D&C 81–83

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Monday

• Commentary: Section 81 Context, Steven C. Harper
• Scripture: D&C 81:1–4
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 81:1–2.
• Bio: Frederick G. Williams, Susan Easton Black

Tuesday

• Scripture: D&C 81:5–7
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 81:3–7.
• Commentary: Section 82 Context, Steven C. Harper
• Scripture: D&C 82:1–4
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 82:1–4.

Wednesday

• Scripture: D&C 82:5–10
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 82:5–7.
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 82:8–12.

Thursday

• Scripture: D&C 82:11–15
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 82:13–16.

• Quote: In October 1831, the Lord in reference to the Restoration declared, “The keys of the kingdom of God are committed unto man on the earth, and from thence shall the gospel roll forth unto the ends of the earth, as the stone which is cut out of the mountain without hands shall roll forth, until it has filled the whole earth” (D&C 65:2). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that kingdom whose destiny it is to fill the whole earth. In the miraculous wisdom of the Almighty, the building up of God’s kingdom in the latter days will take place by means as plain and simple as what I witnessed in Primary that day.
  We rejoice to hear of temples being reared in every quarter of the earth and of far-flung nations opening their doors to the gospel. Built upon a foundation of apostles and prophets, the Lord’s Church is being taken to the whole world by missionaries called to proclaim His word. Sometimes, perhaps, we may be inclined to see the building of the kingdom as something that takes place beyond the horizon, far away from our own branch or ward. In truth, the Church advances both by outward expansion and by inward refinement. “For Zion must increase in beauty, and in holiness; her borders must be enlarged; her stakes must be strengthened” (D&C 82:14).
  We do not have to be called to serve far from home, nor do we have to hold a prominent place in the Church or in the world to build up the Lord’s kingdom. We build it in our own hearts as we cultivate the Spirit of God in our lives. We build it within our families by instilling faith in our children. And we build it through the organization of the Church as we magnify our callings and share the gospel with neighbors and friends.
  Bruce D. Porter, "Building the Kingdom," April 2001 General Conference.

Friday

• Scripture: D&C 82:16–19
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 82:17–20.
• Video: Re-Written Revelation? - Casey Griffiths (D&C 81–83)

Saturday

• Scripture: D&C 82:20–24
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 82:21–24.

• Quote: While God’s kingdom has been established on the earth in times past, the people to whom the kingdom was previously committed were unable to keep it. This time, however, is different. The prophetic promise is that this time God’s kingdom will not be lost but will overcome the world.
  To ensure its ultimate success, the final restoration of God’s kingdom has been commenced with unprecedented spiritual power and is being sustained by that same spiritual power and something more. Reserved to come forth in these last days and labor for our Father and His Son are some of the most valiant and noble of our Father’s sons and daughters. Their valiance and nobility were demonstrated in the pre-earth struggle with Satan. There, “being left to choose good or evil,” they “[chose] good” and exhibited “exceedingly great faith” and “good works.” Such are the traits that are now needed to sustain the work of God in the earth and to save the souls of men from the intensifying wrath of the adversary.
  James J. Hamula, "Winning the War against Evil," October 2008 General Conference.

Sunday

• Commentary: Section 83 Context, Steven C. Harper
• Scripture: D&C 83:1–6
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 83:1–4.
• Commentary: Casey Paul Griffiths, Doctrine and Covenants Minute, Doctrine and Covenants 83:5–6.