A 21-slide PowerPoint Presentation for the Seminary Lesson 61: The Center Place of Zion
by Amber Andrus
A 21-slide PowerPoint Presentation for the Seminary Lesson 61: The Center Place of Zion
"In the summer of 1831, some of the Saints who had gathered in Ohio began their journey to settle in the area of Jackson County, Missouri. In a revelation to the Prophet Joseph Smith on July 20, 1831, the Lord designated Independence, Missouri, as the “center place” of Zion. The Saints were to begin purchasing land in the area, and they were also to keep the Lord’s commandments in preparation for the building of Zion. Over time, however, contentions arose between the Saints and many of the citizens of Jackson County, Missouri, which led to mob violence against the Saints. The Saints were forced to leave Jackson County in November and December 1833." [Introduction from the online lesson at lds.org]