From the day the Church was organized, the Lord has commanded that records and histories be kept (D&C 21:1). The scriptures teach that we will be judged out of the books and records that are kept (Revelation 20:12;D&C 128:7). Accurate histories have been an important source of teaching the gospel and building testimony since the days of Adam (Moses 6:5–6, 45–46;1 Nephi 3:19–20;Mosiah 1:2–5). As you readDoctrine and Covenants 47, John Whitmer’s call to be the Church historian, think about how it might apply to you in keeping important histories.
Understanding the Scriptures
Doctrine and Covenants 47
| Capacity(section heading) | Calling or position | |
| Expedient(vv. 1–2) | Appropriate, desirable | |
| Regular(v. 1) | Consistently maintained, exact |
Studying the Scriptures
Do activity A as you studyDoctrine and Covenants 47.
Knowing What to Write
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According toDoctrine and Covenants 47, how would John Whitmer know what to write in the history?
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In what ways have you been blessed because someone kept a historical record?
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In what ways might a record you write be a blessing to others?
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