The Church continues to grow with increasing members, missionaries, and temples worldwide.
The Saints establish homes in the Salt Lake Valley. They build temples in the West. Many members from distant lands come to be with the Saints.
The pioneers travel from Council Bluffs to the Salt Lake Valley. They set up Winter Quarters. The Lord tells Brigham Young to divide the people into companies.
Under the guidance of Brigham Young, the Saints postpone their trek west and establish Winter Quarters.
Brigham Young encourages men to help the United States army in a war against Mexico.
The Lord chooses Brigham Young to be the leader after Joseph Smith's death. Mobs drive the Saints out of Nauvoo. The Saints travel in very difficult circumstances.
The Saints dedicate portions of the Nauvoo Temple as they are completed and perform many ordinances. The Saints are so eager that the temple remains open day and night.
The Apostles lead the Church until a new leader is chosen. Sidney Rigdon wants to be the leader and apostatizes.
Although innocent, Joseph, Hyrum, and others go to Carthage Jail. A mob kills Joseph and Hyrum. They give their lives for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mobs form and persecute the Saints. Enemies start a newspaper with lies about Mormons. Joseph says the Saints will eventually be forced to leave Nauvoo.
Righteous people who are married in the temple can live together forever with God.
Joseph Smith receives a revelation about angels. Heavenly Father and Jesus have a body of flesh and bones. The Holy Ghost is a spirit.
John C. Bennett, the mayor of Nauvoo, becomes wicked. Joseph Smith become mayor after conflict with Bennett. Joseph prophesies of future conflicts.
The Relief Society, a women's organization, is formed to help and bless the lives of others. The sisters make clothes for the men working at the temple, take care of the sick, and learn about the gospel.
The Saints receive a special blessing in the temple called the endowment. They make promises and covenants with God and learn how to return to live with Him.
Joseph Smith receives a revelation to build a temple in Nauvoo. The Lord calls Hyrum Smith to be the Patriarch. Brigham Young learns he is to stay at home with his family.
The Lord sends missionaries to England and Palestine. They teach the gospel to many people.
Joseph Smith instructs the Saints to write down the crimes of those who were persecuting them. Joseph takes those letters to the president of the United States. The president does not help the Saints.
Brigham Young tells the Saints to leave Missouri while Joseph Smith is in jail. They go to Illinois in search of shelter, food, and jobs.
Joseph Smith and his friends suffer in Liberty Jail for more than four months. The Lord comforts him.
Mobs do terrible things to the Saints. They hurt and kill many people. Joseph and others are thrown into prison. Joseph silences the jail guards.
The Lord reveals that the Saints should give one-tenth of all they have to the Church.
Jesus Christ names His church "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."
Joseph learns where the Lord will come for His Second Coming. Some leaders choose to disobey the prophet.
Many Saints have problems with the bank in Kirtland and blame Joseph Smith.
Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery see Jesus Christ, Moses, Elias, and Elijah and receive sacred priesthood power and keys.
The Pearl of Great Price is a book of scripture written by prophets. It contains the Book of Moses, the Book of Abraham, Joseph Smith—Matthew, Joseph Smith—History, and the Articles of Faith.
The Lord calls men to be prophets, apostles, and leaders.
Joseph Smith leads Zion's Camp, a group of men sent to help people in Jackson County.
The governor and judges of Missouri refuse the help the Saints. Due to the persecution from mobs, the Saints leave Missouri.
God commands more people to move to Missouri. Mobs and evil people persecute the Saints.
Jesus tells about Himself and shows the right way to live.
The Church's First Presidency, patriarch, and high council were called in Kirtland.
The Lord reveals to Joseph the Word of Wisdom, a health commandment requiring respect and honor for our bodies. The Lord promises many physical and spiritual blessings for complete obedience.
The Saints worry about disasters and wars that occur. Jesus reveals a prophecy to Joseph Smith about the Civil War in the United States and diverse wars in the world.
Joseph receives instruction on how to use the power of God.
The Lord gives the Saints in Missouri a revelation about how to take care of others.
Mobs persecute Joseph Smith, but they cannot stop him from doing the Lord's work.
Heavenly Father reveals to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon the places where people go after they are resurrected, called the three kingdoms of glory.
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon go to many towns and declare the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Parents should teach the gospel of Jesus Christ to their children.
The Lord tells Joseph to publish the revelations of the Lord. This book is called the Doctrine and Covenants.
The Lord tells Joseph to lead the people to Missouri to build the city of Zion.
Through the power of the Holy Ghost, the Lord gives gifts of the Spirit to help others.
Some people persecute the Saints of God in the last days. There are many signs to help prepare people for the Second Coming. The Lord will come again as the prophets have testified.
The Law of the Church: 9 February 1831
Bishops are called to help teach, love, and help the Saints.
Sidney Rigdon is baptized and leads many to Christ. Through the Lord's help, Joseph and Sidney reveal some of the missing doctrine in the Bible.
Many Saints go on missions to the American Indians.
Only one man can receive revelation for the entire Church. Hyrum Page receives false revelations through a stone. He listens to the prophet and repents.
Joseph and Emma sacrifice much to spread the gospel. They rely on the Lord. Jesus tells Emma what she is supposed to do.
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