Ep 345 | D&C 125-128, Come Follow Me 2025 (November 3-9)

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Oct 30, 2025

Discover the fascinating revelations Joseph Smith received during the Nauvoo period, particularly about temple ordinances. Learn how Brigham Young’s mission evolved alongside the Quorum of the Twelve. Uncover the importance of proxy ordinances for the dead and Joseph’s optimistic letters while in hiding. The hosts draw intriguing parallels between ancient creation myths and temple records, revealing how our connection to the past influences our spiritual journey. They also emphasize family history's blessings and the mutual dependence between the living and the dead.

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INSIGHT

Temple Revelations Shaped Nauvoo Output

Joseph Smith received fewer public revelations in Nauvoo because much revelation was reserved for temple work.
Many Nauvoo-era teachings were intended for the temple rather than the Doctrine and Covenants.

ADVICE

Assay: Keep Trying To Be A Saint

Try to 'assay' — repeatedly attempt to live as a saint rather than expecting perfection at once.
Keep getting up after failure and persist; worthiness is not perfection.

ANECDOTE

Brigham Stayed Home To Be Tutored

Brigham Young was told to stay home and not leave his family after extensive missionary service in England.
That season in Nauvoo allowed him to learn directly from Joseph Smith and prepared him for later leadership.

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(00:00) During the Nauvoo period, Joseph Smith receives substantial revelation pertaining to the ordinances of the temple.
(03:45) The historical background of Section 125.
(05:58) “Essaying” is a term that means trying. Becoming a Saint is a process.
(07:39) Through the help of the Lord, Brigham Young and the Twelve gathered many converts in England. A revelation is given to Brigham commending him for his efforts and he is relieved of future travel abroad.
(17:33) Joseph Smith reveals proxy ordinance work for the dead. Ezekiel’s visionary experience of the ancient temple.
(19:39) Missouri is trying to extradite Joseph on charges of attempting to assassinate the previous Governor, Lilburn Boggs. Joseph goes into hiding for a time. The Nauvoo Charter helps prevent his extradition.
(21:35) Orrin Porter Rockwell is also accused of the assassination attempt on Boggs. Rockwell is captured and spends many months in a Missouri prison.
(30:29) While in hiding, Joseph writes encouraging epistles to the Saints with an outlook of gladness and joy.
(34:13) The Lord always shows us our blessings and abundance. Satan emphasizes only what we lack in an effort to discourage us.
(37:41) Chaos and creation narratives in antiquity are tied to the temple, covenants, and recording. One example is the Enuma Elish (The Tablets of Creation). When Tiamat steals the Tablets of Destiny, the rites of the temple cease. Moses’ reception of the tablets from God may have a connection to these ideas.
(49:10) Baptismal fonts in our temples have associations with ancient symbols.
(56:42) We need the dead and they need us. This welding link tying families together is Heavenly Father’s plan.
(1:00:17) Michael Wilcox’s parable of The Keys.
(1:11:34) Kim Sorenson’s account of receiving direct blessings from making family history a part of her daily schedule.

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