The Setting
This U.S. practice put heavy pressure on the Church during the late 1800s and contributed to OD1.
What is anti-polygamy legislation?
OD1 declares that this person (or group of people) guides the Church.
Who is the President of the Church (the Lord’s prophet)?
The Prophet who announced the revelation now known as Official Declaration 2.
Who is Spencer W. Kimball?
This eternal principle explains why the Lord can change His instructions to meet different circumstances.
What is continuing revelation?
OD 1: “The Lord will never permit me or any other man who stands as President of this Church to…”
“…lead you astray.”
The Prophet who received the revelation ending plural marriage in the Church.
Who is Wilford Woodruff?
President Woodruff said he received this kind of communication showing that ending plural marriage was necessary.
What is revelation/the will of the Lord?
The year when the priesthood and temple blessings were extended to all worthy male members.
What is 1978?
The Church teaches that all people are this in the sight of God.
What is equal / children of God?
OD2: “He has heard our prayers, and by revelation has confirmed that the long-promised day has come when…”
“…every faithful, worthy man may receive the priesthood.”
The year Official Declaration 1 was accepted by the Church.
What is 1890?
OD1 does not discuss past practices, but focuses on future conduct - specifically the Church's intention to follow this.
What is the law of the land?
Before 1978, some members of this racial group were restricted from holding the priesthood.
Who are those of Black African descent?
The extension of the priesthood in 1978 fulfilled this prophecy given by earlier prophets about the gospel.
What is the gospel blessing all nations / going to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people?
OD1: “I have received a revelation and a commandment from the Lord…”
“…to submit to those laws.”
This government institution threatened to seize Church property if plural marriage continued.
What is the U.S. federal government / Supreme Court rulings?
One major blessing that came after the Manifesto was this step toward Utah becoming a U.S. state.
What is approval of Utah statehood?
The location where the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve unanimously received the revelation.
What is the Salt Lake City temple?
President Woodruff testified that the plural marriage changes occurred because he sought to preserve these two things.
What are the Church and the temples?
OD2: “The gospel embraces all…”
“…truths which are in harmony with the eternal plan of salvation.”
The name of the anti-polygamy act that allowed the government to confiscate Church property.
What is the Edmunds-Tucker Act?
The “Second Manifesto,” given in 1904 by President Joseph F. Smith, clarified this expectation.
What is that plural marriages must stop entirely, with penalties for disobedience?
President Kimball spent months doing this faith-filled practice to seek the Lord’s will on the matter.
What is fasting and praying?
OD2 emphasized that the blessings of salvation and exaltation are available to all who meet this condition.
What is worthiness / faithfulness?
OD1 explanatory notes emphasize that the Lord’s work will continue to progress until it reaches…
“…every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.”