines Phelps was a gifted newspaperman and poet who deeply tested the Book of Mormon before joining the church.
- Despite persecution and arrest meant to prevent his joining, he remained faithful and soon moved to Kirtland.
Phelps as a Printer for Zion
- The Lord called Phelps to be a printer and church writer in Missouri, leveraging his skills for building Zion.
- His writings, while sometimes controversial, were heartfelt and contributed enduring hymns and teachings to the church.
Phelps' Complex Legacy
- W.W. Phelps' life is a powerful story of repentance and forgiveness despite moments of apostasy.
- His abolitionist views and printed writings in Missouri created tension but demonstrated his genuine heart for Zion's cause.