Revelations of Joseph Smith - 1830
When: January or February 1830
Where: Palmyra, Wayne County, New York, USA
Who: Joseph Smith as related by David Whitmer
What: Some of the brethren should go to Toronto, Canada and that they would sell the copyright of the Book of Mormon; some revelations are of God: some revelations are of man: and some revelations are of the devil.
Source: David Whitmer, An Address to All Believers of Christ (Richmond, MO: Published by the Author, 1887), 30-31; see also History of the Church 2:279.
When: March 1830
Where: Palmyra Township, Wayne County, New York, USA (Joseph Smith Sr. log home)
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Lord points out many beliefs: Chris has all power, pray vocally, all must repent
Source: D&C 19; First published in as chapter 16 in the Book of Commandments; see also History of the Church 1: 72-74
When: April 1830
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Articles and Covenants of the Church of Christ: outlined proper conduct and procedures
Source: D&C 20; First published in the Evening and Morning Star (June 1832); see also History of the Church 1: 64-70
When: 6 April 1830 (Tuesday)
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York (Manchester, New York, according to the Book of Commandments) (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Joseph Smith called to be a seer, translator, prophet, apostle, and elder. Church should receive his word as if from the Lord’s own mouth.
Source: D&C 21; First published as chapter 22 in the 1833 Book of Commandments.
When: April 1830
Where: Manchester, Ontario County, New York, USA (Joseph Smith Sr. log home)
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Concerning persons who had previously been baptized in other churches and now wanted to join the Church without baptism.
Source: D&C 22; First published as chapter 23 in the 1833 Book of Commandments.
When: 6 April 1830 (Tuesday) (according to the Book of Commandments)
Where: Palmyra Township, Wayne County, New York, USA (Joseph Smith Sr. log home)
Who: Joseph Smith
What: The Lord tells Oliver Cowdery, Joseph Knight, Hyrum, Samuel, and Joseph Smith their respective duties in the Church.
Source: D&C 23; First published as chapter 24 in the 1833 Book of Commandments.
When: July 1830
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: To Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery
What: After experiencing intense persecution, this revelation was given to comfort the leaders of the church. Law relating to miracles, cursing, and dusting of the feet are revealed.
Source: D&C 24; First published as chapter 25 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 101-103
When: July 1830
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: To Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery
What: After experiencing intense persecution, this revelation was given to comfort Emma Smith, specifically. The Lord called her an elect lady, having the calling to gather a book of hymns.
Source: D&C 25; First published as chapter 26 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 103-104
When: July 1830
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: To Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and John Whitmer
What: The three men are told to devote their time to studying the scriptures and preaching in Colesville.
Source: D&C 26; First published as chapter 27 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 104
When: August 1830
Where: Harmony Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. home site)
Who: To Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery
What: Emma Smith and Sally Knight had still not been confirmed as members of the church. Joseph went to get some wine for the sacrament, when a heavenly messenger told him that he should not buy strong drinks, and that it does not matter what you use for the sacrament as long as the sacrament is taking with an eye single to the glory of God.
Source: D&C 27; Verses 1-4 of section 27 were first published in the Evening and Morning Star (March 1833); see also History of the Church 1: 106-108
When: September 1830
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery
What: Hiram Page, a member of the church, claimed to have a stone that gave him heavenly revelations. He had convinced others in the church that these revelations were real. The Lord told Joseph and Oliver that only Joseph received revelations for the Church, and that Hiram Page had been deceived by Satan. Also, Oliver is called to preach to the Lamanites.
Source: D&C 28; Verses 1-4 of section 27 were first published as chapter 30 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; (see also History of the Church 1: 109-111
When: September 1830
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith in the presence of six elders
What: The Lord reveals many things concerning his gospel. Signs of the Second Coming; Little children are redeemed through the atonement
Source: D&C 29; Verses 1-4 of section 27 were first published in the Evening and Morning Star (September 1832); see also History of the Church 1: 111-115
When: September 1830
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jr., and John Whitmer
What: Peter Whitmer, Jr., is called to accompany Oliver Cowdery on his mission to the Lamanites.
Source: D&C 30; first published as chapters 31, 32, and 33 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 115-116
When: September 1830
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Thomas B. Marsh
What: Earlier in the month, Thomas had been baptized and ordained an elder in the Church. This revelation told Thomas to preach the gospel.
Source: D&C 31; first published as chapter 34 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 115-117
When: October 1830
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson
What: Parley and Ziba are called to accompany Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer, Jun., and a mission to the Lamanites
Source: D&C 32; first published as section 54 in the 1835 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants; see also History of the Church 1: 118-120
When: October 1830
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Ezra Thayre and Northrop Sweet
What: Ezra and Northrop are called to preach the gospel; The Lord will gather His elect
Source: D&C 33; first published as chapter 35 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 126-127
When: 4 November 1830 (Thursday)
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Orson Pratt
What: The Lord tells Orson that he is blessed for believing in Him and because he is called to preach the Lord’s gospel
Source: D&C 34; first published as chapter 34 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 127-128
When: 7 December 1830 (Tuesday)
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home or Joseph Smith Sr. Home)
Who: To Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon
What: Sidney Rigdon is called to be Joseph Smith’s scribe (as he was translating the Bible).
Source: D&C 35; first published as chapter 37 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 128-131
When: December 1830
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home) or Seneca Falls Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Joseph Smith Sr. Home)
Who: Through Joseph Smith to Edward Partridge
What: Edward Partridge is called to preach the gospel
Source: D&C 36; first published as chapter 38 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 131
When: December 1830
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Peter Whitmer Sr. Log Home) or Seneca Falls Township, Seneca County, New York, USA (Joseph Smith Sr. Home)
Who: To Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon
What: The Lord reveals to Joseph and Sidney the need to relocate the saints to the Ohio.
Source: D&C 37; first published as chapter 39 in the Book of Commandments in 1833; see also History of the Church 1: 139
When: late December 1830 or early January 1831
Where: Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York, USA
Who: Joseph Smith as related by Lucy Mack Smith
What: Joseph inquires of the Lord and is commanded to go to Kirtland to assist in regulating church affairs; Hyrum is also commanded to go.
Source: History of the Church 1:146