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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 81–83 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Much is Required

by Autumn Dickson

Rather than talking about a specific verse from this week, I want to talk a bit more about context so that the verses we read are more powerful. Hearing the Lord speak about gospel principles is wonderful, but sometimes understanding the stories behind the principles He chooses to talk about make a big difference because it makes it more relatable. So let’s talk a bit about what’s happening in the lives of the people who the Lord is speaking to. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 81–83 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 81–83 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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A Recycled Revelation

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This week I’m talking a lot about context rather than any specific verses which is not usually my norm. However, I think that delving into the context of these sections is really important and can make the scriptures feel more rich. Just as we learn from the stories in our other books of scripture, we can learn more about the revelations from the Lord by studying when they were given. So here is some context for what we read this week.

Section 81 was originally given to a man named Jesse Gause who was called to serve as Joseph Smith’s counselor in the forerunner of what would eventually evolve into the First Presidency. When Gause was excommunicated, he was replaced by Frederick G. Williams. Gause’s name was also replaced by Williams’ name in the revelation that was given. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 81–83 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 77–80 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Be of Good Cheer

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The Doctrine and Covenants are interesting as a book of scripture. They are different from other books of scripture. So many of the scriptures that we read are stories from which we can draw lessons or sermons given by the people in those stories. The Doctrine and Covenants is simply the voice of the Lord as He directs His restored gospel. He reveals things a bit at a time as the people are prepared to receive. And though He is revealing much, He is not revealing everything. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 77–80 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 77–80 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Equal in Earthly Things

by Autumn Dickson

In Doctrine and Covenants 78, the Lord is establishing a practical system to help the Saints live the Law of Consecration. Here is some of what the Lord said regarding the Law of Consecration. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 77–80 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 76 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Hear Him

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In Section 76, we receive an immense amount of information that had been lost over time. If you grew up with the Plan of Salvation, it may not feel that way but this was all very new. Though it was hard for some Saints to accept it at the time, we rejoice in this doctrine that the Lord restored. I am so grateful to know it. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 76 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 76 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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A Glorious God

by Autumn Dickson

For those of us who grew up with the concept of the Plan of Salvation and its many kingdoms, the vision recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 76 is nothing new. Because of our familiarity with it, I think it can be easy to miss the majesty and goodness that is God. One of the things I love about the doctrine we received in this section is that it upholds the idea that God is good and perfect and just. As Latter-day Saints, we don’t just claim that God is a perfect judge. He actually is a Perfect Judge. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 76 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 71–75 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Purpose Drives Revelation

by Autumn Dickson

Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon paused work on the translation of the bible and were called to go and preach the gospel in order to dispel some of the hatred and persecution being heaped up against the church. After a conference held with the elders, Joseph and Sidney were called once again to work on the translation of the bible. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 71–75 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 71–75 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Bishops and Consecration

by Autumn Dickson

Hello friends! Just a quick PSA. My normal format up to this point has been to post one message a week. The Lord has pointed me in a different direction, and I will now be sharing two shorter messages posted throughout the week. Thanks for sticking with me as I work to figure out my new posting schedule! [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 71–75 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 67–70 – Autumn Dickson

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A Testimony of the Revelations

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Joseph Smith and various elders gathered this week to decide whether they would publish the revelations that Joseph had thus far received. Many of the elders were prepared to write their testimonies to be published right alongside the revelations, but others were hesitant. Joseph was not always eloquent, and he was not incredibly educated. Several of the elders did not yet believe that the revelations had come from the Lord. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 67–70 – Autumn Dickson

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 64–66 – Autumn Dickson

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The Greater Sin

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The Lord talks a little bit about forgiveness this week. Section 64 was given at a time when tempers were running hot and Zion felt far away. What did the Lord have to say about forgiveness? [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 64–66 – Autumn Dickson