Follow Him Podcast: Episode 45, Part 2–D&C 125-128 with guest Jennifer Reeder | Our Turtle House

Dr. Reeder returns to discuss the first baptisms for the dead, including Emma Smith being baptized for her father, Isaac Hale, and the joy the Saints experienced knowing their family members were saved. They discuss how the salvation of our ancestors is essential to our salvation, and why temple work is essential to God’s plan for His children. Show notes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook:   / followhimpodcast   Instagram:   / followhimpodcast   Enjoy this podcast? Download the Our Turtle House app and access thousands of hours of fun and inspirational firesides, talks, devotionals, and podcasts (including the FollowHim podcast) that your whole family will enjoy! Get the app here: http://turtle.link/app 00:00 Intro 00:07 Section 127:2 refers to Lilburn Boggs and the Extermination Order 01:50 Instructions for baptisms for the dead and repeat of Malachi 04:54 Temple works is a “very bold doctrine” 07:53 The temple is the real world 09:43 Baptism and sacrament symbolism 12:27 The temple is a connection to our ancestors 14:49 Eliza R. Snow states that providing relief is being a savior 17:18 Dr. Reeder shares story of indexing 20:20 Joseph speaks of victory when hiding in Nauvoo 26:53 Don’t underestimate the work of our family on the other side of the veil 28:32 The priesthood wasn’t fully restored without the Relief Society 30:58 Baptism symbolism and the font being the lowest place in each temple 32:21 Polygamy was different in Joseph’s time than Brigham’s. 26:30 Polygamy in Nauvoo was private and sacred and story of Emma’s dream at the end of her life 40:20 Dr. Reeder shares her thoughts about the Restoration of the gospel and her testimony of Jesus Christ. 48:06 End of Part II