followHIM Doctrine & Covenants 137-138 Part 1 • Dr. Lori Wilkinson • December 1-7 • Come Follow Me
Nov 26, 2025
Dr. Lori Motzkus Wilkinson, a historian focused on Latter-day Saint women's history, shares insights on Doctrine & Covenants 137-138. She discusses the deep comfort these revelations provide to those grieving, emphasizing the nearness of departed loved ones. Fun facts about high death rates in the 1800s and the profound personal losses of early saints, especially the Smith family, highlight the challenges of that era. Wilkinson also explores themes of mercy and the hopeful promise of reunions in the afterlife, grounding her insights in personal experiences and historical context.
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Restoration Brings Lively Hope
- Doctrine and Covenants 137 and 138 together restore hope about life after death and God's mercy.
- Lori Wilkinson frames these revelations as a "salve for broken hearts" for grieving families.
Relief Society Visits Reveal Deep Grief
- Lori describes visiting women in her Relief Society and hearing loneliness, mourning, and concern for loved ones.
- She recommends reading D&C 137–138 to help with those broken hearts and anxieties.
Kirtland's Pentecostal Season
- The Kirtland Temple period featured intense spiritual manifestations and restorations of keys and ordinances.
- Lori connects that Pentecostal atmosphere to Joseph Smith's vision in section 137.
