Founding of the Church
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This person was the first prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Who is Joseph Smith?
This woman was one of the early converts and was the wife of Joseph Smith.
Who is Emma Smith?
This section of the Doctrine & Covenants was given to Joseph Smith regarding the organization of the Church.
What is Section 20?
This person was the governor of Missouri who signed an executive order expelling the Mormons from the state in 1838.
Who is Lilburn W. Boggs (Governor Boggs)?
The Aaronic Priesthood was restored to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery by this figure.
Who is John the Baptist?
This was the first temple built by the Saints, completed in 1836.
What is the Kirtland Temple?
In 1820, this event occurred, which is considered the beginning of the Restoration.
What is the First Vision?
This man was a key early member of the Church and is known for acting as Joseph's primary scribe during the translation of the Book of Mormon.
Who is Oliver Cowdery?
This revelation is often called the “Word of Wisdom” and was given to Joseph Smith in 1833.
What is Section 89?
In 1838, Joseph Smith and other leaders were forced to flee this city after a financial crisis and tensions with local residents escalated.
What is Kirtland, Ohio?
The Melchizedek Priesthood was restored by these three individuals.
Who are Peter, James, and John?
This city is home to the site where the Saints built a temple after being forced from Kirtland.
What is Nauvoo, Illinois?
The Church was officially organized on this date in 1830.
What is April 6, 1830?
This individual is recognized for being the first person baptized into the Church.
Who is Joseph Smith, Sr.?
In this section, the Lord commanded the Saints to gather to Zion.
What is Section 42?
In 1838-1839, Joseph Smith and other leaders were forced to flee this city due to mob violence.
What is Far West, Missouri?
The Melchizedek Priesthood was restored to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery along the banks of this river.
What is the Susquehanna River?
The construction of this temple began in 1847 and was completed in 1893.
What is the Salt Lake Temple?
This person was known as the first official scribe for the translation of the Book of Mormon.
Who is Martin Harris (or Emma Smith)?
Two of the first members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, chosen by the three witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
Who were...
Lyman Johnson
Brigham Young
Heber C. Kimball
Orson Hyde
David W. Patten
Luke Johnson
William E. McLellin
John F. Boynton
Orson Pratt
William Smith
Thomas B. Marsh
Parley P. Pratt
This section of the Doctrine & Covenants contains the Lord’s instructions for the early missionary work.
What is Section 4?
This event, referred to as the “Missouri Mormon War,” occurred in this year.
What is 1838?
This section of the Doctrine & Covenants contains the duties of the priesthood offices.
What is Section 20?
This city in Missouri is associated with the Saints’ early efforts to gather and build Zion.
What is Independence, Missouri?
This city became the first headquarters of the Church after its official organization.
What is Fayette, New York?
This person was called as the first bishop of the Church.
Who is Edward Partridge?
This section includes the revelation on baptism for the dead.
What is Section 127 or 128?
In this year, the Saints were driven out of Nauvoo by a mob, forcing them to begin their westward migration.
What is 1846?
This section of the Doctrine & Covenants contains the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood
What is Section 84?
This was the first temple dedicated in California.
What is The Los Angeles California Temple?