YouTube Video Description: Joseph Smith's Prophecies About Church Succession
In this episode, Preston Purnell examines Joseph Smith's prophecies about leadership succession in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after his death. Preston explores how priesthood keys transferred to Brigham Young and the Twelve Apostles.
The episode covers:
- How Joseph Smith prepared the Church for his death
- The confusion that arose during succession and competing claims to authority
- Joseph's prophecies about the Saints' migration to the West under Brigham Young
- The crucial role of the Twelve Apostles in preserving Church leadership
- Prophecies regarding Joseph Smith III and those who would break away
- Sidney Rigdon's attempts to undermine Joseph's authority
- How priesthood keys were officially passed to the Twelve before Joseph's martyrdom
Preston provides historical context for this pivotal transition period in Church history and shows how Joseph's prophecies about continued leadership were fulfilled through Brigham Young.
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