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Name the Heavenly messenger that visited Joesph Smith in his bedroom.
Angel Moroni
What was Joseph Smith's wife name.
Emma Smith
What year was the Church Of Jesus Christ Organized?
1830
Who is the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
President Russel M. Nelson
How old was Joseph Smith when he received the golden plates.
He was 21 years old.
Which religion did Joseph Smith's family belong to before Joseph established the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints?
Presbyterian Faith
Which book is the shortest in the Book or Mormon?
1) Jarom
2) Omni
3) Enos
Which priesthood is needed to baptize someone?
Aaronic Priesthood. (150 bonus points: which office in the Aaronic priesthood is authorized to perform a baptism)
Name the members of the First Presidency of the Church.
Russel M. Nelson
Dallin H. Oaks
Henry B. Eyring
What year did the First Vision occur?
1820
Which passage of the new testament inspired young Joseph to seek the Lord's guidance regarding which church to join.
Epistle of James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not, and is shall be given him.
How old was Joseph Smith when he received the Golden Plates?
22 years old. (Bonus Points: 150 points) How old was Joseph Smith when he was visited by angel Moroni and told about the golden plates?) He was 17 years old.
Melchizedek Priesthood. (150 bonus points -Which office?)
By tenure (youngest) which apostle is the newest to the Quorum of the Twelve?
Elder Patrick Kearon
How old was Joseph Smith when he starting translating the Book of Mormon?
Which heavenly messenger gave Joseph Smith & Oliver Cowdery the Aarronic Priesthood?
John the Baptist (extra points 150 points if a team can explain why it had to be him)
Where were the golden plates buried?
Hill Cumorah
1) (200 Points) Date of the first Church meeting.
2) (200 Points) Location of the Church's first meeting.
1) April 6, 1830
2) Whitmer Family's log home.
150 bonus points: approximately how many people attended the first meeting?
Who is the President of the Quorum of the 12 apostles?
Dallin H. Oaks
Who were the three witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
David Whitmer
Martin Harris
Oliver Cowdery
Name the three heavenly messengers that conferred upon Joseph Smith & Oliver Cowdery the Melchizedek Priesthood.
Peter, James & John (extra 250 points if a team can explain why it had to be them)
How long did it take Joseph Smith to translate the Book of Mormon?
65 to 75 days
In Elder Neil L. Anderson's talk, he describes the process by which the Pro[het of the Church is called. Explain this process
The selection of the Prophet is made by the Lord Himself.
When will Russel M. Nelson be released as Prophet?
The 2 counselors of the First Presidency fall back into the Quorum of 12 Apostles, temporarily creating 14 apostles. The President of the Quorum of the 12, being the most senior apostle then becomes the Prophet of the Church.