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Stories of the Restoration
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Hey everyone! I’m Tom Pettit. I love Church History and I love telling the stories because of the revealed truths, the clarity of God’s love for His children, and the inspiring stories of those early Saints that are so motivating to us today. But I don’t just tell the stories, I show how the stories of the past can help each of us draw closer to the Savior in our everyday lives! I decided to now share stories from Church history with you, and I often tell them from the sites where those stories actually took place. I’ll also share the fun and entertaining stories too. Stories I share come from the Sacred Grove, the Hill Cumorah, Fayette, Martin’s Cove, Nauvoo, the Susquehanna River, the Kirtland Temple, Carthage Jail, Adam-ondi-Ahman, and so many other wonderful and sacred places. Contact me at storiesoftherestoration@gmail.com
Beyond Come Follow Me: Joseph Smith History 1:27-65
In this week's Come, Follow Me lesson, we learn about Moroni's first visits to Joseph Smith. Moroni tells Joseph about the record which is buried near his home. Joseph would go to the Hill each year. What happened each year when Joseph would visit the Hill? And what allowed him to finally obtain them after so many years?
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The First Vision: Beyond Come Follow Me
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This week we are studying the first hand account of Joseph Smith's First Vision. What was it that led him to so much confusion? Is was much more than just wanting to know which church to join. The background stories are interesting as the events of the Summer of 1819 led to the First Vision of the Spring of 1820.
Beyond Come Follow Me: D&C 1
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Doctrine and Covenants 1 was revealed at the John and Elsa Johnson Farm in Hiram, OH. Who are the Johnson's and why was Joseph in Hiram, OH? In this video, I'll give you the answers and the historical details that led up to D&C 1 being revealed. Knowing these details will help the Section come to life and you will see how relatable it is to our life today. Tom Pettit For my library of videos, p...
Beyond Come Follow Me: The Restoration
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It is a new year and our attention now turns to Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. In this video, I describe the journey the Smith Family made to the Palmyra area, and how Moroni's journey was very similar.
Merry Christmas: Beyond Come Follow Me
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Is it possible to liken the story of the nativity to our own daily lives? Can we learn from the various characters of the history whys that we can come closer to Christ and be more like Him. Absolutley! Tom Pettit
Moroni 10: Beyond Come Follow Me
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Moroni concludes the Book of Mormon with an invitation to find out if it is true. God will tell you that the Book of Mormon is true! Plus, I share the historical stories of Joseph Smith being led to the plates and translating them by the gift and power of God. Tom Pettit
Moroni 7-9: Beyond Come Follow Me
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Mormon and Moroni give us some final instructions as the Book of Mormon is coming to a close. Moroni speaks directly to the Latter-day Saints and provides encouragement to participate in the Lord's work. Tom Pettit Come, Follow Me lesson Moroni 7-9
Moroni 1-6: Beyond Come Follow Me
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The Sacrament prayers. We hear them every week. But what do they actually mean, specifically and individually? The Sacrament prayers teach us our relationship to the Father and our hope in Jesus Christ. Tom Pettit
Ether 12-15 Beyond Come Follow Me
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The Jaredite civilization comes to an end when they refuse to listen to the prophet, and they turn away from the Lord. Moroni quotes the Savior's perfect promises of how His mercy provides us with hope and faith. Tom Pettit
Ether 6-11: Beyond Come Follow Me
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Moroni recounts more Jaredite history with what seems to be one purpose: to plead with us to listen to the living prophet. He gives a stern warning to those that willfully choose to not follow the prophet. Tom Pettit
Ether 1-5: Beyond Come Follow Me
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What can the Brother of Jared's experience in building boats teach us about our relationship with the Savior? So much! His pattern for receiving revelation, and then acting on it, is a perfect plan for us to follow as we navigate towards our own Promised Land.
Mormon 7-9: Beyond Come Follow Me
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Mormon passes the plates to his son Moroni. In doing so, he gives us one final message. Mormon will now take the plates and place them so Joseph Smith can one day be led to them. The Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ and was written with us in mind! Tom Pettit
Mormon 1-6: Beyond Come Follow Me
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Mormon spent his life preparing the Book of Mormon for us. In these chapters we learn who Mormon was and what he experienced in his life which caused him to be anxious for us to learn from the Nephites. Tom Pettit
Beyond Come Follow Me: 3 Nephi 27 - 4 Nephi
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The name of the Church, the Three Nephites, and a warning for modern civilizations. This week's Come, Follow Me reading assignment is full of a lot of information, and loving guidance from the Lord. 4 Nephi provides a roadmap to happiness, and a warning to spiritual dangers. Tom Pettit
3 Nephi 20-26: Beyond Come Follow Me
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The Savior prophecies of the last days. He speaks of the events which will proceed the Second Coming. The gathering of Israel, the Book of Mormon and the New Jerusalem. Of the righteous, he says they will have His power and He will be in their midst.
3 Nephi 17-19: Beyond Come Follow Me
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3 Nephi 17-19: Beyond Come Follow Me
3 Nephi 12-16: Beyond Come Follow Me
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3 Nephi 12-16: Beyond Come Follow Me
3 Nephi 8-11: Beyond Come Follow Me
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3 Nephi 8-11: Beyond Come Follow Me
Helaman 13-16: Beyond Come Follow Me
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Helaman 13-16: Beyond Come Follow Me
Helaman 7-12: Beyond Come Follow Me
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Helaman 7-12: Beyond Come Follow Me
Helaman 1-6: Beyond Come Follow Me
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Helaman 1-6: Beyond Come Follow Me
Ammon and Lamoni: Beyond Come Follow Me
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Ammon and Lamoni: Beyond Come Follow Me
Enjoyed your video have a great day.
Thank you so much for continuing on for us. I love this history.
Did I hear that right? Joseph would walk 140 miles to go see Emma?
JSJ was a false prophet a great polygamist commited all sorts of adultery. All his books are ficticuios. If the book of mormon was so vitle why did it take JSJ 3 tries to get the gold plates.Only jesus saves not JSJ not BY the LDS church does not teach salvation by grace it teaches work oppsite the bible.
So many trials.
I’ve heard the story so many times, but tonight you had my full attention , and it seemed like I had never heard it before. So special, and thank you so much. I just recently finished watching the movie “The Fighting Preacher”. So I could just imagine the smith Family home and the Hill Cumorah . I love church history and am enjoying the life of the Smith Family. Love it!
This is important, everyone needs to hear this, especially now as it is being fulfilled more and more. And they need to hear it before the nations sink to the levels of depravity spoken of in the Book of Mormon.
I wasn't able to confirm that Colesville NY and Harmony PA are right next to each other. According to Google, they are 50 miles apart, a daunting commute even by today's standards, and impossible in Joseph Smith's day. Can you help me out, here?
Thank you brother for all your knowledge you share with us for our benefit..I enjoy each and every episode you bring us!
That is an amazing testimony!
Showing to my class 16 to 18yros Saddlerock ward Wenatchee, WA. Thank you
In verse 20 he says that he was told other things that he was permitted to reveal. Do we know what this was or is it similar to what was revealed to Nephi in his vision of our day? I really appreciate your commentary.
Good question
Once again this was awesome to hear.
Do you listen to yourself or just continue talking? History doesn't start with the church
So Porter, the “most honest man” harasses the US military, lies to the soldiers about his identity and then guns them down? Thats a true hero?
So I am not sold on the idea that it was a business deal that caused the conflict. I know that I’m looking at this from a 2025 worldview but I do work with masters professionally. It’s very common for ministers to build relationships with each other. However, we can all agree in this case. They had some sort of relationship that went bad. What that was about we will probably never know. Just from my experience, it seems that it happens today because ministers can be very very very opinionated. There’s actually a joke that when you have three Baptist ministers in a room, you actually have eight opinions. I wouldn’t be shocked if it turned out that each minister wanted the things to go their own way And their opinions got in each other‘s ways that they lost sight of what was really important. There’s also a good chance that the leaders were very narcissistic and we’re fighting each other and manipulating each other and their congregations. The behavior does seem to fit narcissistic personalities. Just my opinion.
There is no way Joseph Smith could see God or Jesus and be alive. No one, not even Moses can see God and live. You need to read the Old Testament and learn the truth. The LDS church is false, learn the truth.
So good! Thanks always!
Thank you so much I put my self in his shoes of Joseph I do believe hem.
From an old book in the Astor Library we learn that on No- vember 3rd and 4th , 1833 , sixty - two male residents of Manches- ter , Ontario Co. , N. Y. , made an affidavit that the family of Joseph Smith , Sr. , with whom the Book of Mormon originated , are a lazy , indolent , intemperate set , whose word is not to be depended upon . Joseph Smith , Sr. , and his son Joseph , in par- ticular , were considered entirely destitute of moral character , and addicted to vicious habits .
From an old book in the Astor Library we learn that on No- vember 3rd and 4th , 1833 , sixty - two male residents of Manches- ter , Ontario Co. , N. Y. , made an affidavit that the family of Joseph Smith , Sr. , with whom the Book of Mormon originated , are a lazy , indolent , intemperate set , whose word is not to be depended upon . Joseph Smith , Sr. , and his son Joseph , in par- ticular , were considered entirely destitute of moral character , and addicted to vicious habits .
Josephs orrupt mother enjoyed quite a reputation for " telling fortunes " and was filled with other odd conceits and supersti- tions . His father dug wells , made baskets , peddled beer and ginger bread , and seems to have been everything by turns and nothing long . Mrs. Smith did washing by the day , but her em- ployers soon learned that it was not safe for the clothes to re- main out after dark . Young Joseph assisted generally and soon had a reputation of being an adept at robbing hen - roosts and orchards . Indeed , the reputation of the Smith family is said to have been of the worst kind . " They avoided honest labor , were intemperate , untruthful and suspected of sheep - stealing and other nefarious practices . " From all accounts they were the ter- yor and torment of the neighborhood . These accusations are generally denied by Mormons , but Smith himself partly admitted them , affirming that he had " never done anything so bad as was reported of King David , the man after God's own heart .
Josephs orrupt mother enjoyed quite a reputation for " telling fortunes " and was filled with other odd conceits and supersti- tions . His father dug wells , made baskets , peddled beer and ginger bread , and seems to have been everything by turns and nothing long . Mrs. Smith did washing by the day , but her em- ployers soon learned that it was not safe for the clothes to re- main out after dark . Young Joseph assisted generally and soon had a reputation of being an adept at robbing hen - roosts and orchards . Indeed , the reputation of the Smith family is said to have been of the worst kind . " They avoided honest labor , were intemperate , untruthful and suspected of sheep - stealing and other nefarious practices . " From all accounts they were the ter- yor and torment of the neighborhood . These accusations are generally denied by Mormons , but Smith himself partly admitted them , affirming that he had " never done anything so bad as was reported of King David , the man after God's own heart .
Great job. I knew you would straiten us all out. I am old and need a refreshing lesson. Bette Lasley
Thank you Tom!!
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Always so good!
That's absolutely new aspect of revival of churches. I never consider this although thought about reasons of revival. Thank you brother for another piece of Restoration puzzle 😊! You're doing a great job! From Russia with love!
Amen.
Amen. What a great presentation. Thanks Brother!
Which account? It's been altered so many times over the years. As members we've been told the restoration and existence of the church all hinges on the first vision but which account is correct? Given the religious fervor that was occuring in the early 1800s it's easily to understand the likelihood of many being misled. Including Joseph Smith and his desire to come into alignment with traditional Christianity and its teachings and values.
Rhetorical question
Ever have an experience in life and you retell it several times; maybe to a friend or two and then to your Mother? You may find that you use different phrases or leave some things out. It doesn’t change the facts. Joseph saw God the father and His son, Jesus Christ.
You don't sacrifice your whole life and die for something that you are not positive of. Joseph declares that he knew that God knew what Joseph had seen and that he could not deny it. Joseph's First Vision written accounts were directed to the general public and geared to a different specific audience each time. The accounts Joseph Smith gave to people privately have even more detail emphasizing different things. You should check out the podcasts like Talking Scripture and Follow Him, that have a lot of great detail. The answer to questions in Church History is more Church History, make sure it's from real sources, not just critics.
@@victoriaorme1564 I agree the telling of the accounts could be different, but was the original account, the unverified experience accurate unto itself. Keeping an open mind to other possibilities of the actual experience and not relying on "edited" materials the church has published over the years brings into question the accuracy of the whole event?
They are all correct.
Could you do a podcast on Elijah Hiatt Maxfield? Mormon battalion, Pony express rider
Hey where is the new video….
I’m confused about you saying that Lyman Johnson heard about Joseph Smith while in business, was converted and baptized, purchased a copy of the Book of Mormon and gave it to his parents to read who then joined the church. According to other church records it is stated that John and Elsa went to Joseph Smith, had their experience with her arm, were baptized, and then returned home and converted their sons. Someone please help me understand. Thank you
13:50 I like to think Moroni hunted Elk and Deer in his spare time. I mean, a man's gotta eat, may as well have some great food while you're at it. I'm certain Moroni must have hunted Elk, Deer and maybe Buffalo. 😄
Thank you , i could feel the spirit through this video. Just wish there was a way to print your video( words). You do such a great job and explaining it.
Thank you for such a great lesson Just curious, is this just a recording of when you did this 4 years ago? Since you mention 2021 not 2025.
This is so good! I sure needed to hear that.
Thank you
I liked your background behind you so we can see places you’re talking about. You did this last time we did D & C. This is a recipe for success from me. I appreciate the church history stories you shared.
Thank you l do appreciate your teaching
You are a great teacher THANK YOU 😊
In the West of Rockwell's time, stealing a man's horse was to consign him to a slow death, especially on the Great Plains, or in the Great Basin.
Thank you so much for sharing with us the History of the Church. God bless you and your family 🙏
I love following you and your happy spirit and smile! My late husband and I served as a Senior missionary couple at the Kirtland, Ohio Historic Sites Mission from 2021-22. We had a most wonderful, memorable, & miraculous mission experience! Happy New Year & may the Lord bless you and your family with His blessings! ❤🎶☀️🇺🇸from Burley, Idaho
Great lesson. Thanks
Now it’s 2025 and so happy to be able to watch these videos of Church History! Again! Thank you Brother Petit.
Here it is 2025. So happy we still have these Beyond CFM videos! Brother Petit thank you for providing this information about church history!
I know and I believe everyone will soon know that Joseph Smith was a prophet and these things are true an we are experiencing the last days before Christ's return. It will soon become apparent that misguided men in league and following Satan are carrying out his evil plot for the enslavement of all people as outlined in Ether Ch 8. Can you see it happening now? Our Constitution was written under common law and now has been subverted until our Government, acting as a corporation under international law, does almost nothing it is supposed to do and everything that is forbidden to it. People no longer act freely for themselves but blindly trust this government to tax and regulate every aspect of their lives with license, fines, fees and restrictions totally foreign to the practice of liberty or freedom. Banking will soon be completely cashless. You will soon see a day when banks will no longer accept cash deposits and then you will know we are in a completely unconstitutional cashless society where you will have no rights, only government granted privileges. But I believe the Lord will show many mighty miracles to all the people so that the Jews, or at least some of them, will believe in him and all people will have to choose for themselves to follow Jesus or remain imprisoned by the false laws of Satan and eventually perish. Why will it be a difficult choice to follow Christ?
I really enjoyed! I am sharing this with myself in my notes section on my iPhone. I then can go back and add personal comments. Thanks