Doctrinal mastery
joseph smith history
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D&C
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100

Joseph's object in going into the grove to pray was this...

What is  - to find out which church was true.

100

Joseph was born December 23, 1805 in this state JSH 1:1

What is Vermont. (Sharon Vermont)

100

This is the name of the place where Joseph Smith had his first vision

What is the sacred grove

100

What was the original title of the Doctrine and Covenants?

What is 'The Book of Commandments"

100

Section 3 relates to the 116 pages of manuscript translated from the first part of the Book of Mormon.  

Who lost those pages?

1) Joseph Smith

2) Hyrum Smith

3) Martin Harris

Who is Martin Harris

200

What is contained in Joseph Smith History vs. 15-20

What is Josephs testimony of the first vision.

200

How old was Joseph Smith Jr. when he had the first vision

What is 14 years old

This may be a trick question with JSH 1:7. 

200

The gold plates where hidden here

JSH 1:51 128:20

What is the Hill Cumorah

200

True or False, The sections in the Doctrine and Covenants are recorded in chronological order?

What is False

200

Section 4 is often pointed to:

1) The Primary

2) Missionary work

3) The Elders Quorum  

What is 2) Missionary work

300

The Scripture which in inspired Joseph to pray to ask which church is true.

What is James 1:5

300

The angel who appeared to Joseph Smith who informed him the Lord "had a work for [him] to do"

Who is Moroni

300

When was Joseph Smith Martyred

what is June 27, 1844

For 1/2 points - name just the year

300

The Doctrine and Covenants was first published in:

1) 1830

2) 1835

3) 1837

4) 1899

what is 1830

300

Section 5 contains revelations given to Joseph Smith that three witnesses will testify of the Book of Mormon.


What did he tell Marin Harris he had to do first?

1) Learn how to use the Urim and Thummin.

2) Repent

3) Find the lost 116 pages.

What is 2) Repent

400

This "holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism" Doctrine and Covenants 13:1

What is the Aaronic Priesthood

400

Joseph Smith was born in Vermont, but in what state did the first vision happen?

What is New York

400

The Date the Church was formally organized as recorded in section 21

What is April 6, 1830

400

How many sections are there in the Doctrine and Covenants?

What are 138 sections

400

Fill in the blanks: Doctrine and Covenants 1: 19-28 says the Lord uses the ____ and the ____ to accomplish his work.

What is "Weak and Simple" 

500

This section of the Doctrine and Covenants was not a revelation, but was written by the then Apostle John Taylor. This section talks about the work Joseph Smith has done including translation of the book of mormon by the gift and power of God.  

What is Section 135

500

Joseph Smith had this many siblings

JSH 1:4

What is 8 siblings: 5 brothers, 3 sisters

JSH 1:4

500

Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith were both martyred in what jail?

Carthage Jail, Carthage Illinois

500

Who wrote the original "Articles of the Church of Christ" in preparation for the organization of the Church on April 6, 1830? (note: these Articles later are superseded by the revelation of D&C 20)

Who is Oliver Cowdery

500

In Section 2:2 refers to "promises" made to the fathers......

What promises is he referring to:

1) Families can be sealed forever.

2) Restoration of temple work. 

3) Priesthood keys.

4) All of the above.

What is 4) All of the above.