D&C 88 I Olive Leaf, Temple Prep, School of Prophets I Come Follow Church History with Lynne Wilson

Marketers are increasingly voicing concerns over "bull spend," a term used to describe advertising expenditures that yield impressive metrics but fail to deliver real results when scrutinized by financial officers. This phenomenon is highlighted in discussions around the effectiveness of various marketing strategies, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn, which offers targeted advertising options.

The conversation shifts to the historical context of temple worship within the Latter-day Saint movement, focusing on the significance of Section 88 of the Doctrine and Covenants, also known as the "olive leaf." This section emphasizes the need for a new temple in Kirtland, Ohio, and provides insights into the revelations received by Joseph Smith regarding temple preparation. The text discusses the importance of unified prayer and the divine guidance received during the early days of the church, underscoring the spiritual and communal aspects of temple worship.

As the narrative progresses, the discussion delves into the concept of the "other comforter," which Joseph Smith later identifies as the presence of Jesus Christ. This revelation is framed as a preparation for the second coming of Christ, highlighting the necessity for the faithful to be spiritually ready. The text also addresses the historical practices of the early church, including the washing of feet, which symbolizes service and humility, reflecting the teachings of Christ.

Overall, the episode intertwines modern marketing challenges with historical religious practices, illustrating the ongoing quest for authenticity and effectiveness in both realms. The emphasis on preparation, both in advertising and spiritual matters, resonates as a call for deeper engagement and sincerity in pursuits of faith and commerce.

Lesson handouts: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/d-and-c-88-school-of-the-prophets-temple-preparation

D&C 88 I Olive Leaf, Temple Preparation, School of Prophets I Come Follow Church History with Lynne Hilton Wilson

0:00 Introduction - 2:13 Section background and overview 5:16 Unified prayer and letter to W.W. Phelps 7:45 Preparing for a temple 9:36 Content - Another Comforter 13:50 The celestial law and the Lord’s invitation 16:33 The Lord’s appearance and temple prep 18:18 The Savior’s second coming 21:45 Developing faith to make covenants 26:05 School of the prophets and the washing of feet 29:25 Jesus washing feet 32:40 Organizing the Relief Society and endowment

Emma was twenty-nine years old—and seven months pregnant—when, in the fall of 1832, their family moved from the John Johnson farm in Hiram Ohio to Kirtland, approximately thirty miles north. Joseph and Emma set up their humble home in the rooms above Newel K. Whitney’s store. Shortly thereafter, Joseph left for New York City to buy supplies for the Missouri saints. A little over a month later, on 6 November, Emma gave birth to Joseph Smith III, her fourth child, but the first to survive. Joseph returned from New York City just hours after his birth. Their adopted daughter, Julia Murdock Smith, was eighteen months old.

In addition to the family’s quarters, Joseph used one of the rooms for an office to complete his Bible translation. Shortly after Christmas, on December 27, Joseph asked nine high priests to join him in his office to teach them about revelation. They each came focused and unified on receiving God’s will, and exercising their faith. They each knelt and prayed individually to be of one heart and one mind. Following the prayers, Joseph began to receive the revelation, with Fredrick G. Williams acting as scribe. By 9:00 p.m., the revelation was not finished, so the nine men returned the next day when the Lord revealed even more. These instructions and revelations formed the basis of the School of Prophets, a unique organization meeting to discuss revelation, future plans and challenges faced by this early community of Saints.

Join Dr. Lynne Hilton Wilson as she examines these exciting elements of Church history.

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