Definition of scripture (2-4)

. Whose words is the Lord referring to in this revelation?

Literal descendants of Aaron have the right to be ordained Bishops (14-21)

• If these cannot be found, then righteous high priests can be ordained
  
• Optional Readings: The Dignity and Blessings of the Office of Bishop (from REL 480-Church Organization and Leadership)

Commandments to parents regarding teaching the gospel to their children (25-28)

Idleness and greed are sins (31-32)

Commandment regarding historical records and the history of the Church (69:3, 5, 7-8)

Important: lack of equality in temporal things inhibits spiritual manifestations (70:14)

. See also D&C 49:20; 78:6; 104:14-18

Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon instructed to disprove the false information against the church through preaching (1,7)

. At that time this was necessary in order to prepare for further revelations (4)

This was a special situation; today we do not ordinarily engage in public debates

No weapon shall prosper against the church (9)

Antagonists will be confounded in the Lord's due time (10)

To confound: to cause to become confused, amazed, perplexed; to cause to be ashamed; to frustrate; to astonish so that one becomes immobilized or loses one's equanimity (i.e. calm, composure)

However, antagonists may not be confounded exactly today  (read 3 Nephi 27:11-12)

The Concept of "stewardship": All material goods belong to the Lord, and are to be used to do good  (3-4)

. Read D&C 58:26-29 once again in connection with the concept of "stewardship"

• Not appropriate that we are commanded in all things
• We must be anxiously (i.e. enthusiastically, passionately) engaged in a good cause
• We must use free will; for what? To bring to pass much righteousness
• The power is in us (verse 28) in which way (i.e. wherein) we are agents

A few words about the calling of a bishop (10-11):

• Keep the storehouse; receive funds
• Account for the Elders and administer to their fair wants (see D&C 51:3)
• Discern spiritual manifestations (see D&C 46:27)
• Divide lands of inheritance  (see D&C 58:17)
• Judge the people by the testimony of the just with the assistance of counselors (D&C 58:17-18)

A commandment to return to translation of the Bible (73:4)

An explanation of 1 Corinthians 7:14  (section 74)

Honor and glory to the preachers of righteousness (3-5)

• Unfortunately, a few missionaries don't get this vision. Full-time missionary service is a sacred calling, not an inherent right. One should never serve a mission for any other purpose other than to be a preacher of righteousness

• Serve out of love for God, his word, and his work, not only because it is a commandment
• Neither simply to please parents, priesthood leaders, or gain the praise of friends
• Nor to wait for a loved one, or seek an eternal companion

• Allow me to remind you that a call to serve as a full-time missionary is an apostolic assignment. (Doctrine and Covenants 112:21-22)
  
  
• Pres. Dallin H. Oaks - "Elder Oaks Shares Missionary Assignment Process" (2015) - https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-oaks-shares-missionary-assignment-process
  
  
• Pres. M. Russell Ballard - "Your Personal Interview with an Apostle" (2015) - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2015/06/how-are-missionaries-called/your-personal-interview-with-an-apostle.html?lang=eng
  
  
• Elder Ronald A. Rasband - "The Divine Call of a Missionary" (2010) - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/the-divine-call-of-a-missionary?lang=eng

The gospel is to be preached by the Spirit (10-11)

Read D&C 50:13-14, 17-25
Not by intellectual, physical, nor subliminal means

Shaking off the dust of the feet (20)

Questions for Review

1. According to the Lord's definition, what is "scripture"? (68:4)

2. Bishops must be literal descendants of Aaron. What do we do when we can't find one of those direct descendants? (68:19)

3. In addition to teaching them the basics of the gospel (faith, repentance, baptism,) what else are parents in Zion supposed to teach their children? (68:28)

4. Spiritual manifestations are predicated upon a little-known principle. What is it? (70:14)

5. How dangerous are the efforts of those who oppose the restored Church of Jesus Christ? (71:9-10)

6. Who will inherit the Lord's mansions? (72:3-4)