An in-depth study of D&C 58-59, a revelation laying out the "welcome mat" to the Saints who first began gathering to Zion, and a revelation offering a paradigm shift on commandments, and specifically speaking of the Sabbath Day. In many ways, the early Saints had no idea what they were stepping into when they arrived in Zion, yet they also had no idea how much "power was in them" to make a difference there.

0:00 Introduction and Overview

5:21 Rough Road Ahead

18:20 The Wedding Feast

26:30 Anxiously Engaged

39:00 Real Repentance

53:07 Crowned with Commandments

1:05:57 The Sabbath Day

1:20:52 Generosity and Ingratitude

1:36:36 One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 51-57, a series of revelations that ultimately designated Independence, Missouri, as the "center place" for the establishment of Zion, and that guided the Saints in their attempts to build the Kingdom in both Kirtland and Independence. Despite being very time-bound in their original contexts, these revelations are surprisingly timeless in the relevance of some of the principles they teach!

Introduction and Overview

Temporary or Permanent

Hastening the Work

Attributes and Ordinances

Making Do under the Circumstances

Callings in the Church

Change of Plans

A Spot on the Map One-Liners

An in-depth study of D&C 49-50, revelations intended to clarify true doctrine by exploring beliefs embraced by the Shakers, and by explaining what teaching and learning by the Spirit truly entail.

0:00 Introduction and Overview

6:38 Bible Bashing

20:57 Marriage Is Ordained of God

33:00 Dominion Over the Earth

41:55 False Philosophies

54:52 Spiritual Teaching & Learning

1:07:34 Darkness & Light

1:14:57 Growing Up in God

1:20:41 One-Liners