[Joseph Smith] Revelation on dietary code that became known as Word of Wisdom, Kirtland. (1)
-- 27 Feb. 1833
[Lucy Mack Smith] Joseph receives the Word of Wisdom. (2)
-- 1833 Feb 27
[Lucy Mack Smith] Revelation known as the Word of Wisdom given at Kirtland (D&C 89). (3)
-- February 27, 1833
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 89. Not a commandment. Use wine for sacrament, strong drink for washing, tobacco for bruises, no hot drinks, herbs useful, meat sparingly, grain the staff of life, fruit, mild barley drinks. Promise: health, hidden treasures of knowledge, endurance, destroying angel pass by.
Kirtland Revelations Book heading: A Revelation for the benefit of the saints & -.
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 80 heading: A word of wisdom for the benefit of the council of high priests assembled in Kirtland and church; and also the saints in Zion: to be sent greeting: not by commandment or constraint: but by revelation and the word of wisdom: showing forth the order and will of God in the temporal salvation of all saints in the last days. Given for a principle with promise adapted to the capacity of the weak and the weakest of all saints who are or can be called saints.
Kirtland Revelations Book.
A Revelation for the benefit of the saints & KRB, 49-51. (4)
-- March 8, 1833
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 90, a revelation that his counselors in the presidency, Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams, were to have increased authority and be accounted as equal with thee in holding the keys of this last kingdom. They were ordained to their new responsibilities on March 18. (5)
-- 8 Mar. 1833
[Lucy Mack Smith] Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams are ordained as counselors in the First Presidency in a meeting of the School of the Prophets. (2)
-- March 8, 1833
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 90. Joseph's sins forgiven. Keys will never be taken. Gives oracles of God to church. Sidney and Frederick are to be his counselors, equal to Joseph in holding the keys. School to train missionaries. Complete translation of the Old Testament, then preside and study. Joseph to preside over Zion in the Lord's own due time.
Newel K. Whitney Papers, box 1, fd. 12 heading: Kirtland 8th of March 1833 / A Commandment given unto Joseph saying,
Kirtland Revelations Book, 51-55, heading: Revelation given Kirtland 8th March 1833- / A Commandment given unto Joseph saying.
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 84 heading: Revelation to Joseph Smith, jr. given March, 1833.
Whitney Manuscript/Kirtland Revelations Book. (4)
-- March 9, 1833
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 91, a revelation concerning the Apocrypha, books which at that time were included in many editions of the Bible. (5)
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 91. Some of the Apocrypha is true, some false. No need to translate because those who read with the Spirit will benefit, those who don't won't.
Kirtland Revelations Book heading: Kirtland 9th of March 1833 / A Revelation given concerning Apocrypha.
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 92 heading: Revelation given March 1833.
Kirtland Revelations Book. (4)
-- March 15, 1833
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 92, a revelation concerning Frederick G. Williams. (5)
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 92. Frederick G. Williams is received into the United Order. He is to be an active member.
Kirtland Revelations Book introduction: Kirtland 15th March 1833.
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 93 heading: Revelation to Enoch, on the order of the Church for the benefit of the poor, given to the saints in Kirtland, March, 1833.
Background.
Kirtland March 15th 1833/Kirtland council, 11.
Thursday received a revelation making known that F. G. W. should be received into the United firm in full partnership agreeable to the specification of the bond.
Kirtland Revelations Book. (4)
-- 18 March 1833 - 5 December 1834
[1st Presidency Changes] Joseph Smith, Jr. Sidney Rigdon (never ordained an apostle) Frederick G. Williams (never ordained an apostle) Sidney Rigdon called as First Counselor; Frederick G. Williams called as Second Counselor (6)
-- 1833, March 18
Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams set apart as Counselors in Presidency of the Church (D&C 81 headnote). (7)
-- 1833 18 March
First Presidency organized with Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams (replacing Jesse Gause) as counselors to Joseph Smith. (8)
-- 1833, March 18
Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams set apart as Counselors in Presidency of the Church (see D&C 81 heading) and given the keys of this last kingdom (see D&C 90 heading; verse 6). (9)
-- 1833 March 18
The Quorum of High Priests was first organized in Kirtland. (10)
Footnotes:
1 - Joseph Smith Papers: Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
2 - Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, Edited by Lavina Fielding Anderson, 2001, Signature Books
3 - History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced by Scot Facer Proctor Maurine Jensen Proctor
4 - http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml
5 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
6 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
7 - Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
8 - http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
9 - http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
10 - Richards - Little, Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
Clair Barrus
