Introduction
Who received most of the revelations contained in Doctrine and Covenants?
Joseph Smith
What is another name for D&C section 1?
The Lord's preface
How old was Joseph when he received the first vision.
14
How many years has it been since the First Vision when Moroni visits Joseph?
3
What was one of the consequences for Joseph after Martin Harris lost the 116 pages?
What was the original title when the early saints first printed these revelations in book form?
Book of Commandments for the Government of the Church of Christ
In November of 1831, after debating on whether or not to publish the revelations, the council agreed to publish how many copies?
10,000
Who was the first person Joseph told about the first vision?
His mother
What prompted Moroni's visit to Joseph?
He was praying.
He was concerned about his standing before God and was seeking forgiveness.
Who replaces Martin Harris as scribe following the loss of the 116 pates?
Oliver Cowdery
What makes D&C unique when compared to the other standard works of scripture.
It is not a translation
How old was Joseph Smith when D&C 1 was received?
25
What was the role of scripture study in the first vision?
James 1:5
Never did any passage of scripture come with more power to the heart of man than this did at this time to mine. It seemed to enter with great force into every feeling of my heart. I reflected on it again and again, knowing that if any person needed wisdom from God, I did
JSH 1:11-12
What prophet would be would be visiting Joseph at a later date as prophesied by Malachi?
Elijah
Why was Martin Harris so persistent about showing his wife the 116 page manuscript?
The Harris's were his sole financial backers.
$50
What prompted the revelations received in the Doctrine and Covenants?
These sacred revelations were received in answer to prayer, in times of need, and came out of real-life situations involving real people.
D&C 1 was received in November 1831. If all the sections of the D&C were in chronological order, what section would it likely be?
67 or 68
What were the 2 reasons Joseph went into the grove of trees to pray?
He wanted forgiveness of his sins and weaknesses and to know which of the contending churches was right and which he should join.
How many times did Moroni visit Joseph between the night and the next day?
Answer carefully....
5
3 times at night, 1 time at the fence, 1 time at the place where the plates were buried
Name a lesson we can learn from the story of the lost 116 pages.
- Fear God, not man
- We all need repentance
- The Lord will provide a way
- The devil cannot frustrate Gods work
- We can be forgiven and trusted again
Name 2 of the 12 witnesses that bore testimony to the world regarding the D&C?
Thomas B. Marsh
David W. Patten
Brigham Young
Heber C. Kimball
Orson Hyde
William E. McLellin
Parley P. Pratt
Luke S. Johnson
William Smith
Orson Pratt
John F. Boynton
Lyman E. Johnson
Tell the story of how D&C 1 came to be...
On November 1, 1831, Joseph Smith convened a council of church leaders to address concerns raised by Ezra Booth’s public accusations and the limited access to handwritten revelations. Joseph proposed publishing the revelations in a book to aid missionary work and clarify the church’s teachings. A committee drafted a preface, but the council rejected it. Joseph then sought divine guidance, and the Lord revealed a new preface, which Sidney recorded as Joseph spoke.
Name 2 doctrinal truths that were learned from the first vision.
- Nature of the godhead
- Heavens are not closed (continued revelation)
- No existing church was correct (apostasy)
- God knows us personally
- Reality of Satan's opposition
Name the 4 books from the Bible from which Moroni quoted when he visited Joseph.
Isaiah 11
Acts 3:22-23
Joel 28
What was promised to Martin Harris if he repented from losing the 116 pages?
That he could be one of the witnesses of the plates.