Joseph
Smith
Smith
What prompted Joseph to pray in the Grove?
Wondering which church was true AND reading James 1:5
Who helped Joseph translate as scribes?
Emma, Martin Harris, Oliver Cowdery, John Whitmer, and Samual Smith
And the phrase is:
D&C 1:30
The only true and living church.
What does the Savior's suffering and death demonstrate to each of us?
The worth of my soul is great in the sight of God.
What is the most valuable gift Jesus Christ desires to give us?
Eternal life.
How many visits did Joseph received from Heavenly messengers before he actually got the plates to start translating?
1- Jesus and thew Father in the grove2
2- Moroni 4 times in his room and field on Sept 21
3- 4 times yearly at the plates on the hill.
total =9
How many days did it take to transcribe the book?
65-75 days
Youth Theme: Reference and scripture phrase
Look unto me in every thought, doubt, not fear not.
D&C 6:36
What did Jesus Christ do when Joseph and Oliver inquired about baptism after reading about the Nephites performing baptisms?
He restored His priesthood so we can receive the ordinances of His gospel.
In section 1, Jesus Christ makes a clear statement about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. What is this statement?
Our church is the only true and living church on the face of the earth today.
What scripture did Moroni repeat to Joseph during his several visits in September?
And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the Fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers. If it were not so, the whole earth would be utterly wasted at his coming.
Malachi
Joseph used two items to help with translation, name them.
Urim and Thumim, AND the seer stone using a hat to block the light.
2 doctrinal mastery scriptures in section 18 -
Reference and phrase is.....
D&C 18:10-11. Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God.
D&C 18:15-16. How great will be your joy if you bring one soul unto me.
What is one lesson we can learn from the loss of the 116 pages?
The wisdom of God is greater than the cunning of the devil.
We can be repent and be forgiven of or mistakes.
Why does Jesus Christ not give us more physical evidence of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon?
Christ desires that we read it and gain a testimony though the Holy Ghost.
When and where was Joseph Smith born?
Sharon, Vermont. December 23, 1805
What was the big glitch in translating and how was it resolved?
Martin Harris asked to show the plates to his wife. They were lost and both Joseph and Martin were chastised and lost the ability to translate for a time. They both learned a lesson about listening to the Lord.
As we get ready for General Conference in a month, what Doctrinal Mastery scripture is important to remember?
D&C 21:4-6
THE PROPHET'S WORD YE SHALL RECEIVE, AS IF FROM MINE OWN MOUTH.
What did the Lord want Oliver to know about receiving revelation?
The Lord communicates to our minds and our hearts through the Holy Ghost.
Martin Harris learned some challenging lessons about sacrifice and obedience. What might be the higher level of these covenants that the Lord hopes we aspire to?
Consecration and aligning our will with the Lord's.
How old was Joseph when he had the Vision and then when he got the plates and started translating?
14 during the First Vision,
23 when Moroni visited
27 when he finally got the plates and started translating
How did the Book of Mormon get published? By whom, where and when?
Martin Harris mortgaged his farm to pay the $3000 to the printer to get it published.
Egbert Grandin, Palmyra NY, March 1830
What doctrinal mastery scripture might you use if you are helping someone understand repentance better?
D&C. 19: 16-19
I, Jesus Christ have suffered these things for all.
From Section 1 - the Lord gives us several warnings ad reasons for the Doctrine and Covenants. Name at least 2.
1- prepare us for what is to come
2-increase our faith
3-instruct us
4-chasten and correct when we sin
5-give us knowledge
6-help us repent
There were three witnesses that saw and touched the Golden Plates. Name them. After Jesus Christ blessed them with this opportunity, what responsibility did he ask them?
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitman, Martin Harris
They had a responsibility to testify of it.