Joseph Smith Life
What was the year or occasion President Nelson read the Restoration Proclamation during General Conference?
2020 - Bicentennial Celebration of the Restoration
Joseph Smith met Moroni at the Hill Cumorah on September 22 annually for how many years before he got the plates?
Every 4 years
When was the First Vision
Spring 1820
Who is the main voice in the Doctrine & Covenants?
Jesus Christ
When was Joseph Smith born and where?
December 23 1805 in Vermont.
What scripture did Joseph read that inspired him to go to the Sacred Grove? And can you recite it?
James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
When Joseph went into the grove to pray, what did he say he hadn't ever attempted before?
Pray out loud
How is the Doctrine & Covenants different from the Bible and the Book of Mormon?
It's not translated from ancient documents.
What religion did many of Joseph's family members join?
Joseph Smith History 1:7 - Presbyterian
What game did Joseph like to play, especially when he was older?
Stick Pull
In the Sacred Grove, who spoke to Joseph first after his prayer?
Heavenly Father
Many revelations were given in response to Joseph's ________.
Questions
The theme of the Doctrine in Covenants is "Ask God"
Before the First Vision, what religion was Joseph very partial to? Which one was he considering joining?
Joseph Smith History - 1:8
Methodist
When Joseph was a 7 year old boy he contracted Typhoid. It lead to him having to have a serious surgery on his _________?
Left Leg.
*The only solution was to amputate the leg when people were this bad. The Smith family had the faith that the surgery would work.
What happened when Joseph started praying in the grove?
Satan tried to stop him
How many years does the Doctrine & Covenants cover?
About 24
1823 - 1847
How many children belonged to Lucy and Joseph Smith Sr? Names?
11 children - Alvin, Hyrum, Sophronia, Joseph Jr., Samuel, William, Katherine, Don Carlos, Lucy and 2 brothers who died at birth.
How old was Joseph Smith when he was martyred?
38
Recite the First Vision.
When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son, Hear Him!
What do you think is the difference between the testimony of boy Joseph Smith and the testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith?
What do you think.......