Restoration History
In the spring of this year, in a grove near Palmyra, New York, God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to 14-year-old Joseph Smith
What is 1820?
Nicknamed "the Rock"
Who is Peter?
This Nephite military leader, after seeing 2000 young warriors preserved by faith, declared that God had supported them in battle because of their mothers' teachings.
Who is Helaman?
This schoolteacher became Joseph Smith’s scribe for most of the Book of Mormon translation, received the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods with him, and was one of the Three Witnesses who saw the golden plates and the angel Moroni.
Who is Oliver Cowdery?
This 15th President of the Church encouraged members with his optimistic outlook by teaching: "Life is to be enjoyed, not endured."
Who is Gordon B Hinckley?
On September 21–22 of this year, the angel Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith multiple times, revealing the location of the golden plates
What is 1823?
This tax collector, also called Levi, left his booth to follow Jesus immediately, hosted a great feast for sinners, and is traditionally credited with writing the first Gospel.
Who is Matthew?
This king taught that when we serve our fellow beings, we are only in the service of this being.
Who is King Benjamin
This prosperous farmer from Palmyra mortgaged his 240-acre farm to pay for the first 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon and was one of the Three Witnesses who heard the voice of God declare the record true.
Who is Martin Harris?
This prophet repeatedly invited members to make eternal decisions by urging them to "Think celestial!"
Who is Russel M Nelson?
On May 15 of this year, John the Baptist appeared as a resurrected being to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery near the Susquehanna River
What is 1829?
This woman was freed from seven demons by Jesus, witnessed the crucifixion, was the first to see the empty tomb, and announced the resurrection to the disciples.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
This prophet challenged readers to ponder Christ's mercy, then ask God in the name of Christ if the Book of Mormon is true, promising a manifestation by the Holy Ghost.
Who is Moroni?
This woman was baptized on the day the Church was organized in 1830, received the title “Elect Lady” in Doctrine and Covenants 25, became the first president of the Relief Society,
Who is Emma Smith?
Famous for his general conference talks that often have stories about pilots or aviation?
Who is Dieter F Uchtdorf?
On April 6 of this year, at the home of Peter Whitmer Sr. in Fayette, New York, with about 50 people present, Joseph Smith formally organized the Church
What is 1830?
This Roman governor of Judea reluctantly sentenced Jesus to crucifixion after pressure from Jewish leaders, symbolically washed his hands of the matter, and offered to release Barabbas instead.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
This prophet saw the Lord in vision after preparing 16 small stones, touched them with his finger, and learned about the creation and fall before his people crossed the great waters in barges.
Who is the brother of Jared?
Older brother of Joseph Smith who, right before he passed away, urged him to obtain the gold plates
Who is Alvin Smith?
This Church President, while pondering Peter's writings on Christ's preaching to the dead, received a 1918 vision (now Doctrine and Covenants 138) detailing the Savior's organization of messengers to teach the gospel in spirit prison and redeem the faithful in paradise.
Who is Joseph F Smith?
On April 3 of this year, in the Kirtland Temple, Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to accept the temple as His house
What is 1836?
This high priest's son-in-law presided over Jesus' trial before the Sanhedrin, where false witnesses accused Him; he later questioned Peter and John about healing the lame man at the temple gate
Who is Caiaphas?
King of the Lamanites who Ammon came and served on his mission
Who is Lamoni?
one of the earliest Black priesthood holders in 1836, ordained an elder and seventy under Joseph Smith
Who is Elijah Abel?
Served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (1953–1961 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower).
Who is Ezra Taft Benson?