Analysis of Key Events by Month (1833)

January 1833

• 22–23 Jan.: The first meeting of the School of the Prophets was held in Kirtland, Ohio.
  Significance: This school was an essential step in preparing Church leaders for their roles and deepening their understanding of doctrine and revelation. It also played a role in the establishment of the Kirtland Temple.

February 1833

• 27 Feb.: Doctrine and Covenants 89 was received, introducing the Word of Wisdom, a divine law of health.
  Significance: This revelation established dietary principles and prohibited harmful substances like alcohol and tobacco. It later became a defining health code for Latter-day Saints.

March 1833

• 8 Mar.: Doctrine and Covenants 90 was revealed, advancing the organization of the First Presidency.
  Significance: Strengthened the leadership structure of the Church, further defining Joseph Smith’s role and responsibilities.
• 9 Mar.: Doctrine and Covenants 91 was received.
  Significance: Provided guidance on the Apocrypha, confirming that while some parts contain truth, they are not fully inspired scripture.
• 15 Mar.: Doctrine and Covenants 92 was received.
  Significance: Directed Frederick G. Williams to be part of the United Firm, a financial and stewardship group supporting Church efforts.

May 1833

• 6 May: Doctrine and Covenants 93 revealed doctrine on the nature of Christ and truth.
  Significance: Provided profound theological insights, including the idea that truth is independent and that Jesus Christ received a fullness of His divine nature over time.

June 1833

• 1 June: Doctrine and Covenants 95 chastened the Saints for delaying construction of the Kirtland Temple.
  Significance: Reaffirmed the urgency of building the temple as a sacred space for divine instruction and power.
• 4 June: Doctrine and Covenants 96 directed the organization of Kirtland as a stake of Zion.
  Significance: Helped establish the community structure in Kirtland, preparing for increased growth.
• 6 June: Construction of the Kirtland Temple began.
  Significance: This marked a major step in fulfilling divine instruction and establishing sacred ordinances.

July 1833

• 2 July: Joseph Smith completed his revision of the Bible.
  Significance: Provided key doctrinal clarifications and deeper understanding of biblical teachings.
• 20 July: Mob violence erupted in Jackson County, Missouri. The printing office in Independence was destroyed, and Edward Partridge was tarred and feathered.
  Significance: The destruction of the Book of Commandments printing was a major loss, though some copies survived. This event marked the beginning of large-scale persecution against the Saints in Missouri.
• 23 July: Under duress, the Saints in Jackson County agreed to leave.
  Significance: This was a major setback for the effort to establish Zion in Missouri.
• 23 July: Joseph Smith helped lay the cornerstones of the Kirtland Temple.
  Significance: A key symbolic and spiritual step in temple construction.

August 1833

• 2 Aug.: Doctrine and Covenants 97 provided guidance on Zion and Missouri.
  Significance: Encouraged the Saints to remain faithful despite persecution.
• 6 Aug.: Doctrine and Covenants 98 addressed the persecution in Missouri.
  Significance: Taught the Saints about patience, forgiveness, and the law of retaliation.
• 9 Aug.: Oliver Cowdery returned to Kirtland with news of the Missouri violence.
  Significance: Provided Joseph Smith and other leaders with crucial details about the growing crisis.

September 1833

• Late Sept.: The Saints in Missouri petitioned Missouri Governor Daniel Dunklin for redress.
  Significance: Dunklin advised them to seek justice in the courts, but this did not lead to relief.

October 1833

• 5 Oct.: Joseph Smith left on a mission to Canada.
  Significance: Demonstrated the continued focus on proselytizing despite Church difficulties.
• 12 Oct.: Doctrine and Covenants 100 provided guidance to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon.
  Significance: Reassured them about their missionary work and emphasized the importance of preaching the gospel.

October–November 1833 (Missouri Crisis Escalates)

• 31 Oct.: Armed vigilantes attacked Latter-day Saints in multiple Missouri locations.
  Significance: This led to the first fatalities in the conflict, marking the beginning of the Saints’ forced expulsion from Jackson County.
• 8 Nov.: Saints fled to Clay County, Missouri.
  Significance: This marked the temporary collapse of Zion in Jackson County and intensified Church persecution.

December 1833

• 16–17 Dec.: Doctrine and Covenants 101 was revealed in response to the Missouri crisis.
  Significance: Explained that the persecution was a test of faith and that Zion would eventually be redeemed.

Overall Significance of 1833

1. Temple Construction: The Kirtland Temple was commanded, planned, and begun, setting the foundation for future temple worship.
2. Missouri Persecution: The Saints in Jackson County, Missouri, faced increasing violence, ultimately leading to their expulsion.
3. Strengthening Leadership: The First Presidency and the School of the Prophets played crucial roles in preparing Church leaders.
4. Doctrinal Revelations: The Word of Wisdom, the nature of Christ, and the role of Zion were all clarified through new revelations.
5. Scriptural Milestones: Joseph Smith completed his Bible revision, and the destruction of the Book of Commandments printing office highlighted the challenges of preserving scripture.