Who's Who?
Wrote a scripture: Chapter 1 verse 5 that led Joseph to turn to God for answers to his question of which church he should join?
James
Joseph was born December 23rd 1805 in this state.
What is Vermont? (Sharon, Vermont)
This is the name of the place where Joseph had his first vision
What is the sacred grove?
The Father and Son have bodies of flesh and bone
D&C 130:22-23
What does it mean to "let virtue garnish your thoughts unceasingly"? (D&C 121:45)
To fill our minds with good things so that we can have clean, righteous thoughts.
Amazing woman who was the mother of the first prophet of our dispensation and who also was known for her great faith and testimony of the restored gospel. She had taught her children how to pray by example.
Lucy Mack Smith
How old Joseph was when he had the first vision.
What is 14?
Joseph Smith received sections 121-123 as revelations in which prison?
Why do you think he received such beautiful revelations while in such a difficult place?
Liberty Jail
Examples might include: Humble, not distracted, "We receive our most profound revelations during our most difficult trials" Caleb Nimmer
The only true and living church
D&C 1:30
What are some things we can do to keep our thoughts virtuous?
Pray, sing a hymn, avoid evil movies, shows, music etc., read the scriptures daily, repent often
Gave Joseph and Emma $50.00 (a large amount of money back then) to help support Joseph as he translated The Book of Mormon. He also paid for the first printing of the Book of Mormon. Lost the first 116 pages of the Book of Mormon.
Martin Harris
The angel who appeared to Joseph, then tutored him for 4 years until he gave Joseph the golden plates.
Who is Moroni?
Why do you think the poor saints were able to construct the beautiful Kirtland temple in such a short amount of time?
Answers may include: They had great faith, they were doing the Lord's work and he blessed their efforts, they wanted to receive the blessings of the temple.
The voice of the Lord and His servants is the same.
D&C 1:37-38
Who wrote the hymn "Praise to the Man" and why did he write it?
W.W. Phelps after Joseph Smith was martyred. Brother Phelps had made a serious mistake that caused great harm to Joseph and other leaders of the church as well as other members. Joseph and the members forgave him.
Tried to have Joseph brought to trial for fraud and lying about the plates. She was distrustful of Joseph and threatened to turn her husband out of the house if he didn't show her the plates.
Lucy Harris
Joseph and Emma moved here so they could escape unkindness and persecution in Palmyra
Harmony, Penn.
The first patriarch of the Church
Joseph Smith Sr.
You must study it out in your mind and then ask if it is right
D&C 9:8
In D&C 123:12 the Lord teaches what about people searching for truth?
There are many on the earth who are blinded and deceived by the "craftiness of men" and are only kept from the truth because they "know not where to find it"
Daily Double...how many points do you want to wager?
Older brother of Joseph Smith who died whom he was very close to. He and Emma also named their baby (who also died) this.
What are some things that Joseph Smith did to show his honesty and integrity and his kindness to others?
Examples might include: Returning money he borrowed late at night and in a pouring rain storm because he promised to return it that day. Giving his horse to a man so that he could sell it and free his child in slavery. Forgiving W.W. Phelps. Refusing to deny his testimony and dying for it.
Martin Harris traveled to New York with written characters from the plates to have them authenticated by scholar Charles Anthon. Anthon asked to see the plates and was told no. He then said "I cannot read a sealed a book." This a fulfillment of prophecy in what Old Testament book?
Isaiah
Daily Double: How many points would you like to wager?
Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence
How could a small decision to have a gospel conversation with someone have a large influence?
Your testimony and sharing the simple truths of the gospel may bring a person into the restored gospel and bless their life and the lives of their family and friends.