Joseph’s youth
What was Joseph Smith’s father’s name?
Joseph Smith Sr.
How old was Joseph when he received the first vision?
How old was Joseph when he received the first vision? 14
Who first appeared to Joseph to tell him about the book of Mormon?
Who first appeared to Joseph to tell him about the book of Mormon?
Moroni.
What was Joseph Smith’s level of education?
5th grade
What is a Martyr?
Someone who dies for something they believe in.
What was Joseph Smith’s mothers name?
Luck Mack Smith
Who appeared to Joseph in the first Vision?
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Name the place where Joseph found the plates
Name the place where Joseph found the plates?
The Hill Cumorah
What did the Lord give to Joseph to help him translate the plates?
The Urim and Thummim
Joseph Smith died a martyr in what town?
Carthage Illinois
What did Joseph’s father do for a living?
He was a farmer.
Where did the first vision occur?
Where did the first vision occur?
The Sacred Grove
How many times did Joseph visit the Hill Cumorah before he was allowed to take the plates?
How many times did Joseph visit the Hill Cumorah before he was allowed to take the plates?
once a year, for four years
Who helped Joseph as a scribe while he translated the book of Mormon?
Who helped Joseph as a scribe while he translated the book of Mormon?
Oliver Cowdery
Name two of the three people who were with Joseph when he was martyred.
His brother Hyrum, John Taylor, and/or Willard Richards
what was the occasion when Joseph was offered alcohol as a child?
When he had a bone infection in his leg and the doctor offered alcohol to soothe the pain of the surgery.
What church was Joseph told to join?
What church was Joseph told to join?
None of them
Who buried the book of Mormon in the Hill Cumorah originally?
Moroni
Name another group of people in history that use a The Urim and Thummim?
The Jaredites
Where was Joseph’s wife and children at the time of his death?
Nauvoo, Illinois
Which of Joseph’s siblings died young?
His brother Alvin
How did Joseph describe the light that descended in the Grove?
above the brightness of the sun.
On what 2 continents did the Book of Mormon prophets travel to?
North and South America
Why did Joseph often keep a barrier between him and his scribe when he would translate the plates?
Why did Joseph keep a barrier between him and his scribe when he would translate the plates?
He wanted to lessen distractions so the Spirit could help him.
What song did Joseph ask John Taylor to sing as The mobs were coming for Joseph?
A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief.