Section 59 of the Doctrine and Covenants reveals interesting information on the creation of the earth and the Lord’s view of its purpose. It is a tradition taught in the Church that Jackson County Missouri is the Lord’s center place on the earth. In the beginning it was the geological center of Pangaea where Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve left the garden a settled not too far from the garden where Cain killed Able, where... Read More

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Section 42 in the Doctrine and Covenants is significant in that it gives insight of the process in which Joseph Smith received revelation from the Lord. It reveals how each revelation was received, transcribed, and eventually published. The Lord encouraged Joseph and the members of the restoration to come together and pray about his word so they would know what to furthe... Read More

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I look back at my progression through childhood and adolescence and remember my favorite topic I was taught throughout those years in school. I became very attached to the concept of equality. It was a pivotal time in my life when I first learned about Civil Rights. I was six. I remember the weeks my first grade teacher taught us about Martin Luther King Jr. I remember vividly first hearing the atrocities in which white men had... 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 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants the Lord repeats “a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men” many times. When something in the scriptures is repeated over and over it is usually a very important idea. 

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