November 24-30, 2025
COME FOLLOW ME Doctrine & Covenants
“He ‘Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood’”
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Doctrine & Covenants LESSON 48
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Theme: “He Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood”
D&C 135-136
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November 24–30: He “Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood”
Doctrine and Covenants 135–136
The afternoon of June 27, 1844, found Joseph and Hyrum Smith in jail once again, accompanied by John Taylor and Willard Richards. They believed they were innocent of any crime, but they submitted to arrest, hoping to keep the Saints in Nauvoo safe. This wasn’t the first time that enemies of the Church had put the Prophet Joseph in prison, but this time he seemed to know that he would not return alive. He and his friends tried to comfort each other by reading from the Book of Mormon and singing hymns. Then gunshots were heard, and within a few minutes the mortal lives of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum had come to an end.
And yet it was not the end of the divine cause they had embraced. And it was not the end of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. There was more work to do and more revelation that would guide the Church forward. The end of the Prophet’s life was not the end of the work of God.
See Saints, 1:521–52.
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Doctrine and Covenants 135; 136:37–39
Joseph and Hyrum Smith sealed their testimonies with their blood.
Imagine how you might have felt if you had been living in Nauvoo when Joseph and Hyrum Smith were killed (see Saints, 1:554–55). How would you have made sense of this tragic event? Doctrine and Covenants 135, published three months later, may have helped. As you search this section, consider what would have brought you understanding and reassurance. What would you say to someone who asks, “Why would God allow His Prophet to be killed?” (see Doctrine and Covenants 136:37–39).
You could also search section 135 for words or phrases that inspire you to be faithful to Christ to the end, like Joseph and Hyrum were.
See also Doctrine and Covenants 5:21–22; “Remembering the Martyrdom,” in Revelations in Context, 299–306; Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2011), 522–23, 529–40; “Testimony of the Book of Mormon” (video), Gospel Library.
IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN
Doctrine and Covenants 135:1–2, 4–5
Joseph and Hyrum Smith gave their lives for Jesus Christ and His gospel.
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Summarize for your children Doctrine and Covenants 135:1 or share “Chapter 57: The Prophet Is Killed” (in Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 201–5, or the corresponding video in Gospel Library). This could be a good opportunity for you and your children to share your feelings about the sacrifice Joseph and Hyrum made for the Savior and His gospel.
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Doctrine and Covenants 135:4–5 states that Hyrum Smith read a passage from the Book of Mormon before he went to Carthage Jail. You and your children could read this passage together (see Ether 12:36–38). How could these verses have comforted Hyrum? You could also share scriptures that bring you comfort when you are worried or sad.
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You and your children could look at pictures of prophets (see Gospel Art Book, nos. 7, 14, 67) and talk about some things God asks prophets to do. What did these prophets sacrifice for the Savior?
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Joseph Smith was a prophet and witness of Jesus Christ.
Doctrine and Covenants 135:3 names some of the things Joseph Smith accomplished “in the short space of twenty years.” How have these things affected you and your relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ? Consider how you would complete a sentence like this one: Because of what the Lord did through Joseph Smith, I … You might also record and share your testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith with others.
Another way to learn about Joseph Smith’s mission is to try writing a brief obituary or eulogy for him. What would you say to build faith in Christ and His restored gospel? You might want to include important events or accomplishments found in Doctrine and Covenants 135 or those mentioned in the resources below.
Jesus Christ revealed many truths about Himself and His Atonement through Joseph Smith. Consider pondering the experience you have had studying the Doctrine and Covenants this year. What truths have stood out to you? You may want to share these with your family, class or quorum members, or others as you study this week. How do these truths help you understand and draw closer to the Savior?
See also “Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration” (video), Gospel Library; Tad R. Callister, “Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 35–37; “Praise to the Man,” Hymns, no. 27; Topics and Questions, “Joseph Smith,” Gospel Library.
IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN
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To help your children remember and appreciate how the Lord has blessed us through Joseph Smith’s mission, you could display objects that represent things Joseph did, such as the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, or a picture of a temple (see also this week’s activity page). Then your children could look in Doctrine and Covenants 135:3 for some things Joseph Smith did to help us come closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Invite your children to share why they are grateful for these things.
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SUMMARY OF SUBJECTS FOR:
DOCTRINE & COVENANTS
D&C 135-136
NOVEMBER (week 5)
Lesson 48: November 24-30, 2025
“He ‘Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood’”
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