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Doctrine and Covenants 23β26
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After the Church was organized, the Saints faced a new challengeβto spread the gospel and strengthen those who had already united with the Church, all while persecution continued to increase.
Emma Smith witnessed the opposition firsthand.
In June 1830, Emma and members of the Knight family wished to be baptized. But enemies of the Church tried to disrupt what should have been a sacred experience.
First they destroyed the dam that had been built to provide deep enough water for the baptisms. Even after the dam was repaired, the persecutors gathered to shout threats and mock those being baptized.
Then, just as Joseph was about to confirm the new members, he was arrested for upsetting the community by preaching about the Book of Mormon.
It seemed like an unpromising start for the Lordβs newly restored Church.
But in the midst of this uncertainty and upheaval, the Lord provided precious words of counsel and encouragement, which represent His βvoice unto allβ (Doctrine and Covenants 25:16).
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D&C 23:Β A series of five revelations given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Manchester, New York, April 1830, to Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, SamuelΒ H. Smith, Joseph Smith Sr., and Joseph Knight Sr. As the result of earnest desire on the part of the five persons named to know of their respective duties, the Prophet inquired of the Lord and received a revelation for each person.
D&C 24:Β Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830. 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 were given at this time to strengthen, encourage, and instruct them.
D&C 25:Β Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830 (see the heading to section 24). This revelation manifests the will of the Lord to Emma Smith, the Prophetβs wife.
D&C 26:Β Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, Oliver Cowdery, and John Whitmer, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, July 1830 (see the heading to section 24).
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