Church Councils (102)
What is another name for the council described in D&C 102?
The “high council.”
What was the purpose of Zion’s Camp?
To help the Saints in Missouri who had been driven from their lands.
In D&C 103: 10, what does the Lord tell the saints the will be as if they are not the saviors of men?
Salt tha thas lost its savor
True or False: Zion’s Camp was considered a failure.
False. Even though they didn't do what they had originally planned. It was a spiritual test and training ground. Trial of their faith. (D&C 105:19; Joseph Smith, Teachings, p. 108–109)
What does “Zion” mean in the scriptures?
The pure in heart. (D&C 97:21; D&C 103–105 context)
How many men make up the high council?
Twelve (the twelve councilors)
How many men marched with Zion’s Camp?
About 200 (some estimates around 207–220).
What promise does the Lord give if the Saints are faithful in following Him?
He will fight their battles. (D&C 105:14; Exodus 14:14 cross-ref in Come, Follow Me)
What trial did the Saints endure during Zion’s Camp that tested their faith physically?
Hunger, fatigue, disease, and long marches. (History of the Church 2:108–110)
What promise does the Lord give about the land of Zion?
It will one day be redeemed, but in His own time. (D&C 103:13; D&C 105:9, 13)
Who presides over the high council?
The president
What happened that tested the faith of Zion’s Camp when they reached Missouri?
The Lord commanded them not to fight but to disband peacefully.
Why did the Lord allow the Saints to suffer persecutions in Missouri?
To be chastened and to learn obedience. (D&C 105:6)
What lesson did the Prophet Joseph Smith say Zion’s Camp taught the Saints?
Obedience and willingness to sacrifice for God’s kingdom. (Joseph Smith, Teachings, p. 108–109)
According to D&C 105, why must Zion be built by principles of the celestial kingdom?
Because Zion can only be established on celestial principles like unity and consecration. (D&C 105:5)
According to D&C 102, the president may inquire and obtain...
the mind of the Lord by revelation
What did many participants of Zion’s Camp later become?
Future leaders of the Church
How does this section teach us to handle trials today?
We must trust in God’s timing and accept His will, even when it’s different than expected. He has a plan for us. (D&C 105:9; Come Follow Me principle)
What plague affected many in Zion’s Camp?
Cholera. (History of the Church 2:114–115)
What blessing did the Lord promise to those who endure trials faithfully in Zion’s Camp?
They would be endowed with power from on high. (D&C 105:11, 18)
Every man is to speak according to...
Equity and Justice
How did Zion’s Camp prepare the Saints for future service even though it didn’t reclaim the land?
It was a test of faith, sacrifice, and obedience, refining them for leadership and spiritual strength.
In D&C 105, what reason did the Lord give for not allowing Zion’s Camp to fight the battles for Zion to reclaim the land?
Because the Saints were not spiritually prepared, and the Lord had more work to do to prepare them and the elders. (D&C 105:9–14)
What principle do we learn from Zion’s Camp about blessings and sacrifice?
Blessings often come after sacrifice, and spiritual growth comes through enduring trials faithfully. (D&C 105:19; Mosiah 18:9 cross-ref)
How do the revelations in D&C 103–105 point forward to the work of temples and missionary work?
They teach that Zion is not just a place, but a people prepared for God’s presence, gathered and strengthened through covenants. (D&C 105:9–12, 33)