The Vision of the Celestial Kingdom
What building was Joseph Smith inside when he received the vision in D&C 137?
Kirtland Temple
In D&C 137, how does Joseph describe the streets of heaven?
Appearance of being paved with gold.
Who received the revelation in D&C 138?
President Joseph F. Smith.
Who was standing next to God in D&C 137?
Jesus Christ.
What was the name of the town where Jesus was born?
Bethlehem.
What kingdom of glory did Joseph see in this vision?
Celestial Kingdom
What principle did Joseph learn about children who die before accountability?
They are saved in the celestial kingdom.
When was Section 138 written by Joseph F. Smith?
It was written immediately following the close of the conference. On October 31, 1918, it was submitted to the counselors in the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, and the Patriarch, and it was unanimously accepted by them.
Who were the the first two names mentioned among the Great and noble ones?
Adam & Eve
According to the song, what does Frosty the Snowman do when he puts on his magic hat?
He comes to life.
What family member of Joseph did he specifically see in the celestial kingdom?
His brother Alvin.
How did Joseph describe the gate to the Celestial Kingdom?
What did Joesph F. Smith see Christ do after His death?
Minister to the righteous spirits.
Name one Old Testament prophet Joseph F. Smith saw among the righteous.
Noah, Abraham, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel (any).
What gift did the wise men NOT bring: gold, frankincense, myrrh, or silver?
Silver.
What doctrine did Joseph learn about those who never had a chance to receive the gospel in mortality?
They can inherit celestial glory if they would have accepted it.
What did Joseph understand about judgment from the vision?
God judges based on desires, works, and opportunities.
Did Christ personally go to the wicked spirits?
No, from among the righteous, he organized his forces and appointed messengers, clothed with power and authority, and commissioned them to go forth and carry the light of the gospel to them that were in darkness, even to all the spirits of men; and thus was the gospel preached to the dead.
Who from the Book of Mormon did Joseph F. Smith see?
Prophets of the Nephites
What angel appeared to the shepherds to announce Christ’s birth?
Gabriel.
(Accept “the angel of the Lord”)
What did Joseph see surrounding the throne of God?
The blazing glory of God and the Son.
Joseph saw many others were heirs of the celestial kingdom — based not on chance, but on what?
Their desires, works, and willingness to receive truth.
What major work was Christ organizing in the spirit world?
The preaching of the gospel to the dead.
How will the dead be redeemed?
The dead who repent will be redeemed, through obedience to the ordinances of the house of God,
And after they have paid the penalty of their transgressions, and are washed clean, shall receive a reward according to their works, for they are heirs of salvation.
“This guy breaks into billions of homes in one night, eats your snacks, stalks your kids all year… and we still leave him milk and cookies.”
Santa Clause