Church History Matters 163 - D&C 118-120 CFM - The 12 Apostles Mission & The Law of Tithing - E42B October 13-19
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Oct 9, 2025 Explore the dramatic rebuilding of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during a tumultuous time in 1838. Discover the risky April 26 command that called apostles to England amidst violence. Delve into the evolution of tithing, from consecration to the modern interpretation of 10% of income. Learn about the establishment of a financial council to manage church funds and the long-term implications of the British Mission on church leadership. Gain insights on how these historical events shape contemporary practices.
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Rebuilding The Twelve And The British Mission
- Doctrine and Covenants 118 reorganized the Quorum of the Twelve after the Kirtland apostasy and set a specific mission to Britain.
- That April 26th directive catalyzed the transformative 1840 British mission, reshaping church demographics and leadership.
Midnight Fulfillment On The Temple Lot
- The Twelve secretly traveled into hostile Missouri and stood on the Far West temple lot at midnight on April 26 to fulfill the revelation.
- They sang, set a cornerstone, ordained Wilford Woodruff, and quietly departed to prove the prophecy true.
British Mission Shaped Mormon Demographics
- The 1840 British mission produced massive conversion and immigration that deeply shaped Utah-area demographics.
- By 1851 British membership far outnumbered Utah membership, supplying most Utah converts.