Looking for something different for your gospel study? Visit the BYU Religious Education YouTube page to watch the “Discussions on the Doctrine and Covenants.” Faculty members from BYU Religious Education discuss the writings and teachings of the Doctrine and Covenants in this series. Each of the half-hour episodes covers several sections from this book of modern scripture. https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc5yYrpPFm2u8cgwhncfMrfnCgsSWOGaK

In the most recent episode of “Y Religion,” BYU professor Michael Goodman and Religious Education’s own Devan Jensen discuss how many doctrines revealed to Joseph Smith actually came little by little and not all at once. Beginning with the tragic death of Joseph’s brother Alvin up through temple ordinances in Nauvoo, this episode discusses how the Prophet grew in his understanding of doctrines related to the eternal family and how God works with all of us line upon line. Check it out by going to https://rsc.byu.edu/media/y-religion

This week in “Come, Follow Me” we learn about how the Lord reveals truth to us in our minds and hearts. “Revelation,” by President Dallin H. Oaks, expounds on eight purposes of revelation and how we can better receive it in our daily lives. This selection can be found by visiting the RSC website. Supplement your gospel study this week by visiting https://rsc.byu.edu/sperry-symposium-classics-doctrine-covenants/revelation-0

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Be on the lookout for a new book trailer for “Raising the Standard of Truth,” coming soon! Edited by Scott C. Esplin, this volume explores events and teachings of the early years of the Restoration of the gospel. Published in December, this book is a sampling from the vast archives of the Religious Studies Center, written by experts and other professionals from BYU, the Church History Department, Joseph Smith Papers, and elsewhere.

This week in “Come, Follow Me” the story of the lost 116 pages is discussed. This is a heartbreaking story that occurs right at the beginning of the Restoration of the gospel. There is a fascinating article on the RSC website that dives into this story and its implications. Find it under our “Come, Follow Me” resources! #byursc #sharegoodness #comefollowme Painting: Devastating Loss of 116 Pages, by Kwani Povi Winder

Watch for upcoming books from the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book. On April 5 we will release “Rescued: The Courageous Journey of Mary Goble Pay.” Edited by Clark B. Hinckley, this book follows the travails of thirteen-year-old Mary Goble and her family, who were part of the pioneer overland journey to Utah Territory in the John A. Hunt wagon company in 1856. This annotated transcription is bookended by an introduction and epilogue that place Mary’s story of her journey in the context of her life before and after her emigration.

Be on the lookout for the RSC’s upcoming books this year! On March 1 we will release “Latter-day Saints in Washington, DC: History, People, and Places.” Edited by Kenneth L. Alford, Lloyd D. Newell, and Alexander L. Baugh, this volume takes a fresh look at the history, people, and places in Washington, DC, that have affected the Church. It also chronicles many of the Saints and statesmen who have worked to bring the Church out of obscurity and onto a national and international stage.

We can sometimes think that Joseph Smith’s understanding of key Restoration doctrines came fully formed from the start. But the reality is that many concepts were revealed more slowly, here a little and there a little. Beginning with the tragic death of Joseph’s brother Alvin up through temple ordinances in Nauvoo, BYU Religious Education professor Michael Goodman and Religious Studies Center executive editor Devan Jensen discuss how the Prophet grew in his understanding of doctrines related to the eternal family, and how God works with all of us line upon line. Painting: But for a Small Moment, by Liz Lemon Swindle. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly95cmVsaWdpb24ubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M/episode/NTczZWRiMWMtOGZiZi00MmEwLTgyOTgtNGRhNjgyYjQ0MzYz?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjO4sDYsqjuAhUfGDQIHZWfBXYQieUEegQIBRAH&ep=6

Today we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Late in his short life, Martin Luther King Jr. came to the tragic understanding that “life is a continual story of shattered dreams.” This remark comes from one of his last sermons, entitled “Unfulfilled Dreams.” John S. Tanner reflects on Dr. King’s sermon in an essay on the RSC website. Check it out. It’s a 5-minute read: https://rsc.byu.edu/notes-amateur/unfulfilled-dreams

Check out "Finding Christ in the Covenant Path: Ancient Insights for Modern Life,” by Jennifer C. Lane, one of the RSC books published last year! This volume offers a fresh but faithful focus on the journey of covenants and discipleship through the double lens of ancient words and medieval images. This book helps us see Christ’s identity as our Redeemer and reveals Christ as our ransom by exploring medieval images, particularly the image of Christ. Purchase a physical copy or an e-book version online by going to https://rsc.byu.edu/book/finding-christ-covenant-path