Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants
Doctrine and Covenants 89–92

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In the School of the Prophets, the Prophet Joseph Smith taught the elders of Israel about building God’s kingdom on earth. They discussed spiritual truths, prayed together, fasted, and prepared to preach the gospel. But there was something about the atmosphere that might seem odd to us today, and it didn’t seem right to Emma Smith either. During the meetings, the men smoked and chewed tobacco, which wasn’t unusual for the time, but it stained the wood floors black and left a strong odor in the air. Emma shared her concerns with Joseph, and Joseph asked the Lord. His response was a revelation that went far beyond smoke and tobacco stains. It gave the Saints, for generations to come, “a principle with promise”—promises of physical health, “wisdom,” and “great treasures of knowledge” (Doctrine and Covenants 89:3, 19).

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).

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

•   Come, Follow Me Study and Teaching Helps — Lesson 34: D&C 89–92, Jonn Claybaugh
•     Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 34 (D&C 89–92)

Resources on Other Sites

•   Doctrine and Covenants 89-92, FAIR
•   Section 89, Harper, Steven C. – D&C Contexts (Book of Mormon Central Archive)
•   Section 90, Harper, Steven C. – D&C Contexts (Book of Mormon Central Archive)
•   Section 91, Harper, Steven C. – D&C Contexts (Book of Mormon Central Archive)
•   Section 92, Harper, Steven C. – D&C Contexts (Book of Mormon Central Archive)
•     Come Follow Me with John Hilton III (Doctrine and Covenants 89-92, August 16-22), Book of Mormon Central
•     Come Follow Me with Casey Paul Griffiths (Doctrine and Covenants 89-92, August 16-22), Book of Mormon Central
•     Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 89-92, Aug 16-22), Book of Mormon Central
•   Why Study Ancient Apocryphal Literature?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #613
•     Come Follow Me: Act in Doctrine (Doctrine and Covenants 89-92, Aug 16-22), Book of Mormon Central
•     Come Follow Me with Taylor Halverson (Doctrine and Covenants 89-92, August 16-22), Book of Mormon Central
•     Their Own Tongue, Book of Mormon Central
•   Doctrine & Covenants 89, Doctrine & Covenants Central
•   Doctrine & Covenants 90, Doctrine & Covenants Central
•   Doctrine & Covenants 91, Doctrine & Covenants Central
•   Doctrine & Covenants 92, Doctrine & Covenants Central
•     Come Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants 89-92 (Aug. 16-22) Don’t Miss This, Don’t Miss This
•     Come Follow Me – Doctrine and Covenants 89-92: “A Word of Wisdom”, Unshaken
•     Come Follow Me Podcast #34: “A Principle with a Promise”, Doctrine and Covenants Sections 89-92, Meridian Magazine
•   Come, Follow Me for Sunday School: “A Principle with Promise”, Sections 89-92, Meridian Magazine
•     August 16–22, 2021 Come, Follow Me Songs, Music for Latter-day Life
•   Doctrine and Covenants 89 to 92 – “A Principle with Promise”, BYU Studies