Lynne's Scripture Journal D&C

June 1, 2017 Section 35:1-7 Sidney Rigdon, Conversion, Baptism Authorized Mode, God is a Personal God, Holy Ghost Influence Of, Edward Partridge Example, Atonement Simple to Access, P 70: “Sidney Rigdon was living in Mentor, Ohio on what was called the Western Reserve in 1830 when he first heard the message of the restored gospel and was baptized. Soon after his baptism he traveled to Fayette, New York to meet the Prophet.” This was December 1830 (a cold time to travel that long distance). Edward Partridge came with Sidney. Edward had not been baptized, but when he heard the missionaries’ message, he decided to investigate the church doctrine and its people, In this revelation Joseph referred to Edward as “a pattern of Piety, and one of the Lord’s great men.” Oliver Cowdery and John Whitmer had just been called on missions. When Sidney arrived, he became Joseph’s scribe. V 2: Christ is telling us about himself when he teaches us how to access the atonement: “…I am Jesus C...

May 9, 2017 Section 24:1-19 Callings – Secrets of Succeeding, Missionary Blessings, Miracles, Humility, Dust of your Feet, Holy Ghost Influence Of, Charity to All, Teaching Pruning, Cursing, Missionary Attitude, Reminder from May 8, 2017: Though less than four months had elapsed since the Church was organized, persecution had become intense, and the leaders had to seek safety in partial seclusion. The following three revelations [Sections 24, 25, 26] were given at this time to strengthen, encourage and instruct them.”   In v’s 5-9 the Lord is giving directions to Joseph that will allow him to complete the tremendous calling that he has been given: “ For thou shalt devote all thy service in Zion; and in this thou shalt have strength.    Be patient in afflictions, for thou shalt have many; but endure them, for lo, I am with thee, even unto the end of thy days…Attend to thy calling and thus shalt have wherewith to magnify thine office….”   These scriptures ...