Latter Day Prophets
Latter Day Prophets Continued
Prophets of Old
Prophets of Old Continued
100

He is known as “the prophet of the restoration.” He translated the Book of Mormon and helped restore the gospel of Jesus Christ at great personal sacrifice and persecution. He taught, “Faith and Doubt cannot exist in the same soul at the same time.” 


Joseph Smith

100

Before he was a prophet he was a heart surgeon and a pioneer in this field. Now as a prophet he has taught us to seek the spirit in our lives, turn to Jesus Christ, and think Celestial. He is 100 years old!

Russell M. Nelson

100

Built an Arc 

Noah

100

Reason why we have the ten commandments. Parted the red sea, and brought plagues to the Egyptians. 

Moses

200

Seeking to be on the Lord’s errand was a way of life that he learned and lived as a boy, a bishop, a mission president, and an apostle and prophet. “I wanted the Lord to know … that if he wanted something done, he could count on (me),” he said. “Where there is want and where there is suffering, I would like to be there to lend a helping hand.” (was a prophet while we were alive) 

Thomas Monson

200

He was the prophet that led the saints out west and helped establish Salt Lake City. He taught, “Tell the people to be humble and faithful and sure to keep the Spirit of the Lord and it will lead them right.” (Second prophet of the restored church) 

Brigham Young

200

Called to abridge the Golden Plates, and while he was completed this task he lead a Nephite Army against the Lamanites.

Mormon

200

Preached to the Nephites that they must repent or they will be destroyed. Also prophesized of the coming of the birth of Christ.

Samuel the Lamanite

300

On 10 October 1880, he was sustained as President of the Church. He was a gifted writer and journalist who published a book on the Atonement and edited some of the Church’s most important periodicals. On many occasions he displayed his courage and his deep devotion to the restored gospel, including voluntarily joining his brethren in Carthage Jail, where he was shot four times. His personal motto, “The kingdom of God or nothing.” He "was third we know" 

John Taylor


300

During his leadership, the Church faced serious financial difficulties. While speaking at a meeting, he declared that the people of the Church had neglected the law of tithing, and the Lord had told him that if Church members more faithfully paid a full tithing, blessings would be showered upon them. He preached the importance of tithing to congregations, and the Saints obeyed his counsel, and the Church possessed sufficient funds to pay all its creditors and become debt-free.

Lorenzo Snow

300

Had such faith in Christ, that he was the first to ever see him, saw first his finger, than his whole being.

Brother of Jared

300

Was swallowed by a "great fish", and prophesized of the downfall of the Nineveh.

Jonah

400

He gave renewed emphasis to missionary work by urging every member to make a commitment to bring at least one new member into the Church each year. He became well known for his repeated admonition: “Every member a missionary.” He had presided over the Church for almost 20 years, during which time the membership of the Church increased almost threefold.


 

David O. McKay

400

Most of his vocal cords had been removed because of cancer, and he spoke in a quiet, husky voice that Latter-day Saints came to love. Known for his humility, his commitment, his ability to work, and his personal slogan, “Do It.” He started the building of temples at a faster pace too. Twelfth prophet of the restored church. 

Spencer W. Kimball

400

One of the hardest books in the scriptures to understand. Speaks much on the Second Coming of Christ.

Isaiah 

400

The last Jaredite Prophet preached to the people of Jared, and "could not be restrained because of the spirit of the Lord which was in him"

Ether

500

He worked as the Secretary of Agriculture for President Eisenhower. As prophet, he emphasized the great importance of reading and studying the Book of Mormon. He testified that “the Book of Mormon brings men to Christ,” and challenged everyone to read it every day.

Ezra Taft Benson

500

He frequently granted interviews to journalists around the world, answering their questions about Church doctrine and policy and bearing his testimony of the Savior and the restored gospel. He saw the Internet as a means of bringing the Church closer to its members and during his administration, the Church launched LDS.org, FamilySearch.org, and Mormon.org.

Gordon B. Hinckley

500

Fights the battle of Jericho, along with many more battles. Conjures much land. Walks around a wall and makes it fall. 

Joshua

500

Gives the keys of sealing to Joesph Smith and Oliver Coudrey. Called down fire from heaven, raised a boy from the dead, and performed many more miracles. 

Elijiah