Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants
Doctrine and Covenants 94–97

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Anciently, the Lord commanded Moses to build a tabernacle “according to the pattern shewed to [him] in the mount” (Hebrews 8:5; see also Exodus 25:8–9). The tabernacle was to be the center of Israel’s wilderness camp (see Numbers 2:1–2).

Today, temples are found around the world. Even if they aren’t at the center of our cities, they point us to Christ, who should be the center of our lives. Though each temple differs in appearance, within them we learn the same divine pattern—a heavenly plan to bring us back into the presence of God. Sacred ordinances and covenants connect us to Christ and strengthen our families “not after the manner of the world” but after the pattern God shows us.

D&C 94: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, August 2, 1833. Hyrum Smith, Reynolds Cahoon, and Jared Carter are appointed as a Church building committee.

D&C 95: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, June 1, 1833. This revelation is a continuation of divine directions to build a house for worship and instruction, the house of the Lord (see section 88:119–36).

D&C 96: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, showing the order of the city or stake of Zion at Kirtland, Ohio, June 4, 1833, as an example to the Saints in Kirtland. The occasion was a conference of high priests, and the chief subject of consideration was the disposal of certain lands, known as the French farm, possessed by the Church near Kirtland. Since the conference could not agree who should take charge of the farm, all agreed to inquire of the Lord concerning the matter.

D&C 97: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, August 2, 1833. This revelation deals particularly with the affairs of the Saints in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri, in response to the Prophet’s inquiry of the Lord for information. Members of the Church in Missouri were at this time subjected to severe persecution and, on July 23, 1833, had been forced to sign an agreement to leave Jackson County.

What principles and doctrine stand out to you as you study Doctrine and Covenants 94–97? Be sure to record your impressions.

D&C 94: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, August 2, 1833. Hyrum Smith, Reynolds Cahoon, and Jared Carter are appointed as a Church building committee.

D&C 95: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, June 1, 1833. This revelation is a continuation of divine directions to build a house for worship and instruction, the house of the Lord (see section 88:119–36).

D&C 96: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, showing the order of the city or stake of Zion at Kirtland, Ohio, June 4, 1833, as an example to the Saints in Kirtland. The occasion was a conference of high priests, and the chief subject of consideration was the disposal of certain lands, known as the French farm, possessed by the Church near Kirtland. Since the conference could not agree who should take charge of the farm, all agreed to inquire of the Lord concerning the matter.

D&C 97: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, August 2, 1833. This revelation deals particularly with the affairs of the Saints in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri, in response to the Prophet’s inquiry of the Lord for information. Members of the Church in Missouri were at this time subjected to severe persecution and, on July 23, 1833, had been forced to sign an agreement to leave Jackson County.

Resources on ChurchofJesusChrist.org

•   Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
•   Come, Follow Me—For Sunday School (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
•   Come, Follow Me—For Primary (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
•   “I Love to See the Temple,” Children’s Songbook, 95.

• “A House for Our God”, Revelations in Context
• Section 94, Houses for the Work of the Ministry, Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual (2002), pp 223–24
• Chapter 37: Doctrine and Covenants 94–97, Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual (2017)
• A School and an Endowment, Revelations in Context
• Section 95, “Walking in Darkness at Noon-day”, Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual (2002), pp 224–26
• Newel K. Whitney and the United Firm, Revelations in Context
• Section 96, This Stake Should Be Made Strong, Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual (2002), pp 226–27
•   We Must Keep Temples Sacred, Doctrine and Covenants Teaching Videos, President Gordon B. Hinckley
• Section 97, “This Is Zion—the Pure in Heart”, Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual (2002), pp 228–30
•   What Blessings Do the Pure in Heart Receive? – Doctrine and Covenants 94–97, Liahona – Come, Follow Me: Doctrine and Covenants

Resources on Interpreter Foundation

•   Come, Follow Me Study and Teaching Helps — Lesson 36: D&C 94–97, Jonn Claybaugh
•     Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 36 (D&C 94–97)
•   Nibley Lecture – D&C 90-101, Dec 16, 1979

Resources on Other Sites

•   Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, FAIR
•   Section 94, Harper, Steven C. – D&C Contexts (Book of Mormon Central Archive)
•   Section 95, Harper, Steven C. – D&C Contexts (Book of Mormon Central Archive)
•   Section 96, Harper, Steven C. – D&C Contexts (Book of Mormon Central Archive)
•   Section 97, Harper, Steven C. – D&C Contexts (Book of Mormon Central Archive)
•     Come Follow Me with Casey Paul Griffiths (Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, August 30 – September 5), Book of Mormon Central
•     Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, Aug 30-Sep 5), Book of Mormon Central
•     Come Follow Me with Casey Paul Griffiths (Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, August 30 – September 5), Book of Mormon Central
•     Come Follow Me with Taylor Halverson (Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, August 30 – September 5), Book of Mormon Central
•     Come Follow Me: Act in Doctrine (Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, Aug 30-Sep 5), Book of Mormon Central
•   Doctrine and Covenants 94-96, with Scott Woodward, Doctrine & Covenants Central
•   Doctrine & Covenants 94, Doctrine & Covenants Central
•   Doctrine & Covenants 95, Doctrine & Covenants Central
•   Doctrine & Covenants 96, Doctrine & Covenants Central
•   Doctrine & Covenants 97, Doctrine & Covenants Central
•     Hard Questions in Church History with Lynne Hilton Wilson: Week 36-37 (D&C 94-101, Aug 30-Sep 12), Doctrine & Covenants Central
•     Come Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants 94-97 Don’t Miss This (August 30-September 5), Don’t Miss This
•     Come Follow Me – Doctrine and Covenants 94-97: “For the Salvation of Zion”, Unshaken
•     Come Follow Me Podcast #36: “For the Salvation of Zion”, Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, Meridian Magazine
•     August 30 – September 5, 2021 Come, Follow Me Songs, Music for Latter-day Life
•   Doctrine and Covenants 94 to 97 – “For the Salvation of Zion”, BYU Studies