Consecration and Stewardship
The Saints were told to receive their land "equal according to his family, according to his circumstances and his wants and needs."
(D&C 51:3)
What is the law of consecration?
(D&C 51:3)
This Ohio city became a major gathering place for the Saints and is where many early revelations were received.
(Sections 52-56)
What is Kirtland, Ohio?
(Sections 52-56)
According to the Lord, this comes after much tribulation.
(D&C 58:4)
What are blessings?
(D&C 58:4)
We cannot now see with natural eyes this concerning future events and glory that follows much tribulation.
(D&C 58:3)
What is the design of God?
(D&C 58:3)
The Lord promises that those who obey His commandments will receive this blessing.
(D&C 54:6)
What is mercy?
(D&C 54:6)
This bishop was called as the first bishop of the Church and was charged with overseeing the law of consecration. (D&C 51:4)
Who is Edward Partridge?
(D&C 51:4)
This early Church leader was called to be a bishop’s agent and was counseled in D&C 57 to be honest and fair in his business dealings with the Saints.
(D&C 57:6)
Who is Sidney Gilbert?
We are given this counsel that expressing gratitude should be a constant part of our lives, no matter our circumstances.
(D&C 59:7)
What is to give thanks in all things?
(D&C 59:7)
This unseen influence guides true teachers in delivering God’s message.
(D&C 52:9)
What is the Comforter?
(or Spirit or Holy Ghost)
(D&C 52:9)
The Lord warned that if His people are not organized according to His laws, they will face this consequence.
(D&C 51:2)
What is being cut off?
(D&C 51:2)
Faithful stewards were promised this reward.
(D&C 51:19)
What is eternal life?
(D&C 51:19)
In D & C 54, this man is instructed to lead the Colesville Saints after they are forced to leave their settlement in Thompson, Ohio.
(D&C 54:8)
Who is Newel Knight?
D&C 54:8
The Lord explained that He expects His followers to use this divine gift of taking initiative instead of waiting for specific instructions in every situation.
D&C 58:26
What is agency?
D&C 58:26
The Lord said He sent the Saints to Jacksonville, Missouri to be obedient so that they are prepared to do this.
(D&C 58:6)
What is to bear testimony?
(D&C 58:6)
The Lord’s anger is kindled against this group, and those who will not take up their cross and keep His commandments shall not be saved.
(D&C 56:1-3)
Who are the rebellious?
(D&C 56:1-3)
This location is where the Saints were instructed on how to organize themselves under the law of consecration.
(Intro D & C 51)
What is Thompson, Ohio?
(Intro D & C 51)
This city was revealed as the new gathering place for the Saints after they left Ohio.
(D&C 57:3)
What is Independence, Missouri
(D&C 57:3)
In this way, the Lord expects us to be involved in good causes that will bring to pass much righteousness.
(D&C 58:27)
What is to be anxiously engaged?
(D&C 58:27)
According to the Lord, this process involves confessing, forsaking sins, and being forgiven with no remembrance of them.
(D&C 58:41-43)
What is repentance?
(D&C 58:41-43)
The Lord warned that those who refuse to take up their cross, follow Him, and keep His commandments will face this consequence.
(D&C 56:2-3)
What is to be cut off?
Or what is to not be saved?
(D&C 56:2-3)
In D & C 51:9, the Lord commands the Saints to deal this way with one another so they can become united.
(D & C 51:9)
What is honestly?
(D & C 51:9)
Called by revelation in D&C 55, this man was instructed to write for children and to preach the gospel in Missouri.
(D&C 55:4)
Who is W. W. Phelps
(D&C 55:4)
The Lord taught that a key way to remain spiritually clean and unspotted from the world is to participate in this.
(D&C 59:9)
What is to keep the Sabbath day holy?
(D&C 59:9)
The Lord gave the Saints a responsibility to follow a pattern including meekness, contrition, obedience, and seeking to edify others to avoid this.
(D&C 52:14-19)
What is deception?
(D&C 52:14-19)
The Lord promises that the poor who are pure in heart and contrite in spirit shall see this.
(D&C 56:18-20)
What is the kingdom of God?
(D&C 56:18-20)