The exchange between Joseph Smith and the Lord in Liberty Jail should be seen through the lens of the Doctrine of Christ. What was the Lord teaching Joseph and what does He teach us? It's not...

The temple is built after patterns both in form and function.

"Stems, Rods and Roots"

The Higher and the Lower Laws show us that the "treasure" to be found in Salem, Massachusetts was not a physical treasure, but the spiritual treasure of souls.
The Doctrine...

"Checks and Balances"

- The title of God, "Lord God of Israel"
- Covenant
- We are a part of the hierarchal structure seen in visions of Temple Imagery and Drama. We are the "Servants."
- Who is...

"The Law of Liberty"

Oddly, the Lord lifts up the banner of the US Constitution exactly when it is failing the early saints. He speaks of the "principle of freedom" within the Constitution and says...

"Truth and Light"

In this fast-paced episode on Doctrine and Covenants Section 93, we immerse in the scriptures and bring together light, truth, the Doctrine of Christ, and the cost of love. We use...

"Body and Spirit"

Doctrine and Covenants 89, a "Word of Wisdom", is more about spiritual things than physical. The "promise" from the Lord is not a physical one. Not primarily. It is spiritual. Our...

"The Olive Leaf"

Doctrine and Covenants 88 is a gargantuan revelation. We set the stage with Joseph Smith and Sections 86 & 87 for the reception of "The Olive Leaf". The Section starts out with...

"The Higher and Lower Priesthoods"

Section 84 gives us one of the best examples of The Higher and Lower Laws. Each of the Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthoods is necessary as they represent "Heaven...

In these Sections we get several of the tenets of building Zion. The "Platinum Rule" is outlined, the Doctrine of Christ from Isaiah's Suffering Servant, bearing each others' burdens and caring for...