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Chapter 65: The Church of Jesus Christ Today

The Saints establish homes in the Salt Lake Valley. They build temples in the West. Many members from distant lands come to be with the Saints.

Chapter 64: The Saints in the Rocky Mountains (Beginning in July 1847)

The pioneers travel from Council Bluffs to the Salt Lake Valley. They set up Winter Quarters. The Lord tells Brigham Young to divide the people into companies.

Chapter 63: The Pioneers Go to the Salt Lake Valley (April–July 1847)

Under the guidance of Brigham Young, the Saints postpone their trek west and establish Winter Quarters.

Chapter 62: The Saints Establish Winter Quarters (1846–1847)

Brigham Young encourages men to help the United States army in a war against Mexico.

Chapter 61: The Mormon Battalion (June 1846–July 1847)

The Lord chooses Brigham Young to be the leader after Joseph Smith's death. Mobs drive the Saints out of Nauvoo. The Saints travel in very difficult circumstances.

Chapter 60: The Saints Leave Nauvoo (September 1845–September 1846)

The Saints dedicate portions of the Nauvoo Temple as they are completed and perform many ordinances. The Saints are so eager that the temple remains open day and night.

Chapter 59: Endowments Are Performed in the Nauvoo Temple (November 1845–February 1846)

The Apostles lead the Church until a new leader is chosen. Sidney Rigdon wants to be the leader and apostatizes.

Chapter 58: A New Leader for the Church (July–August 1844)

Although innocent, Joseph, Hyrum, and others go to Carthage Jail. A mob kills Joseph and Hyrum. They give their lives for the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Chapter 57: The Prophet Is Killed (June 1844)

Mobs form and persecute the Saints. Enemies start a newspaper with lies about Mormons. Joseph says the Saints will eventually be forced to leave Nauvoo.

Chapter 56: More Trouble for the Saints (1843–1844)

Righteous people who are married in the temple can live together forever with God.

Chapter 55: A Revelation about Marriage (July 1843)

Joseph Smith receives a revelation about angels. Heavenly Father and Jesus have a body of flesh and bones. The Holy Ghost is a spirit.

Chapter 54: God and Angels (February–April 1843)

John C. Bennett, the mayor of Nauvoo, becomes wicked. Joseph Smith become mayor after conflict with Bennett. Joseph prophesies of future conflicts.

Chapter 53: Trouble in Nauvoo (May–August 1842)

The Relief Society, a women's organization, is formed to help and bless the lives of others. The sisters make clothes for the men working at the temple, take care of the sick, and learn about the gospel.

Chapter 52: The Relief Society (March 1842)

The Saints receive a special blessing in the temple called the endowment. They make promises and covenants with God and learn how to return to live with Him.

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