“Chapter 25: Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Go on a Mission: December 1831–January 1832,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories (2002), 96 “Chapter 25,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories, 96 Chapter 25 0:45Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Go on a Mission December 1831–January 1832 Some people were printing lies about the Church in a newspaper. Jesus told Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon to go on a mission to other towns and tell people the truth about the Church. Doctrine and Covenants 71:1–4 Joseph and Sidney obeyed Jesus. They left their homes and went to many towns. They talked in church meetings and taught people in their homes. Joseph and Sidney told people about God’s commandments. They testified of Jesus Christ and told the people to repent. When Joseph and Sidney finished their missions, they went home to their families.