D&C 20–22
Doctrine & Covenants Overview
Primary Songs
Hymns
Prophets & Revelation
100

This section outlines priesthood duties in detail, including those of teachers and deacons.

What is Doctrine & Covenants 20?

100

The preface given by the Lord Himself is found in this section.

What is Doctrine & Covenants 1?

100

“I’m trying to be like ____.”

Who is Jesus?

100

This hymn closes with the line: “I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand.”

What is “How Firm a Foundation”?

100

He was the first prophet of the Restoration and the translator of the Book of Mormon.

Who is Joseph Smith, Jr.?

200

According to Section 20, this phrase describes how individuals are to be baptized.

What is “by immersion for the remission of sins”?

200

This section outlines the vision of the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms.

What is Doctrine & Covenants 76?

200

This song teaches that we lived with God before we were born.

What is "I Lived in Heaven"?

200

This hymn is inspired by Isaiah 2:2–3 and prophesies of temples in the last days.

What is “High on the Mountain Top”?

200

This prophet led the Saints west to the Salt Lake Valley and was president for over 30 years.

Who is Brigham Young?

300

Section 21 commands members to receive Joseph’s words with this specific attribute, despite trials.

What is patience and faith?

300

The Lectures on Faith originally appeared in this portion of the 1835 edition.

What is the “Doctrine” part of Doctrine & Covenants?

300

“If I listen with my heart,” this action is what allows me to “hear the Savior’s voice.”

What is prayer (or personal revelation)?

300

“Come, Come, Ye Saints” was written by this early Church leader.

Who is William Clayton?

300

During his presidency, the Church received Official Declaration 2, extending the priesthood to all worthy male members.

Who is Spencer W. Kimball?

400

This section states that “old covenants have I caused to be done away in this thing.”

What is Doctrine & Covenants 22?

400

This late revelation was given in 1918 and canonized in 1976.

What is Doctrine & Covenants 138?

400

“Follow the Prophet” has verses about this many prophets.

What is nine?

400

This rarely sung hymn references Kolob and the eternal nature of intelligences.

What is “If You Could Hie to Kolob”?

400

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?

500

Section 20 contains this many verses—an unusually long section by early revelation standards.

What is 81?

500

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?

500

This Primary song includes the line, “I know who I am, I know God’s plan.”

What is “I Will Follow God’s Plan”?

500

The original version of this hymn included the line “millions shall know ‘Brother Joseph’ again.”

What is “Praise to the Man”?

500

This prophet introduced the “Come, Follow Me” curriculum and emphasized gathering Israel on both sides of the veil.

Who is Russell M. Nelson?