Today in Church History - Jan 03

On this day in Church History ...

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received a portion of Doctrine & Covenants 88, the revelation that he designated as the olive leaf . . . plucked from the Tree of Paradise, the Lords message of peace to us. (1)
-- Jan 3, 1833

Springfield, Illinois. While in Springfield awaiting trial, Joseph Smith called upon Sister Crane and blessed her baby, Joseph Smith Crane. (1)
-- Jan 3, 1843

Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 88:127-141. Greetings in the "house of God. ".
This revelation was edited and appended to the December 27, 1832 revelation (D&C 88:1-126) in 1835 Doctrine and Covenants 7.
Kirtland Revelations Book, 47-48, heading: Kirtland January 3d 1833. <Revelation given to [DEL: organize :DEL] for a [portion/pattern &c?]>.
Evening and Morning Star 1, no. 12 (March 1833) heading: Revelation Given Kirtland, Ohio, January 3, 1833.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 7 heading: Revelation given December 27, 1832. (2)
-- Jan 3, 1833

[Sermon] George A. Smith: True Government, Union, and Progress - The Priesthood the Channel of Divine Revelation, JD 6:159 - 162 (3)
-- Jan 3, 1858


1 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
2 - Kenny, Scott, "Doctrine and Covenants," http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml
3 - Journal of Discourses, http://jod.mrm.org


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