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 [email protected]. Keep streaking the scriptures!