1–5, The keys of the kingdom are committed to Joseph Smith and through him to the Church;6–7, Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams are to serve in the First Presidency;8–11, The gospel is to be preached to the nations of Israel, to the Gentiles, and to the Jews, every man hearing in his own tongue;12–18, Joseph Smith and his counselors are to set the Church in order;19–37, Various individuals are counseled by the Lord to walk uprightly and serve in His kingdom.