Revelations of Joseph Smith - 1835
When: 18 March 1835, (Saturday) and November 1831. Verses 1–58 were received March 18, 1835 (Wednesday). Verses 59 –100, except 61, 70, 73, 76 –78, part of 92, and 93 –98, were received in November 1831. (Printing Office Site)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA. The verses received in November 1831 were received in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Differentiates between Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods, offices of priesthood outlined.
Source: D&C 107; First published as section 3 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.
When: 17 August 1835 (Monday) (date when approved by Church general assembly to be included in the Doctrine and Covenants—not when it was written)
Where: Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, USA
Who: Church leaders (a declaration of belief regarding governments and laws in general. It took place at a meeting to consider the proposed contents of the Doctrine and Covenants.)
What: Government should preserve freedom of conscience and worship, all men should uphold government and show respect for the laws, religious societies are not to exercise civil power, men are justified in defending themselves and their property.
Source: D&C 134; First published in the Messenger and Advocate (August 1835) and included as section 102 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.
When: 22 September 1835 (Thursday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith to William W. Phelps
What: A patriarchal blessing given through Joseph Smith to William W. Phelps
Source: William W. Phelps to Brigham Young, 29 June 1859, Church History Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
When: 7 October 1835 (Wednesday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith to Bishop Whitney
What: A patriarchal blessing given through Joseph Smith to Bishop Whitney
Source: History of the Church 2: 288-89.
When: 11 October 1835 (Sunday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith as recorded by Warren Parrish
What: Joseph Smith Sr. is sick, and Joseph Smith Jr. along with David Whitmer are able to heal Joseph Smith Sr. through the power of God
Source: The Papers of Joseph Smith, ed. Dean C. Jessee (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1992), 2:51; see also History of the Church 2:289.
When: 27 October 1835 (Tuesday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith as recorded by Warren Parrish
What: Joseph Smith heals the wife of Brother Samuel Smith
Source: The Papers of Joseph Smith, ed. Dean C. Jessee (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1992), 2:55; see also History of the Church 2:292-293.
When: 1 November 1835 (Sunday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith to Reynolds Cahoon
What: The Lord is angry with Reynolds Cahoon because of his iniquities, he is told to set his house in order
Source: History of the Church, 2: 299.
When: 3 November 1835 (Tuesday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith to the Twelve Apostles
What: The Twelve need to humble themselves, parable concerning a man having twelve sons, the Twelve should be equal in their ministry and in their portion, a call to repentance
Source: History of the Church, 2:300.
When: 7 November 1835 (Saturday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith to Isaac Morley and Edward Partridge
What: The Lord is pleased with Isaac Morley and Edward Partridge, their sins are forgiven, they are told to tarry for a little season and attend the school and the solemn assembly.
Source: History of the Church, 2:302-03.
When: 8 November 1835 (Sunday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith
What: President Phelps and President John Whitmer were under condemnation for their errors.
Source: History of the Church, 2:304.
When: 10 November 1835 (Tuesday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith concerning Joshua the Jewish Minster or Robert Matthias
What: In a conversation, Joseph Smith tells Joshua that his God is the devil and that Joshua’s doctrine is evil, Joseph makes Joshua depart from his (Joseph’s) home.
Source: The Papers of Joseph Smith, ed. Dean C. Jessee (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1992), 2:74; see also History of the Church 2:307.
When: 14 November 1835 (Saturday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith to Warren Parrish
What: Warren Parrish’s sins are forgiven, he shall be endowed with a knowledge of a hidden language, he will be called the Lord’s scribe for the Lord’s Seer
Source: History of the Church, 2:311-12.
When: 16 November 1835 (Saturday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith to Harvey Whitlock
What: Harvey Whitlock called to repentance, his sins will be forgiven, let him prepare himself speedily and come unto Kirtland.
Source: History of the Church, 2:315.
When: 16 November 1835 (Monday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA
Who: Joseph Smith to Erastus Holmes
What: Joseph asked the Lord if Erastus Holmes should be baptized in Kirtland or wait until he returned home, he is told he shouldn’t be baptized here, there were three men seeking his destruction, he must beware of his enemies
Source: History of the Church 2:312-16.
When: 26 December 1835 (Saturday)
Where: Kirtland Township, Geauga County, Ohio, USA (Joseph Smith Jr. Home)
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Lyman Sherman forgiven of his sins and called to preach the gospel and strengthen his brethren.
Source: D&C 108; First published in the Deseret News (July 10, 1852) and included as section 108 in the 1876 Doctrine and Covenants.