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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 115–120 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Rejoicing During Failing

by Autumn Dickson

We are in an interesting section of church history here. This portion of history is often very difficult for some people because it calls Joseph’s prophetic calling into question…again. While the Saints were living in Kirtland, Ohio, Joseph encouraged the Saints to invest in the Kirtland Safety Society. The Kirtland Safety Society was meant to be a bank, but the state of Ohio rejected the Saints charter to form one. Instead, they utilized a loophole and made it a joint-stock company. You don’t really have to understand economics or legalities to understand that it failed. Many people lost a lot, and when we consider the fact that there are many people who don’t have a lot already, it can be easy to wonder how Joseph got it so wrong. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 115–120 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 115–120 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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When You Covet What You Have

by Autumn Dickson

The Saints began to flee Kirtland in January 1838 because of religious persecution and mounting debts. A majority of them went to Far West, Missouri. When July came around, Newel K. Whitney and William Marks were still in Kirtland. They had originally been left behind to settle affairs, but they had remained there longer than necessary because they were attached to their property and didn’t want to liquidate it too quickly. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 115–120 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 111–114 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Mistakes Were Part of the Plan

by Autumn Dickson

The church is running into some issues. They have incurred heavy debts, and leaders are growing increasingly worried. There was a member, Brother Burgess, who spoke of a widow who had left behind a lot of money hiding in her cellar. Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and Oliver Cowdery travelled to Salem, Massachusetts to attempt to find this treasure. It was never found. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 111–114 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 111–112, 114–115, 117–120 – Mike Parker

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End of the Kirtland period; revelations in Missouri, 1838

by Mike Parker

(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be shared here where they fit best.)

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 111–114 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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The Power of Conversion: Healing Through Christ

by Autumn Dickson

Thomas B. Marsh was frustrated with Joseph Smith for calling two of the apostles on missions without consulting him. He received a revelation that helped him repent and gave him spiritual counsel. Within the counsel he receives, there are two phrases that are found next to each other which take on profound meaning when you observe them together. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 111–114 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 109-110 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Your Body as a Temple: Surprising Lessons from the Kirtland Temple

by Autumn Dickson

We have been asked to liken the scriptures unto ourselves. Oftentimes, I look at this from the perspective of studying the people who lived at the time of the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants. As I study the events surrounding the revelations, I am able to learn so much more about what the Lord is trying to teach. I am able to relate, if not in situation than in feeling, to these Saints and the Lord’s words answer me just as it answered them. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 109-110 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Priesthood Privilege

by Autumn Dickson

Disclaimer. I want to talk about the priesthood this week, but the more I dive into it, the more I realize that I know hardly anything about it. There is so much; it’s rather overwhelming. I have done my research. I have tried very hard to understand, but it’s also important to note that I’m imperfect. If I have made any mistakes about principles surrounding the priesthood or even policies, I apologize. Please feel free to correct; I’d much rather learn truth in comparison to standing in ignorance. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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What are Priesthood Keys?

by Autumn Dickson

The Lord restored the priesthood to mankind some time ago, and yet, He did not reveal the structure in which He wanted everything to be organized. There were many who had received callings and knew their responsibilities, but putting it together in a structural whole would serve to provide organization so that the Lord’s house could be a house of order.

One of the organizational tools for the Lord’s priesthood is that of keys. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 102-105 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Did the Lord Fail?

by Autumn Dickson

To give a bit of content for what we’re reading about this week, the Saints have been driven from their homes in Missouri, and Joseph Smith received a revelation that talked about gathering a group of Saints to go and win back their homes. After marching towards Jackson County, the camp was actually disbanded. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 102-105 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 98-101 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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To Become Like Him

by Autumn Dickson

We read about many stories in the scriptures where someone is a type of Christ. We seek to be a type of Christ. We seek to pattern our lives after Him. There is a verse in Doctrine and Covenants that puts forth a similar idea. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 98-101 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson