Taylor and Tyler talk about the importance of receiving personal revelation as they go through the story of Oliver Cowdery and his experiences with the prophet Joseph Smith.
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0:00 Introduction: Historical Setting and timeline
6:33 The translation process: Imagine Oliver Cowdery hearing verses from the Book of Mormon for the first time.
10:00 D&C 6: Revelation to Joseph and Oliver provides assurance, counsel, and direction to “seek to establish the cause of Zion.”
14:29 Oliver has been blessed with a gift from God and counseled to not make it known to many.
15:24 God can use a variety of means and objects to bring about revelation in our personal lives.
17:39 Joseph’s testimony about the revelation process: “The Book of Mormon was translated by the gift and power of God.”
20:45 Oliver Cowdery desires and receives an additional witness that this is the Lord’s work.
24:10 D&C 6:32 “Where two or three are gathered together in my name” Assurance given to Joseph and Oliver that Jesus Christ is with them as they translate.
26:23 D&C 6: 34–37: “Doubt not, fear not.” God allows adversity and struggle in bringing forth the record but as Joseph and Oliver rely on Him the work will prevail.
32:29 D&C 7: Revelation regarding John the Beloved (John 21:22) Another witness that the translation came through the gift and power of God
36:24 D&C 7:4–5: Caution about comparisons. We can find joy in the fulfillment of our righteous desires.
38:49 Why priesthood keys and the restored Church are essential to our progression on the covenant path.
41:22 D&C 8: The role of Jesus Christ as your Savior and Redeemer.
42:21 D&C 8: 2–3: Revelation flows to both mind and heart, to both thoughts and feelings.
51:01 The gifts and revelations of God come through faith in Christ, sincerity of heart, and real intent to do what God asks us to do.
52:42 D&C 9:1–4 God’s will for Oliver at this time is to write and be a scribe for Joseph Smith.
55:30 D&C 9: 8–9 The Lord’s counsel and invitation to use both mind and heart in seeking revelation. Exercise patience, trust in the gentle thoughts and feelings that come.
58:43 D&C 9:11 Fear is an obstacle to revelation.
1:00:14 Conclusion: Be faithful and pay attention to simple thoughts to recognize revelation. “Be faithful . . . stand fast in the work.” (D&C 9:13-14)
Timestamps courtesy of Tammy Hulse
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