Joseph Smith
What important event happened to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove?
1st Vision
In what state was the Church organized in 1830?
New York
Who was the first prophet of the restored Church?
Joseph Smith
What date was the Church officially organized?
April 6, 1830
What book contains revelations given to Joseph Smith for the Church?
D&C
What did the angel Moroni show Joseph Smith?
The gold plates
What was the first city where the Saints tried to build Zion?
Independence Missouri
Who helped Joseph translate the Book of Mormon and was one of the three witnesses?
Oliver Cowdery
What priesthood did John the Baptist restore to Joseph and Oliver?
Aaronic Priesthood
What does D&C 4 say about who can serve God?
Anyone who wants to and is willing
What book did Joseph Smith translate from the gold plates?
The Book of Mormon
What city had the first temple built by the Saints?
Kirtland, Ohio
Who led the Saints to Utah after Joseph Smith died?
Brigham Young
What did the Saints try to build in Missouri before being forced to leave?
Zion (or a holy city)
What section talks about the Word of Wisdom?
89
How old was Joseph Smith when he saw the First Vision?
14
Where did the Saints go after they were forced to leave Missouri?
Nauvoo, Illinois
What three men were called to be witnesses of the Book of Mormon?
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, Martin Harris
What happened in the Kirtland Temple that was very special?
Jesus Christ appeared and keys were restored
What is the purpose of the Doctrine and Covenants?
To guide the church through modern revelation
What passage did Joseph read in the bible that lead him to pray and ask which church is true?
James 1:5
What happened in Carthage, Illinois?
Joseph was murdered.
Who was the first woman to be baptized in this dispensation?
Emma Smith
What trail did the Saints take to get to Utah?
The Mormon Trail
Why did the Saints leave Nauvoo and head west to Utah?
Because they were being persecuted and wanted a safe place to worship freely.