Do we have a Pet?
-Mini Golden Doodle "Chester"
What can you do if you “lacked wisdom”
“ask of God”
Why was Joseph tempted by satan when he was going to pray, will he do that to us?
-He knew that this would restore the Gospel of Jesus Christ and every blessing and promise from God would be restored.
4x Point!!!!
Did people believe Joseph Saw God and Jesus
Not at all, they wanted to kill him for lying.
Did Joseph have any family members die?
His older brother, Alvin, passed away in 1823 due to complications from surgery.
What are our kid's names
- Monroe (3)
- Gwen (2)
How did Joseph prepare for a sacred experience in prayer?
-Found a quiet place alone
-Was praying
-Had a desire for the truth
Who all was there at the First Vision
God, Jesus and Joseph Smith
What happened when people found out about the Golden Plates?
There would be groups of people trying to steal the plates and they broke into their homes and beat him up to find the plates.
How much Schooling did Joseph have?
Joseph received Little to no formal schooling. That shows the power of God to translate the Book Of Mormon.
Did we serve missions, If so where?
Hayden - New Zealand
Lindsey - Raleigh North Carolina
What to do when you face opposition?
"call upon God to deliver me out"
-Pray and ask God to help you through it.
Finish this sentence - "Because the First Vision happened, I know that"
....?
Did Joseph ever get in trouble with God?
Yes, Joseph lost 116 pages he translated and then Lost the ability to translate the scriptures for a while.
What sickness did Jospeph have as a kid?
Joseph suffered a severe leg infection after contracting typhoid fever. Doctors considered amputation, but his mother, Lucy Mack Smith, insisted on a less extreme treatment. Joseph underwent a painful surgery without anesthesia, leaving him with a limp for much of his life.
How long have we been married?
- 6 Years
Why is scripture study important in seeking revelation?
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
-That scripture lead Joseph to pray and ask God which lead to the First Vision.
Where was the First Vision located?
Palmyra, NY "Sacred Grove"
What do you think helped Joseph while facing trials?
- He knew the bigger picture.
- He has a better understanding of the Plan of Salvation.
- He had a close connection with God.
How big was Joseph Smith's home as a child?
Joseph Smith Jr.'s birthplace in Sharon, Vermont was a small farmhouse of about 800 square feet.
-About 2 times bigger than our classroom.
How many countries have we been to?
11
How can you make sure you accept and act on the answers you receive?
-Make a plan
-Ask someone for help
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Who spoke to Joseph first?
-God spoke first then Jesus spoke second
What are things we can do like Joseph to help us when others reject us?
- Have Faith
- Ask God
- Read Sciptures
- Ask for help
- Have a strong foundation
Why was it so important that Joseph moved to New York?
So Joseph could pray to see God and Jesus who led him to where the Golden Plates were buried in New York near where his family lived. The same place Mormon buried them 2,248 years before.