After the 1st Vision, Joseph didn't trust anyone enough to share the experience with.
False
He shared it with his family
Why did the Methodist minister treat Joseph's account with contempt?
He thought it was of the devin. There was no such thing as visions and revelations.
vs 21
One of my responsibilities is to receive truth by the Spirit.
The Learner
D&C 50:19-21
Revealed that a book of gold plates would contain the fullness of the gospel.
Moroni's visions
v 34
"Joseph, this is my beloved son. Hear him!"
Heavenly Father
vs 17
When I have a gospel question, I can search Google for the best answer.
False
Trusted sources
Why did Joseph tell his father about his four visits from Moroni?
Moroni commanded him to.
vs 49
Whose role is it to seek diligently and teach one another?
The Learner
D&C 88:118
The location had been carefully chosen by Joseph.
First Vision
vs 15
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God."
James
vs 11
After Moroni's final visit, Joseph told his father all that he had seen and heard.
True
vs 50
Why did Joseph never deny he had seen a vision?
He knew it and he knew that God knew it.
vs 25
One of my responsibilities is to preach by the spirit.
The Teacher
D&C 50:13-14
Joseph was seized upon by some power that overcame him entirely.
First Vision
v 15
"I was destined to prove a disturber and an annoyer of [Satan's] kingdom."
Joseph Smith
vs 20
Persecution was bad when Joseph got the plates, but it was more bitter and severe after the 1st Vision.
False
vs 60
Why did Joseph visit the location of the plates annually for 4 years before taking them home?
He was commanded not to. He also received instruction and intelligence at each visit.
vs 54
It is my responsibility to teach truth.
The Holy Ghost
D&C 50
Taught that the Sealing Power would be restored.
Moroni's visions
vs 39
"I cannot read a sealed book."
Charles Anthon
vs 65
Moroni visited Joseph three times within a 24 hour period sharing the same message each time.
False
vs 30, 44, 46, 49
Why did Charles Anthon destroy the certificate of authenticity he gave to Martin Harris?
"I cannot read a sealed book"
vs 65
I can bring to remembrance things that are true.
The Holy Ghost
After this vision, Joseph received instruction for multiple years before being allowed to receive the Gold Plates.
Both visions
I was guilty of levity and sometimes associated with jovial company."
Joseph Smith
vs 25