D&C 20–22
This section outlines priesthood duties in detail, including those of teachers and deacons.
What is Doctrine & Covenants 20?
The preface given by the Lord Himself is found in this section.
What is Doctrine & Covenants 1?
“I’m trying to be like ____.”
Who is Jesus?
This hymn closes with the line: “I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand.”
What is “How Firm a Foundation”?
He was the first prophet of the Restoration and the translator of the Book of Mormon.
Who is Joseph Smith, Jr.?
According to Section 20, this phrase describes how individuals are to be baptized.
What is “by immersion for the remission of sins”?
This section outlines the vision of the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms.
What is Doctrine & Covenants 76?
This song teaches that we lived with God before we were born.
What is "I Lived in Heaven"?
This hymn is inspired by Isaiah 2:2–3 and prophesies of temples in the last days.
What is “High on the Mountain Top”?
This prophet led the Saints west to the Salt Lake Valley and was president for over 30 years.
Who is Brigham Young?
Section 21 commands members to receive Joseph’s words with this specific attribute, despite trials.
What is patience and faith?
The Lectures on Faith originally appeared in this portion of the 1835 edition.
What is the “Doctrine” part of Doctrine & Covenants?
“If I listen with my heart,” this action is what allows me to “hear the Savior’s voice.”
What is prayer (or personal revelation)?
“Come, Come, Ye Saints” was written by this early Church leader.
Who is William Clayton?
During his presidency, the Church received Official Declaration 2, extending the priesthood to all worthy male members.
Who is Spencer W. Kimball?
This section states that “old covenants have I caused to be done away in this thing.”
What is Doctrine & Covenants 22?
This late revelation was given in 1918 and canonized in 1976.
What is Doctrine & Covenants 138?
“Follow the Prophet” has verses about this many prophets.
What is nine?
This rarely sung hymn references Kolob and the eternal nature of intelligences.
What is “If You Could Hie to Kolob”?
This prophet, a witness to the martyrdom at Carthage Jail, later declared in a powerful statement that “the kingdom of God or nothing” would be his motto.
Who is John Taylor?
Section 20 contains this many verses—an unusually long section by early revelation standards.
What is 81?
The D&C is unique among standard works for being open to continuing revelation—these two sections were added after What are Sections 137 and 138?Joseph Smith’s death.
What are Sections 137 and 138?
This Primary song includes the line, “I know who I am, I know God’s plan.”
What is “I Will Follow God’s Plan”?
The original version of this hymn included the line “millions shall know ‘Brother Joseph’ again.”
What is “Praise to the Man”?
This prophet introduced the “Come, Follow Me” curriculum and emphasized gathering Israel on both sides of the veil.
Who is Russell M. Nelson?