Be Still and Know That I Am God
Come, Follow Me Study Guide | September 8-14
Reading: Doctrine and Covenants 98-101
When mobs in Missouri drove families from their homes and destroyed property in 1833, Joseph Smith received revelations that addressed the Saints’ suffering even before he knew the full details. In them, the Lord comforted His people, urged them to forgive their enemies, and promised eventual redemption of Zion. His counsel teaches us how to find peace in Him when life feels uncertain or unjust.
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Setting the Stage for Your Come, Follow Me Study
This section of the study guide aims to provide a deeper understanding of the circumstances surrounding the revelation or scripture being studied. By exploring the events, challenges, and background of the time, this section helps readers appreciate the significance of the teachings and how they apply to our lives today.
On July 20, 1833, mobs in Jackson County, Missouri, destroyed the Saints’ printing press, tore down homes, and forced many families to flee. By early August, more reports of violence spread as Church members were beaten, threatened, and driven from their property.
Meanwhile, Joseph Smith remained in Kirtland, unaware of the full details. On August 6, he received the revelation now recorded as Doctrine and Covenants 98. The words provided comfort and guidance before Joseph had even heard the worst of what was happening.
The Lord counseled the Saints to seek peace, bear affliction patiently, and trust in His justice. Later revelations, including sections 99 through 101, offered reassurance that Zion would not be lost forever and that redemption would come through faith and obedience.
In the Saints history, these events are described as “only a prelude” to future challenges. The persecution of 1833 would ultimately prepare the Saints for the trials and blessings yet to come as they learned to rely fully on God.
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Come, Follow Me Study Resources
This section provides additional talks and insights to deepen your study and strengthen your understanding of gospel principles. Explore these messages to gain fresh perspectives and apply what you learn in your daily life.
- Remember Thy Suffering Saints, O Our God by Anthony D. Perkins
- Come to Zion by D. Todd Christofferson
- The Power of Spiritual Momentum by Russell M. Nelson
Come, Follow Me Podcasts
These podcasts provide valuable insights, personal stories, and thoughtful perspectives that align with this week’s Come, Follow Me study guide. Tune in to explore new ideas and deepen your understanding of the principles being taught.
- Scripture Insights – Doctrine & Covenants 98-101. Lesson 37. CFM 2025. Scripture Insights
- Thumb Follow Me – Missouri Mayhem – Yikes!
- Don’t Miss This – Come Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Sections 98-101 (Sept. 8-14) Don’t Miss This
Questions for Personal Reflection
These thoughtful prompts are designed to help you connect the scriptures and their principles to your own life, encouraging personal insights and spiritual growth. Take time to reflect, journal, or discuss these questions as part of your study.
- In what ways have my trials worked together for my good, as promised in these verses?
- When I face conflict, do I respond with patience and forgiveness, or do I seek revenge? How can I follow the Lord’s way more closely?
- What does the parable of the vineyard teach me about the importance of obedience and spiritual vigilance?
Living the Principle: Be Still and Know That I Am God
These suggestions are designed to inspire action and help you live the teachings in meaningful, personal ways. By embracing these ideas, you can deepen your discipleship and bring the light of the gospel into your home, relationships, and community.
- When a trial arises this week, pause and pray, remembering the words of Doctrine and Covenants 100:15—“Therefore, let your hearts be comforted; for all things shall work together for good to them that walk uprightly.” Write down how the Spirit helps you see a divine purpose in difficulty.
- If you are in conflict with someone, make a deliberate effort to seek peace. Apologize, forgive, or extend kindness to follow the Savior’s example.
- Study the parable of the vineyard in Doctrine and Covenants 101 with your family or class. Identify how you can be more obedient to God’s commandments and act on one specific impression that comes.
Shareable Quotes for Come, Follow Me Inspiration
This section of the study guide features an uplifting quote from Church leaders, scriptures, or this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson—perfect for sharing with family and friends, or on social media. These messages are designed to spark meaningful conversations and keep the truths you learn at the forefront of your week.
How has this week’s study guide inspired or strengthened you? Your reflections could uplift someone else and spark a meaningful conversation in our community. Let’s learn and grow together!
We’d love to hear from you! As you study and apply this week’s principles, take a moment to share your thoughts, experiences, and insights in the comments below.
Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
