D&C 92

Section Overview

What happens in D&C 92

Received March 15, 1833, in Kirtland, Ohio. This very brief revelation directed Frederick G. Williams, newly called as a counselor in the First Presidency, to be admitted into the United Order (United Firm). It is one of the shortest revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants.

Scripture

Frederick G. Williams Admitted to the United Order

Study note

Williams is commanded to be a lively member of the order, to be active and engaged. His admission is the Lord's will and is to be received by the existing members of the order.

1 Verily, thus saith the Lord, I give unto the united order, organized agreeable to the commandment previously given, a revelation and commandment concerning my servant Frederick G. Williams, that ye shall receive him into the order. What I say unto one I say unto all.

2 And again, I say unto you my servant Frederick G. Williams, you shall be a lively member in this order; and inasmuch as you are faithful in keeping all former commandments you shall be blessed forever. Amen.

Key Themes

Themes in D&C 92

Active participation in covenant communityLively membership not passive attendanceIntegration of new leaders into temporal stewardshipEvery calling requires full engagement

Scripture Connections

How this section connects to Christ

D&C 92 1-2 1 Peter 2:5

The call to be a 'lively member' echoes Peter's description of believers as 'lively stones' being built into a spiritual house—each member actively contributing to the whole.

D&C 92 1 Romans 12:4-5

The integration of Williams into the order reflects Paul's teaching that all members of the body of Christ have different functions but are one body working together.

Apply This Today

Living D&C 92

Though only two verses, this revelation contains a powerful phrase: 'a lively member.' God does not want passive membership in His kingdom. He wants active, engaged, energetic participants. Whether in the United Order of the 1830s or the ward council of today, the Lord's expectation is the same—be present, be invested, and bring your full self to the work. This tiny revelation challenges us to ask: Am I a lively member of my faith community, or am I simply going through the motions?

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