Ep. 387: Doctrine & Covenants 124:31-145 Temporal and Spiritual

Summary

In this longer study session, Jeff works through Doctrine & Covenants 124 and explores why the Lord commands a dedicated house for sacred ordinances, how the Nauvoo House was to be financed and governed, and what “cease not their diligence” looks like in real discipleship. He ties temple washings and anointings back to Leviticus, reflects on grace “after all we can do” (2 Nephi 25:23), and highlights the Lord’s intimate direction to individual Saints—culminating in the organization of priesthood offices and a powerful tribute to the Relief Society’s ancient, restored mission.

Chapters

• 00:00 — Daylight saving ends; D&C 124 context and youth filling temple fonts

• 02:28 — “Acceptable for a time”: why baptisms for the dead belong in the Lord’s house

• 04:53 — Why a temple? Places of refuge, Zion and her stakes

• 06:33 — Washings & anointings: Leviticus 8 background

• 08:51 — “All that happens in the Lord’s house”: the scope of temple ordinances

• 10:20 — “The spot you contemplated”: learning to recognize revelation

• 12:28 — Consecrating our labor; promises of not being “moved out of place”

• 14:06 — Weight of leadership; listening to living prophets and officers

• 16:35 — When enemies hinder the work: accepted offerings & the Lord’s justice

• 18:52 — Cease not your diligence; grace after all we can do (2 Nephi 25:23)

• 23:58 — Mercy, effort, and pressing forward in discomfort

• 26:09 — The Nauvoo House: a resting place for weary travelers

• 28:14 — Stock rules: safeguards, stewardship, and no majority control

• 30:40 — Temple vs. Nauvoo House; bringing precious things to build Zion

• 33:03 — Strict integrity in sacred funds; fourfold restitution principle

• 35:13 — Named Saints & promised forgiveness; “Wouldn’t you love to know?”

• 36:48 — Counsel to individuals; Kirtland cautions; stay and build Nauvoo

• 39:13 — Sacred funds today; tithes, offerings, and exacting stewardship

• 41:25 — “Sickness of the land”; publish the word; multiplicity of blessings

• 43:46 — Hyrum set apart: patriarchal keys & sealing power

• 45:39 — Finding D&C 135; martyrdom reference

• 48:46 — Keys to ask and receive; acting in concert

• 49:01 — “Without guile”: Comforter-led speaking and promised signs

• 51:15 — “Eagles’ wings”: Isaiah 40:31 and Word of Wisdom echoes

• 52:01 — Sidney Rigdon: “Come live near the prophet” and lift your voice

• 54:25 — More personal revelation and relocation counsel

• 56:47 — Confidence through consistent work; repentance shown over time

• 58:45 — Charity over hard speeches; hearken and it shall be well

• 01:01:10 — Offices and keys: Hyrum (patriarch), Joseph (presiding elder)

• 01:03:29 — Brigham Young and the Twelve: continuity in governance

• 01:05:41 — High council & stake organization

• 01:07:51 — Seventy vs. elders: traveling vs. standing ministers

• 01:08:22 — Bishopric and Aaronic quorums

• 01:09:03 — “Prepare rooms” for priesthood offices in the temple

• 01:11:24 — Voices of the Restoration: Eliza R. Snow on Relief Society

• 01:13:18 — “Do good, save souls”: what Relief Society actually is

• 01:14:28 — Welcoming strangers, strengthening faith, united effort

• 01:16:32 — A personal confession: underestimating Relief Society

• 01:18:34 — Closing prayerful hopes and invitation to keep streaking

Conclusion

Temples are more than beautiful buildings—they’re covenant classrooms. Today’s study invited us to take our pondering, act with diligence, and let the Lord consecrate our efforts. If you felt a nudge, turn it into a streak:

• Daily: read one verse from D&C 124 or your current temple-prep chapter.

• Weekly: submit one family name or do one proxy ordinance.

• Daily/Weekly: offer one act of Relief Society-style ministering (lift a stranger, welcome a newcomer, relieve a burden).

Track it in the MyStreaks app: create a streak like “Temple & Family History,” set it laughably simple (e.g., “Open FamilySearch,” “Read one verse,” “Send one invite”), and watch consistency change you. Questions or thoughts? Email [e-mail]. Keep streaking the scriptures!