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This man received the revelations in Doctrine and Covenants and translated the Book of Mormon.
Who is Joseph Smith?
Most of these early revelations were received in this state, home to the Smith family.
What is New York?
This principle, emphasized in the preface (Section 1), says the Lord’s voice is unto all people.
What is revelation?
“Hearken, O ye people of my church” begins this introductory section.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 1:1?
Section 2 predicts this Old Testament prophet will turn hearts before the Second Coming.
Who is Elijah?
She was Joseph’s wife and called an “elect lady” in Section 25.
Who is Emma Smith?
Joseph was living in this town when Section 3 was revealed after losing the 116 pages.
What is Harmony? (Pennsylvania)
Section 20 outlines the duties of these, including teaching and baptizing members.
What are priesthood offices? (or elders, priests, etc.)
“The weak things of the world shall come forth and break down the mighty and strong ones” is from this section.
What is Section 1? (1:19)
Section 7 reveals John the Beloved asked Jesus for this instead of dying.
What is to tarry (or live) until Christ returns?
This leader wrote down many of Joseph’s revelations, including parts of Section 20, and later left the Church (and then came back)
Who is Oliver Cowdery?
Section 28 mentions a conference planned for this Ohio location, a future Church hub.
What is Kirtland?
In Section 19, this is redefined as “endless torment” to motivate repentance, not literal duration
What is eternal punishment?
“Seek not for riches but for wisdom” is advice given to this man in Section 11.
Who is Hyrum Smith
Section 13 records that this priesthood was restored by John the Baptist.
What is the Aaronic Priesthood?
Named in Section 23, this early convert was told to “strengthen the church continually."
Who is Joseph Knight Sr.?
This village, named in Section 10, was where the Book of Mormon translation continued after Harmony.
What is Fayette?
Section 27 teaches that this ordinance uses bread and wine (or water) to remember Christ.
What is the sacrament?
“The worth of souls is great in the sight of God” comes from this missionary-focused section.
What is section 18 (18:10)
Section 19 explains that Christ suffered so much he bled from these, fulfilling “God’s punishment.”
What are his pores?
This man, mentioned in Section 19, was a wealthy supporter who faced a warning about pride and disobedience.
Who is Martin Harris?
Section 24 references persecution driving Joseph and Oliver from this specific New York township.
What is Colesville?
Section 18 says the worth of this is “great in the sight of God,” driving missionary work.
What is a soul?
“I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost” is a promise from this section.
What is section 8 (8:2)
Section 28 corrects this man’s false claim to receive revelations for the whole Church.
Who is Hiram Page?