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Who was Moroni?
The last of the Nephite prophets in the Book of Mormon. Appeared to Joseph Smith with the direction to restore the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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What book did Moroni tell Joseph about?
The gold plates or the Book of Mormon
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Where was Joseph's father when Joseph told him of the messenger?
Working in the field
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How come Joseph was forbidden to take the plates with him when he first went to the hill?
Because Moroni had much to teach him over the next 4 years. He had to return for instruction each year to learn to be the prophet. Joseph was only 17 years old and still had much to learn before he was ready to translate the plates.
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Why did Joseph Smith pray on the night of Sept. 21, 1823?
To ask Heavenly Father for forgiveness and for a manifestation of Joseph Smith's state and standing before Him
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Who hid the gold plates for Joseph Smith to find?
Moroni
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What did Moroni do with the gold plates when he finished writing on them?
He hid the scriptures up in the earth
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Where is one place we can find answers to our prayers?
The scriptures (Book of Mormon)
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How was Joseph able to find the exact place where the plates were buried?
Moroni had shown it to him in a vision
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Why was it necessary for Joseph Smith to have the Urim and Thummin and breastplate?
He needed this tool to be able to translate the Book of Mormon
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After Joseph's visitation from Moroni, who did he go tell about it?
His dad, Joseph Smith, Sr.
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What was deposited in Hill Cumorah with the gold plates?
The Urim & Thummin and breastplate
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Where were the gold plates hidden?
Cumorah
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How did Joseph's father react when Joseph told him about Moroni?
He said that it was from God and told Joseph to go and do as commanded by the messenger (JS-H 1:50)
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Why do you think Moroni appeared to Joseph 4 times, giving him the same message each time?
We understand and learn by repetition, which we should all do in our own learning of the gospel
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Who is the statue on top of the temple of?
Moroni
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What did Moroni say would happen to Joseph Smith's name?
That his name would be both good and evil spoken of among all nations, kindreds, and tongues. (JS-H 1:33)
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The Book of Mormon teaches us about a people that lived where?
The American continent a long time ago
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When Joseph told his father about Moroni, his father immediately believed him. How can we gain the trust and confidence of our parents?
* Showing we are trustworthy - not lying, cheating, or stealing * Working hard in the home
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!!!DOUBLE POINTS!!! Why don't angels appear to use when we pray today?
In 1823 the truth was not on the earth and had to be brought back by heavenly messengers. Because we now have the gospel, most of our prayers are answered in other ways (the scriptures, as we talk to parents/church leaders, listen to lessons or talks).
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The Book of Mormon is another testament of who?
Jesus Christ
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What are some ways that Joseph Smith's name has been "had for good and evil among all nations, kindreds, and tongues"?
* When he was young, many who were his friends teased him and persecuted him for his beliefs * Throughout his entire life, mobs attacked him and sought to take away his life * Today and back then, saints are very grateful for the sacrifice JS made so that we could have this ancient record - the Book of Mormon
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Where did Joseph Smith have the first vision?
The Sacred Grove
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Moroni warned Joseph that Satan would try to tempt Joseph to sell the plates for money to help his family, but not to do so. How can knowing about Satan and his plans help us to resist his temptations?
* We can pray for strength before receiving the temptation * We can make a righteous decision before we're ever tempted to make the wrong decision
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Why is it important that we have the Book of Mormon today?
* It helps guide us in our personal journey back to our Heavenly Father * It teaches us of the inhabitants of the ancient Americas * It is another testament of Jesus Christ