Joseph Smith History
What scripture did Joseph read that led to him praying to Heavenly Father for direction on which church to join?
James 1:5
This person was Joseph Smith's principal scribe in the translation of the plates.
Who was Oliver Cowdery?
Proper title given to all holders of the Melchizedek Priesthood and/or someone who has been called to be a full-time minister for Jesus Christ.
What is an ELDER?
What day and year was the Church officially organized?
What is April 6, 1830?
At the first meeting of the Church, who was voted, sustained and accepted as the presiding officers of the Church?
Who are Joseph Smith Jr. and Oliver Cowdery?
Moroni told Joseph Smith that his name "would be had for _____ and _____ among all nations...."
Good and Evil
Joseph Smith's First two scribes.
Who were Emma & Martin Harris?
A special witness of Jesus Christ to the world.
What is an APOSTLE?
Who did John The Baptist confer the Aaronic Priesthood upon?
Joseph Smith & Oliver Cowdery
According to Doctrine and Covenants 21 which of the prophet’s teachings are we to heed?
What are all of them?
What did Joseph say were the two reasons for his prayer the night the angle Moroni appeared?
1) "forgiveness of all my sins and follies"
2) "that I might know my state and standing before him"
Martin Harris mortgaged this to pay for the printing of the Book of Mormon.
What is his farm?
A person who has been called by and speaks for God. Also, receives commandments, prophecies, and revelations from God.
What is a PROPHET?
On who's farm was the church organized?
Who are verses 7-9 referring to in Section 21 of the Doctrine and Covenants?
Who is Joseph Smith?
What word did Joseph use to describe Moroni's countenance?
"his countenance truly like lightning"
How many copies were made of the Book of Mormon in the first printing?
What is 5,000
Someone who (1) converts written or spoken words to another language or (2) gives clearer meaning to an existing translation.
What is a TRANSLATOR?
According to Section 20, how are we to perform baptism and who can do it?
What is by immersion by anyone who holds at least the office of priest in the Aaronic Priesthood.
According to Section 21, how directed to follow the prophet's teachings?
What is in all patience and faith?
Before finishing the translation of the Book of Mormon, name two places where Joseph hid the plates.
In an old, hollowed-out log
In a barrel of beans
Under the hearthstone of the fireplace
In the workshop
According to Moroni, what language were the plates written in?
What is reformed Egyptian?
One who sees with spiritual eyes or perceives the meaning of that which seems unclear to others.
What is a SEER?
What must people do before they can be baptized in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
What is to be humble, repentant, willing to take upon themselves the name of Jesus Christ, and determined to serve Him to the end?
According to Section 21 what will happen if we heed the words of the prophet?
What is to be protected against the adversary?