Section 4 was given to this man, Joseph Smith’s father, encouraging him to serve in the Lord’s work.
Who is Joseph Smith Sr.
In D&C 4, the Lord says if you have this desire, “ye are called to the work.”
What is a desire to serve God?
This family name appears most frequently among the Eight Witnesses.
What is Whitmer?
This piece of armor is described as covering your "loins" and represents truth.
What is the belt/girdle of truth?
In Section 1, the Lord prophesies that many will reject the Book of Mormon and this other sacred record.
What is the Bible?
The Lord told this early convert in Section 12 that “no one can assist in this work except he shall be humble and full of love.”
Who is Joseph Knight Sr.?
This phrase in D&C 14:7 promises the greatest blessing for those who endure to the end.
What is "eternal life?"
The Eight Witnesses did not see the plates in a vision but did this.
What is handled and physically saw the plates?
This part of the armor is to cover your heart and represents righteousness.
What is the breastplate of righteousness?
Section 45 prophesies about the signs of this event, including wars and natural disasters.
What is the Second Coming of Christ?
Section 15 is addressed to this Whitmer brother, focusing on the worth of souls and missionary work.
Who is John Whitmer?
In D&C 30, this man is told to go with Oliver Cowdery on a mission to the Lamanites.
Who is Peter Whitmer Jr.?
These two members of the Smith family were among the Eight Witnesses.
Who are Hyrum Smith and Samuel Smith?
Your feet should be shod with the preparation of this.
What is the gospel of peace?
The Lord foretold that the early Saints would face this from their enemies in Missouri (D&C 35).
What is persecution or affliction?
This man is rebuked in Section 19 for seeking a witness before he acts in faith.
Who is Martin Harris?
The Lord tells Thomas B. Marsh in D&C 31 that his family will be blessed if he does this.
What is preach the gospel or be faithful in his mission?
The Eight Witnesses’ testimony was first published in this book.
What is the Book of Mormon?
This item is to be held in your hand to block the fiery darts of the wicked.
What is the shield of faith?
In D&C 38, the Lord promises that when the Saints gather to Zion, they will be as this to the nations.
What is a light or a city set on a hill?
This individual was called “an elect lady” and is told to compile hymns for the Church in Section 25.
Who is Emma Smith?
In D&C 42:6, missionaries are told to go “two by two” and do this.
What is preach the gospel or lift up your voices as with the sound of a trump?
The Eight Witnesses were shown the plates by this person.
Who is Joseph Smith?
This part of the armor protects your head and represents salvation.
What is the helmet of salvation?
This section prophesies that the New Jerusalem will be built on this continent.
What is the American continent or North America?