Church Beginnings
Where did Joseph Smith first see the angel Moroni?
His family’s farm in Manchester, New York
The first woman to serve as a general Relief Society President.
Emma Smith
He was a fisherman called by Jesus to be “a fisher of men” and denied Him three times before the crucifixion.
Peter
The hymn that includes the line, “I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me.”
I Stand All Amazed
According to Preach My Gospel, this is the first principle of the Gospel discussed in teaching lessons.
Faith in Jesus Christ
The first book of scripture printed by the Church.
Book of Mormon
Known as the “Destroying Angel of Mormondom,” he was a close bodyguard to Joseph Smith and Brigham Young and became famous for his loyalty and daring exploits.
Porter Rockwell
Known as “the beloved disciple,” he authored the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation.
John
Written for the dedication of the Kirtland Temple in 1836, this hymn celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the restoration of priesthood authority.
The Spirit of God
As of 2025, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has more than this many members worldwide.
~ 17 million
Joseph Smith translated this part of the Pearl of Great Price from Egyptian papyri that came to the Church with mummies purchased in 1835.
The Book of Abraham
his early supporter of Joseph Smith mortgaged his farm to finance the first printing of the Book of Mormon and acted as one of the Three Witnesses to the golden plates.
Martin Harris
After the deaths of the apostles, this period began in which true priesthood authority and many original teachings were lost or corrupted, leading to centuries without a fully restored Church.
The Apostasy
Written by Eliza R. Snow, this hymn emphasizes heavenly hope.
O My Father
The number of temples currently operating worldwide.
270
In the early 1830s, Joseph Smith recorded a vision in which a resurrected minister of Jesus Christ appeared and instructed him regarding the organization of the Church and the proper administration of spiritual gifts, emphasizing obedience before leadership authority could be exercised.
Peter, James, and John
This prophet received a revelation in 1978 extending the priesthood and temple blessings to all worthy male members, officially ending the previous restriction on Black members.
Spencer W. Kimball
This apostle, originally a Pharisee named Saul, became a key missionary to the Gentiles and helped organize early congregations.
Paul
This hymn references the “morning break” in the latter-day restoration.
Come, Come, Ye Saints
The total number of full-time missionaries currently serving around the world.
65,000
Before being named the Doctrine and Covenants, this collection of Joseph Smith’s revelations was first published in 1835 under this title.
Book of Commandments
This Church president issued the 1890 Manifesto, officially ending the practice of new plural marriages and aligning the Church with U.S. law.
Wilford Woodruff
Several apostles, including Peter, Paul, and John, wrote letters to early Christian communities addressing faith, doctrine, and conduct; these letters are now part of this section of the New Testament.
The Epistles
Adapted from a poem by William W. Phelps, this hymn often accompanies talks about missionary work.
Praise to the Man
The Book of Mormon has been translated into more than this many languages.
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