Baptism for the Dead
Joseph Smith taught this ordinance allows those who died without baptism to receive it through proxy.
What is baptism for the dead?
Joseph Smith wrote these sections while hiding from false accusations.
What are Doctrine and Covenants 127 and 128?
When hiding from his enemies, Joseph said he felt like he was in 'deep water,' yet found this divine support.
What is the sustaining hand of the Lord?
After returning from England, Brigham Young was told to take 'especial care' of this.
What is his family?
President Gordon B. Hinckley called the plan of salvation this kind of provision.
What is 'a glorious and wonderful provision'?
This prophet first taught baptism for the dead at Seymour Brunson’s funeral.
Who is Joseph Smith?
Despite persecution, Joseph’s letters are full of this emotion.
What is joy?
These verses (127:2–4) teach optimism amid persecution.
What are Doctrine and Covenants 127:2–4?
Brigham Young’s experience teaches that sometimes service requires this.
What is sacrifice?
Jesus Christ set the pattern for proxy service through this infinite act.
What is the Atonement?
Jane Neyman rejoiced because this doctrine gave hope for her unbaptized son Cyrus.
What is the salvation of the dead?
This phrase emphasize the importance of recording ordinances on earth and in heaven.
What is 'Whatsoever you record on earth shall be recorded in heaven'?
This lesson teaches us to rely on God even when falsely accused or ridiculed.
What is trusting in the Lord during trials?
The Lord directed Brigham to balance missionary service with this duty.
What is caring for one’s family?
In temple work, we serve as these for those who have passed on.
What are proxies?
Joseph said the earth would be cursed if this link between families did not exist.
What is the welding link between the fathers and the children?
Joseph used these three phrases to describe priesthood power linking families.
What are binding power, welding link, and perfect union?
The Prophet’s joyful attitude in hardship teaches this about God’s character.
What is God gives peace even in adversity?
The principle of caring for family applies especially in this modern Church program.
What is ministering?
The dead have the option to do this with the ordinances performed for them.
What is accept or reject them?
This verse calls baptism for the dead “the most glorious of all subjects belonging to the everlasting gospel.”
What is Doctrine and Covenants 128:17?
Section 128 concludes with a call for this—“Let the mountains shout for joy!”
What is praise to God for His eternal plan?
Recording how the Lord sustains us during hard times helps strengthen this spiritual habit.
What is gratitude and faith journaling?
'Take especial care of your family' is found in this section.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 126?
Through this principle, the living and the dead are placed on equal spiritual footing.
What is vicarious work in the house of the Lord?