Testify of the truth of the appearance of the Father and the Son to the boy Joseph. From Joseph's humble beginnings to facing overwhelming odds, we see Joseph Smith as the hero of a great story, one that includes each one of us. 54–55). Not until arriving at the Whitmer residence in Fayette did Joseph translate the small plates of Nephi, which contain 1 Nephi through the Words of Mormon. Ask students to give examples of areas of their lives that require proper “timing.” (Answers might include dating, missions, marriage, and so forth.) tells of the Prophet’s experiences from his early years through May 1829. Reading the official canonized version of Joseph Smith’s history, the narrative describing the events that led up to and include his very first vision of God and Jesus first vision end at verse 26. It is part of the canonized standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). So does our claim to priesthood keys, and revelation, and the restored Church. What Were the ‘Many Reports … by Evil-Disposed and Designing Persons’?” in the student manual (pp. God Answers Joseph’s Prayer. There was an apostasy of the true Church. He worked on the family farm in Vermont and later in western New York. Compare what certain scribes and Pharisees asked of the Lord in Matthew 12:38–39 to what Joseph Smith asked for in Joseph Smith—History 1:29. Have students read and ponder the last sentence of verse 23. Have each group explain the main points of their assigned scripture block and how those verses apply to the mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the latter-day work. Bear your testimony of the truth of the events described in Joseph Smith—History, and invite students to share their thoughts and feelings. Ask: Why is the combination of our righteous choices and the power of God always greater than the power of Satan? Invite students to read Joseph Smith—History 1:49–54 and tell how they think Moroni helped Joseph examine and refine his motives for obtaining the gold plates (see also the commentaries for Joseph Smith—History 1:50–53 and Joseph Smith—History 1:54 in the student manual,pp. Introduction “Awakenings and Revivals,” Church History Topics. “Who is the Servant of Isaiah 49/1 Nephi 21? Discuss possible reasons why the Lord would want Joseph to keep a record. Why did the Lord not reveal all those truths to Joseph during the First Vision? Elder Marvin J. Ashton said: “Joseph Smith placed commitment ahead of life itself. Have students identify the four events. Yesterday. Ask students to explain how the power of Satan was overcome. The First Vision. Seeking God’s Truth. Listen and follow along as I read the D&C aloud one section at a time. ... Church History Topics: … During the four years he had to wait before receiving the plates, young Joseph struggled with his motives. Invite students to imagine that they have been assigned to teach someone to do a task that is difficult and complex, such as building a house or performing surgery. You may want to have students study other examples of people who asked for and received manifestations from the Lord (see Judges 6:11–24; 2 Kings 20:8–11; Mark 9:20–27; Helaman 11:1–5; Ether 3:6–16). (They were not, because the Church was not yet organized.) Those who act with the authority of the Aaronic Priesthood do so under the direction of those who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood (see Joseph Smith—History 1:72; see also D&C 107:13–20). Satan circulates false reports through “evil-disposed and designing” people to distort the true nature of the Church and its inspired leaders (Joseph Smith—History 1:1–2; see also Helaman 16:22; 3 Nephi 1:22; D&C 10:22–27, 28; Moses 4:4). 1984, 92–93; or Ensign, May 1984, 68; see also Carlos E. Asay, in Conference Report, Apr. The early life of Joseph Smith covers his life from his birth to the end of 1827. The incidents described in Joseph Smith–History include the First Vision and the visitation of the angel Moroni. For Joseph Smith that experience was as real as the warmth of the sun at noonday. (If available, show students one or more volumes of History of the Church and invite students to look through them.) After the loss of the 116 pages of manuscript, Joseph apparently started with the book of Mosiah, also found on the large plates. Help students understand the difference between receiving the influence of the Holy Ghost and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost (see also Bible Dictionary, “Holy Ghost”). Joseph shared and documented the First Vision, as it came to be known, on multiple occasions. Ask: What are some important aspects of the gospel of Jesus Christ that Joseph would learn about later? You may want to review with students some of the stories about Joseph Smith’s family and his early life under “Joseph Smith—History 1:3. Discuss how each event may have prepared Joseph to receive the plates and complete his life’s mission. What can go wrong when one’s timing is “off”? Have students study Isaiah 29:11–12 and 2 Nephi 27:9–10, 15–20 and tell how these scriptures relate to what happened in Joseph Smith—History 1:63–65. If he were intending to fabricate a great falsehood or wanted to perpetrate a fraud or practice deceit, would he have been so truthful about his own humanness? Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/js-h/1?lang=eng Ask students who hold the Aaronic Priesthood to raise their hands. Have students use Doctrine and Covenants 63:8–12 to explain why Joseph received his manifestation, while others, such as the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 12, did not. 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Show students pictures of temples that have a statue of the angel Moroni on top, and invite them to tell what they know about Moroni’s mortal and postmortal life. Joseph Smith 1805-1844 Born on December 23, 1805, in Sharon, Vermont, to Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith, Joseph Smith Jr. grew up on a series of tenant farms in Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York. Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Video presentation 19, “Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration” (21:30), can be used to introduce Joseph Smith to students taking the Pearl of Great Price course. Like many of Smith's publications, it was dictated to a scribe. All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. Remind students that all those who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood also have authority to function in the Aaronic Priesthood.). Oliver’s testimony helps establish the truthfulness of the account of the Prophet Joseph Smith (see Joseph Smith—History endnote; see also Matthew 18:16; 2 Nephi 11:3; Ether 5:4; D&C 6:20–28; 17:1–9; 18:1–5; 24:10–12; 28:1). (see Jacob 4:8–10; D&C 98:1–2; 112:10; 121:41–42). His Name Should Be Had for … He wrote or assigned scribes to write four different accounts of the vision. Five weeks later, 15 May 1829, they were on 3 Nephi and the Savior’s sermon on baptism to the Nephites. The text of Joseph Smith–History was excerpted from the first five chapters of the first volume of Joseph Smith's History of the Church (also known as Documentary History of the Church), edited by B. H. Roberts and published in its current format in 1902. John the Baptist restored the Aaronic Priesthood to the earth, conferring it upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, who then baptized and ordained each other (see Joseph Smith—History 1:68–72; see also Hebrews 5:4; D&C 13 section heading; 13:1; 27:8; 84:18, 26–28). Joseph Smith History Part I. Foreordained of God. (Answers might include that Satan is a real being who seeks to stop the work of God; God appears to man; man is made in the literal image of God; Jesus is a personage, separate and distinct from Heavenly Father; there was an apostasy of the Church that Jesus Christ established during His mortal ministry; the true Church was not on the earth in 1820; the Lord keeps the promise found in James 1:5; direct revelation from the heavens has not ceased.) The testimony of Oliver Cowdery at the end of Joseph Smith—History is a second witness from a man who was involved in many of the early events of Church history. Ask: What did Joseph do in verses 11–16 to get answers to his questions? Read to students the following description of the translation of the Book of Mormon (you may also want to refer to the commentary for Joseph Smith—History 1:67 in the student manual, p. 64): “When Joseph Smith began translating in 1827, he evidently started with the book of Lehi from Mormon’s abridgment of the large plates of Nephi (see heading to D&C 10). They are to be guarded with care and shared only when the Spirit itself prompts you to use them to the blessing of others” (“The Candle of the Lord,” Ensign, Jan. 1983, 53; see also Matthew 7:6; D&C 6:12; 10:37; 41:6). Any person who sincerely studies, ponders, and prays about the truthfulness of the accounts given by the Prophet Joseph Smith may know by the power of the Holy Ghost that they are true (see 2 Nephi 32:3–5; Alma 5:45–47; Moroni 10:3–5). Discuss other times that Satan used these tools to persecute the righteous and deceive the people (see Matthew 9:32–34; 26:57–68; 28:9–15; Acts 16:16–24; 1 Nephi 17:17–22; Alma 1:16–20; 12:1–6; Helaman 16:13–23; 3 Nephi 6:10–15; D&C 71 section heading). Have students find and mark what Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were able to do because of the Holy Ghost. …. (The death of his brother, Alvin; his job doing manual labor; the experience of digging for a silver mine; and his marriage to Emma Hale.) Ask students if Joseph and Oliver were members of the Church yet. I Was Ordained to This Very Calling. Share with students an experience from your life when you were blessed by following the Lord’s timing instead of your own. Would your class benefit from reviewing the story in Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65? Share this quotation from President Wilford Woodruff: “There are two powers on the earth and in the midst of the inhabitants of the earth—the power of God and the power of the devil. You may want to review with students Mormon 8:1–7; Moroni 1:1–4; 9:20–22, 25–26; 10:1–2; Doctrine and Covenants 27:5; and Joseph Smith—History 1:33, discussing what we learn about Moroni from these verses. Ask students what commanded their time and attention during their teenage years. Texts. It is gathering Israel on both sides of the veil. The First Vision. Tell students that the endnote that follows Joseph Smith—History is an additional witness to the early events of Church history from someone who was there. No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith is a 1945 book by Fawn M. Brodie.It is the first important non-hagiographic biography of Joseph Smith, the founder of Latter Day Saint movement.The book has not gone out of print, and 60 years after its first publication, its publisher, Alfred A. Knopf, continues to sell about a thousand copies annually. How can the policeman learn the truth? Have students search Joseph Smith—History 1:22–23, 27 for who else eventually heard about Joseph’s vision, and how. Joseph Smith’s Family” in the student manual (pp. The gold plates were protected from the enemies of God by the efforts of Joseph Smith and the wisdom of the Lord. Replace Joseph Smith with You on the board, and discuss the following statement by Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “There is great protection when you know who you are, why you are here, and where you are going. Our only motive for Church service should be to build the kingdom of God; otherwise, the work we do will not prosper (see Joseph Smith—History 1:46; see also Proverbs 16:3; Moroni 7:6–7; D&C 4:2, 4–5; 88:67–68). What blessings can we receive by doing things in the Lord’s proper time and way, rather than our own? His … Why do people sometimes give in to temptation? Moreover, his world, his tradition both in his family and for the time, was not one of making a recorded history,” Elder McKay said. The enemies of the Church understand this clearly. You could also read with students the material under “Joseph Smith—History 1:1. They are separate, distinct, glorified beings with bodies of flesh and bones (see Joseph Smith—History 1:17; see also Acts 7:55–56; D&C 76:20–23; 130:22). Tell students that in Joseph Smith—History 1:55–58 Joseph tells us about four major events in his life. Ask students how they could apply in their own lives what Joseph Smith did. 1990, 80–81; or Ensign, May 1990,63–64). “It is that kind of certitude that has moved this Church forward in the face of persecution, ridicule, sacrifice of fortune, the leaving of loved ones to travel to distant lands to carry the gospel message. Joseph Smith’s Journal, Church History Library. ‘He will believe every word you say to him,’ said the angel” (The Revised and Enhanced History of Joseph Smith by His Mother, ed. Testify of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and invite students to share their testimonies of it. Joseph Smith—History 1:33–35. Read to students the story in the commentary for Joseph Smith—History 1:59–60 in the student manual (p. 62). The fundamental messages of Joseph Smith—History are that God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ have appeared again to mankind; that there was an Apostasy of the true Church; that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God; that the Book of Mormon is the word of God; and that the Church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth (see Joseph Smith—History 1:17–19, 25, 33–34, 72–73; see also D&C 20:1–11; 128:19–21). Joseph Smith experienced his First Vision in this stand of trees in the spring of 1820. Read or sing “The Morning Breaks” (Hymns, no. Joseph Smith Jr. was born 23 December 1805 in Sharon, Vermont, to Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith. Invite students to report in their own words what the Lord and others did to help Joseph accomplish his work, according to Joseph Smith—History 1:62, 66–67. BYU Professor, Historian, and Editor, Dr. Steven Harper, takes us on a deep-dive into Joseph Smith History. Joseph and Emma. Faith in the hearts of millions that this cause is true, that God is our Eternal Father, and that Jesus is the Christ, must ever be the great motivating force in our lives” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1981, 6–7; or Ensign, Nov. 1981, 7). The Lord teaches His people “line upon line.” We should remain faithful to the direction we receive from the Lord until He gives us further instructions (see Joseph Smith—History 1:26–27; see also 2 Nephi 28:30; D&C 42:61). “Joseph Smith–History,” The Pearl of Great Price: Teacher Manual (2000), 54–64. Have students search for and share information from Oliver’s account that is not contained in Joseph Smith—History. Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65 Joseph Smith—History 1:28. An important part of Joseph Smith’s preparation to do the work of the Lord was meeting and marrying Emma Hale (see Joseph Smith—History 1:55–58; see also 1 Corinthians 11:11; Ephesians 5:31; D&C 42:22; 131:1–2). Who did Joseph Smith tell about his vision? … In our present day there are many who are sowing seeds of dissension and discord. Review with students Joseph Smith—History 1:36–41. Have students list the major events of their lives in the past four years. A revised edition appeared in 1971, and on the … (see D&C 3:1; 10:43; 29:36–38; Moses 1:12–22). If we are a people called to prepare the world for the second coming of Christ, this is the way. It was clearly not your fault, but the driver of the other car is blaming you. Invite students to mark Joseph Smith’s questions in Joseph Smith—History 1:10. How did Joseph Smith feel about these years? Father and Mother believed him, why should not the children?’ [in J. W. Peterson, “Another Testimony, Statement of William Smith, Concerning Joseph the Prophet,” Deseret Evening News, 20 Jan. 1894, p. 11]” (in Church History in the Fulness of Times [Religion 341–43 student manual, 1993], 34). Read the paragraph about Joseph Smith—History in the Introductory Note of the Pearl of Great Price. Read Joseph Smith—History 1:42, 46 and share this quotation from Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “When the young prophet first went to Cumorah, in 1823, the angel refused to give him the plates containing the Book of Mormon, saying it was not yet time (Joseph Smith—History 1:53). The account called Joseph Smith-History, as it appears in the Pearl of Great Price, tells of the Prophet's experiences from his early years through May 1829. It is part of the canonized standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). But in like manner, if the Book of Mormon be true—and millions have now testified that they have the witness of the Spirit that it is indeed true—then one must accept the claims of the Restoration and all that accompanies it” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1986, 5; or Ensign, Nov. 1986, 6). Invite students to tell what impresses them most in Oliver’s account, and why. Joseph Smith—History contains excerpts from Joseph Smith’s official testimony and history of the Church. Joseph Smith - History 1:1-26 read aloud from Pearl of Great Price. “Eventually [Joseph] confided his theophany [vision of God] to other family members.”. 0:53 Episode 3 available NOW! Join us for Episode 3: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers” Our guest is Dr. Michael MacKay. Ask students who they would want to tell if they had an unusual spiritual experience, and why. The power of God is greater than the power of Satan (see Joseph Smith—History 1:14–17; see also 2 Nephi 9:8–9; D&C 3:1; 10:14, 20, 43; 76:25–29). Review with students the material under “What Is Joseph Smith—History?” and “Who Wrote Joseph Smith—History?” in the student manual (pp. Tell students that Joseph’s struggles are similar to the struggles many of us go through (see 1 Nephi 1:4–6; 2:16; Enos 1:2–4; Alma 22:15–18). Invite students who would like to share what they thought and felt when they first heard about the First Vision to do so. This is why they go to such great lengths to try to disprove the Book of Mormon, for if it can be discredited, the Prophet Joseph Smith goes with it. Ask students to list the truths we learn from Joseph Smith—History 1:14–20 (see also James E. Faust, in Conference Report, Apr. The Holy Ghost enables prophets to prophesy of things to come and can help us understand the meaning and intention of the scriptures (see Joseph Smith—History 1:73–74; see also Genesis 40:8; Numbers 11:25; Daniel 2:28; Luke 1:67; 2 Peter 1:20–21; 1 Nephi 22:2; D&C 107:56). Ask students how they think Joseph felt when he received the warning in verse 59. 26). Joseph Smith was called by God to do His work. Smith was born in Sharon, Vermont, the fifth of eleven children born to Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith. Doing things according to the Lord’s timetable is an important part of accomplishing His work (see Joseph Smith—History 1:53–54; see also Ecclesiastes 3:1; D&C 88:73). Joseph Smith History (1832) ... Joseph Smith recorded that God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him in a grove of trees near his parents’ home in western New York State when he was about 14 years old. Joseph Comes to Know God. According to these verses, what did these people do to Joseph? Give students a telephone book and have them look up and list the names of several churches in your area. Book of Mormon Central. Discuss why the timing of things is so important. Discuss ways students can help “disabuse the public mind” and “put all inquirers after truth in possession of the facts” (v. 1). It is clearly in Malachi; in Doctrine and Covenants 2; in the Joseph Smith History in the Pearl of Great Price; in Luke 1:17, in 3 Nephi 25:6—and many, many more places. Joseph Smith’s official testimony and history of the Church is found in History of the Church, volumes 1–6 (see the Introductory Note of the Pearl of Great Price). In 1832 he looked back on this period and wrote: “‘I had been tempted of the advisary and saught the Plates to obtain riches and kept not the commandment that I should have an eye single to the glory of God therefore I was chastened and saught diligently to obtain the plates and obtained them not until I was twenty one years of age’ (D. Jessee, The Personal Writings of Joseph Smith, p. 7). The Lord commanded Joseph Smith not to join any church because all of them were wrong (see Joseph Smith—History 1:18–20; see also 2 Timothy 4:3–4; Mormon 8:28, 32–38). Born December 23, 1805, in Sharon, Vermont, Joseph Smith Jr. was the fifth of 11 children of Joseph Smith and Lucy Mack. Have students make two lists from Joseph Smith—History 1:11–17: (1) ways the Lord helped Joseph receive answers to his questions, and (2) things Satan did to try to hinder Joseph. 52–53). Before reading Joseph Smith—History 1:5–20, have students list the events that they can remember from the story of the First Vision, in the order the events occurred. (see Joseph Smith—History 1:20). List and discuss what Moroni taught Joseph Smith regarding the Book of Mormon and its translation in Joseph Smith—History 1:34–35. His statements stand on more solid footing because they were declarations against human nature and admissions against self-interest” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1981, 107; or Ensign, Nov. 1981, 77). Read Joseph Smith—History 1:27–29 and discuss the habits Joseph Smith said he “fell into” during these years. He prepared it in 1838, and it was published in the Church publication Times and Seasons in Nauvoo, Illinois. The coming forth of the Book of Mormon continued the latter-day work of the Restoration spoken of by numerous Old Testament, New Testament, and Book of Mormon prophets (see Joseph Smith—History 1:36–41, 45; see also Ezekiel 37:15–23; Acts 3:19–21; 3 Nephi 21:1–11, 28; Mormon 8:14–16; Ether 4:17). List and discuss what we learn about the Aaronic Priesthood in Joseph Smith—History 1:68–72. Ask if any of them have ever had such experiences or feelings. That conviction motivates today as it has done from the beginning of this work. W hen Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon church, received a revelation in about 1831 in which he was commanded by God to break the law and take multiple wives, he at first resisted. [1987–92], 5:198). BYU Studies Quarterly 59, no. Joseph Smith–History (abbreviated JS–H) is a book in the Pearl of Great Price that contains an excerpt of the autobiographical record of some of the early events in Joseph Smith's life. 36–41; he gave clear and specific instructions, see v. 42; he repeated his instructions to Joseph several times, adding new insights each time, see vv. (If any who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood do not raise their hands, ask them why they did not; and if any Melchizedek Priesthood holders do raise their hands, ask them why. Born of Goodly Parents. Events leading up to the First Vision help explain the Apostasy and the loss of the true Church of Jesus Christ from the earth (see Joseph Smith—History 1:5–10; see also 2 Thessalonians 2:1–3; 2 Timothy 3:1–5; 2 Peter 2:1–2; 1 Nephi 13:23–29; D&C 1:15–16). Discuss how our motives can help us resist Satan’s temptations. Read Joseph Smith—History 1:53 and apply these principles of timing to Joseph’s circumstances. Let your unique identity shape each decision you make on the path toward your eternal destiny” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1990, 97; or Ensign, Nov. 1990, 75). Ask students: If any one of these statements were false, how would that affect the other statements, and why? Ask: How does Satan tempt people? Encourage students to strive to live each day with a conscience free of offense toward God (see Matthew 13:20–21; Acts 24:16; D&C 135:4). His complete candor in admitting human frailties and in declaring the loving discipline of God offers powerful proof of his honesty and probity [uprightness]. (Answers might include that they stirred up prejudice, inflicted great persecution, excited the public mind against him, and so forth.) The Prophet was commanded to translate the small plates to replace the 116 lost pages (see D&C 10:43–45)” (in Church History in the Fulness of Times, 59). Next, have students read Joseph Smith—History 1:1–2 and tell Joseph’s reasons for writing this history. Joseph Smith—History 1:50–53 and Joseph Smith—History 1:54, Introductory Note of the Pearl of Great Price, Joseph Smith—History 1:17–19, 25, 33–34, 72–73. Have students read Helaman 16:22; 3 Nephi 1:22; Doctrine and Covenants 10:22–27; and Moses 4:4 and list what Satan does to try to keep people from the truth. Events in the lives of Joseph Smith’s family members during his early years reveal the guiding and protecting hand of the Lord (see Joseph Smith—History 1:3–5; see also Proverbs 3:5–6; Romans 8:28). What promise did Moroni give Joseph? Book of Mormon Video presentation 1, “For Our Day” (11:38), can be used to teach the coming forth of the Book of Mormon and the influence this sacred book has had in the lives of Latter-day Saint youth around the world (see Book of Mormon Video Guide for teaching suggestions). If Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith would welcome his Great news from heaven what would... 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