Witnesses
True or False: The witnesses were able to see the plates but not touch them.
False
Who appeared to Joseph Smith and told him where the plates were hidden?
The Angel Moroni
What are the two civilizations' names that came from Lehi's family?
Nephites and Lamanites
Who compiled the Book of Mormon?
Mormon
The Book of Mormon was translated to English from what language?
Reformed Egyptian
How many people besides Joseph Smith saw the Book of Mormon as a special witness?
11 additional witnesses
What is a keystone? Extra points if someone on your team can draw it on the blackboard.
A central stone at the summit of an arch, locking the whole together.
600 B.C.
Who hid the Book of Mormon?
Moroni (Mormon's Son)
What is the longest book in the Book of Mormon?
Alma
Did Emma Smith ever see the golden plates?
Nope. She helped as a scribe but never actually saw them.
How many times did a heavenly message appear to Joseph Smith and tell him where to find the plates?
Three times
What group of people did Jesus visit after His resurrection?
The Nephites
Where were the plates hidden?
The Hill Cumorah
In what modern-day country did Lehi's family land?
That is a great question.... we're not sure!
Name the Three Witnesses found in the Testimony of the Three Witnesses:
Complete this quote from Joseph Smith: “I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most _________ of any book on earth, and the _______ of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.”
Correct & Keystone
What is the name of the civilization that came before Lehi’s Family?
The Jaredites
According to the introduction: why is the Book of Mormon such a profound addition to holy scriptures?
Another testament of Jesus Christ
What two principles are specifically mentioned in the introduction that Jesus taught when he visited the Americas?
Plan of Salvation and how to gain peace in this life and salvation in the next.
Name at least 4 of the 8 witnesses in the testimony of the eight witnesses:
What date did a personage appear to Joseph Smith to tell him where the plates were hidden?
September 21, 1823
What big biblical event caused the civilization before Lehi's family to leave Jerusalem?
The Tower of Babel
What is promised if we read and pray about the Book of Mormon?
Gain a testimony of the truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost
What items did Joseph uncover along with the golden plates?
Urim and Thummim and the breastplate.