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Doctrine & Covenants 111-114 Part 2 • Dr. Susan Black • Oct 6 - Oct 12 • Come Follow Me

October 01, 2025 • Hank Smith & John Bytheway • Season 5 • Episode 41

Dr. Susan Easton Black continues to explore Doctrine and Covenants 111-114, weaving together stories of the pride and humility of Thomas B. Marsh, doctrinal clarification on Isaiah, the life and choices of David W. Patten, and a powerful testimony of Joseph Smith’s prophetic calling.

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TIMECODE:

00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Susan Easton Black
02:36 Having a soft heart
04:45 Thomas B Marsh leaving and returns
07:38 Forgiving Thomas
10:20 Questions about Isaiah
13:12 Answer for Elias Higby
17:24 First question about the stem of Jesse
21:11 Who asked the first three questions?
24:04 Why are we here?
28:34 Why should Zion get out of the dust?
31:54 Trouble with the Kirtland Safety Society
35:50 David Patten’s nickname
38:05 Martyrdom of David Patten
42:06 Why memorize D&C 114?
44:37 People remember David Patten
47:34 People are an example or a warning
48:29 Dr. Black shares her testimony of Jesus and His prophet Joseph
50:49 Impressions of the Prophet Joseph Smith
55:08 End of Part 2 - Dr. Susan Easton Black

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