CFM: January 13–19:
Videos, Podcasts, & Weekly Lesson Material
Resources and Insights for this Week's Lesson
Resource Updates:
There’s so much in this lesson—don’t feel overwhelmed! The material is rich and heavy in history, so pace yourself and rely on the Spirit to guide you. Think of this journey as a steady, dedicated stroll rather than a sprint or marathon. Focus on the aspects that draw you closer to the Savior.
Last week, we explored a timeline spanning from the Crucifixion of Christ to the First Vision. This week, I’ve been expanding that timeline to provide additional historical context as we study the Doctrine and Covenants. Understanding both Church and world history together helps us see the broader societal and cultural challenges the early Saints faced, offering valuable insight into revelations and their historical significance. This perspective can foster greater understanding and grace.
What began as a personal project to better grasp the context of the Restoration has developed into a very fluid timeline, so please be patient. While still a work in progress, I’ve been adding new entries and links to enrich our study. As this timeline is rapidly growing, I am in the process of relocating it so that we can continue to add to it and refine it. For now, I will put it together in segments, as a practical tool to help us piece together the spiritual and historical context of our studies. I've also added several maps to the resources below.
Lesson Insights:
Last week, we explored the preface to the Doctrine and Covenants, published on November 1, 1831. This was a preface from the Lord and served as an introduction. Chronologically, this section was recorded much later, after sections 2 through 65 had already been received. Much had happened in the church by that time. Joseph Smith had translated and published the Book of Mormon, and had already recorded most of the writings from the Pearl of Great Price. The Church had been organized, and both the Aaronicc and Melchizedek Priesthood had been restored. Missionary efforts were in full swing, and the persecutions of the Church had caused the Saints to relocate to Ohio.
Joseph did not begin recording his personal history until much later, in 1838. By this time, the Church and its members faced significant persecution and internal disputes. False rumors and widespread misrepresentations about Joseph’s character and the Church’s beginnings added to the challenges. Several key Church leaders had distanced themselves from the Church by this time, including Oliver Cowdery (who later returned), David Whitmer (who never rejoined but remained firm in his testimony of the Book of Mormon), Martin Harris (later rejoined), Thomas B. Marsh (later returned), Frederick G. Williams, William W. Phelps (later returned), John Whitmer, Warren Parrish, and others. Reasons for their departures included the financial collapse of the Kirtland Safety Society, disagreements about certain revelations, such as polygamy, and other internal disputes.
This was an especially difficult time for Joseph and the fledgling Church. It was during these turbulent circumstances that Joseph was once again instructed to record his history—a task he had first been commanded to undertake in 1832 but had been unable to do due to the weight of his responsibilities. Working with scribes like James Mulholland and later Willard Richards, Joseph documented his recollections to ensure an accurate record of the Restoration and the early Church. These efforts helped preserve the truth of the Church’s origins and provide clarity during a time of great opposition and uncertainty.
This week, we narrow our focus to the time period just before and during Joseph Smith's early life, including the First Vision. Casey Griffiths provides excellent video tours that take us to key locations where these foundational events occurred. These video resources, listed in the Chapter Outline below, offer valuable insights and perspectives that can deepen our understanding of this pivotal period in Church history. I highly recommend incorporating them into your study.
The First Vision of Joseph Smith is documented in several primary and secondary accounts, each written or recorded at different times, for different audiences, and under varying circumstances. While these accounts are not verbatim and emphasize different details, they harmonize with one another, providing a fuller picture of this foundational event. The church has compiled these accounts and included them with the Joseph Smith Papers. If you are interested in reading these accounts, they can be found here: Accounts of Joseph Smith’s First Vision, Primary and Secondary Sources
Some Personal Observations from this Week's Study:
I am currently pursuing a degree in Biblical Hebrew through Hebrew University in Israel, taking online courses offered by the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies. This week, insights from one of my classes aligned beautifully with our current Come, Follow Me topics. Our lesson focused on several historic restorations of the Torah, highlighting periods when it was forgotten, and the people’s connection to it diminished—especially as they became distanced from the Hebrew language.
One significant example is found in the time of Nehemiah, during the Jewish return from Babylonian captivity. Many returning Jews no longer spoke, read, or understood what we now call "Biblical Hebrew." This disconnection was due to significant changes in the language, both spoken and written, during their exile. Nehemiah’s mission became one of restoration—reconnecting the community to the Torah by reintroducing them to the Hebrew language and its scriptural significance.
This discussion reminded me of this and last week's lessons, particularly where we talked about how God restores His Church by giving commandments to His servants "in their weakness, after the manner of their language," so they might come to an understanding.
In my studies, I have had the privilege of learning from many exceptional Jewish scholars, both within and outside of the Church. Among the Jewish community, there is a movement known as the "Hebrew Revival." This movement was initiated by Eliezer Ben Yehuda, who, like Joseph Smith, had a profound vision. One night in 1875, while in a grove of trees, Eliezer described seeing a flash of light above his head. In a vision, he found himself at the Jordan River, just before the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land. During this experience, he heard a voice say, "A return to the language and the land."
For Latter-day Saints, we understand that the Hebrew Revival did not begin with Eliezer Ben Yehuda but many years earlier, with the First Vision of Joseph Smith and the translation of the Book of Mormon, the restoration of an ancient Jewish record.
Then, in 1841, Orson Hyde was divinely called to dedicate the land of Israel for the return of the Jews. This dedication, offered on October 24, 1841, marked a significant prophetic milestone for the Church and our Jewish brothers and sisters.
Just four years later, on April 6, 1845—shortly after Joseph Smith's martyrdom—the Twelve Apostles issued their first Proclamation of the Twelve to the World. In this remarkable document, they prophesied the Jews’ return to Jerusalem, calling on them to prepare by gathering their assemblies, scriptures, records, languages, and government. The Twelve solemnly testified that while the Jews and much of the world would experience terrible calamities, God would ultimately help them to prevail.
This return to the land would begin shortly after the proclamation was issued, with a modern onset of the Jewish Zionist movement. After a tremendously difficult journey, Jerusalem would officially be declared a Jewish state on May 14, 1948, following the horrific events of WWII.
The more I study and learn about our Jewish brothers and sisters, the more I see how we, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are truly working in harmony with them in fulfilling God’s divine purposes. Truly, God is no respecter of persons; His perspective is much broader than ours. He has not forgotten His ancient covenant people, and His love for them is profound and enduring.
Just as members of the Church have unique missions and work to fulfill in the restoration process, our Jewish brothers and sisters are faithfully fulfilling theirs—particularly in preserving their language, culture, and history. While we know that the Lord communicates with all His children in their own languages and in ways they can understand, the efforts of our Jewish brothers and sisters to restore the Hebrew language and preserve their sacred heritage continue to bless us as well. These efforts enable members of the Church to make valuable discoveries that deepen our understanding of scripture—not only the Bible but also the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants.
These collective efforts remind me of the prophetic declaration: “For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.” As the stick of Joseph (the Book of Mormon) and the stick of Judah (the Bible) continue to come together, these sacred records act as collaborative witnesses of God’s word. Together, they illuminate His divine plan and help us interpret His holy teachings with greater clarity and understanding.
I continue to stand in awe at how these remarkable miracles were set into motion with a young, humble farm boy from upstate New York. Joseph Smith had the faith to go directly to God for answers and the courage to endure immense persecution as he stood firm in the truths he received. That realization is deeply humbling. Joseph and the early Church leaders were ordinary, fallible people—products of a broken and often ignorant society. Yet, when faced with incredible challenges, they chose to put their trust in the Lord and did their best under challenging circumstances. And that was enough. God accepted and magnified their efforts because of their faith, demonstrating to the world that His work will move forward, not because of human perfection, but through His power and will.
Chapter Outline
Overview:
Major Topics & Themes | Resources & Commentary |
Joseph Smith’s Search for Truth (Verses 1–13) | |
Key Focus: Joseph’s History, Upbringing, Family, and questions about religion and scripture (James 1:5).
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The Adversary’s Opposition (Verses 14–16) | |
Key Focus: The opposition Joseph faced during his prayer.
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The First Vision (Verses 17–20) | |
Key Focus: The appearance of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
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Aftermath and Early Reactions (Verses 21–26) | |
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Additional Resources:
Maps:
Historical Timeline
Between Crucifixion and Restoration,
a continuation from last week's lesson.
compiled from various sources incluuding Oxford's Timeline Reference and the Church's Chronological References
Religious Persecution and the Journey to America
Religious Turmoil in England:
During the late 16th and early 17th centuries, England experienced significant religious strife following the English Reformation.
The Church of England (Anglican Church) was established under Henry VIII. Following the example of the Lutheran reforms, the group separated from the Roman Catholic Church.
Further fracturing occurred as dissenters, including Puritans and Separatists, rejected the Church of England’s practices, viewing them as too similar to Catholicism. They sought to "purify" the church and established separate congregations.
Similar fracturing took place in Germany, and the Protestant Reformation was far from united. (The Protestant Reformation Facts You Need to Know)
Persecution of Separatists:
Separatists, a subgroup of Puritans influenced by the reforms of John Clavin, faced persecution for refusing to conform to Anglican worship.
Laws mandated attendance at Anglican services, and dissenters could face fines, imprisonment, or worse.
To escape persecution, a group of Separatists from Scrooby, England, fled to the Netherlands in 1608, seeking religious freedom.
Challenges in the Netherlands:
While the Separatists enjoyed greater religious tolerance in the Netherlands, they faced economic hardships and cultural assimilation that threatened their community's identity.
Concerned about their children losing their English heritage and the inability to sustain themselves economically, they decided to seek a new home in the Americas.
The Mayflower Voyage (1620)
Sponsorship and Planning:
The group obtained funding from the Virginia Company, which granted them a charter to establish a colony in the New World.
Originally planning to settle near the Hudson River within the Virginia Colony, their journey took them to Plymouth, outside the boundaries of the Virginia Company's jurisdiction.
The Mayflower Compact:
Before landing, the settlers drafted the Mayflower Compact, an agreement to form a self-governing community based on majority rule.
This document laid the groundwork for democratic governance in the colonies.
The Plymouth Settlement:
The settlers, later known as the Pilgrims, arrived in December 1620 and established Plymouth Colony.
They faced severe hardships, including harsh winters, disease, and food shortages, with nearly half of the settlers dying during the first year.
Other Religious Groups:
The Puritans (distinct from Separatists) established the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 under the leadership of John Winthrop, seeking to create a "city upon a hill" as a model Christian community.
The Quakers, Catholics, and other dissenting groups followed, each seeking refuge from persecution and other opportunities.
Economic and Political Motives:
While religion was a key motivator for many settlers, others were drawn by the promise of land, economic prosperity, and escape from European political instability.
1642–1651: English Civil War:
The conflict between King Charles I and Parliament led to the temporary abolition of the monarchy and the rise of Oliver Cromwell.
1685: Revocation of the Edict of Nantes:
Louis XIV of France revoked the Edict of Nantes, which guaranteed religious freedom in France, forcing thousands of Huguenots (French Protestants) to flee, weakening France economically and religiously.
1688: Glorious Revolution:
Following the overthrow of James II in England, William and Mary ascended the throne, strengthening constitutional monarchy and Protestantism.
1700–1776: Enlightenment and Early Revolutions
1715: Death of Louis XIV:
Marks the end of France’s "Sun King" era; his successors face increasing financial and social unrest.
Age of Enlightenment (18th Century):
Philosophers like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Montesquieu challenge traditional authority, promoting reason, liberty, and separation of powers.
Enlightenment ideas influence political revolutions in Europe and America.
1730–1750s: First Great Awakening.
A religious revival led by preachers like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield emphasizes personal conversion and evangelical fervor.
1756–1763: Seven Years’ War:
A global conflict involving European powers leaves Britain dominant in North America and India but strains European economies.
1775-1783: American Revolution:
Inspired by Enlightenment ideals, the U.S. Declaration of Independence sets a global example for liberty and self-governance.
1776–1800: Post-Revolutionary America
1787: Adoption of the U.S. Constitution.
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, separating church and state.
1790s: Second Great Awakening begins.
A wave of religious revival sweeps across the United States, promoting evangelicalism and new religious movements, many of which are focused on the idea of creating a Heaven on Earth. Many movements within this period focused on social reforms, such as abolishing slavery. (Khan Academy's mention of LDS History in relation to other Religious movements of the Time)
1791: Bill of Rights ratified.
Solidifies the protection of religious freedoms in the U.S.
1776–1800: French Revolution and the Rise of Napoleon
1789: French Revolution Begins:
Triggered by economic crises, social inequality, and Enlightenment ideas.
Key events:
Storming of the Bastille.
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Revolution abolishes the monarchy and establishes a republic.
1793–1794: Reign of Terror:
Radical revolutionaries, led by Robespierre, executed thousands, including King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Ends with Robespierre’s fall.
1799: Napoleon Bonaparte’s Coup (video history and timeline):
Napoleon seizes power, becoming First Consul and effectively ending the revolutionary period.
1798–1799: Egyptian Campaign:
Napoleon invades Egypt, aiming to weaken British influence and assert French dominance.
Though militarily unsuccessful, the campaign sparks European fascination with ancient Egypt.
French scholars accompanying Napoleon document monuments and cultural treasures, founding modern Egyptology.
1799: Discovery of the Rosetta Stone:
French soldiers uncover the Rosetta Stone near the town of Rosetta (Rashid).
The trilingual inscription (Greek, Demotic, and Hieroglyphic) enabled scholars, including Jean-François Champollion, to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs in 1822.
Cultural and Archaeological Awakening:
Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition and the discovery of the Rosetta Stone reawaken European interest in ancient history.
Archaeology transitions from treasure hunting to a systematic study of ancient civilizations.
1800–1820: Prelude to the Restoration
1801: Cane Ridge Revival.
A massive camp meeting in Kentucky highlights the fervor of the Second Great Awakening.
1803: Louisiana Purchase and Westward Expansion.
1803–1815: Napoleonic Wars:
Napoleon’s campaigns spread revolutionary ideals across Europe but provoked resistance, particularly from England. Napoleon defeated much of Europe, including all or parts of France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Northern Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland, Prussia, Spain, and Russia.
Major defeats, such as the Battle of Leipzig (1813) and Waterloo (1815), ended his dominance and reshaped Europe politically, leading to the redrawing of borders at the Congress of Vienna in 1815.
1804: Napoleon Becomes Emperor:
Crowns himself Emperor of the French, centralizing power and initiating reforms.
1804: Alexander Hamilton was fatally wounded in a duel with a political adversary Aaron Burr.
1805: Joseph Smith Jr. was born.
Born on December 23 in Sharon, Vermont, into a deeply religious environment.
1806: Francis II formally brings to an end the 1000-year-old Holy Roman Empire to keep it from the clutches of Napoleon
1807: Legislation abolishing the slave trade is passed in both Britain and America
1808: Beethoven's Sixth Symphony debuts in Vienna.
1809: Napoleon is excommunicated by the Pope, Pius VII. Pius is arrested and kept in captivity.
1810: King George III, suffering from porphyria, is deemed unfit to govern; his oldest son becomes Prince Regent.
English author Jane Austen publishes her first work in print, Sense and Sensibility, at her own expense.
War of 1812: Conflict between the United States and Great Britain driven by unresolved tensions from the American Revolution, maritime disputes, and territorial ambitions. It is sometimes called the "Second War of Independence" because it solidified America's sovereignty and economic independence. Following this war, the period was marked by a sense of national unity and political harmony. However, tensions over slavery and economic policies were beginning to emerge.
1812: French scientist Georges Cuvier introduces scientific paleontology with his Research on the Fossil Bones of Quadrupeds
~1812: Joseph Smith contracted typhoid fever. Complications required surgery to remove infected pieces of bone from his leg.
1814: US lawyer Francis Scott Key writes The Star-Spangled Banner after seeing the British bombard Fort McHenry
1815: Following Napoleon's defeat, the crowned heads of Europe and their representatives gather in Vienna to tidy up the post-Napoleonic continent. Pius VII restores the Jesuit Order on his return to Rome, and the rulers of Russia, Prussia and Austria form a Holy Alliance to preserve their concept of a Christian Europe.
1816: Rossini's opera The Barber of Seville has its premiere in Rome.
1816: The Year Without a Summer.
Caused by a volcanic eruption, crop failures led the Smith family to relocate to Palmyra, New York.
1817: JAMES MONROE elected President, following THOMAS JEFFERSON | 1801-1809 & JAMES MADISON | 1809-1817.
1818: The first Reform congregation within Judaism is established in Germany, in the Hamburg Temple. This was the first time an organ was present in a Jewish synogogue. Before this, musical instruments were forbidden in the sanctuaries. Traditionally, as a sign of mourning, the Jews pledged to wait until the return of the Temple to reintroduce musical instruments into the synagogue. (Synagogue & Religious Music)
1818: Mary Shelley publishes Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, a Gothic tale about giving life to an artificial man.
1819: Revival in the "Burned-over District."
Western New York becomes a center of intense religious revivalism, influencing young Joseph Smith.
The Burned Over District is described in detail in Lynne Hilton Wilson's vlog, which has several excellent references.
1820: The British King George III dies after 59 years on the throne – a longer reign than any of his predecessors. The Prince Regent succeeds to the British throne as George IV
The Restoration and Beyond
Spring 1820: Joseph Smith’s First Vision.
Joseph seeks guidance in prayer and reports a vision of God the Father and Jesus Christ, marking the beginning of the Restoration.
1820: The Missouri Compromise, admitting Maine and Missouri to the union, keeps the balance between 'free' and 'slave' states in the US Senate.
March 25, 1821: An uprising in Greece against Ottoman Turkish rule begins a Greek Revolution, ultimately resulting in Greece's Independence. This date coincides with the Greek religious observance of Annunciation, which memorializes the day the angel Gabriel told Mary she would give birth to Jesus. Greeks recognize this event as a type of religious restoration, where they could once again, for the first time since the fall of Constantinople, openly practice their Christian faith, free from the dominance of the Ottoman and Islamic Empire.
21-22 September 1823 The angel Moroni first appeared to Joseph Smith. He told Joseph of an ancient record hidden in a nearby hill containing the fullness of the gospel. Joseph was commanded to return annually to the hill until he could be entrusted with the record. Portions of D&C 2: recorded.
1821: English Poet John Keats passes away.
1821: The spoken language of the Cherokee Indians is captured in written form with the Cherokee Syllabary – an achievement traditionally attributed to Sequoyah.
1822: Egyptian hieroglyphs are deciphered by French Egyptologist Jean François Champollion using the Rosetta stone
1822: Austrian composer Franz Schubert begins, but never completes, the great work now known as his 'Unfinished' symphony (no 8. in B minor)
19 Nov. 1823: Joseph Smith’s older brother Alvin died.
1823: Lord Byron arrives in Greece to support the cause of Greek independence
1823: 12-year-old Hungarian pianist Franz Liszt wins a reputation as a virtuoso performer
1823: With the help of an army from France, the Spanish king Ferdinand VII is freed from confinement and restored to his throne.
Dec 2, 1823: US President James Monroe warns European nations against interfering in America, in the policy which becomes known as the Monroe Doctrine.
1824: The Republican party in the USA splits into National Republicans and Democratic Republicans. John Quincy Adams was elected President of the US.
18 Jan. 1827: Joseph Smith married Emma Hale at South Bainbridge, New York. They later moved to Manchester Township, New York.
Joseph Receives the Golden Plates
22 Sept.1827: Joseph Smith received the golden plates. Same day as Jews celebrated Yom Teruach, or the Feast of Trumpets.
Dec. 1827: Joseph and Emma Smith moved 130 miles from Manchester Township, New York, to Harmony Township, Pennsylvania.
Feb. 1828: Martin Harris took a transcript of characters copied from the plates to show scholars in New York City and Albany, New York.
Apr.–June 1828: Joseph Smith, with Martin Harris as scribe, translated the part of the record known as the Book of Lehi.
ca. 14 June 1828: Martin Harris persuaded Joseph Smith to let him take manuscript pages of the Book of Mormon translation to Palmyra, New York, to show family members. Joseph Smith learned that Martin had lost the pages in early July,1828.
July 1828: D&C 3 recorded: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet at Harmony, Pennsylvania, relating to the loss of 116 pages of manuscript translated from the first part of the Book of Mormon. The plates were temporarily taken from Joseph Smith at this time.
22 Sept. 1828: The plates and the power to translate were restored to Joseph Smith.
1828: Connecticut lexicographer Noah Webster publishes the definitive 2-volume scholarly edition of his American Dictionary of the English Language
1828: Adult white males now have the right to vote in almost all the states of the USA
1828: General Andrew Jackson, elected president of the USA, introduces the era known as Jacksonian democracy
Joseph Smith expressed mixed views on Andrew Jackson, reflecting both admiration and critique of his policies and administration. Below is a summary of Joseph Smith's perspective on Jackson's leadership, policies, and legacy:
Admiration for Jackson’s Administration
National Prosperity: Joseph Smith praised Andrew Jackson’s presidency as a high point in American glory, liberty, and prosperity. He highlighted Jackson's achievement of paying off the national debt and his efforts to distribute surplus revenue among the states.
Patriotism: Jackson’s belief in a patriotic militia and a government governed by the will of the people resonated with Joseph Smith's views on civic duty and governance.
Criticism of Jackson’s Indian Removal Policies
Indian Relocation: Joseph Smith took note of Jackson's Indian policies, particularly the forced removal of Native Americans to lands west of the Mississippi, known as the Indian Removal Act (1830). Jackson defended this policy as a necessary measure for the survival and improvement of Native American tribes.
Religious Hope for the Indians: While Joseph Smith acknowledged the government’s efforts to establish reservations and provide resources, he viewed the Native Americans’ plight as an opportunity for their eventual gathering and spiritual restoration through the gospel, as foretold in the Book of Mormon.
Humanitarian Concerns: Smith’s writings suggest a hope that Native Americans would one day be gathered in peace and unity, implying a critique of the harsh realities of Jackson’s policies, including the suffering caused by the Trail of Tears.
1829: The Underground Network begins to coalesce, as a network of undercover abolitionists in the southern states of America help slaves escape to freedom in the north
1829: The state government of Georgia declares that it is illegal for the Cherokees to hold political assemblies
Feb. 1829: D&C 4: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to his father, Joseph Smith Sr., at Harmony, Pennsylvania.
Mar. 1829: D&C 5: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, at the request of Martin Harris.
7 Apr. 1829: Joseph Smith resumed translating the Book of Mormon in earnest with the book of Mosiah. Oliver Cowdery, who arrived at Joseph Smith’s home in Harmony, Pennsylvania, on 5 April, served as scribe.
Apr. 1829: D&C 6: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania.
ca. Apr. 1829: D&C 10: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, likely around April 1829, though portions may have been received as early as the summer of 1828.
15 May 1829: John the Baptist restored the Aaronic Priesthood, conferring it upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
D&C 13: An extract from Joseph Smith’s history recounting the ordination of the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery to the Aaronic Priesthood near Harmony, Pennsylvania. After receiving the priesthood, and following John the Baptist’s instructions, Joseph and Oliver baptized each other.
May 1829: D&C 11: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to his brother Hyrum Smith at Harmony, Pennsylvania.
May 1829: D&C 12: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Joseph Knight Sr., at Harmony, Pennsylvania.
ca. 1 June 1829: David Whitmer met Joseph Smith and helped him move, along with Oliver Cowdery, to the Whitmer farm in Fayette Township, New York. Emma Smith followed sometime later.
June 1829: D&C 14: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to David Whitmer, at Fayette, New York.
June 1829: D&C 15: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to John Whitmer, at Fayette, New York.
June 1829: D&C 16: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Peter Whitmer Jr., at Fayette, New York.
June 1829: D&C 18: Revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer, given at Fayette, New York.
June 1829: D&C 17: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris, at Fayette, New York, before they were shown the engraved plates that contained the Book of Mormon record.
Late June of1829: An angel of God showed the plates to the Three Witnesses. Joseph Smith showed the plates to the Eight Witnesses.
ca. Summer 1829: D&C 19: Revelation given through Joseph Smith, at Manchester, New York, likely in the summer of 1829.
ca. 1 July 1829: The translation of the Book of Mormon was completed, Fayette Township, New York.
July Insurrection in France: Louis-Philippe, the Citizen King, replaces Charles X.
25 Aug. 1829: Martin Harris pledged his farm to assure payment to E. B. Grandin for printing 5,000 copies of Book of Mormon in Palmyra, New York.
Early 1830: D&C 74: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Wayne County, New York.
Publication of the Book of Mormon & Formal Organization of the Church
26 Mar. 1830: The first copies of the Book of Mormon became available for purchase, Palmyra, New York.
6 Apr. 1830: The Church of Christ was formally organized in the home of Peter Sr. and Mary Whitmer in Fayette, New York.
D&C 20: Revelation on Church organization and government, given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at or near Fayette, New York. Portions of this revelation may have been given as early as summer 1829.
D&C 21: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Fayette, New York. This revelation was given at the organization of the Church in the home of Peter Sr. and Mary Whitmer.
16 Apr. 1830: D&C 22: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Manchester, New York.
Apr. 1830: D&C 23: A series of five revelations given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Manchester, New York, to Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith, Joseph Smith Sr., and Joseph Knight Sr.
June 1830: A branch of the Church was established in Colesville, New York.
9 June 1830: The first conference of the Church, held at Fayette, New York. Conference participants unanimously sustained the “Articles and Covenants” of the Church (D&C 20).
30 June 1830: Samuel Smith departed as one of the first missionaries of the Church of Christ, traveling to such communities as Mendon and Lovinia, New York.
June–July 1830: Joseph Smith dictated the “Visions of Moses,” later canonized in the Pearl of Great Price and part of a larger effort to make an inspired revision of the Bible.
July 1830: D&C 24: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Oliver Cowdery, at Harmony, Pennsylvania.
July 1830: D&C 25: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania. This revelation manifests the will of the Lord to Emma Smith, the Prophet’s wife.
July 1830: D&C 26: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, Oliver Cowdery, and John Whitmer, at Harmony, Pennsylvania.
Aug. 1830: D&C 27: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania.
Sept. 1830: D&C 28: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Oliver Cowdery, at Fayette, New York.
D&C 29: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in the presence of six elders, at Fayette, New York, some days prior to the conference held there.
26 Sept. 1830: The second conference of the Church was held at Fayette, New York. Joseph Smith was appointed to receive and write revelations for the Church.
Sept. 1830: D&C 30: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer Jr., and John Whitmer, at Fayette, New York, following the three-day conference held there.
Sept. 1830: D&C 31: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Thomas B. Marsh at Fayette, New York, immediately following the September 1830 conference.
1831 Kirtland, Ohio, becames a gathering place for the Saints.
Early Oct. 1830: D&C 32: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson, in Manchester, New York.
Oct. 1830: D&C 33: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Ezra Thayer and Northrop Sweet, at Fayette, New York.
29 Oct. 1830: Oliver Cowdery, Ziba Peterson, Parley P. Pratt, and Peter Whitmer Jr. arrived in Geauga County, Ohio, en route to their mission to the unorganized territory west of Missouri. They remained in Ohio for several weeks, where they preached and baptized more than 100 individuals, including Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams.
4 Nov. 1830: D&C 34: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Orson Pratt, at Fayette, New York.
7 Dec. 1830: D&C 35: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at or near Fayette, New York.
9 Dec. 1830: D&C 36: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Edward Partridge, near Fayette, New York.
Dec. 1830: D&C 37: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, near Fayette, New York, commanding the Saints to gather in Ohio.
1831
2 Jan. 1831: The third conference of the Church was held at Fayette, New York.
D&C 38: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Fayette, New York. The occasion was a conference of the Church.
5 Jan. 1831: D&C 39: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to James Covel, at Fayette, New York.
6 Jan. 1831: D&C 40: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Fayette, New York.
4 Feb. 1831: Joseph and Emma Smith moved to Kirtland, Ohio.
4 Feb. 1831: D&C 41: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio, directing arrangements there and calling Edward Partridge to be the Church’s first bishop.
9 Feb. 1831; 23 Feb. 1831: D&C 42: Revelation given in two parts through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio.
Feb. 1831: D&C 43: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio.
Late Feb. 1831: D&C 44: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Kirtland, Ohio.
Mar. 1831: Parley P. Pratt returned to Kirtland, Ohio, from his mission to the unorganized territory.
7 Mar. 1831: D&C 45: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio.
8 Mar. 1831: D&C 46: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio.
8 Mar. 1831: D&C 47: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio.
10 Mar. 1831: D&C 48: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio.
March 16, 1831: Victor Hugo publishes his novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame
9 Apr. 1831: John Whitmer was appointed to keep the Church record and history at a special meeting of the elders of the Church, held at Kirtland, Ohio.
May 1831: Saints from the Colesville, New York, branch arrived in Thompson, Ohio.
9 May 1831: D&C 50: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio.
20 May 1831: D&C 51: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Thompson, Ohio.
3–6 June 1831: A conference of the Church was held at Kirtland, Ohio, in which the first ordinations to the office of high priest were made.
6 June 1831: D&C 52: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to the elders of the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio.
8 June 1831: D&C 53: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Algernon Sidney Gilbert, at Kirtland, Ohio.
10 June 1831: D&C 54: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Newel Knight, at Kirtland, Ohio, directing members in Thompson, Ohio, to leave Leman Copley’s farm and journey to Missouri.
14 June 1831: D&C 55: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to William W. Phelps, at Kirtland, Ohio.
15 June 1831: D&C 56: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio.
19 June 1831: Joseph Smith and others traveled to Independence, Missouri, to designate the location of Zion. They arrived on 14 July 1831.
20 July 1831: D&C 57: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri.
1 Aug. 1831: D& C 58: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri.
3 Aug. 1831: Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and others dedicated the city of Zion and the temple site at Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.
4 Aug. 1831: Joseph Smith presided at the first conference of the Church in Missouri, held at Kaw Township, Jackson County.
7 Aug. 1831: D&C 59: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri.
8 Aug. 1831: D&C 60: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.
9 Aug. 1831: Joseph Smith departed Independence, Missouri. He arrived in Kirtland, Ohio, on 27 Aug. 1831.
12 Aug. 1831: D&C 61: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, on the bank of the Missouri River at McIlwaine’s Bend.
13 Aug. 1831: D&C 62: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, on the bank of the Missouri River at Chariton, Missouri.
30 Aug. 1831: D&C 63: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio.
11 Sept. 1831: D&C 64: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to the elders of the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio.
12 Sept. 1831: Joseph and Emma Smith moved to John and Alice (Elsa) Johnson’s farm in Hiram Township, Ohio.
13 Oct. 1831: The Ohio Star published the first of nine letters critical of the Church and the Prophet by former Latter-day Saint Ezra Booth in Ravenna, Ohio.
25–26 Oct. 1831: Joseph Smith presided over a conference in Orange Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at which fifteen elders were ordained high priests.
29 Oct. 1831: D&C 66: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio.
30 Oct. 1831: D&C 65: Revelation on prayer given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio.
1 Nov. 1831: A conference held at Hiram, Ohio, approved the publication of Joseph Smith’s revelations as the Book of Commandments.
D&C 1: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet during the conference of elders as the Lord’s preface to the revelations.
Early Nov. 1831: D&C 67: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio. The occasion was that of a special conference regarding the publication of the revelations.
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