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Come Follow Me 2021: Doctrine and Covenants 81–83

D&C 81–83

July 19–25. Where “Much Is Given Much Is Required”

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Watch videos from Gospel scholars and teachers to learn more about these sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Book of Mormon Central produces weekly videos from Tyler Griffin, Taylor Halverson, John Hilton III, Anthony Sweat, Casey Griffiths, Stephanie Dibb Sorensen and Marianna Richardson. Read commentaries and other resources from KnoWhys, Steven C. Harper, Casey Griffiths, and Susan Easton Black.

Overview

Doctrine and Covenants 81

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Steven Harper Commentary
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Susan Easton Black Insight
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Susan Easton Black Bio
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Susan Easton Black Bio

Doctrine and Covenants 82

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Steven Harper Commentary
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Susan Easton Black Insight

Doctrine and Covenants 83

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Steven Harper Commentary
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Daily Reading Plan

Structure your personal scripture study by following a 15-minute, day-by-day plan. Each day's assignment includes the required scripture passages from the Come, Follow Me curriculum, as well as suggestions for additional resources to bring context and understanding to your study. For the best experience, use our Reading Plan in the free ScripturePlus app! You can track your progress and have access to the best resources.

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

  • Quote: In October 1831, the Lord in reference to the Restoration declared, “The keys of the kingdom of God are committed unto man on the earth, and from thence shall the gospel roll forth unto the ends of the earth, as the stone which is cut out of the mountain without hands shall roll forth, until it has filled the whole earth” (D&C 65:2). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that kingdom whose destiny it is to fill the whole earth. In the miraculous wisdom of the Almighty, the building up of God’s kingdom in the latter days will take place by means as plain and simple as what I witnessed in Primary that day.
    We rejoice to hear of temples being reared in every quarter of the earth and of far-flung nations opening their doors to the gospel. Built upon a foundation of apostles and prophets, the Lord’s Church is being taken to the whole world by missionaries called to proclaim His word. Sometimes, perhaps, we may be inclined to see the building of the kingdom as something that takes place beyond the horizon, far away from our own branch or ward. In truth, the Church advances both by outward expansion and by inward refinement. “For Zion must increase in beauty, and in holiness; her borders must be enlarged; her stakes must be strengthened” (D&C 82:14).
    We do not have to be called to serve far from home, nor do we have to hold a prominent place in the Church or in the world to build up the Lord’s kingdom. We build it in our own hearts as we cultivate the Spirit of God in our lives. We build it within our families by instilling faith in our children. And we build it through the organization of the Church as we magnify our callings and share the gospel with neighbors and friends.
    Bruce D. Porter, "Building the Kingdom," April 2001 General Conference.

Friday

Saturday

  • Quote: While God’s kingdom has been established on the earth in times past, the people to whom the kingdom was previously committed were unable to keep it. This time, however, is different. The prophetic promise is that this time God’s kingdom will not be lost but will overcome the world.
    To ensure its ultimate success, the final restoration of God’s kingdom has been commenced with unprecedented spiritual power and is being sustained by that same spiritual power and something more. Reserved to come forth in these last days and labor for our Father and His Son are some of the most valiant and noble of our Father’s sons and daughters. Their valiance and nobility were demonstrated in the pre-earth struggle with Satan. There, “being left to choose good or evil,” they “[chose] good” and exhibited “exceedingly great faith” and “good works.” Such are the traits that are now needed to sustain the work of God in the earth and to save the souls of men from the intensifying wrath of the adversary.
    James J. Hamula, "Winning the War against Evil," October 2008 General Conference.

Sunday

Bibliography

Doctrine and Covenants 81

Steven C. Harper, “Section 81,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 195–196.

Susan Easton Black, “First Presidency - Insight Into D&C 81,” Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).

Susan Easton Black, “Frederick G. Williams,” Restoration Voices Volume 1: People of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).

Susan Easton Black, “Jessee Gause,” Restoration Voices Volume 1: People of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).

Robin Scott Jensen, “Jesse Gause: Counselor to the Prophet,” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.

Mark L. Staker, “Sharing Authority: Developing the First Presidency in Ohio,” in A Firm Foundation: Church Organization and Administration, ed. David J. Whittaker and Arnold K. Garr (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2011), 115–38.

First Presidency,” Church History Topics.

Doctrine and Covenants 82

Steven C. Harper, “Section 82,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 197–199.

Susan Easton Black, “Judgment - Insight Into D&C 82,” Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).

Matthew C. Godfrey, “Newel K. Whitney and the United Firm,” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.

Mark L. Staker, “Sharing Authority: Developing the First Presidency in Ohio,” in A Firm Foundation: Church Organization and Administration, ed. David J. Whittaker and Arnold K. Garr (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2011), 115–38.

Visions and Nightmares,” Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth (Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:154–155.

United Firm,” Church History Topics.

D&C 82:1

Sharon Anderson, “One Gloomy Day,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019), 88.

D&C 82:14

Book of Mormon Central, “Why Does Isaiah Prophesy of the Daughter of Zion? (2 Nephi 13:16–17),” KnoWhy 550 (February 18, 2020).

D&C 82:17–19

Book of Mormon Central. “How Can the Book of Mormon Help Saints Live the Law of Consecration? (Mormon 4:19).” KnoWhy 297 (April 7, 2017).

Sharon Anderson, “One Gloomy Day,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019), 79.

Doctrine and Covenants 83

Steven C. Harper, “Section 83,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 200–201.

Susan Easton Black, “The Rightful Claim of Women and Children - Insight Into D&C 83,” Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).

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