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A companion to your study of Latter-Day Saint Church History and the Doctrine and Covenants, these three study guides from the Making Precious Things Plain Series are a rich resource for teachers, students, and gospel scholars alike. In these three volumes full of supplemental material,
In these three volumes full of supplemental material, Dr. Randal Chase, a veteran Institute and “Come, Follow Me” teacher, shares years of insights into the scriptures by exploring the historical context within which the Doctrine and Covenants was revealed in these latter days, providing new depth and understanding. Readers will enjoy
Readers will enjoy Dr. Chase’s relaxed style and easy presentation. They will also find the information, clarifications, and quotes found in this series to be valuable assets in their personal study of Church History.
These unique study guides will be a welcome addition to any library, and they will broaden your comprehension of the Kingdom of God from the First Vision to the present day. Dr. Chase has also released 3 volumes each on the Book of Mormon, the Old Testament, and the New Testament.
VOLUME 4
1. Preface to the Final Dispensation (D&C 1)
2. D&C Testifies of Christ (D&C 6; 19; 29; 38; 43; 45; 50; 76; 93; 133; 136)
NEW ENGLAND & NEW YORK PERIOD
3. Joseph Smith’s First Vision (1820) (JS-History 1-25)
4. The Book of Mormon (1820-30) (JS-H 26-68; D&C 2-3; 5; 10; 17)
5. The Spirit of Revelation (1827-30) (JS-H 69-75; D&C 6-9; 13; 17)
6. Principles of Revelation (D&C 6; 9; 11; 29; 43; 50; 60-62; 88; 98; 109)
7. First Principles & Ordinances (D&C 8; 11; 14; 18-20; 22; 27; 29; 31; 35; 39; 42; 45; 58; 63; 68; 75; 84; 88)
8. Priesthood Restoration (1829-30) (JS-H 69-75; D&C 13)
9. Organization of the Church (1830) (D&C 19-24; 26-28)
10. Revelations to Individuals (D&C 23; 25; 29; 38; 61; 68; 78; 90; 98; 136)
11. Revelation: Missions/Converts (1829-30) (D&C 4; 11-12; 14-16; 18; 30-36)
KIRTLAND & MISSOURI PERIOD
12. Gathering to Ohio & Missouri (1831) (D&C 37-45; 29)
13. Law & Order of the Church (1831-32) (D&C 41-59; 66-68)
14. Law of Consecration (1832) (D&C 82-83; 104)
15. Gifts of the Spirit (1830-32) (D&C 42; 46-50)
16. Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy (1831) (D&C 59)
** Special chapter providing additional information
VOLUME 5
KIRTLAND & MISSOURI PERIOD (Cont’d.)
17. Law of the Fast & Law of Tithing (1831, 1838) (D&C 59; 119; 120)
18. The Kirtland Temple (1835-36) (D&C 95; 109-110)
19. Our Father’s Plan of Salvation (1830-1843) (D&C 19; 29; 58; 76; 88; 93; 128; 131; 137-138)
20. Visions of the Kingdoms of Glory (1832-36) (D&C 76; 131-132; 137)
21. Looking for the Second Coming (1831-39) (D&C 29; 34; 45; 88; 101; 133)
22. The Word of Wisdom (1833) (D&C 89; 49)
23. Learning by Experience & Faith (1833) (D&C 88)
24. Avoiding Apostasy/Enduring to the End (1830-31) (D&C 26; 28; 43; 50; 52)
25. Principles of Priesthood Power (1830) (D&C 84; 121)
26. Taking the Gospel to the World (D&C 42; 88; 112)
27. Saints Must Be Tried Like Abraham (1829-30) (D&C 101; 103; 105)
28. Revelations from Liberty Jail (1831) (D&C 121-122)
THE NAUVOO PERIOD
29. The Kingdom Rises in Nauvoo (1839-42) (D&C 124)
30. Work for the Dead Begins (1840-42) (D&C 2; 124; 127-128; JS-H 36-39)
31. Eternal Marriage & Sealings (1843-44) (D&C 131-132)
32. The Martyrdom at Carthage (1844) (D&C 135)
** Special chapter providing additional information
VOLUME 6
THE BRIGHAM YOUNG ERA
33. Priesthood Keys & Succession; Nauvoo Temple (1846) (D&C 107)
34. Iowa Trek, Mormon Battalion, Winter Quarters (1847) (D&C 136)
35. Trek to Utah & Place of Refuge (1847–48)
36a. Colonization & Handcart Pioneers (1848–57)
36b. The Utah War & Civil War (1857–67)
36c. Brigham Young’s Final Decade (1867–77)
LATE 19TH CENTURY PROPHETS
37. John Taylor: Faithfulness in Persecution (1877–87)
38. Wilford Woodruff: Time of Reconciliation (1887–98) (Official Declaration 1)
39. Lorenzo Snow: Tithing & Turn of the Century (1898–1901)
20TH CENTURY PROPHETS
40. Joseph F. Smith: Link with the Past; Spirit World (1901–18) (D&C 138)
41. Heber J. Grant: Perseverance, Welfare, & War (1918–45)
42. George Albert Smith: Forgiveness & Healing (1945–51)
43. David O. McKay: A Worldwide Church (1951–70)
44. Joseph Fielding Smith: Doctrine & Innovation (1970–72)
45. Harold B. Lee: Correlation & Consolidation (1972–73)
46. Spencer W. Kimball: Strides & Priesthood (1973–85) (OD2)
47. Ezra Taft Benson: Liberty, Pride, Bk of Mormon (1985–94)
48. Howard W. Hunter: Following Christ & Worthiness (1994–95)
49a. Gordon B. Hinckley: Families & Media Mgmt (1995–99) (The Family Proclamation)
PROPHETS OF THE 21ST CENTURY
49b. Gordon B. Hinckley: Temples & Perpetual Ed (2000–08)
50. Thomas S. Monson: Charity, Growth, & Destiny (2008– )
