In a chaotic world, peace can be a precious commodity. This episode begins our study of Doctrine and Covenants 30–36, seven chapters filled with peaceable things of the kingdom. Just as these verses advised 12 men who needed the assurance of peace, these sections can offer us encouragement and respite today.
Segment 1
Scriptures:
D&C 35:8 (Miracles and signs)
Words of the General Authorities:
Yes, peace is a very precious commodity, a truly heartfelt need, and there are many things we can do to achieve it. But—for whatever reason—life has its moments when uninterrupted peace may seem to elude us for a season. We may wonder why there are such times in life, particularly when we may be trying harder than we have ever tried to live worthy of God’s blessings and obtain His help…[The Gospel has] solutions to personal struggles and human sinfulness, a source of strength for days of weariness and hours of genuine despair. (Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom”, October 1996 General Conference)
Segment 2
Scriptures:
D&C 36:2 (Peaceable things)
D&C 36:6-8 (Embrace with singleness of heart)
Words of the General Authorities:
In turbulent and sometimes frightening times, the Savior’s promise of infinite and eternal peace resonates with special power to us, just as His ability to calm the crashing waves must have profoundly affected those who were with Him on the Sea of Galilee that stormy night so long ago…Peace—real peace, whole-souled to the very core of your being—comes only in and through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. When that precious truth is discovered and gospel principles are understood and applied, great peace can distill in the hearts and souls of our Heavenly Father’s children. (M. Russell Ballard, “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom”, April 2002 General Conference)
Segment 3
Scriptures:
D&C 30:1-4 (David Whitmer’s ministry in the church)
D&C 30:5-8 (Peter Whitmer is called on a mission)
D&C 30:9-11 (John Whitmer should fear not)
Segment 4
Scriptures:
D&C 31:2 (Blessings on the family to be one)
D&C 31:9 (Patience in afflictions)
D&C 31:12 (Don’t lose your reward)
D&C 31:5,13 (Faithful in your work)
Segment 5
Scriptures:
D&C 32:1,4 (Learn of me and pray always)
D&C 33:13 (Build on the rock)
D&C 34:2 (Christ is the light)
Segment 6
Scriptures:
D&C 35:3 (Sidney is heard by God)
D&C 35:1 (One eternal round)
D&C 35:13 (The weak things of the world)
D&C 35:26-27 (Fear not little flock)
CR: Luke 12:32
Words of the General Authorities:
My message to you today is to “fear not, little flock.” It is to encourage you to rejoice in the great blessings of life. It is to invite you to feel the great thrill of gospel living and our Father in Heaven’s love. Life is wonderful, even in the hard times, and there is happiness, joy, and peace at stops all along the way, and endless portions of them at the end of the road. (Howard W. Hunter, “Fear Not, Little Flock”, BYU Speeches delivered on March 14, 1989)
Brothers and sisters, we are the Lord’s “little flock.” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear”, April 2017 General Conference)
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