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INTRODUCTION: Consider the following people: John the Baptist, 1000+ Anti-Nephi-Lehies, Abinadi, and Joseph Smith. What do these have in common? They were martyred because of their commitment to the truth. Can you identify other martyrs from scriptural and church history? (Answers might include Abel (Moses 5:32), James (the brother of John—Acts 12:2)), Hyrum Smith (D&C 135:1, etc.) According to D&C 135:3, why do so many of “the Lord’s anointed” die at the hands of their enemies? (See also D&C 136:5,6)

Bonus: Temple Symbols and Their Meanings with Donald Parry

Right about now, we're probably all missing the temple. Never before has the need for the instant peace that comes from stepping into these sacred spaces been more keenly felt by so many members. But we can do more during this time than eagerly await the day when we can finally return to full temple worship. In this week’s bonus episode, we invite religious scholar Donald W. Parry to help us dig into the meaning behind temple symbols so that we can be ready to enter the Lord’s house with new perspective and greater understanding.

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3 Nephi 12–16: Blessed

In the New Testament, Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount to encourage His disciples to strive for their best with full purpose of heart. Following His Resurrection, Jesus appeared to the Book of Mormon people in the Western Hemisphere and delivered the same message. 3 Nephi 12–16 records this second witness of light, meekness, and fruit.

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Latter-day Saint Life

3 unlikely pioneers I’m also honoring this year—and none of them crossed the plains

By Logan Mickel

One man is adding a recovered addict, a mental health hero, and an LBGTQ+ mediator to his list of pioneers to honor this year.

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Realizing ‘the privileges and blessings and gifts of the priesthood’

By Jennifer Reeder

On June 9, 1842, Joseph visited the Relief Society and spoke again of their purpose: “The Society is not only to relieve the poor, but to save souls.”

Flake descendant ironically embodies LDS, pioneer history

When Brigham Young first entered the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847, he did so in the back of a fine, white carriage donated to the Mormon pioneer leader by a faithful follower, James Madison Flake. Young was ill and couldn't drive the rig himself, so Green Flake drove the carriage and was among those who actually heard Young say, "This is the right place."

Two Fla. Mormon churches defaced

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigators on Friday arrested a 56-year-old Jacksonville man for criminal mischief after he reportedly spray-painted and left makeshift “shrines” at two Jacksonville Latter-day Saints churches.