gathering of saints
What location did the Lord command the Saints to gather to in D&C 37?
Ohio
To whom was D&C 37 specifically addressed along with Joseph Smith?
Sidney Rigdon
In D&C 39, how is God’s promise to the faithful described?
He promises to give them the Holy Ghost and great blessings.
What warning is given to those who don’t listen to the Lord’s command to gather?
They will face judgments and miss blessings.
What gift was promised to those who obeyed in D&C 39?
The gift of the Holy Ghost.
Why did the Lord tell the Saints to move?
To be endowed with power from on high and escape enemies.
What commandment was given in D&C 37?
To preach the gospel and help call the Saints to gather.
In D&C 40, what did James Covel choose instead of obeying the Lord?
He chose the cares of the world and rejected God’s word.
In D&C 39, what does the Lord promise about moving to Ohio?
It would bring spiritual and temporal blessings.
How does the Lord say the Holy Ghost will help the Saints?
It will teach them all things and guide them.
Which event was about to happen that made gathering urgent?
The enemy’s secret combinations were becoming dangerous.
In D&C 39, which man was commanded to be baptized and preach?
James Covel
What principle about agency is clearly taught in D&C 40?
People are free to choose but must accept the consequences.
What happens if a person hardens their heart after receiving truth?
The truth is taken from them.
What is one way the Holy Ghost helps missionaries, according to these sections?
It gives them the words they should speak.
What new blessings did the Lord say would be available once gathered?
The law of consecration would be revealed, and a temple would eventually be built.
What occupation did James Covel have before hearing the Lord’s call?
Methodist minister
According to D&C 39, what happens when we enter into a covenant with God?
We must obey His commands or the covenant is meaningless.
What specific hardships were Saints promised protection from if they obeyed?
Enemies, famine, and spiritual destruction.
What must individuals do to receive the Holy Ghost, as taught in D&C 39?
Repent, be baptized, and be humble.
What historical event helped fulfill the command to gather?
The migration of Saints from New York to Kirtland, Ohio.
What ultimately prevented James Covel from following God’s commandment?
Fear of persecution and love of worldly security.
How does D&C 40 illustrate the principle of accountability before God?
James Covel’s rejection brought him under condemnation.
What blessing would follow the Saints’ gathering, according to D&C 38?
They would receive God’s law and see the establishment of Zion.
What happens when someone rejects the promptings of the Holy Ghost?