Early Church History
True or False: Joseph was 15 years old at the time of the First Vision
False (he was 14)
True of False: The Church is no longer putting the Angel Moroni on new temples being built.
True. After Russell M. Nelson became president of the Church in 2018, a shift in focus led to the elimination of the angel Moroni as a standard design feature on Latter-day Saint temples. There are now 129 temples that do not have an angel Moroni statue.
Fill in the blank: "Whether by mine _____ voice, or by the ______ of my _______, it is the same."
own, voice, servants
How many different accounts of the First Vision did we study in class?
4
True or False: Daily exercise is part of the mission rules.
True
Which was the first dedicated temple in early church history?
Kirtland, Ohio
Which temple was intentionally set on fire by an unknown arsonist?
Nauvoo, Illinois Temple
What doctrinal mastery teaches us about the keys of the Aaronic Priesthood? (book, chapter, verse)
D&C 13:1
Who went to court and why?
Joseph, because Martin's wife Lucy was suing him
What is the current cost to serve a mission per month?
$400
What happened to the original Gold Plates Joseph Smith had?
Joseph returned them to the Angel Moroni
What is the name of the most sacred room in the Salt Lake City temple that the Prophet can go to if he wants to privately commune with God?
Holy of Holies
According to D&C 8:2-3, how does the Holy Ghost speak to us?
In our minds and in our heart.
What two miracles did the Saints traveling "to the Ohio" experience? (hint: you acted these out in class)
The ice breaking and Electa's shoulder being healed
How many MTC's worldwide are there?
11 - Provo, Utah; São Paulo, Brazil; Preston, England; Accra, Ghana; Mexico City, Mexico; Auckland, New Zealand; Lima, Peru; Manila, Philippines; Johannesburg, South Africa; Bangkok, Thailand; Kinshasa, Africa
What month, day, and year did the restored church become officially organized?
April 6, 1830
How many temples TOTAL are there WORLDWIDE? This includes operating, under construction, and announced. I will allow a range of +/- 10.
382
What Doctrinal Mastery teaches us that, "the worth of souls is great in the sight of God"?
D&C 18:10-11
What are the five covenants you make in the temple endowment?
Law of Obedience, Law of Sacrifice, Law of Consecration, Law of the Gospel, Law of Chastity
As of June 2024, how many operating missions are there worldwide? I will allow a range of +/- 50.
449
At the time of its organization, how many official members of the church were there?
6
How many temples have been announced by President Nelson since he became Prophet? I will allow a range of +/- 10.
185
What is the key phrase for D&C 29:10-11?
I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years"
What are the two great works that will take place during the Millennium, and what people will remain on the earth during the 1,000 years?
Missionary work and Temple work. Only righteous people will live on the earth at the beginning of the Millennium. They will be those who have lived virtuous and honest lives, including those not of our faith.
At the end of 2024, how many full-time proselyting missionaries were there worldwide? I will allow a range of +/- 3,000.
74,127