The early saints of the Church went through a physical Exodus similar to the Old Testament Exodus. The comparison of the two is remarkable. Joseph Smith restored the Gospel and the Church originated in New York. The saints were then commanded by the Lord to leave New York. Over many years the saints had to travel and gather in Ohio, Missouri, and would later venture across the country to the west and settle in Utah. New York is a similar representation of that of Egypt when Moses convinced Ph... Read More

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There are several revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants that have specific titles attached to them. One such revelation is section 20, also known as the Articles and Covenants. This revelation is a very significant one from the Lord. All revelations are important in that they are the words of God guiding his children in pursuing his will. However, some of the revelations in the D&C are more beneficial and crucial than others for all members... Read More

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In the early years of the restoration of the Gospel the Lord gave unto Joseph Smith Jr. a great calling. This calling was revealed to Joseph by the angel Moroni in a vision. This vision occurred three years after the first vision in which God the Father and Jesus Christ revealed themselves to Joseph in the Sacred Grove. Moroni revealed four commandments that Joseph was to obey and carry out. He was to first obtain the golden... Read More

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In the year 1820 there was a great religious revival in America, known as the Second Great Awakening. During this period there were many seeking spiritual truth and guidance that received personal revelation and visitations from God. One such visitation was received in the spring of that year by a young boy named Joseph Smith... Read More

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              Doctrine and Covenants section three and five were given in response to Joseph Smith and Martin Harris losing the first 116 translated pages of the Book of Mormon. Martin Harris wanted to take the pages home to his wife hoping that she would then believe that they were indeed ancient scriptures sent from God. Martin asked Joseph to pray and ask God if he could take the pages home... Read More

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