Doctrinal Masteries
I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me.
What is Joseph Smith-History 1:15-20?
This messenger restored the Aaronic Priesthood and conferred it upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
Who is John the Baptist?
This Book of Mormon prophet taught if we ask with a sincere heart, real intent, and faith in Christ the Holy Ghost will teach us the truth of all things.
Who is Moroni? (Moroni 10:4-5)
This woman married Joseph Smith and later went with him to retrieve the gold plates.
Who is Emma Smith?
This Doctrinal Mastery reminds us that the Holy Ghost will speak to our hearts and our minds to reveal truth to us.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 8:2-3?
This is what Doctrine and Covenants 6:36 says.
What is, "Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not"?
Put these events in order: Organization of the church, First Vision, Restoration of the Priesthood, and Joseph received the gold plates.
What is: First Vision, Joseph received the gold plates, Restoration of the Priesthood, Organization of the church?
Joseph learned these 2 truths about the Godhead during the first vision.
What is: God the Father and Jesus Christ are two separate beings, they have bodies of flesh and bones?
This person tried to translate from the gold plates but the Lord called him to "cry repentance" to others.
Who is Oliver Cowdery?
This Doctrinal Mastery reminds us that we will receive no witness until after the trial of our faith.
What is Ether 12:6?
The words John the Baptist spoke as he conferred the Aaronic Priesthood on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 13:1?
This messenger was the one that taught and guided Joseph through the process of obtaining the gold plates and learning the Lords plan for him.
Who is the Angel Moroni?
Oliver assumed the power to translate would just be given to him but he forgot to do this important principle.
What is ask of the Lord?
Even though this gentleman donated time and money to help translate the Book of Mormon, he often struggled with his testimony and was commanded to repent and have faith.
Who is Martin Harris?
What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 1:37-38?
This is what D&C 18:10 says.
What is, "remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God"?
Joseph learned that the work of God cannot be frustrated, only the work of men because of this event in history.
What is the loss of the 116 pages of the translated manuscript?
When the Lord speaks to us in our minds and hearts and unveils the mysteries of God he is speaking to us by this principle.
What is the power of revelation?
This person's fields were miraculously tended to by others so he was able to leave earlier to help Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery move to his family's home.
Who is David Whitmer?
This is the short saying for Moroni 7:45-48.
Charity is the pure love of Christ.
The only true and living church.
What is D&C 1:30?
These 3 witnesses were commissioned to see the gold plates and historical artifacts, and to testify to the world of the truthfulness of The Book of Mormon.
Who are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris?
This is a Doctrinal Mastery verse that teaches us that if we come unto God He will help us strengthen our weaknesses.
What is Ether 12:27?
This heavenly messenger appeared to Joseph Smith 4 times in a 24 hour period giving him almost the same repeated information.
Who is the angel Moroni?
If your joy is great with one soul that you have brought unto me, "how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me"!
What is Doctrine and Covenants 18:15-16?