Revelation Dates: March, 1832

Revelation Places: Hiram, Ohio

Section 77 - Historical Background: As Joseph Smith resumed revising the Bible, he came to the book of Revelation. Rather than translating or revising the revelation of John, Joseph was only allowed to inquire specific questions from the revelation.

• Recap: Some of the symbols used by John are explained:
  • Sea of glass: The sanctified Earth
  • The four beasts: Figurative expressions of happiness in heaven by all creatures created by God in their paradisical glory.
  • Are the beasts individuals or classes: They are Individual beasts, in their glory and enjoyment.
  • The eyes and wings of beasts: The remarkable powers in the next life of light, knowledge and capacity to move throughout the heavens.
  • 24 Elders: Faithful ministers during John’s time, who are now in paradise.
  • Sealed book: A history of God’s work during earth’s 7,000 year history.
  • 7 seals: Each seal contains a 1,000 year history of each period.
  • 4 angels: Powerful angels sent by God to each quarter of the earth.
  • Angel from the east: An angel to preside over the 4 angels over the earth.
  • Timing: All to be accomplished by the end of the 6th seal (around 2000 AD)
  • 144,000: Virtuous high priests under the direction of the 4 angels to preach the gospel throughout the nations without threat of death.
  • Trumpet sounding: Happens when the seventh seal is opened, ushering in the return of Christ and the beginning of the millennium.
  • Timing of Revelation, chapter 9: After opening the 7th seal, just prior to Christ’s coming.
  • Little book: John’s mission to gather the tribes of Israel.
  • 2 Witnesses: 2 prophets, who will hold off Gog and Magog from destroying Jerusalem just prior to the return of Christ the Messiah.

Section 78 - Historical Background: Having already received the Law of Consecration in February, 1831, the saints had yet to properly establish storehouses for the poor. This was especially needed now that many new converts were pouring into the kingdom, many of whom were poor. Joseph was troubled over this and received this revelation.

• Recap: There must be organized storehouses among the saints for the poor. The Lord had referred to this need many times in prior revelations. Newel K Whitney, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon are to covenant with each other to form a council in order to establish these affairs.

Section 79 - Historical Background: This revelation was given at the Johnson home in Hiram, Ohio. Jared Carter had been a successful missionary who was again called and sent back on another mission, promising him many converts.

• Recap: Jared Carter is called on another mission, again to the eastern states. The comforter will inspire him and guide him to gather many converts.

Section 80 - Historical Background: Revelation was given at the Johnson home at the request of Stephen Burnett.

• Recap: Stephen Burnett is called on a mission, and is to go with Eden Smith as a companion. Their mission destination is to go anywhere they desire, for they cannot go amiss.

Americans of the Twentieth Century often fail to realize the supreme importance which the Founding Fathers originally attached to the role of religion in the structure of the unique civilization which they hoped would emerge as the first free people in modern times.

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Revelation Date: February 16, 1832

Revelation Place: Hiram, Ohio

Section 76 - Historical Background: Having returned to Hiram Ohio from the church conference held in Amherst Ohio, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon resumed the revision of the New Testament. When they came to John 5: 28-29, the original KJV read, “Marvel not at this; for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” However, the Spirit inspired new writing as follows: “Marvel not at this; for the hour is coming, in the which all who are in their graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they who have done good, in the resurrection of the just; and they who have done evil, in the resurrection of the unjust.” Implied by this new wording was that there are more than just 2 kingdoms, namely heaven or hell. Both Joseph and Sidney were troubled by this and inquired of the Lord for more enlightenment.

• Recap: God will reveal to the righteous the mysteries and wonders of eternity, greater wisdom and understanding. Joseph and Sidney commune with Jesus Christ face to face, and declare their testimonies of the reality of God. They witness the council in Heaven, where Jehovah is chosen to be the Savior. Lucifer rebels against God and declares war against God and His Only Begotten Son. One third of God’s spirit children are seduced by Lucifer and follow him, wherefore they are removed from heaven, never to be born and will suffer the second death, that is, to be cast back into outer darkness.
• All those spirits who were not seduced by Lucifer but were committed to Heavenly Father and His plan to send a Redeemer, even Jesus Christ, will be born into mortality and will be resurrected and redeemed to some degree (except for the sons of perdition). All the resurrected will inherit one of three kingdoms: the Celestial Kingdom (verses 51-70) with glory likened to the sun, who will dwell with God the Father and Jesus Christ; or the Terrestrial Kingdom (verses 71-80) with glory likened to the moon, administered by Christ; or the Telestial Kingdom (verses 81-90) with glory likened to the stars, administered by the Holy Ghost and angelic messengers.
• Regardless of which kingdom one inherits, all will bow the knee, and every tongue confess Jesus as the Christ and Father of their salvation. All shall be judged by Him, according to their own works, and receive their appropriate Kingdom of glory.