Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration
In what year did Joseph Smith receive the First Vision?
What is 1820?
This Old Testament prophet said the Lord would “do a marvelous work and a wonder.”
Who is Isaiah?
This plan outlines our purpose on Earth and God's path for us.
What is the Plan of Salvation?
This priesthood holds the keys to the ministering of angels and the preparatory gospel.
What is the Aaronic Priesthood?
This section of the Doctrine and Covenants is the Lord’s preface to the latter-day revelations.
What is D&C 1?
Joseph was commanded to wait this number of years after Moroni’s first visit before receiving the plates.
What is four years?
In Acts 3, Peter prophesies of this future period before Christ’s return.
What is the times of restitution of all things?
What does it mean that the Church is the “only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth”?
What is it has the fullness of the gospel and priesthood authority?
Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants outlines the offices and organization of the priesthood?
What is D&C 107?
The Restoration didn’t end with Joseph Smith. This principle explains why it continues today.
What is continuing revelation?
After being driven from Kirtland, the Saints gathered in this Missouri town, prophesied to be the center place of Zion.
What is Independence or Far West, Missouri?
Revelation 14 speaks of this angel bringing the everlasting gospel.
Who is Moroni?
This ordinance, restored in modern times, allows us to perform work for the dead.
What is baptism for the dead?
What is the difference between priesthood authority and priesthood keys?
Authority = right to act in God's name; Keys = right to direct use of that authority
What 2012 change emphasized the worldwide growth of the Church and missionary work?
What is the lowering of missionary age?
This scribe helped Joseph Smith translate most of the Book of Mormon and later betrayed him.
Who is Martin Harris?
This Book of Mormon prophet saw the Restoration in a vision and foretold the coming forth of a “great and a marvelous work.”
Who is Nephi?
The Restoration clarified the nature of God and Jesus Christ. Name one key truth we now understand.
Examples: They are separate beings; God has a body; Jesus is resurrected.
Who restored the Melchizedek Priesthood to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery?
Who are Peter, James, and John?
In 2000, the Church issued this declaration affirming the Restoration and testimony of Christ.
What is "The Living Christ"?
Name the location where Joseph Smith and five others formally organized the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
What is Fayette, New York?
In Doctrine and Covenants 27, several ancient prophets are said to return to restore priesthood keys. Name at least three.
Who are Peter, James, John, Moses, Elias, Elijah?
The King Follett Discourse introduced this profound doctrinal teaching about God.
What is: God was once as man now is; man may become like God?
What specific priesthood keys did Elijah restore in the Kirtland Temple?
What are the sealing keys?
In 2020, President Nelson invited the Church to study and reflect on the Restoration during this event.
What is the Bicentennial of the First Vision / April 2020 General Conference?