Joseph’s Teachings
What gospel ordinance did Joseph Smith reveal to comfort those whose loved ones died unbaptized? (See D&C 128)
Baptism for the dead
What phrase did Joseph use to describe the connection between us and our ancestors? (See D&C 128)
A “welding link”
At whose funeral did Joseph Smith first teach baptism for the dead? (See D&C 128) What was Joseph Smiths wife's name
Seymour Brunson
The Chapters we have been studying are in which book?
Doctrine and Covenants
In D&C 128, Joseph Smith says that baptism for the dead helps connect families across generations. What power makes this possible? (See D&C 128)
The priesthood power
Where was Joseph Smith hiding when he wrote letters that became D&C 127 and 128? (See D&C 128)
Nauvoo, Illinois
What symbol did Joseph Smith use to describe how families are joined together through temple work? (See D&C 128)
a chain linking generations
Which grieving mother felt hope when she heard Joseph’s message? (See D&C 128)
Jane Neyman
In D&C 127, Joseph said he was in “deep water.” What did that phrase mean? (See D&C 127)
He was facing trials, persecution, and false accusations
According to D&C 128, why must records of baptisms for the dead be carefully kept on earth? (See D&C 128)
Because what is recorded on earth is recorded in heaven
What did Joseph say would happen if there was no “welding link” between families? (See D&C 128)
The earth would be cursed
What does Doctrine and Covenants 128:15 teach is “necessary and essential to our salvation”? (See D&C 128)
The salvation of our ancestors
Which of Joseph’s family members had also died without baptism, prompting Joseph’s concern? (See D&C 128)
His brother Alvin
In D&C 127:2–4, what attitude did Joseph show even while hiding? (See D&C 127)
Optimism and joy in the Lord
In D&C 128, Joseph Smith teaches that baptism for the dead was prepared when? (See D&C 128)
Before the foundation of the world
According to Joseph, why are we baptized on behalf of the dead? (See D&C 128)
So they can choose to accept or reject the ordinance in the spirit world
Who was commanded to “take especial care of [his] family” after serving many missions? (See D&C 126)
Brigham Young
What did the Lord instruct Joseph to carefully record in D&C 127–128? (See D&C 127)
Ordinances performed for the dead (so they are recorded in heaven)
According to D&C 128, what heavenly beings participated when the keys of baptism for the dead were restored? (See D&C 128)
Angels and prophets like Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael appeared to restore those keys
In D&C 128:23, Joseph wrote, “Let the mountains shout for joy!” What was he celebrating? (See D&C 128)
The revelation about baptism for the dead and salvation for all of God’s children
In D&C 128, Joseph Smith said baptism for the dead is “the most glorious of all subjects belonging to” what? (See D&C 128)
“The everlasting gospel.”
In what city were the Saints living when the doctrine of baptism for the dead was first taught? (See D&C 127)
Nauvoo, Illinois
What truth does D&C 128:5 reveal about baptism for the dead and God’s plan? (See D&C 128)
It was “prepared before the foundation of the world”
According to D&C 128, why would the earth be “smitten with a curse” if there were no link between the fathers and the children? (See D&C 128)
Because the earth would be utterly wasted without the binding of families