Early Life
Where was Joseph Smith born?
Sharon, Vermont
What scripture did Joseph Smith read one night to encourage him to go pray?
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."
JSH 1:10, 11
How long did Joseph have to wait from Moroni's vision to receive the gold plates?
4 years
JSH 1:59
When was the church formally organized?
April 6, 1830
Who was the older brother? Hyrum or Joseph?
Hyrum
When was Joseph Smith born?
December 23, 1805
How old was Joseph when he knelt to pray in the Sacred Grove?
14
Who was the first person to help Joseph transcribe?
Martin Harris
Where was the Church organized?
Fayette, New York at the Whitmer Farm
Who was the first to be baptized into the church?
Oliver Cowdery
Joseph Sr and Lucy Mack Smith
How did people respond upon hearing about Joseph Smith's First Vision?
He was severely persecuted.
JSH 1: 27
What did Martin Harris lose that belonged to Joseph?
116 pages of the manuscript
Where was the first temple ever built?
Kirtland, Ohio
How many children did Joseph and Emma have?
9 children
7 years old
After the First Vision, a Heavenly messenger visited Joseph Smith Jr. Who was this and how many times did he visit?
Moroni, 4 times in 24 hours
JSH 1:30
He was 18
Who was the 2nd person that helped Joseph Smith transcribe? (He was also a teacher)
Oliver Cowdery
JSH 1: 66
What was the name of the prison that Joseph spent considerable time in and received many inspirations?
Liberty Jail
What city was Joseph the mayor of?
Nauvoo, Illinois
They moved from Vermont to where when Joseph was 11 years old?
Palmyra, New York
Where were the gold plates located and what else was with them?
Hill Cumorah, New York
Urim and Thummim
JSH 1: 52
How long did it take Joseph to translate the Book of Mormon?
13 months total, but only 65 days of actual translating.
What is the publication that contains many of Joseph Smith's revelations?
Doctrine and Covenants
What are some other things Joseph is known for?
He was good at stick pull, was incredibly tall, strong, a farmer, a treasure seeker, husband, and servant.