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From whom did Nephi take the brass plates?
Who is Laban?
📖 1 Nephi 4 – Nephi was commanded by the Lord to retrieve the brass plates from Laban in Jerusalem, eventually obtaining them by faith and obedience.
Who is the only Lamanite prophet mentioned by name in the Book of Mormon?
Who is Samuel the Lamanite?
📖 Helaman 13–16 – Samuel preached repentance to the Nephites from the city wall and prophesied of Christ’s birth and death.
Who was swallowed by a great fish while trying to flee from the Lord?
Who is Jonah?
📖 Jonah 1:17 – “Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah.”
Which of the apostles was a tax collector before following Jesus?
Who is Matthew?
(Also known as Levi in Mark 2:14 and Luke 5:27.)
📖 Matthew 9:9 – Jesus saw Matthew sitting at the receipt of custom and called him to follow Him.
Who was the scribe that lost the 116 manuscript pages of the Book of Mormon?
Who is Martin Harris?
📖 In June 1828, Joseph Smith entrusted the first 116 pages to Martin Harris. They disappeared while in his possession and were never recovered
What name was given to the 2,000 young men who fought under Helaman?
Who are the Stripling Warriors?
(Also acceptable: Who are the sons of Helaman?)
📖 Alma 53–58 – Helaman led these faithful young warriors, who had been taught by their mothers that God would protect them.
Who created the banner of freedom known as the Title of Liberty?
Who is Captain Moroni?
📖 Alma 46 – Captain Moroni tore his coat and wrote a message to rally the Nephites in defense of their faith, families, and freedom.
Who is the PRIMARY author of the Psalms?
Who is David?
📖 King David is traditionally credited with writing many of the Psalms, though others like Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, and Moses also contributed.
Who saw a light on the road to Damascus?
Who is Saul (later known as Paul)?
📖 Acts 9 – Saul saw a heavenly light and heard the voice of Jesus, leading to his conversion to Christianity.
Who was the first patriarch of the restored Church?
Who is Joseph Smith Sr.?
📖 He was ordained as the first Church Patriarch in 1833.
Which civilization arrived in the Americas before Lehi’s family but was later destroyed?
Who are the Jaredites?
📖 The Book of Ether (in the Book of Mormon) records the rise and fall of the Jaredite civilization, which predates Lehi's arrival.
Who were the people that rejected the throne to preach the gospel among the Lamanites?
Who are the sons of Mosiah?
📖 Mosiah 28 – The sons of King Mosiah (Ammon, Aaron, Omner, and Himni) gave up the right to rule to become missionaries to the Lamanites for 14 years.
Who was sold by his brothers to merchants who took him to Egypt?
Who is Joseph?
📖 Genesis 37:28 – “...they sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.”
Which parable did Jesus use to teach about loving your neighbor?
What is the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
📖 Luke 10:25–37 – Jesus tells of a man helped by a Samaritan after being ignored by a priest and Levite, teaching that our “neighbor” includes all people, even those we might overlook or avoid.
Who was tasked with selecting hymns for the restored Church?
Who is Emma Smith?
📖 In D&C 25:11–12, the Lord commanded Emma Smith to make a selection of sacred hymns, calling them a “song of the heart.” The first hymnbook was published in 1835.
Which prophet in the Book of Mormon was burned alive for his faith?
Who is Abinadi?
📖 Mosiah 17 – Abinadi was burned to death by King Noah’s priests after boldly preaching repentance and testifying of Christ.
What was the name of the Lamanite king who converted to the gospel after being taught by Ammon?
Who is King Lamoni?
📖 Alma 17–19 – King Lamoni was taught by Ammon and had a powerful spiritual experience that led to his conversion, along with many of his people.
Which prophet mocked the priests of Baal, saying their god might be asleep?
Who is Elijah?
📖 1 Kings 18:27 – Elijah sarcastically suggests Baal might be “talking,” “pursuing,” or “sleeping” during the contest on Mount Carmel.
In which book of the New Testament is the teaching about baptisms for the dead found?
What is 1 Corinthians?
📖 1 Corinthians 15:29 – “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead
Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants is known as the “Priesthood Section”?
What is Section 84?
📖 D&C 84 contains teachings about the oath and covenant of the priesthood and responsibilities of priesthood holders. It’s often referred to as the “Priesthood Section.”
In which book of the Book of Mormon do we find the most clear and detailed explanation of the afterlife?
What is the Book of Alma?
📖 Especially in Alma 40–42, Alma the Younger explains the spirit world, resurrection, and final judgment in depth.
Which missionaries escaped prison through an earthquake sent by the Lord?
Who are Alma and Amulek?
📖 Alma 14 – After being imprisoned and witnessing the martyrdom of believers, Alma prayed and the prison walls fell through the power of God, freeing them.
Who were preserved by refusing to defile themselves with the king’s food?
Who are Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
📖 Daniel 1:8–16 – Daniel and his companions chose not to eat the king’s meat or drink his wine, instead requesting vegetables and water. God blessed them with health and wisdom.
Which king told Paul he was almost persuaded to become a Christian?
Who is King Agrippa?
📖 Acts 26:28 – “Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.”
Which member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles betrayed Joseph Smith and later returned to the Church?
Who is Thomas B. Marsh?
📖 Thomas B. Marsh, the first President of the Quorum of the Twelve, left the Church in 1838 during the Missouri conflict but returned in 1857 and was rebaptized in Utah.