Come, Follow Me — Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 34

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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).

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- Study and Teaching Helps: 2025 Doctrine & Covenants, Jonn Claybaugh

- Interpreter Radio Show — July 27, 2025, including Doctrine & Covenants in Context

- Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 34 (D&C 89-92)

- Come, Follow Me Study and Teaching Helps — Lesson 34: D&C 89–92 (2021), Jonn Claybaugh

- Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 34 (D&C 89–92) (2021)

- 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

- 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

- Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Doctrine and Covenants 2025

- 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

- 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

- Joseph Smith’s Bible Translation, Revelations in Context

- Newel K. Whitney and the United Firm, Revelations in Context

- 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)

- Why Study Ancient Apocryphal Literature?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #613

- Doctrine & Covenants 89, Doctrine & Covenants Central

- Doctrine & Covenants 90, Doctrine & Covenants Central

- Doctrine & Covenants 91, Doctrine & Covenants Central

- Doctrine & Covenants 92, Doctrine & Covenants Central

- Doctrine and Covenants 89 to 92 – “A Principle with Promise”, BYU Studies

- BYU Religious Education Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: Prepare and Sanctify Yourselves D&C 88-89

- BYU Religious Education Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants: Light and Truth D&C 90-93

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