For behold the field is white already to harvest; and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up in store that he perisheth not, but bringeth salvation to his soul;
Doctrine and Covenants 4:4
“Shall we not go on in such great a cause?”
Joseph Smith
Joseph was inspired by this scriptural passage to find answers.
James 1:5
Recite Article of Faith 1
We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
I lead a local congregation within a geographical area.
Bishop
Pray always, that you may come off conqueror; yea, that you may conquer Satan, and that you may escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do uphold his work.
Doctrine and Covenants 10:5
"How precious is the Book of Mormon to you?
Russell M. Nelson
Joseph saw a heavenly vision in place now regarded as ____________.
The Sacred Grove
Recite Article of Faith 5
We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
Seminary
Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.
Doctrine and Covenants 6:36
“This cause will roll on in majesty and power to fill the earth. Doors now closed to the preaching of the gospel will be opened. The Almighty, if necessary, may have to shake the nations to humble them and cause them to listen to the servants of the living God. Whatever is needed will come to pass.”
Gordon B. Hinckley
____________ helped Joseph Smith by serving as a scribe in translating the Book of Mormon.
Oliver Cowdery
Recite Article of Faith 4
We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
This class helps you to teach the Gospel overseas or in a different area than home.
Mission Prep
Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;
For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.
Doctrine and Covenants 18:10-11
“Every member a missionary!”
David O. Mckay
The Aaronic Priesthood was conferred to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery by ___________.
John the Baptist
Recite Article of Faith 10
We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
Self reliance
For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;
But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;
Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—
Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.
Doctrine and Covenants 19:16–19
“As man now is, God once was; as God is now man may be.”
Lorenzo Snow
Joseph used these tools to help translate the Book of Mormon.
Urim and Thummim
Recite Article of Faith 13
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
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