This verse in the New Testament inspired him to "ask of God"
James 1:5
Though it is known as the Preface to the Book of Commandments, this was not the first revelation recorded by the Prophet Joseph Smith
Section 1
The first Temple built following the restoration of the gospel was dedicated March 27, 1836 in this town.
Kirtland, Ohio
Section 4 about missionary work was given to this member of Joseph Smith's family.
Joseph Smith, Sr
The angel Moroni told Joseph that there was a book deposited written upon these.
Gold Plates
This heavenly messenger appeared in his bedroom and told him "God has a work for (him) to do"
Moroni
The duties of priests, teachers and deacons, as well as the Sacrament prayers can be found in this section.
Section 20
Once the Temple site in Kirtland Ohio was chosen, this brother ran to get a scythe and began clearing the field.
Hyrum Smith
In Section 8 this early member of the church was taught about revelation; "I will tell you in your mind and in your heart."
This man mortgaged his farm to pay for the first 5,000 copies of The Book of Mormon to be published.
Martin Harris
John the Baptist appeared to him and Oliver Cowdery for this purpose.
Restore Aaronic Priesthood
Emma Smith was told to select hymns for the church in this section of The Doctrine and Covenants.
Section 25
As early as 1833 the saints were chastened for failing to build the house of the Lord. Where were the Saints at that time?
Kirtland, Ohio and Independence, Missouri
Section 14 was given for one of the Three Witnesses of The Book of Mormon; he was told "thou art called to assist...and great shall be your reward."
David Whitmer
The translation of The Book of Mormon had to be complete before this could happen on April 6, 1830.
Re-organization of The Church
He was asked to pause his work "translating" this book until the saints gathered to the Ohio.
Genesis (Bible)
We can find a description of the "Armor of God" in this section of The Doctrine & Covenants.
Section 27
In preparation for restoring Temple ordinances, the revelation that is now Section 84 was given about what topic?
Oath & Covenant of the Priesthood
Section 25 was given for this "elect lady."
Emma Smith
In Section 84 the saints were commanded to repent and remeber the new covenant. What did the new covenant refer to?
The Book of Mormon
In 1831 it was decided to publish many revelations recieved by him. This early publication was called what?
The Book of Commandments
In this section the saints were taught about keeping the Sabbath Day in order to "keep thyself unspotted from the world."
Section 59
A great Temple will someday be built in this county in Missouri, the land of Zion refered to in Section 63.
Jackson County, Missouri
This man, with three same initials, was told to "declare my gospel and learn of me," in Section 32
Parley P. Pratt
How many pages were lost of the Book of Mormon during the process of translating