The Kirkland Gathering
In early 1831, incoming converts gathered to this Ohio city.
Kirkland
For many years early Saints referred to Section 42 simply as this one word.
“Law” (or “the law”)
Section 42’s charity mandate begins with the two‑word phrase “Remember the ____.”
Poor
Sections 39–40 are addressed to this former Methodist minister.
James Covill
Doctrine & Covenants 41 : 5 says a disciple receives God’s law and does this.
Does (keeps) it
To imitate Acts 4, Saints in Kirtland tried this communal approach to their property.
Living “all things common” (holding property in common)
Verse 43 instructs the sick to be healed “by the prayer of faith” and the ______ of elders.
laying‐on of hands / priesthood administration
The law of consecration says "And inasmuch as ye impart of your ____ unto the poor, ye will do it unto me;
substance
Section 39:19 sends Covill forth, “crying with a ______ voice.”
Loud
Section 43 was provoked by a false “prophetess” known as Mrs. ______.
Hubble
Section 38:27 commands, “Be one; and if ye are not one ye are not ____.”
mine
Verses 30‑31 introduce this principle that means setting resources apart for sacred purposes.
Consecration (the law of consecration)
Latter‑day Saints formally covenant to live the law of consecration in these sacred buildings.
Temples
Section 39:5‑6 lists repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the ______ as essentials.
Holy Ghost
Serving others is equated with serving Jesus in Section 42 : 38; Jesus Himself said you do it “unto these” least of His ______.
Brethren
In verse 1 the Lord identifies Himself as “Alpha and ____.”
Omega
Verse 38 teaches that when we serve others, we are really serving this divine Person.
Jesus Christ
Hymn #219, recommended in the lesson, is titled “Because I Have Been ______ Much.”
Given
Section 40:2 says Covill’s rejection sprang from fear of persecution and the ______ of the world.
cares
Section 43:16 promises that if elders sanctify themselves, the Lord will endow them with power and they will be “taught from on high” by His ______.
Spirit
Section 38:37 counsels Saints whose farms can’t be sold to “leave them, or ______ them.”
rent
Verse 61 assures seekers they will know “mysteries and ______ things that bring joy.”
peaceable
Early Saints cited from this New‑Testament book as precedent for “all things common.”
The Acts of the Apostles (Acts)
Acts 4 : 32‑37
Section 39:15 promises a blessing “such as is not known among the children of ____.”
men
Section 43:18 declares that when God’s trump sounds it will tell sinners to “stay and ______ until I shall call again.”
sleep