THE RESTORATION
This very first section of the D&C is often called this, like the beginning of a book. (D&C 1)
What is The Lord's Preface?
In D&C 4, the Lord gave this man a "marvelous work" to do and told him he needed "faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God."
Who is Joseph Smith?
This state was designated by the Lord as the promised land of Zion, the New Jerusalem. (D&C 57:1-3)
What is Missouri?
D&C 89 is a revelation we call this, which gives us counsel on taking care of our physical bodies.
What is the Word of Wisdom?
This vision, given to Joseph Smith, teaches us that people who die without hearing the gospel can still be saved in the Celestial Kingdom based on their desires. (D&C 137)
What is the Vision of the Celestial Kingdom?
This is the powerful principle that the Lord told Oliver Cowdery would bring him knowledge: "study it out in your mind; then... ask me if it is right." (D&C 9:8)
What is The Spirit of Revelation?
After organizing the Church, Joseph Smith was commanded to preach the gospel and act as this important title, meaning someone who speaks God’s word. (D&C 21:1)
What is a Prophet (or Seer and Revelator)?
In D&C 58, the Lord said that good people should be "anxiously engaged" in this kind of work. (D&C 58:27)
What is a Good Cause (or Good Work)?
The Lord taught in D&C 88 that we should "seek learning, even by study and also by faith" to prepare for this. (D&C 88:118)
What is a House of God (or the Kirtland Temple)?
This section is the Vision of the Redemption of the Dead that President Joseph F. Smith received in 1918, confirming that the Savior organized missionary work in the spirit world. (D&C 138)
What is D&C 138?
Oliver Cowdery and Joseph Smith received this priesthood from John the Baptist near the Susquehanna River. (D&C 13)
What is the Aaronic Priesthood?
The Lord called her an "Elect Lady" and commanded her to compile the first sacred hymnal for the Church. (D&C 25)
Who is Emma Smith?
The Lord commanded the Saints to gather to this specific county in Missouri to build the city of Zion. (D&C 57:3)
What is Jackson County?
This is the name for the most glorious, highest kingdom of God, where those who are faithful and have made covenants will live. (D&C 76:50)
What is the Celestial Kingdom?
D&C 135 documents the final moments of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, who were killed at this Illinois city on June 27, 1844.
What is Carthage?
To help people know the Book of Mormon was true, three men were chosen to be these special witnesses. (D&C 17)
Who are the Three Witnesses?
This is the main concept of D&C 18 that states that because Jesus paid the ultimate price, every person is very valuable to God.
What is the Worth of Souls is Great?
This is the name of the challenging journey Joseph Smith led in 1834 to take supplies and protect the Saints in Missouri. (D&C 103)
What is Zion's Camp?
This ancient prophet appeared in the Kirtland Temple and restored the keys for sealing powers, turning the hearts of the children to their fathers. (D&C 110:13-16)
Who is Elijah?
This is the question Joseph Smith cried out in his suffering while in Liberty Jail, as recorded in D&C 121:1.
What is "O God, Where Art Thou?"
The Lord gave this promise to Joseph Smith when the 116 lost pages of the Book of Mormon were stolen: "Remember, God is merciful; therefore, repent of that which thou hast done." (D&C 3:10)
What is Forgiveness (or Repentance)?
This great early missionary was known for traveling vast distances on foot to share the gospel with the Lamanites. (D&C 32)
Who is Parley P. Pratt?
In D&C 42, the Lord gave the first laws for the Church, including a direction to live this principle, which required Saints to give all of their property to the Church.
What is the Law of Consecration?
This is the power Moses restored in the Kirtland Temple, enabling us to share the gospel across the world. (D&C 110:11)
What is the Gathering of Israel (or Gathering Keys)?
D&C 121 teaches that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled except upon this principle. (D&C 121:36)
What is the principle of Righteousness?