Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints follow a curriculum called “Come, Follow Me” for gospel study in church classes, with their families, and as individuals. In 2025, I’m using this curriculum to structure my study of the Doctrine and Covenants. Here’s how that works:
- I follow the schedule given in the manual “Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Doctrine and Covenants 2025.”
- Each Sunday, I write an overview post, summarizing the reading, sharing some of my insights into that week’s assignment, and sharing relevant Book of Mormon passages and blog posts.
- Monday through Saturday, I will write a post each day about themes from that week’s reading.
Here is a list of the weekly posts I’ve written so far. To read my weekly posts from prior years, go to the following links:
- Come Follow Me 2024 (Book of Mormon)
- Come, Follow Me 2023 (New Testament)
- Come Follow Me 2022 (Old Testament)
- Come Follow Me 2021 (Doctrine and Covenants)
- Come Follow Me 2020 (Book of Mormon)
Weekly Overview Posts
The Family: A Proclamation to the World: “The Family Is Central to the Creator’s Plan” (December 15-20)
1. Marriage is ordained of God. 2. We are created in God’s image. 3. We lived with God before we were born. 4. Our children are also God’s children. 5. Parents must care for their children physically and spiritually. 6. Families find joy by following the Savior. 7. Strong relationships provide…
The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2: “We Believe” (December 8-14)
1. We are saved by Jesus Christ; we access His power through faith, repentance, baptism, and the Holy Ghost. 2. God calls people and gives them gifts to help accomplish His work. 3. God reveals truth. 4. He is gathering people in preparation for the Savior’s return. 5. We should embrace…
Doctrine and Covenants 137-138: “The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead” (December 1-7)
1. We can recieve spiritual knowledge. 2. Our desires matter. 3. Pondering enables understanding. 4. Jesus freed us from death and hell. 5. Righteous spirits minister to the disobedient. 6. Relationships matter. 7. God teaches us how to receive His blessings. 8. We learned before we were born.
Doctrine and Covenants 135-136: He “Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood” (November 24-30)
1. Our actions attest to our testimonies. 2. Stay close to family members. 3. Listen to your conscience. 4. God uses weak people to do His work. 5. Make decisions according to your covenants. 6. Use words to uplift others. 7. Return the things you borrow. 8. Be thankful.
Doctrine and Covenants 133-134: “Prepare Ye for the Coming of the Bridegroom” (November 17-23)
1. We prepare for the Savior’s return by disconnecting from the corrupt things of the world. 2. We prepare for the Savior’s return by preaching the restored gospel. 3. Living the gospel fills our hearts with joy. 4. Jesus is able to save us. 5. Civil law should protect peaceful participation…
Doctrine and Covenants 129-132: “I Have Seen Your Sacrifices in Obedience” (November 10-16)
1. Angels minister to us. 2. Relationships, including marriage can be eternal. 3. Knowledge is not limited by time. 4. Choices have consequences. 5. Spirits are material. 6. Revelation is essential for salvation. 7. God’s work is orderly. 8. Covenants can be intergenerational. 9. God’s servants bless people.
Doctrine and Covenants 125–128: “A Voice of Gladness for the Living and the Dead” (November 3-9)
1. God’s work requires collaboration. 2. Prioritize family. 3. God will manage what you can’t. 4. Earthly records have eternal significance. 5. Priesthood ordinances are honored in heaven. 6. We and our ancestors need each other. 7. Let yourself be happy. 8. Angels are restoring knowledge, power. 9. Our offering is…
Doctrine and Covenants 124: “A House Unto Thy Name”(October 27-November 2)
1. God loves integrity. 2. Receive counsel. 3. Worship in holy places. 4. Make offerings in righteousness. 5. Plead the cause of the poor. 6. Share the gospel wholeheartedly. 7. Earn God’s trust by fulfilling your current responsibilities. 8. Priesthood power is eternal. 9. Priesthood ordinances qualify us to receive gifts.
Doctrine and Covenants 121-123: “O God, Where Art Thou?”(October 20-26)
1. We are not forsaken. 2. Adversity is time-bound. 3. God wants to give us knowledge. 4. He calls us, but we must choose to be chosen. 5. Sustainable leadership respects agency. 6. Disciples of Christ seek virtue and suffer with faith. 7. God has all power. 8. We have a…
Doctrine and Covenants 115-120: “His Sacrifice Shall Be More Sacred unto Me Than His Increase” (October 13-19)
1. The Church of Jesus Christ must be called by His name. 2. We should be a light. 3. Honoring our parents includes our ancestors. 4. Don’t procrastinate. 5. Prioritize. 6. The Lord loves effort. 7. God will open doors. 8. Tithing expresses love and gratitude to God. 9. God governs…
Doctrine and Covenants 111-114: “I Will Order All Things for Your Good” (October 6-12)
Lessons from D&C 111-114: 1. God will help us manage our time. 2. Be cheerful. 3. Share the gospel constantly with everyone. 4. Prepare now for future callings, and fulfill your callings humbly. 5. God opens doors and dispels darkness. 6. Remember that Jesus is your source of strength. Invite His…
Doctrine and Covenants 109-110: “It Is Thy House, a Place of Thy Holiness” (September 29 – October 5)
In 1836, Joseph Smith dedicated the Kirtland Temple. A week later, he and Oliver Cowdery received priesthood keys from heavenly messengers in that building. President Russell M. Nelson said that the significance of those keys cannot be overstated. He invited us to consider how those keys bless our lives today.
Doctrine and Covenants 106-108: “The Order of the Son of God” (September 22-28)
Lessons from Doctrine and Covenants 102-105: 1. We make wiser decisions in councils. 2. Christ’s disciples are beacons of light. 3. Adversity is essential for growth. 4. God walks with us. 5. He will give us tremendous blessings. We should share them. 6. We need not fight life’s battles alone.
Doctrine and Covenants 102-105: “After Much Tribulation … Cometh the Blessing” (September 15-21)
Lessons from Doctrine and Covenants 102-105: 1. We make wiser decisions in councils. 2. Christ’s disciples are beacons of light. 3. Adversity is essential for growth. 4. God walks with us. 5. He will give us tremendous blessings. We should share them. 6. We need not fight life’s battles alone.
Doctrine and Covenants 98-101: “Be Still and Know That I Am God” (September 8-14)
Lessons from D&C 98-101: 1. Uphold the Constitution. 2. Uphold leaders of character. 3. Follow all of God’s words. 4. Renounce war, and proclaim peace. God will help us overcome contention. 5. Trust God to fight your battles. Be still. 6. Teach by the Spirit. 7. God will open doors. 8.…
Doctrine and Covenants 94-97: “For the Salvation of Zion” (September 1-7)
Lessons from D&C 94-97: 1. Follow divine patterns. 2. Correction is an expression of love. 3. Act promptly on divine direction. 4. Character and purity influences perception. 5. God will “clothe” us with power. 6. Manage your obligations carefully. 7. Maintain hope for promised blessings. 8. Be more agile. 9. Our…
Doctrine and Covenants 93: “Receive of His Fulness” (August 25-31)
Lessons from D&C 93: 1. Jesus enlightens us, helping us perceive truth. 2. True worship is based on knowledge. 3. Our bodies have eternal significance. 4. We receive God’s blessings by striving to emulate Him. 5. God openly expresses love for His Son. 6. God expects parents to teach their children.
Doctrine and Covenants 89-92: “A Principle with Promise” (August 18-24)
Lessons from D&C 89-92 1. God usually teaches us gently, by persuasion rather than compulsion. 2. Those who follow God’s law receive hidden treasures of knowledge. 3. Amplify prophetic messages. 4. Belief enables us to receive and perceive God’s hand in our lives. 5. Be an active participant in the organizations…
Doctrine and Covenants 88: “Establish … a House of God” (August 11-17)
Lessons from Doctrine and Covenants 88: 1. Jesus sends angels. 2. Jesus understands our suffering. 3. Jesus gives us the joyful gift of resurrection. 4. Law and glory are connected. 5. God’s law perfects us. 6. God’s timing is perfect. 7. Don’t procrastinate growing closer to God. 8. Natural disasters bear…
Doctrine and Covenants 85-87: “Stand Ye in Holy Places” (August 4-10)
1. Recordkeeping is a sacred duty. 2. The Spirit speaks with a still small voice. 3. Trust God to remove the “tares” from our lives in His time. 4. God can help us be a light in a darkened world. 5. Holy places provide safety.
Doctrine and Covenants 84: “The Power of Godliness” (July 28 – August 3)
1. God’s power can sanctify us and bring us peace. He supports us as we do His work. 2. His priesthood confers both obligations and blessings. Always be ready to share the gospel with confidence. 3. God’s light is universally available. Don’t take for granted the knowledge you have received.
Doctrine and Covenants 81-83: Where “Much Is Given Much Is Required” (July 21-27)
1. Pray sincerely, in public and in private. 2. Uplift and strengthen the people around you. 3. Use your blessings to bless others. 4. God’s commandments are instructions for happiness. 5. God is perfectly reliable. 6. Serve others according to their needs and wants. 7. God expects us to care for…
Doctrine and Covenants 77-80: “I Will Lead You Along” (July 14-20)
1. Those who worship God are blessed with knowledge and power. 2. Jesus fulfilled God’s plan. 3. Strive to see everyone as your equal. 4. God will lead us to heavenly treasures. 5. We should be grateful in all things. 6. The Holy Ghost will direct us. 7. Don’t be distracted…
Doctrine and Covenants 76: “Great Shall Be Their Reward and Eternal Shall Be Their Glory” (July 7-13)
1. God is eager to reveal truth to us. 2. There is power in personal testimony,. 3. The Savior’s gospel is simple and clear. 4. We are children of God with extraordinary potential. 5. The testimony of Jesus is a key differentiator in the next life. 6. God can help us…
Doctrine and Covenants 71-75: “No Weapon That Is Formed against You Shall Prosper” (June 30-July 6)
1. Don’t be afraid to proclaim the truth. 2. Use your time wisely. 3. Be productive within your constraints. 4. Be patient with prophets; they are learning too. 5. Follow the Holy Ghost as you share the gpspel.
Doctrine and Covenants 67-70: “Worth … the Riches of the Whole Earth” (June 23-29)
1. Prioritize eternal acquisitions. 2. All good things originate from God. 3. Pride, fear, and jealousy can distance us from God. 4. Set the best possible example for your children. 5. Accept corrective feedback. 6. Give generously, not grudgingly.
Doctrine and Covenants 64-66: “The Lord Requireth the Heart and a Willing Mind” (June 16-22)
1. Forgiveness lightens our burdens. 2. Keep working toward eternal goals, even when you are tired. 3. Prepare for Christ’s Second Coming by helping establish Zion. 4. We are “clean but not all.” We still have more repenting to do. 5. Be careful not to overcommit. 6. Kindness is not antithetical…
Doctrine and Covenants 60-63: “I Am with the Faithful Always” (June 9-15)
1. God wants to bless us. 2. If we use our talents, they will grow. 3. Become more aware of the people around you. 4. The Savior is aware of our weaknesses and can succor us. 5. Angels rejoice over us. 6. Wear righteousness like you wear your clothes. 7. Be…
Doctrine and Covenants 58-59: “Anxiously Engaged in a Good Cause” (June 2-8)
1. Hard times happen for a reason. 2. The challenges we face are temporary; blessings await on the other side. 3. Loving God and loving our neighbor is the heart of the gospel. 4. Righteousness means doing what’s right, without needing to be asked. 5. Righteousness brings peace in our hearts,…
Doctrine and Covenants 51-57: “A Faithful, a Just, and a Wise Steward” (May 26-June 1)
1. Accomplishing the Lord’s work requires many people serving in different ways. 2. We take better care of things when we see ourselves as stewards instead of owners. 3. A wise steward safeguards surplus resources in a storehouse. 4. There is power in choosing to do things the Lord’s way.
Doctrine and Covenants 49-50: “That Which Is of God Is Light” (May 19-25)
1. God’s light chases darkness away. 2. Marriage is ordained of God, and He wants to help us build strong and happy relationships. 3. God edifies us—He makes us stronger, wiser, and more capable. 4. When we receive knowledge willingly and apply it faithfully, God entrusts us with more knowledge.
Doctrine and Covenants 46-48: “Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts” (May 12-18)
1. God invites us to seek and receive spiritual gifts. 2. Every good gift comes from God. 3. God blesses us for our righteous desires. 4. God provides us with gifts and callings—unearned capabilities and invitations to serve. 5. The gift of tongues enables us to communicate more effectively, including in…
Doctrine and Covenants 45: “The Promises … Shall Be Fulfilled” (May 5-11)
1. Jesus prays for us and pleads with the Father on our behalf. 2. When you have hope for the future, you can have joy today. 3. The wounds in the Savior’s resurrected body are a symbol of His extraordinary love for us.
Doctrine and Covenants 41-44: “My Law to Govern My Church” (April 28 – May 4)
1. God’s law is a blueprint for a happy life. 2. Priesthood authority allows an orderly transfer of trust from one leader to another. 3. Mourning is an integral part of love. 4. Relationships don’t just happen. We build them by fostering trust. 5. All people are children of God; his…
Doctrine and Covenants 37-40: “If Ye Are Not One Ye Are Not Mine” (April 21-27)
The church was organized; now it needed to become unified. In December 1830, the Lord instructed Joseph Smith to stop translating and focus on gathering church members in Ohio. At a church conference the following month, He explained to church members that He wanted them to be like the Zion of…
Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain” (April 14-20)
1. Jesus overcame the incompleteness we will feel after we die. 2. We will all be resurrected with glorified, perfect bodies. 3. Jesus organized His disciples in the Spirit World to offer salvation to all of God’s children. 4. The wounds in His resurrected body symbolize His love. 5. His Atonement…
Doctrine and Covenants 30-36: “Lift Up Your Voices … to Declare My Gospel” (April 7-13)
1. The Holy Ghost will teach us peaceable things. 2. God can help us overcome our inhibitions and speak with confidence. 3. Good news deserves to be shared loudly and joyfully. 4. It’s more important to be prepared than to have a plan. 5. Scripture study can be a gateway to…
Doctrine and Covenants 29: “Jesus Christ Will Gather His People” (March 31-April 6)
1. God is perfectly reliable; we can have confidence in our covenants with Him. 2. The gospel is a joyful message, and we should share it with rejoicing. 3. Our experiences in our premortal life influence our experiences here. 4. God will one day renew the earth and make it incorruptible.
Doctrine and Covenants 27-28: “All Things Must Be Done in Order” (March 24-30)
We all need course corrections as we walk the path of discipleship. Of course we don’t do everything perfectly yet. But as we accept and act upon revelation from God, we draw closer to Him and prepare to receive His promised blessing, “that where I am ye shall be also”
Doctrine and Covenants 23-26: “Seek for the Things of a Better World” (March 17-23)
1. God’s approval gives us confidence and helps us overcome anxiety. 2. Voting to sustain church leaders can be an experession of unity. 3. When we realize how freely God has blessed us, we are inclined to be more generous. 4. Temporal things can serve spiritual purposes.
Doctrine and Covenants 20-22: “The Rise of the Church of Christ” (March 10-16)
1. The blessings of the Savior’s Atonement are both far-reaching and personal. 2. The sacrament can remind us of prior spiritual experiences. 3. The words of prophets challenge you to be better than you’ve ever been. 4. The Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the gospel.
Doctrine and Covenants 19: “Learn of Me” (March 3-9)
1. Jesus chose not to “shrink” from His atoning sacrifice. 2. He absorbed the consequences of our sins. 3. His disciples pray constantly. 4. The gospel is joyful. 5. God’s words will bring us peace.
Doctrine and Covenants 18: “The Worth of Souls Is Great” (February 24-March 2)
1. God wants to save us. He feels joy when we grow and progress. 2. Every child of God is precious because of their infinite potential. 3. God’s grace is sufficient for each of us.
Doctrine and Covenants 12–17; Joseph Smith—History 1:66–75: “Upon You My Fellow Servants” (February 17-23)
1. God gives us responsibilities and helps us live up to that trust. 2. Baptism by immersion is symbolic of consecration. 3. The Holy Ghost sanctifies, enlightens, and motivates us. 4. The Savior’s light can help us see clearly and overcome confusion. 5. Angels minister to us, even if we don’t…
Doctrine and Covenants 10-11: “That You May Come Off Conqueror” (February 10-16)
1. God’s wisdom is greater than Satan’s cunning. 2. Even when we are surrounded by darkness, we can be filled with the Savior’s light. 3. Repentance is a central theme of the gospel. Everyone needs to repent. 4. We make better decisions when we love God and our neighbor. The Spirit…
Doctrine and Covenants 6-9: “This Is the Spirit of Revelation” (February 3-9)
1. God is eager to bless us and will answer our prayers. 2. The wounds in the Savior’s resurrected body represent His suffering for us. 3. God has all power, including power over death. 4. The Holy Ghost speaks directly to our heart and mind.
Doctrine and Covenants 3-5: “My Work Shall Go Forth” (January 27-February 2)
1. God is unchanging, and He is therefore reliable. 2. God entrusts us with responsibilities to help us grow. 3. Faith in God includes trusting His words over the words of other people. 4. God answers our prayers and knows us personally.
Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers” (January 20-26)
1. God has a work for each of us. 2. We can pray with confidence. 3. The Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the gospel. 4. God speaks through many messengers. 5. Difficult days will precede the Second Coming. 6. God sent Elijah to strengthen families.
Joseph Smith—History 1:1-26: “I Saw a Pillar of Light” (January 13-19)
1. Contention is incompatible with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. God answers our sincere prayers. 3. Our Father in Heaven loves His Son, Jesus Christ. 4. Hypocrisy separates us from God. 5. Universal truth exists, independent of our opinions and desires.
Doctrine and Covenants 1: “Hearken, O Ye People” (January 6-12)
1. God calls imperfect people to do His work. 2. We need to prepare for difficult days ahead. 3. The church and the Book of Mormon are here to help us prepare. 4. God has no tolerance for sin, but He forgives everyone who repents.
The Restoration Proclamation: “The Promised Restoration Goes Forward” (December 30-January 5)
1. God loves all His children. 2. Jesus is our Savior. 3. Joseph Smith saw the Father and the Son. 4. He received priesthood authority. 5. The Book of Mormon teaches eternal truths. 6. The Church of Jesus Christ was restored. 7. The heavens are open.