JS Vision (D&C 137)
Who did Joseph Smith see in the celestial kingdom that shocked him?
Alvin Smith, his brother
Who received the vision in 138
JFS
Where did the savior go while his body was in the tomb?
The spirit world
According to D&C 137 to 138 what does God desire for all his children?
That they choose eternal life
What does it mean to ponder the Scriptures?
To think deeply and prayerfully about
Why was he surprised to see Alvin?
Alvin died before baptism was restored
What personal experiences helped prepare him for this revelation?
Losing loved ones and pondering the spirit world
Who did Jesus visit there?
The righteous spirits
What requirement cause Joseph to wonder about Alvin’s fate?
Baptism
Name a hymn that teaches about the glorious gospel light
The glorious gospel light has shown
What truth did Joseph learn about the people who die without the chance to accept the gospel
They can still make it to the celestial kingdom if they would have accepted it through proxy baptism
What was JFS doing before he received his vision?
Studying and pondering the scriptures.
What did Jesus ask those righteous spirits to do?
Preach the gospel to those in darkness
What does D & C138 teach about temple ordinances?
They allow salvation work for both the living and the dead
What song teaches us to search ponder and pray
Search ponder and pray
What does 137 teach about God’s fairness?
God judges our desires and opportunities
Name one scripture story, he pondered during the vision
The saviors ministry or the redemption of the dead
Who gets the chance to hear the gospel in the
All of God’s children who didn’t receive it in life
Complete the sentence because of these revelations, I know that heavenly father blank?
Loves all his children and gives everyone a fair chance
What did Joseph F Smith do to prepare for revelation
Carefully studied and pondered Scriptures
What did Joseph describe seeing in the celestial kingdom besides people?
Beautiful surroundings with God’s Light
What does Joseph F Smith’s example teach us about receiving revelation?
Scripture study, pondering humility and inviting the spirit
Why is it important that missionary work continues after death
It shows God’s fairness, mercy, and perfect plan of redemption
What do D&C 137 and 138 both emphasize
The redemption of the dead and universal opportunity to accept the gospel
What is one change you could make to understand the Scriptures better
Any action that invites the spirit