Doctrine and Covenants Sections 101 - 120

Doctrine and Covenants Section 101

When: December 16, 1833 (Monday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Saints chastened because of their transgressions, Zion and her stakes will be established, parable of nobleman and olive trees.
First published on a broadsheet in December 1833 or January 1834, and also included as section 97 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Church members being expelled from Jackson County

Members being chased into the woods

Saints flee for their lives on the Big Blue

Fleeing Saints wait for a ferry on the shore of the Missouri River

Doctrine and Covenants Section 102

When: February 17, 1834 (Monday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: High council appointed to settle difficulties, procedures given for hearing cases.
First published as section 5 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 103

When: February 24, 1834 (Monday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Call to gather in Zion and organize Zion's Camp. Saints who lay down their lives shall find them again.
First published as section 101 in the 1844 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants.

Zion's Camp marched to Missouri in May 1834 and returned to Kirtland in August 1834

Zion's Camp on the march

Doctrine and Covenants Section 104

When: April 23, 1834 (Wednesday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Revelation on the United Order, stewardships and blessings designated to select brethren.
First published as section 98 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants

Doctrine and Covenants Section 105

When: June 22, 1834 (Sunday)
Where: Río Fishing, Condado de Clay, Misuri
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Zion built according to celestial law, lands in Jackson County should be purchased, elders to receive endowments in Kirtland.
First published as section 102 in the 1844 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 106

When: November 25, 1834 (Tuesday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith to Warren Cowdery
What: Warren Cowdery called to be a local presiding officer. The Second Coming will not overtake children of light.
First published as section 99 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 107

When: March 28, 1835, (Saturday) and November 1831. Verses 1–58 were received March 18, 1835 (Wednesday). Verses 59 –100, except 61, 70, 73, 76 –78, part of 92, and 93 –98, were received in November 1831.
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio. The verses received in November 1831 were received in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Differentiates between Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods, offices of priesthood outlined.
First published as section 3 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Historical Notes on Section 107

Known as the "Revelation on the Priesthood"
Prophet met in council with the Twelve shortly before they were to break up on various missions; they confessed weaknesses and shortcomings and sought guidance from the Lord.
Twelve asked Joseph to enquire of God and obtain a written revelation that they could look upon when they were separated on their various missions.
Oliver Cowdery may have served as scribe for this revelation.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 108

When: December 26, 1835 (Saturday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Lyman Sherman forgiven of his sins and called to preach the gospel and strengthen his brethren.
First published in the Deseret News (July 10,1852) and included as section 108 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 109

When: March 27, 1836 (Sunday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Prayer offered at the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, which according to the Prophet was given to him by revelation.
First published in the Messenger and Advocate (March 1836) and included as section 109 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.

Kirtland Temple Dedication

Kirtland Temple

Doctrine and Covenants Section 110

When: April 3, 1836 (Sunday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery
What: Savior appears and accepts the Kirtland Temple. Moses, Elias, and Elijah appear and commit the keys of their dispensations.
First published in the Deseret News (November 6, 1852) and included as section 110 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.

Section 110 Highlighted Verses:

Let the hearts of your brethren rejoice, and let the hearts of all my people rejoice, who have, with their might, built this house to my name. For behold, I have accepted this house, and my name shall be here; and I will manifest myself to my people in mercy in this house (D&C 110:6–7).

Elijah the prophet . . . stood before us, and said: Behold, the time has fully come, which was spoken of by the mouth of Malachi—testifying that he [Elijah] should be sent, before the great and dreadful day of the Lord come—to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the children to the fathers, lest the whole earth be smitten with a curse—Therefore, the keys of this dispensation are committed into your hands; and by this ye may know that the great and dreadful day of the Lord is near, even at the doors (D&C 110:13–16).

Historical Notes on Section 110

On April 3, 1836, (Sunday, one week after the dedication of the temple) the Saints gathered to worship in the temple.
The sacrament was administered after which Joseph and Oliver secluded themselves from the congregation behind curtain partitions.
After silent prayer, Joseph and Oliver saw a series of visions wherein they saw the Savior, Moses, Elias, and Elijah.

Jesus Christ appearing to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery

Doctrine and Covenants Section 111

When: August 6, 1836 (Saturday)
Where: Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
Who: Joseph Smith (at this time Church leaders were in debt because of their labors in the Church)
What: The Lord is aware of the temporal needs of His servants, the Lord is merciful to Zion and He arranges all things from the good of His servants.
First published in the Deseret News (December 25, 1852) and included as section 111 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 112

When: July 23, 1837 (Sunday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith to Thomas B. March, President of the Quorum of the Twelve
What: Twelve are to preach the gospel and give warning to all nations, to take up their cross, follow Jesus, and feed His sheep. To receive the First Presidency is to receive the Lord, darkness shall cover the earth and the baptized shall be saved, the First Presidency and the Twelve hold the keys of the dispensation.
First published as section 104 in the 1844 Doctrine and Covenants.

The economic panic that swept the nation during the 1830s contributed to economic problems in Kirtland. Some members blamed Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon for the failing economy and other disappointments. In Kirtland, services were interrupted in the temple by Latter-day Saint dissenters.

Threats and violence in Kirtland

Under the cover of darkness on January 12, 1838, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon escaped from their enemies at Kirtland, Ohio. This was several months before a general exodus of the Saints.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 113

When: March 1838 (after Wednesday, March 14)
Where: Far West, Caldwell County, Missouri
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Answers to questions on the writings of Isaiah. The Stem of Jesse, the rod coming there from, and the root of Jesse are identified. Scattered remnants of Zion have a right to the priesthood and are called to return to the Lord.
First published in the Deseret News (March 5, 1853) and included as section 113 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 114

When: April 17, 1838 (Tuesday)
Where: Far West, Caldwell County, Missouri
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Church positions held by those who are not faithful will be given to others.
First published in the Deseret News (March 19, 1853) and included as section 114 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 115

When: April 26, 1838 (Thursday)
Where: Far West, Caldwell County, Missouri
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Lord gives name to his Church, Saints commanded to build a temple in Far West.
First published in the Elders' Journal (August 1838) and included as section 115 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.

Section 115 Highlighted Verses:

For thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (D&C 115:4).

Let the city of Far West, be a holy and consecrated land unto me; and it shall be called most holy, for the ground upon which thou standest is holy. Therefore, I command you to build a house unto me, for the gathering together of my saints, that they may worship me (D&C 115:7–8).

Historical Notes on Section 115

Previous to this revelation, the Church had been known as "The Church of Christ" (April 6, 1830–May 3, 1834) and "The Church of the Latter Day Saints" (May 3, 1834–April 26, 1838).
The city of Far West was laid out in August 1836 and by late 1838 the population was nearly 5,000 (almost entirely Mormon).
Cornerstones of the Far West Temple were laid July 4, 1838.
Walls for the temple were at one time nearly three feet high, but the building was never completed.

Sidney Rigdon's "Salt Sermon"

Sidney Rigdon's 4th of July Speech

Doctrine and Covenants Section 116

When: May 19, 1838 (Saturday)
Where: Spring Hill, Daviess County, Missouri
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Spring Hill is named by the Lord as Adam-ondi-Ahman because it is the place where Adam shall visit his people.
First published in the Deseret News (April 2, 1853) and included as section 116 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 117

When: July 8, 1838 (Sunday)
Where: Far West, Caldwell County, Missouri
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Lord's servants should not covet temporal things, forsake littleness of soul and their sacrifices shall be sacred to the Lord.
First published in the Deseret News (April 2, 1853) and included as section 117 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 118

When: July 8, 1838 (Sunday)
Where: Far West, Caldwell County, Missouri
Who: Joseph Smith (after four of the Twelve fell into apostasy, the remaining eight inquired of the Lord as to what should be done with the Twelve)
What: The Lord will provide for the families of the Twelve and the vacancies of the Twelve are filled.
First published in the Deseret News (April 2, 1853) and included as section 118 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 119

When: July 8, 1838 (Sunday)
Where: Far West, Caldwell County, Missouri
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Saints are to pay surplus of their property and one tenth of their interest. This will sanctify the land of Zion.
First published as section 107 in the 1844 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 120

When: July 18, 1838 (Wednesday) (the correct date is July 8. The Scriptory Book of Joseph Smith notes, "Revelation given the same day July 8th 1838 making know the disposition of the properties tithed as named in the proceeding revelation.")
Where: Far West, Caldwell County, Missouri
Who: Joseph Smith
What: The responsibility of distributing consecrated monies and properties is given to a Church council consisting of the First Presidency, the bishopric and the high council.
First published in the DeseretNews (April 2, 1853) and included as section 120 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.

Battle of Crooked River

Haun's Mill Massacre