The Purpose

To better understand the process of succession in Church leadership and to study how Brigham Young began preparing the Saints for their journey west.


Scriptures

Doctrine and Covenants Doctrine and Covenants 107:22–24.
Our Heritage, pages 66–71. (Link goes to Chapter 6, part of Chapter 5 is included in this reading. Reading includes: “Succession in the Presidency,” “Preparing to Leave Nauvoo” and “The Trials of a Winter Trek.”)

Scripture Chain

Joshua 1:1–5
2 Kings 2:8–15
Jacob 1:12, 18–19

Lesson Resources

Teacher's Manual Link
Student Manual Link
Brother Beardall's Gospel Doctrine Outlines
James E. Neumann Institute
LDS Living
Meridian Magazine Link
BYU Studies Series

Additional Articles/Info

“Preparation of Brigham Young: The Preparation of a Leader”
“Preparation of Brigham Young: A Friend of the Prophet Joseph Smith”

Doctrine and Covenants Resources

Seminary Manual Link
Institute Manual Link
Audio Doctrine & Covenants Downloads
BYU D&C Series
Our Heritage: A Brief History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints