Doctrine & Covenants 85-87

John shares Doctrine & Covenants 85:1. We must keep a history and be a record-keeping people. President Eyring shared that we write things down to document the hand of God in our lives. The weakest ink is stronger than the most powerful memory. Hank shares Doctrine & Covenants 85: 6. What does the Holy Ghost feel like? Here we learn the voice of the Holy Ghost is still and small. He whispers so we must take time to listen.

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Doctrine & Covenants 85-87: Part 2

How do Lydia and Edward Partridge’s suffering, humility, and service apply to Latter-day Saints today?  Dr. Alford returns for Part II and we discuss keeping a record of the Lord’s hand in our lives, what supporting our leaders may look like (or not), as well as the parable of the Last Days. Dr. Alford’s lifelong service in the US Army helps us relate to wars, rumors of wars, in the 1830s and today.

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Doctrine & Covenants 85-87: Part 1

Will members receive revelation for those outside of their stewardship? Who is the one “Great and Mighty” mentioned in this week’s lesson? Join Dr. Kenneth Alford as he shares what it means to “steady the ark,” as well as teaching how the early Saints learned about personal revelations, corporeal revelation, and the “unspeakable gift’ of the Holy Ghost. The Saints are living through persecution and hear the rumors of war. This week’s lesson applies to each member as we live in a time of tribulations and learn to listen to the voice of the Lord.

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