Come, Follow Me
Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 34:
August 16–22
“A Principle with Promise”
Doctrine and Covenants 89–92
Prayerfully study Doctrine and Covenants 89–92, and record any spiritual impressions you receive. Be sensitive to how “the Spirit [manifests] truth” to you as you study (Doctrine and Covenants 91:4).
D&C 89: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 27, 1833. As a consequence of the early brethren using tobacco in their meetings, the Prophet was led to ponder upon the matter; consequently, he inquired of the Lord concerning it. This revelation, known as the Word of Wisdom, was the result.
D&C 90: Revelation to Joseph Smith the Prophet, given at Kirtland, Ohio, March 8, 1833. This revelation is a continuing step in the establishment of the First Presidency (see the heading to section 81); as a consequence thereof, the counselors mentioned were ordained on March 18, 1833.
D&C 91: Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, March 9, 1833. The Prophet was at this time engaged in the translation of the Old Testament. Having come to that portion of the ancient writings called the Apocrypha, he inquired of the Lord and received this instruction.
D&C 92: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, March 15, 1833. The revelation instructs Frederick G. Williams, who had recently been appointed a counselor to Joseph Smith, on his duties in the United Firm (see the headings to sections 78 and 82).
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 Aaronic Priesthood Quorums and Young Women Classes (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Come, Follow Me—For Primary (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
“The Lord Gave Me a Temple,” Children’s Songbook, 153.
Great Treasures of Knowledge, Doctrine and Covenants Teaching Videos, President Boyd K. Packer
Wisdom against Conspiring Men, Doctrine and Covenants Teaching Videos, President Boyd K. Packer
- The Word of Wisdom, Revelations in Context
- Section 89, The Word of Wisdom, Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual (2002), pp 206–11
The Word of Wisdom and the Temperance Movement, Video Collection, Church History Topics
The Word of Wisdom: Development and Practice, Video Collection, Church History Topics
- Chapter 35: Doctrine and Covenants 89–92, Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual (2017)
- A School and an Endowment, Revelations in Context
The Keys of the Kingdom, Doctrine and Covenants Teaching Videos, President Boyd K. Packer
- Section 90, The Oracles of God, Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual (2002), pp 212–15
- Joseph Smith’s Bible Translation, Revelations in Context
- Section 91, The Apocrypha, Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual (2002), pp 215–16
- Newel K. Whitney and the United Firm, Revelations in Context
- Section 92, “You Shall Be a Lively Member”, Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student Manual (2002), pp 216
Resources on Interpreter Foundation
Additional Posts & Roundtables on the Interpreter Foundation Website
Interpreter Radio Show — August 18, 20198, Administration, August 26, 2019
LDS Perspectives Podcast: Jed Woodworth, “The Word of Wisdom.”, LDS Perspectives, June 21, 2017
- “Thou Shalt…Offer Up Thy Sacraments upon My Holy Day” D&C 87-92, Taylor Halverson, November 9, 2014
Scripture Roundtable: D&C Gospel Doctrine Lesson 22, "The Word of Wisdom", Administration, June 16, 2017
Articles in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
- Ancient Affinities within the LDS Book of Enoch Part One, Jeffrey M. Bradshaw and David J. Larsen, March 1, 2013
- An Inviting Exploration, David M. Calabro, September 21, 2018
- A Valuable LDS Resource for Learning from the Apocrypha, Jeff Lindsay, September 21, 2018
- Getting into the Meat of the Word of Wisdom, A. Jane Birch, July 11, 2014
- Questioning the Comma in Verse 13 of the Word of Wisdom, A. Jane Birch, May 23, 2014
- Whoso Forbiddeth to Abstain from Meats, Loren Blake Spendlove, January 16, 2015