Lesson 27: The Saints Are Expelled from Jackson County

PURPOSE To help the children understand that even though we experience problems and trials, we will be blessed if we are obedient and endure to the end.

Keep the Commandments 1. Keep the commandments; keep the commandments! In this there is safety; in this there is peace. He will send blessings; He will send blessings. Words of a prophet: Keep the commandments. In this there is safety and peace. 1. Keep the commandments; keep the commandments! In this there is safety; in this there is peace. He will send blessings; He will send blessings. Words of a prophet: Keep the commandments. In this there is safety and peace. 2. We are His children; we are His children, and we must be tested to show we are true. Hold to His promises; Hold to His promises, Heeding the prophets: Keep the commandments. In this there is safety and peace. 2. We are His children; we are His children, and we must be tested to show we are true. Hold to His promises; Hold to His promises, Heeding the prophets: Keep the commandments. In this there is safety and peace. Words and music: Barbara A. McConochie, b © 1975 IRI. Obbligato by Barbara A. McConochie © 1989 IRI. Arr. by Darwin Wolford © 1986, Words and music: Barbara A. McConochie, b © 1975 IRI. Obbligato by Barbara A. McConochie © 1989 IRI. Arr. by Darwin Wolford © 1986,

OUR OPENING PRAYER WILL BE GIVEN BY (Enter Name Here)

On the next slide is a message. On the next slide is a message. The letters of the message are in the correct order, but the spaces between the words are not in the right places. The letters of the message are in the correct order, but the spaces between the words are not in the right places. Examine the message and put a line where each word space should be. Examine the message and put a line where each word space should be. Do not reveal the message until everyone has had a chance to finish. Do not reveal the message until everyone has had a chance to finish.

Go di scon stant. Hew ill alwa ysb less uswh enweo beyh im.

God is constant. He will always bless us when we obey him

What does the word “constant” mean. What does the word “constant” mean. – Some possible synonyms are: Unchanging Unchanging Dependable Dependable Reliable Reliable always the same always the same Our Father in Heaven is constant and unchanging. Our Father in Heaven is constant and unchanging. When he makes a promise, we can depend on him to keep it. When he makes a promise, we can depend on him to keep it.

Let’s read Doctrine and Covenants 82:10. Let’s read Doctrine and Covenants 82: I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise. 10 I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise. No matter what trials and problems we may experience, if we are faithful and obedient we will eventually receive the promised blessings. No matter what trials and problems we may experience, if we are faithful and obedient we will eventually receive the promised blessings.

This is what our lesson is about today.

Lesson 27: The Saints Are Expelled from Jackson County

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God commanded more Saints to go to Jackson County, Missouri. God commanded more Saints to go to Jackson County, Missouri. New people arrived there almost every week, and they built homes, stores, and a printing shop. New people arrived there almost every week, and they built homes, stores, and a printing shop.

The Saints in Missouri had peace and happiness for a time. The Saints in Missouri had peace and happiness for a time. However, problems soon arose. However, problems soon arose. Some of the Saints were disobedient and unkind. Some of the Saints were disobedient and unkind. Some of them argued with their leaders. Some of them argued with their leaders.

Other people who lived there began to worry about so many Saints moving into the area. Other people who lived there began to worry about so many Saints moving into the area. These people wanted the Saints to leave. These people wanted the Saints to leave.

The men in the mob became very angry. The men in the mob became very angry. They broke into the Saints’ printing shop and destroyed it. They broke into the Saints’ printing shop and destroyed it.

Next, the mob caught Bishop Partridge and Charles Allen and put tar and feathers on their skin. Next, the mob caught Bishop Partridge and Charles Allen and put tar and feathers on their skin. The mob also beat some of the other Saints. The mob also beat some of the other Saints.

Three days later, members of the mob rode through the town and shot their guns at buildings. Three days later, members of the mob rode through the town and shot their guns at buildings. They shouted mean things at the Saints and said they would whip anyone they caught. They shouted mean things at the Saints and said they would whip anyone they caught.

They burned crops and destroyed homes, barns, and stores. They burned crops and destroyed homes, barns, and stores.

Oliver Cowdery was one of the leaders of the Church in Missouri. Oliver Cowdery was one of the leaders of the Church in Missouri. He was sent to Kirtland to see Joseph Smith. He was sent to Kirtland to see Joseph Smith.

When Oliver arrived in Kirtland, he told Joseph what was happening in Jackson County. When Oliver arrived in Kirtland, he told Joseph what was happening in Jackson County. The Saints there wanted to know what they should do. The Saints there wanted to know what they should do.

Joseph told Oliver about some revelations he had received. Joseph told Oliver about some revelations he had received. The Lord had revealed that the Saints should build a temple in Zion. The Lord had revealed that the Saints should build a temple in Zion. The temple would be paid for by the tithing of the people. The temple would be paid for by the tithing of the people.

Jesus told Joseph that Zion would become great if the Saints were obedient. Jesus told Joseph that Zion would become great if the Saints were obedient. But the Saints would be punished if they were not obedient. But the Saints would be punished if they were not obedient.

Jesus said the Saints should obey the laws of the country. Jesus said the Saints should obey the laws of the country. They should vote for righteous people to be the leaders of the land. They should vote for righteous people to be the leaders of the land. When wicked people become leaders, the people are sad. When wicked people become leaders, the people are sad.

The Lord commanded the Saints to obey all His words. The Lord commanded the Saints to obey all His words. He said they should not be afraid of their enemies. He said they should not be afraid of their enemies. Instead, the Saints should forgive their enemies. Instead, the Saints should forgive their enemies.

They should not fight their enemies unless God commands them to fight. They should not fight their enemies unless God commands them to fight. The Lord said that He would punish the wicked people. The Lord said that He would punish the wicked people.

A few weeks later, Jesus said the Saints in Zion would have trouble for a time because they had not obeyed the commandments. A few weeks later, Jesus said the Saints in Zion would have trouble for a time because they had not obeyed the commandments. However, Jesus promised that someday He would help the Saints build Zion. However, Jesus promised that someday He would help the Saints build Zion.

Because the mob in Jackson County was causing so much trouble, the Saints tried to get help from the governor of Missouri. Because the mob in Jackson County was causing so much trouble, the Saints tried to get help from the governor of Missouri. William Phelps and Orson Hyde went to see the governor. William Phelps and Orson Hyde went to see the governor. They told him about the mob and how their homes had been destroyed. They told him about the mob and how their homes had been destroyed.

The governor would not help them. He told them to ask the judges for help. The governor would not help them. He told them to ask the judges for help. But the judges were friends of the mob, and they would not help either. But the judges were friends of the mob, and they would not help either.

The mob attacked the Saints for six days. The mob attacked the Saints for six days. They tore down their homes, hurt the men, and broke into a store and threw everything on the floor. They tore down their homes, hurt the men, and broke into a store and threw everything on the floor.

The mob made the Saints leave their homes. The mob made the Saints leave their homes. It was winter, and many people died because they were homeless in the cold, wet weather. It was winter, and many people died because they were homeless in the cold, wet weather.

The Saints went to other parts of Missouri to get away from the mob. The Saints went to other parts of Missouri to get away from the mob.

The Saints were sad. The Saints were sad. Their homes, farms, and stores had been destroyed. Their homes, farms, and stores had been destroyed. Their animals had been stolen. The governor and the judges would not help them. Their animals had been stolen. The governor and the judges would not help them.

But the Saints still had faith in God. But the Saints still had faith in God. They knew the Church of Jesus Christ was true, and they knew that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. They knew the Church of Jesus Christ was true, and they knew that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God.

While the Saints were being persecuted in Missouri, Joseph Smith was in Kirtland, Ohio. While the Saints were being persecuted in Missouri, Joseph Smith was in Kirtland, Ohio. Jesus gave Joseph a revelation explaining why the Saints in Missouri were having trouble. Jesus gave Joseph a revelation explaining why the Saints in Missouri were having trouble.

Jesus said some of the Saints had not obeyed the commandments. Jesus said some of the Saints had not obeyed the commandments. They had not been united, as the people of Zion must be. They had not been united, as the people of Zion must be. Some of them argued and said mean things to each other. Some of them argued and said mean things to each other. Some were jealous, and some would not share. Some were jealous, and some would not share.

In spite of these problems, Jesus said He loved the Saints and would not forget them. In spite of these problems, Jesus said He loved the Saints and would not forget them.

He said they should be comforted because the pure in heart would someday return and build Zion. He said they should be comforted because the pure in heart would someday return and build Zion.

Jesus told the Saints to prepare for when He comes to earth again. Jesus told the Saints to prepare for when He comes to earth again. When He comes, people will love each other and have peace. When He comes, people will love each other and have peace.

Those who were persecuted for following Jesus will be blessed. Those who were persecuted for following Jesus will be blessed. Satan will not have power to tempt people. Satan will not have power to tempt people. There will be no death as it is known today. Everyone will be happy. There will be no death as it is known today. Everyone will be happy.

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According to the revelation Joseph Smith received, where will the city of Zion be located? (D&C 57:1– 2.) According to the revelation Joseph Smith received, where will the city of Zion be located? (D&C 57:1– 2.)D&C 57:1– 2D&C 57:1– 2 Where will the temple be built? (D&C 57:3.) Where will the temple be built? (D&C 57:3.)D&C 57:3D&C 57:3 When will the city of Zion be established? (Just before the Second Coming.) What will it be like? (D&C 45:66–67.) When will the city of Zion be established? (Just before the Second Coming.) What will it be like? (D&C 45:66–67.)D&C 45:66–67D&C 45:66–67

What kind of temptations and pressures do children your age face that might lead to disobedience? What kind of temptations and pressures do children your age face that might lead to disobedience? How can you resist these temptations and pressures? How can you resist these temptations and pressures?

What did the Lord tell the Saints in Jackson County when he counseled them not to seek revenge? (D&C 98:1–3.) What did the Lord tell the Saints in Jackson County when he counseled them not to seek revenge? (D&C 98:1–3.)D&C 98:1–3D&C 98:1–3 How did he tell them to deal with the persecution of their families? (D&C 98:23–24) How did he tell them to deal with the persecution of their families? (D&C 98:23–24)D&C 98:23–24D&C 98:23–24

What did the Lord tell the Saints in Jackson County when he counseled them How can we develop more patience and forgiveness in dealing with those who are unkind to us? What did the Lord tell the Saints in Jackson County when he counseled them How can we develop more patience and forgiveness in dealing with those who are unkind to us?

The Lord told the Saints not to be afraid to die for the gospel (D&C 98:13–14). The Lord told the Saints not to be afraid to die for the gospel (D&C 98:13–14).D&C 98:13–14D&C 98:13–14 Today the test we face is usually not whether we will die for the gospel but whether we will live for it. Today the test we face is usually not whether we will die for the gospel but whether we will live for it.

How can we live for the gospel? How can we live for the gospel? How does the Lord tell us to live? (D&C 98:11.) How does the Lord tell us to live? (D&C 98:11.)D&C 98:11D&C 98:11

They received or will yet receive every blessing promised them for obedience. They received or will yet receive every blessing promised them for obedience. What are some of the blessings you have already received because of obedience? What are some of the blessings you have already received because of obedience?

What are some blessings we hope to receive in the next life for obedience to the commandments in this life? What are some blessings we hope to receive in the next life for obedience to the commandments in this life?

I want to express my gratitude to Heavenly Father for restoring the priesthood keys of missionary work and sealing ordinances to the earth. I want to express my gratitude to Heavenly Father for restoring the priesthood keys of missionary work and sealing ordinances to the earth. Because of the events that took place in the Kirtland Temple, you and your family can be members of the Church and have the opportunity to be sealed together as families. Because of the events that took place in the Kirtland Temple, you and your family can be members of the Church and have the opportunity to be sealed together as families. TESTIMONY

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D & C 57:1 1 Hearken, O ye elders of my church, saith the Lord your God, who have assembled yourselves together, according to my commandments, in this land, which is the land of Missouri, which is the land which I have appointed and consecrated for the gathering of the saints.

D & C 57:2 2 Wherefore, this is the land of promise, and the place for the city of Zion.

D & C 57:3 3 And thus saith the Lord your God, if you will receive wisdom here is wisdom. Behold, the place which is now called Independence is the center place; and a spot for the temple is lying westward, upon a lot which is not far from the courthouse.

D & C 45:66 66 And it shall be called the New Jerusalem, a land of peace, a city of refuge, a place of safety for the saints of the Most High God;

D & C 98:1 1 Verily I say unto you my friends, fear not, let your hearts be comforted; yea, rejoice evermore, and in everything give thanks;

D & C 98:2 2 Waiting patiently on the Lord, for your prayers have entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth, and are recorded with this seal and testament—the Lord hath sworn and decreed that they shall be granted.

D & C 98:3 3 Therefore, he giveth this promise unto you, with an immutable covenant that they shall be fulfilled; and all things wherewith you have been afflicted shall work together for your good, and to my name’s glory, saith the Lord.

D & C 45:67 67 And the glory of the Lord shall be there, and the terror of the Lord also shall be there, insomuch that the wicked will not come unto it, and it shall be called Zion.

D & C 98:23 23 Now, I speak unto you concerning your families—if men will smite you, or your families, once, and ye bear it patiently and revile not against them, neither seek revenge, ye shall be rewarded;

D & C 98:24 24 But if ye bear it not patiently, it shall be accounted unto you as being meted out as a just measure unto you.

D & C 98:13 13 And whoso layeth down his life in my cause, for my name’s sake, shall find it again, even life eternal.

D & C 98:14 14 Therefore, be not afraid of your enemies, for I have decreed in my heart, saith the Lord, that I will prove you in all things, whether you will abide in my covenant, even unto death, that you may be found worthy.

D & C 98:11 11 And I give unto you a commandment, that ye shall forsake all evil and cleave unto all good, that ye shall live by every word which proceedeth forth out of the mouth of God.

D & C 101:1 1 Verily I say unto you, concerning your brethren who have been afflicted, and persecuted, and cast out from the land of their inheritance—

D & C 101:2 2 I, the Lord, have suffered the affliction to come upon them, wherewith they have been afflicted, in consequence of their transgressions;

D & C 101:3 3 Yet I will own them, and they shall be mine in that day when I shall come to make up my jewels.

D & C 101:6 3 Yet I will own them, and they shall be mine in that day when I shall come to make up my jewels.

D & C 101:7 6 Behold, I say unto you, there were jarrings, and acontentions, and benvyings, and cstrifes, and dlustful and covetous desires among them; therefore by these things they polluted their inheritances. contentionsenvyingsstrifeslustfulcontentionsenvyingsstrifeslustful

D & C 101:9 9 Verily I say unto you, notwithstanding their sins, my bowels are filled with compassion towards them. I will not utterly cast them off; and in the day of wrath I will remember mercy.