Category 1 — Calls & Blessings (D&C 106)
This section is a revelation given through Joseph Smith in November 1834 and directed to this newly called local leader.
Who is Warren A. Cowdery? (D&C 106:1.)
The revelation in D&C 106 was given at this Ohio city where the Church met in the 1830s.
What is Kirtland, Ohio? (D&C heading; November 25, 1834.)
D&C 107 primarily gives instruction about this general subject (the organized structure of church authority).
What is the priesthood (and its organization)? (D&C 107 heading and opening verses.)
This office is described in D&C 107 as the presidency of the high priesthood.
Who are the presidents of the high priesthood (First Presidency/President of the Church)? (D&C 107:59–60 context.)
D&C 108 opens by declaring that this man’s sins are forgiven because he obeyed the Lord by coming to receive counsel.
Who is Lyman Sherman? (D&C 108:1–2.)
The Lord promises this heavenly reward to Warren if he humbles himself and is faithful.
What is “a crown…in the mansions of [the] Father” (a crown in the Father’s mansions)? (D&C 106:8.)
Warren is told his sins are forgiven because he did this by coming to do this early-morning action.
What is “obeyed my voice in coming up hither this morning” (coming to receive counsel)? (D&C 106:1–2.)
According to D&C 107, these two priesthoods were given (one lesser, one greater).
What are the Aaronic Priesthood and the Melchizedek (Melchizedek) Priesthood? (D&C 107:1–4, summary.)
D&C 107 explains that bishops are chosen to oversee these two things in a local area.
What are temporal affairs and the finances (temporal affairs of the church / stewardship of properties)? (D&C 107:65–70 context.)
The Lord tells Lyman to be numbered with this group of church leaders.
Who are “the first of mine elders” (to be remembered with the first elders)? (D&C 108:4.)
In D&C 106 the Lord tells Warren not to resist this, meaning not to resist the Lord’s guidance.
What is “my voice” (don’t resist the Lord’s voice)? (D&C 106:2.)
The Lord tells Warren to do this toward those he leads — to act with this quality in presidency.
What is “be patient” / “be humble” (humility and faithful diligence)? (D&C 106:6–8.)
his group, defined in D&C 107, holds the presidency of the priesthood in the Church (the top presiding council).
What is the First Presidency (and the presiding high council structure)? (D&C 107:57–60 summary
The quorum that holds the keys to administer the affairs of the church locally is called this (set in D&C 107).
What is the high council / stake high council? (D&C 107 background and church organization).
D&C 108 calls Lyman to do this—preach the gospel and strengthen whom?
Who are his brethren (strengthen his brethren and preach the gospel to them)? (D&C 108:6–8.)
D&C 106 directs Warren to preside over the Saints in this area of New York.
What is Freedom (Freedom, New York) and its surrounding area? (D&C 106:1.)
D&C 106 promises Warren will be remembered with these at a future solemn assembly (a type of sacred gathering).
Who are “the first of mine elders” (to be remembered with the first elders)? (D&C 106:4.)
D&C 107 explains that this quorum (made up of twelve) was organized to be special witnesses of Christ.
What is the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles? (D&C 107 historical context; verses describing apostolic roles).
D&C 107 instructs that the Melchizedek Priesthood has authority to do these two ordinances (name two).
What are ordination to offices (e.g., ordain elders/high priests) and administer spiritual blessings? (D&C 107:2–4 and later verses).
The Lord promises Lyman he will be present at this kind of sacred assembly and be remembered there.
What is a “solemn assembly”? (D&C 108:4 and supporting commentary).
The Lord promises special help to Warren “according to the faith and diligence” of these people — the ones he is to preside over.
Who are the Saints in Freedom (the local members under his care)? (D&C 106:6–7.)
The Lord counsels Warren he will be blessed “as I have promised” if he shows this two-part behavior (named in the section).
What is “humble himself and continue to be faithful” (humility and continued faithfulness)? (D&C 106:8.)
The section clarifies that the office of high priest and the office of elder are distinct; D&C 107 explains which of these holds the greater priesthood authority.
What is the Melchizedek Priesthood (which includes the office of elder and high priest)? (D&C 107:1–4 and later verses clarifying offices.)
The section gives a short history note: verses 60–100 incorporate an earlier revelation given around this date (year).
What is 1831 (November 11, 1831) — portions of D&C 107 incorporate a revelation from that date? (D&C 107 historical note).
One instruction in D&C 108 uses a threefold charge — strengthen in conversation, in prayers, and in these other two ways. Name both.
What are “in all your exhortations, and in all your doings” (conversation, prayers, exhortations, and doings)? (D&C 108:7.)