Basic Church History
This young man had a vision in a grove of trees when he was 14 years old.
Who is Joseph Smith?
The Book of Mormon was translated from plates that were made of this material.
What is Gold?
I saw a ____ of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me.
J.S. - History 1:16
What is "pillar"?
God's priesthood is organized into these two priesthoods.
What are the Melchizedek and Aaronic priesthoods?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized in this year.
What is 1830?
Joseph Smith said that he translated the Book of Mormon "by the gift and ____ of God."
What is power?
And, if you keep my _________ and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.
D&C 14:7
What are "commandments"?
In 1835, the first of these special witnesses were called to bear testimony of Jesus Christ to all the world.
Who are the (Twelve) Apostles?
Joseph's Family lived in this state when he had the First Vision.
What is New York?
This person served as Joseph Smith's main scribe while translating the Book of Mormon.
Who is Oliver Cowdery?
Yeah, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the ____ _____, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart.
D&C 8:2
What is "Holy Ghost"?
The Church was organized with elders, priests, teachers, and this fourth office.
What are deacons.
These are three of the places where the Saints gathered after the Church was Organized.
What are (any 3 of): Nauvoo (Illinois), Kirkland (Ohio), Missouri, Utah?
These special instruments, mentioned in the Doctrine and Covenants, helped Joseph Smith to Translate the Book of Mormon.
What are the Urim and Thummim?
Remember the _______ of souls is great in the sight of God;
D&C 18:10
What is "worth"?
In 1842, Emma Smith was called as the first president of this women's organization--the largest in the world!
What is the Relief Society?
These three helped restore the Melchizedek priesthood to Joseph Smith.
Who are Peter, James, and John?
The Book of Mormon was translated into English from this language.
What is reformed Egyptian?
For my soul delighteth in the ______ of the heart; yea, the _____ of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads.
D&C 25:12
What is "song"?
This small group of men was first organized in 1832 to help govern the Church, with Sidney Rigdon, Jesse Gause, and Frederick G. Williams as some of its first members.
What is the First Presidency?