Scriptures
The scripture which inspired Joseph to pray to ask which church is true
James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Joseph was born December 23rd 1805 in this state.
Vermont (Sharon, Vermont)
This is the name of the place where Joseph had his first vision
The Sacred Grove
What is the original name of the Doctrine & Covenants?
Book of Commandments
How many books are in The Book of Mormon?
15!
What is Joseph Smith History verses 15- 20 about?
Joseph Smith’s First Vision!
In what year did Joseph Smith have the First Vision?
1820
Where were missionaries sent for the first overseas mission?
(Heber C. Kimball and Orson Hyde in 1837)
Who said that the Doctrine and Covenants is “the foundation of the Church in these last days, and a benefit to the world, showing that the keys of the mysteries of the kingdom of our Savior are again entrusted to man.”
Joseph Smith
According to some semi-trustable sources, what was Joseph Smith’s favorite food?
Johnnycakes
His mother.
JSH 1:20
When the light had departed, I had no strength; but soon recovering in some degree, I went home. And as I leaned up to the fireplace, mother inquired what the matter was. I replied, “Never mind, all is well—I am well enough off.” I then said to my mother, “I have learned for myself that Presbyterianism is not true.”
Why did Elijah come to visit Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery?
To restore the sealing keys
While printing the first copy of the Book of Mormon, the printing press was destroyed by anti-mormons, but many of the signatures were saved by whom during this raid?
2 young sisters
(Mary Elizabeth Rollins and Caroline Rollins)
Concerning the Doctrine and Covenants, who said “Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled.”?
Jesus Christ
How many missions are there worldwide?
450 missions
What is D&C 2 about? (From Come Follow Me this week!)
The Lord will send Elijah to turn my heart to the ancestors (Priesthood-Family History)
Joseph Smith finished translating almost all of the present Book of Mormon text in three months. What were these months and in what year?
April-June 1829
What was the name of the jail where Joseph Smith was imprisoned in 1838?
What gift did the Lord bestow to Oliver Cowdery after praying to Heavenly Father about the truth of Joseph Smith’s testimony?
gift of translation
25 And, behold, I grant unto you a gift, if you desire of me, to translate, even as my servant Joseph.
D&C 6:25
What is Brendon Hymas’ PR in bench?
225lbs
Joseph Smith’s early experiences taught him that to do God’s work, his eye must be _____.
“single to the glory of God”
D&C 4:1, 5
Joseph had how many siblings?
8
5 brothers, 3 sisters
The Lord designated where as the city of Zion? (City and state)
Independence, Missouri
How many total sections are there in Doctrine and Covenants?
138
Name the six women who are mentioned in The Book of Mormon
Sariah, Isabel, Abish, Eve, Sarah, and Mary