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D&C 30–36
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Watch videos from Gospel scholars and teachers to learn more about these sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Book of Mormon Central produces weekly videos from Tyler Griffin, Taylor Halverson, John Hilton III, Anthony Sweat, Casey Griffiths, Stephanie Dibb Sorensen and Marianna Richardson. Read commentaries and other resources from KnoWhys, Steven C. Harper, Casey Griffiths, and Susan Easton Black.
Overview
Doctrine and Covenants 30
Doctrine and Covenants 31
Doctrine and Covenants 32
Doctrine and Covenants 33
Doctrine and Covenants 34
Doctrine and Covenants 35
Doctrine and Covenants 36
Daily Reading Plan
Structure your personal scripture study by following a 15-minute, day-by-day plan. Each day's assignment includes the required scripture passages from the Come, Follow Me curriculum, as well as suggestions for additional resources to bring context and understanding to your study. For the best experience, use our Reading Plan in the free ScripturePlus app! You can track your progress and have access to the best resources.
Monday
- Commentary: Section 30 Context, Steven C. Harper
- Scripture: D&C 30:1–11
Tuesday
- Commentary: Section 31 Context, Steven C. Harper
- Scripture: D&C 31:1–13
- KnoWhy 485: How Thomas B. Marsh was Led to the Book of Mormon Without Knowing It
Wednesday
- Commentary: Section 32 Context, Steven C. Harper
- Scripture: D&C 32:1–5
- Bio: Parley P. Pratt, Susan Easton Black
- Bio: Ziba Peterson, Susan Easton Black
- Commentary: Section 33 Context, Steven C. Harper
- Scripture: D&C 33:1–13
Thursday
- Scripture: D&C 33:14–18
- Bio: Ezra Thayre, Susan Easton Black
- Bio: Northrop Sweet, Susan Easton Black
- Commentary: Section 34 Context, Steven C. Harper
- Scripture: D&C 34:1–12
Friday
- Bio: Orson Pratt, Susan Easton Black
- Commentary: Section 35 Context, Steven C. Harper
- Scripture: D&C 35:1–12
Saturday
- Scripture: D&C 35:13–27
- Bio: Sidney Rigdon, Susan Easton Black
- Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 35:17–19.
- Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 35:20–27.
Sunday
- Commentary: Section 36 Context, Steven C. Harper
- Scripture: D&C 36:1–8
- Bio: Edward Partridge, Susan Easton Black
Bibliography
Doctrine and Covenant 30
Steven C. Harper, “Section 30,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 63–64.
Susan Easton Black, “Guidance of the Holy Spirit,” in Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Richard Dilworth Rust, “A Mission to the Lamanites,” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.
“Come Life or Come Death,” Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth (Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:97–99.
Book of Mormon Central, “Who Are the Lamanites? (2 Nephi 5:14),” KnoWhy 486 (November 20, 2018).
“American Indians,” Church History Topics.
“Early Missionaries,” Church History Topics.
“Lamanite Identity,” Church History Topics.
Doctrine and Covenants 31
Steven C. Harper, “Section 31,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 65–66.
Susan Easton Black, “The Fruits of Apostasy,” in Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Kay Darowski, “The Faith and Fall of Thomas Marsh,” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.
Susan Easton Black, “Thomas Baldwin Marsh,” in Restoration Voices Volume 1: People of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Book of Mormon Central. “What Role Does the Book of Mormon Play in Missionary Work? (2 Nephi 30:3).” KnoWhy 288 (March 17, 2017).
Book of Mormon Central, “How Thomas B. Marsh was Led to the Book of Mormon Without Knowing It (2 Nephi 21:12),” KnoWhy November 15, 2018).
“Early Missionaries,” Church History Topics.
D&C 31:2
Book of Mormon Central, “How Can the Book of Mormon Strengthen Marriages and Families? (Jacob 3:7),” KnoWhy 302 (April 19, 2017).
Doctrine and Covenants 32
Steven C. Harper, “Section 32,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 67–68.
Susan Easton Black, “Missionaries to the Lamanites,” in Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Larry E. Morris, “A Mission to the Lamanites,” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.
Susan Easton Black, “Parley P. Pratt,” in Restoration Voices Volume 1: People of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Susan Easton Black, “Ziba Peterson,” in Restoration Voices Volume 1: People of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
“Come Life or Come Death,” Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth (Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:97–99.
Book of Mormon Central, “Who Are the Lamanites? (2 Nephi 5:14),” KnoWhy 486 (November 20, 2018).
“American Indians,” Church History Topics.
“Early Missionaries,” Church History Topics.
“Lamanite Identity,” Church History Topics.
Doctrine and Covenants 33
Steven C. Harper, “Section 33,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 69–71.
Susan Easton Black, “The Eleventh Hour,” in Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Matthew McBride, “Ezra Thayre: From Skeptic to Believer,” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.
Susan Easton Black, “Ezra Thayre,” in Restoration Voices Volume 1: People of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Susan Easton Black, “Northrop Sweet,” in Restoration Voices Volume 1: People of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Joseph Fielding McConkie, “The Gathering of Israel,” Religious Educator 11, no. 1 (2010): 47–64.
Book of Mormon Central. “What Role Does the Book of Mormon Play in Missionary Work? (2 Nephi 30:3).” KnoWhy 288 (March 17, 2017).
D&C 33:6
Sharon Anderson, “Who Will Listen?,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019), 25.
D&C 33:16–17
Book of Mormon Central, “Why Should We Read the Book of Mormon Daily? (2 Nephi 4:15),” KnoWhy 368 (September 28, 2017).
Book of Mormon Central, “How Did President Gordon B. Hinckley Emphasize the Importance of the Book of Mormon? (2 Nephi 2:8),” KnoWhy 294 (March 31, 2017).
Book of Mormon Central, “Why Should People Study the Same Scriptures Over and Over Again? (Moroni 7:6),“ KnoWhy 252 (December 14, 2016).
Book of Mormon Central, “What Was Mormon’s Purpose in Writing the Book of Mormon? (Mormon 5:14),” KnoWhy 230 (November 14, 2016).
Sharon Anderson, “Who Will Listen?,” in Praising the Prophet: Joseph Smith and the Restoration in History and Verse (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2005), 40–42.
Doctrine and Covenants 34
Steven C. Harper, “Section 34,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 72–73.
Susan Easton Black, “Second Coming of Jesus Christ,” in Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Matthew McBride, “Orson Pratt's Call to Serve,” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.
D&C 34:6–9
Book of Mormon Central. “What Did the Early Saints Learn about the Second Coming from the Book of Mormon? (3 Nephi 29:2).” KnoWhy 318 (May 26, 2017).
Doctrine and Covenants 35
Steven C. Harper, “Section 35,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 74–75.
Susan Easton Black, “Joseph Smith’s Translation of the Bible,” in Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Elizabeth Maki, “'Go to the Ohio',” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.
“Gathered In,” Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth (Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:106–109.
“Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible,” Church History Topics.
D&C 35:2
Book of Mormon Central, “How Are the Book of Mormon’s Teachings About the Godhead Unique? (3 Nephi 11:27),” KnoWhy 266 (January 25, 2017).
D&C 35:24–27
Book of Mormon Central, “Why Does Zion Flourish in the Wilderness? (1 Nephi 2:2),” KnoWhy 362 (September 7, 2017).
Sharon Anderson, “How Far,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019).
Doctrine and Covenants 36
Steven C. Harper, “Section 36,” Doctrine and Covenants Contexts (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021), 76–77.
Susan Easton Black, “Repentance,” in Restoration Voices Volume 2: Insights and Stories of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
Elizabeth Maki, “'Go to the Ohio',” Revelations in Context: The Stories Behind the Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016.
Susan Easton Black, “Edward Partridge,” in Restoration Voices Volume 1: People of the Doctrine and Covenants (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2021).
“Gathered In,” Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth (Salt Lake City, UT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018), 1:106–109.
D&C 36:1
Sharon Anderson, “The Next Two Years,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019), 102.
D&C 36:36
Sharon Anderson, “Ram's Horn,” in The Glory of the Son (Orem, UT: Time-Lines Etc., 2019), 12.