D&C 135-136 - Come Follow Me with Sam

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Section 135

S&S makes the comment "This article on the Martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum, the Patriarch, touches the heart of every sincere believer in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the restoration of the Church."

This may not be a pure revelation, but there is something to be said for its ability to speak to the legacy of the Prophet Joseph Smith

Section 136

Overview

Section 136 is unique because it is the only revelation given in the Doctrine And Covenants to someone other than Joseph Smith and is written in the same manner as a direct revelation such as those that Joseph Smith recorded. IT also answers some very hard questions that the saints would have a hard time ignoring. It has to do with why, after all the sacrifices and work of the saints, they were still driven into the wilderness, into winter quarters, to eventually travel to a desert (Utah) to make their new home. There is emphasis on rededicating our efforts under a renewed covenant. There is emphasis on the promises of the redemption of Zion.

Quick Fire

vs 4 - We will walk in all the ordinances of the Lord. This is the saints iron rod of the time. It is what they are able to hold on to in their metaphorical wilderness.

vs 8 - a covenant that whoever is in suffering, that the saints impart what they have, even when there is not enough for anyone.

vs 9 a commandment to do things that you will never benefit from to help people you will never know.

vs 18 - "Zion shall be redeemed in mine own due time." This is what we need to remember. This is God's plan and we are a part of it. Let it roll forth in all its glory and let us flow with it.

vs 27 whatever your stewardship, fulfill your duty

vs 31 a beginning of understanding of the experience the saints were going through at that time.

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