Unshaken Saints

Doctrine and Covenants 76: "The Wonders of Eternity"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 76, the vision of the degrees of glory. This lesson focuses on peeking into heaven, taking off the blinders, balancing Calvinism and Universalism, foregrounding Jesus in the Plan, marveling and meditating, worlds without number, Sons of Perdition, the Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms, and more.
Time stamps:
   - Historical Background of the Vision - 6:59
   - Promises - 16:06
   - Processes - 30:43
   - Vision of the Father and the Son - 51:55
   - Vision of Lucifer's Fall - 1:07:27
   - Vision of the Sons of Perdition - 1:18:37
   - Near-Universal Salvation - 1:35:18
   - Vision of the Celestial Kingdom - 1:51:08
   - Vision of the Terrestrial Kingdom - 2:09:55
   - Vision of the Telestial Kingdom - 2:20:10
 
Poetic Version of D&C 76 - http://mldb.byu.edu/jsmith1.htm
Side-by-side comparison of D&C 76 and Poetic Version - https://faculty.cs.byu.edu/~clement/rel325/vision-poem.pdf

Doctrine and Covenants 71-75: "No Weapon...Shall Prosper"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 71-75, revelations regarding work on the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible, an explanation of 1 Corinthians 7:14, and the callings of bishops and missionaries. This lesson focuses on defending the faith, combatting falsehood, knowing our carrying capacity, being wise stewards, judging our rejectors, mixed-faith marriages, scriptural interpretation, and more. The discussion of D&C 71 is particularly relevant for those in faith crisis, and the study of D&C 74 is intended primarily for any whose spouse has lost their faith.
Time stamps:
   - Historical background of D&C 71 - 2:34
   - Study of D&C 71 - 6:35
   - Study of D&C 73 - 56:48
   - Study of D&C 72 - 1:07:12
   - Study of D&C 75 - 1:43:04 
   - Study of D&C 74 - 2:09:37

Doctrine and Covenants 67-70: "Stewards Over the Revelations"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 67-70, revelations regarding the canonization and publication of the Book of Commandments. This lesson focuses on scripture study, canonization, gaining a testimony, parting the veil, speaking by the Spirit, intentional parenting, and more.
Time stamps:
   - Principles of Scripture Study - 1:06
   - Canonization of the Book of Commandments - 13:24
   - Study of D&C 67 - 29:56
   - Study of D&C 68 - 1:24:35
   - Study of D&C 69 - 2:20:59
   - Study of D&C 70 - 2:32:12

Doctrine and Covenants 64-66: "The Heart & a Willing Mind"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 64-66, revelations Joseph Smith received after returning to Ohio from Missouri. This lesson focuses on proving contraries, constant course correction (including the Church's recent LGBTQ+ policies), overcoming the world, forgiveness without double victimization, justifying justice, fire insurance, giving God our hearts, and more. Time stamps:
   - An explanation of "Proving Contraries" - 1:31
   - Historical background of D&C 64 - 7:34
   - Constant adjustments (discussion of Church's LGBTQIA+ policies) - 13:48
   - Study of D&C 64 - 26:48
   - Study of D&C 66 - 2:07:17
   - Study of D&C 65 - 2:31:48

Doctrine and Covenants 63: "Do According to Wisdom"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 63, a revelation concerning the settlement of Kirtland and Independence. This lesson focuses on jumping the gun, the Lord's chastisement, power vs. permission, sign-seeking, guilt by association, the transfiguration, agency and inspiration, how vs. how much, possessive pronouns, and more. Time stamps:
   - Historical background of D&C 63 - 6:07
   - Study of D&C 63 - 14:01

Doctrine and Covenants 60-62: "A Way for the Journeying"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 60-62, revelations regarding the Elders' return from Missouri. This lesson focuses on returning from service, hiding our talents, when God has no preference, justification and sanctification, an RMTC, fast and slow, dangers on the water, and more. Time stamps:
   - Study of D&C 60 - 6:50
   - Study of D&C 61 - 58:20
   - Study of D&C 62 - 1:53:11

Doctrine and Covenants 58-59: "Anxiously Engaged"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 58-59, revelations received shortly after the Saints' arrival in Missouri. This lesson focuses on dealing with disappointment, the "feast of fat things," optimistic testimony, "residing" in our responsibilities, agents and objects, confessing and forsaking, being crowned with commandments, the Sabbath Day, God's pet peeves, and more. Time stamps:    - Study of D&C 58 - 10:02    - Study of D&C 59 - 2:06:14

Doctrine and Covenants 51-57: "Planted in this Place"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 51-57, revelations concerning the Saints' migration to Missouri. This lesson focuses on equality vs. equivalence, caring for our own and others, treating the temporary as permanent, iron rods and Liahonas, fixity vs. flexibility, adjusting to others' agency, and more.
 
Time stamps:
- Study of D&C 51 - 8:20
- Study of D&C 52 - 47:46
- Study of D&C 53 - 1:24:36
- Study of D&C 54 - 1:32:39
- Study of D&C 55 - 1:41:20
- Study of D&C 56 - 1:50:52
- Study of D&C 57 - 2:19:38

Doctrine and Covenants 49-50: "Brighter & Brighter"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 49-50, revelations about a mission to the Shakers and the detection of false spirits. This lesson focuses on growing in understanding, building up without tearing down, divinely ordained marriage, religious excess, deception and hypocrisy, teaching and learning in the Lord's way, and more. Time stamps:
   - "Mental Hooks" in scripture study - 2:55
   - Historical background of D&C 49 - 12:05
   - Study of D&C 49 - 37:10
   - Historical background of D&C 50 - 1:24:02
   - Study of D&C 50 - 1:34:17

Doctrine and Covenants 46-48: "The Best Gifts"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 46-48, revelations about church meetings and spiritual gifts, the office of Church historian, and the settlement of the Saints moving to Ohio. This lesson focuses on "visitors welcome," a winking God, gifts of the Spirit, history, saving money, and more.
Time stamps:
   - Study of D&C 46 - 3:35
   - Study of D&C 47 - 1:14:37
   - Study of D&C 48 - 1:23:09