"Thy Kingdom Come"

"Many have asked, 'How is it that the Prophet Joseph Smith, age 14, could go into a grove, never having prayed before vocally, according to his own account, and in that first prayer receive such great and marvelous blessings?' Does that mean that he simply had far greater faith and worthiness than the rest of us?
"One response is that the visitations received by the Prophet Joseph Smith weren't just an answer to his own prayer, but to the prayers of literally millions, maybe even those beyond the veil, who had been seeking and reaching for generations for the restoration of the gospel and the reestablishment of the kingdom of God on the earth; fulfillment, in fact, of a phrase offered by billions, 'Thy kingdom come.' (Matthew 6:10.)
"That is an important insight. You and I pray not alone. We pray as part of a great modern movement and, in effect, we can be empowered in that very process. And if we care - or even care enough to try to care - to be instruments, unique privileges descend upon us, among them the authorities and gifts and blessings of the Holy Ghost and the crowning blessings of the priesthood." - Truman Madsen

Monday, October 29, 2012

Links and Questions Related to CHFT 12

This Thursday, November 1, we will discuss Church History in the Fulness of Times, Chapter 12: Zion's Camp. Only one chapter to study this week! I look forward to the discussion on this interesting period in the history of the Church. For those who would like to read further, here are a couple of links to related articles: 1. "Zion's Camp March from Ohio to Missouri, 1834," Ensign, April 1979 2. "Joseph Smith and Zion's Camp," Ensign, June 2005 Also, a few study questions for any who would like to ponder a little more: 1. How long had the Kirtland High Council been organized when they heard the report on violence in Missouri? 2. Read D&C 103. What were the purposes of Zion's Camp? 3. How old was Wilford Woodruff when he volunteered to join Zion's Camp? How old was Brigham Young? 4. How many people marched with Zion's Camp at its largest? 5. Read D&C 105:1-11. List reasons the Savior gave that Zion could not be redeemed at that time. The above links can also be found on the blog, http://churchhistorytoday.blogspot.com. Whether or not you have time to look through the material, please join us for a lively discussion and video clips this Thursday!
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