These four revelations come at a very trying time for Joseph Smith personally. He recently had to fend off the verbal attacks from Ezra Booth. Soon after, he was tarred and feathered. A few days later, he and Emma would bury another child right before Joseph left on a mission to Missouri. The words of comfort, and promises given from the Lord must have been particularly meaningful to Joseph at this time of his life.

In “The Vision”, the Lord personally taught Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon the Plan of Salvation. This was no ordinary “revelation”, for the Lord stood before them, and showed them the eternities. This week, I share the stories leading up to the experience, how it came to be, and the aftermath. Most importantly, I think Section 76 is a blueprint for how we can receive personal revelation.

Ezra Booth is causing problems in Ohio by publishing untrue articles in the newspaper about Joseph Smith and the Church. The Lord reveals to Joseph how to combat these negative narratives by establishing a pattern for combating enemies of the Church. Section 73 reveals the results of doing things the Lord’s way. I also share the miraculous conversion and mission stories of Joseph’s little brother Samuel Smith.

In this weeks episode of Beyond Come Follow Me, I teach the historical context behind these revelations. At a special conference in Hiram, Ohio, the Lord reveals these four revelations. Contained within them are specific instructions to help us know how to serve the Lord and the wonderful blessings that can be ours for diligently serving Him. Also, a brief history of John Whitmer.

Joseph and Emma move to the John & Elsa Johnson home in Hiram, OH where they will live for one year. These three revelations, along with many others were received in the upstairs bedroom of this home. Personal apostacy continues in Kirtland, but John Taylor has an experience that teaches a powerful lesson which was relevant then and even more so today for when we find it hard to “doubt our doubts”. Plus, the Lord reveals his true identity as a loving, merciful Savior who is anxious to help us.