Modern Day Revelation
This section serves as the preface to the Doctrine and Covenants.
What is Section 1?
Section 2 references this Old Testament prophet's promise about turning the hearts of the children to their fathers.
Who is Malachi?
In Section 8, the Lord tells us he will give us revelation by inspiring these two things.
What are our hearts and our minds?
Section 11 emphasizes seeking wisdom before pursuing this noble endeavor.
What is preaching the gospel?
Section 5 mentions this ancient object Joseph Smith was to show to witnesses.
What are the golden plates?
Section 1 proclaims that this period of time requires a warning to all nations.
What are the latter days?
Section 10 contains warning and counsel to Joseph Smith about this group who stole 116 pages.
Who are wicked men?
Section 13 promises this will never be taken from the earth again.
What is the Aaronic Priesthood?
Section 12 promises blessings to those who desire to assist in building this.
What is the kingdom of God?
Section 10 warns against efforts to replace these particular sacred writings.
What are the lost 116 pages?
This section of the Doctrine and Covenants was received first, chronologically.
What is Section 2?
Section 5 highlights Joseph Smith's role as this chosen figure.
Who is a prophet?
Section 6 and 7 highlight the importance of balancing these two elements in discipleship.
What are faith and good works?
Section 4 calls on disciples to serve with these two virtues, among others.
What are faith and humility?
This guy mortgaged his farm to pay for the first 5000 copies of the Book of Mormon.
Who is Martin Harris.
Section 8 discusses this means of receiving instruction from the Lord?
What is the Spirit of Revelation?
Section 9 emphasizes reliance on this for guidance when translating.
What is the Holy Spirit?
Section 10 counsels us to ____________ so that we may defeat __________.
What is to pray always so that we may defeat Satan?
Section 12 extols blessings for those who work with this.
What is an eye single to the glory of God?
Section 9 directs Oliver Cowdery to study this before seeking revelation for translation.
What are his thoughts?
In Section 1, this is the way the Lord describes His voice sounding across the earth.
What is 'a voice of warning'?
Section 6 speaks of these two individuals witnessing early revelations alongside Joseph Smith.
Who are Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer?
Section 9 emphasizes reliance on this for guidance.
What is the Holy Spirit?
Section 15 describes the joy associated with bringing ______ unto ______.
Who are souls unto Christ?
This angel appeared to Joseph Smith and then tutored him for four years until he gave Joseph the golden plates.
Who is Moroni?