by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Apr 12, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
When Oliver Cowdery and his companions went on their mission to the Lamanites, they hoped to convert Native peoples they might meet. Although the mission did not succeed in the way they expected, it proved to be greatly successful in another way, leading to a change...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Apr 5, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
In the latter part of 1830, the Church of Christ was only months old. It had a simple leadership structure, multiple branches (churches), and a set of articles and covenants to guide it. It was now ready to grow rapidly. To fuel this growth, it needed a strong...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Mar 28, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
This week’s Come, Follow Me lesson shifts from the usual focus on specific sections of the Doctrine and Covenants and concentrates instead on the subject of Easter. It suggests, “As you prepare to commemorate the Savior’s Resurrection on Easter...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Mar 22, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
In September 1830, just five months after the Church of Christ was organized, Church members were studying the Bible, Book of Mormon, and manuscript copies of Joseph Smith’s revelations, when they had access to them. Isaiah 52:8 and related passages in the Book...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Mar 15, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
This week’s Come, Follow Me lesson looks at sections 27 and 28 of the Doctrine and Covenants, which provide further direction to the fledgling Church of Christ on a host of matters ranging from sacramental emblems and the Second Coming through priesthood...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Mar 8, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
After the Church of Christ was formally organized on April 6, 1830, the Lord gave a series of revelations for the new church and its members. The topics of these revelations included personal guidance of the type that might be given today in setting apart and...