First Vision
Artists’ rendition of the First Vision. Copyright 2007, Intellectual Reserve, Inc. Used by permission.
Tag Archive: Joseph Smith Jr
Carthage Jail
Carthage jail in Carthage, Illinois, is the site where Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were martyred on 27 June 1844. Copyright 2008, Intellectual Reserve. Used by permission.
Joseph Smith
Painting of Joseph Smith. Copyright 2007, Intellectual Reserve, Inc. Used by permission.
Significance of Gethsemane or How can we understand the suffering of the Savior
I made this handout to go with John 18. It describes the suffering of Martin Harris after losing the 116 pages, and likens it to the “least degree” of the suffering endured by the Savior when God withdrew His spirit from the Savior on the cross. The text is as quoted in the New Testament Institute manual, with some portions removed so that it would fit on a single page….
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Jenny Phillip’s Marvelous Work and A Wonder Program and Music
Jenny Phillips, accomplished LDS singer/songwriter, has kindly allowed me to publish her musical program A Marvelous Work and a Wonder. Appropriate for either ward or stake productions, the 35-minute program celebrates the 2005 mutual theme, focusing on Joseph Smith and the restoration of the Church. It has 5 songs, 2 sections of narration with up to 4 readers, and 3 recorded narrations. All of the music is available on Jenny…
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Joseph Smith Jeopardy Game
Played just like the TV game show Jeopardy, this game is a fun way for kids and adults to test their knowldge by stating the questions that go with the answers to questions about Church History. Available in PDF or Microsoft Word’s .doc format. You may want to use my CTR Trvia games and rules to see how this game is set up and played. Source: lds-youngwomen2 Yahoo Group Files…
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Melchizedek Priesthood Restoration by Kenneth Riley
D&C 27:1213; D&C 107:8; D&C 128:20; Joseph Smith—History 1:72 Peter, and James, and John … I have sent unto you, by whom I have ordained you and confirmed you to be apostles, and especial witnesses of my name, and bear the keys of your ministry and of the same things which I revealed unto them. D&C 27:12 When Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery received the Aaronic Priesthood from John the…
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John the Baptist Conferring the Aaronic Priesthood by Del Parson
D&C 13; Joseph Smith—History 1:6873 Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins. D&C 13 Joseph Smith translated the gold plates into English, and Oliver Cowdery wrote it down. While translating, they learned about baptism for the…
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Words Joseph Smith Quote 2
This black and white image, Words Joseph Smith Quote 2, was donated by the artist, Chris Gunn. Click to read more about Chris.
I can share the gospel with my family and friends.
And if it so be that you should … bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy (D&C 18:15). The Apostle Paul was a great missionary. He said, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ” (Romans 1:16). Paul traveled to many places to share the gospel. He found joy in sharing the gospel and helping people be happy. The Prophet Joseph Smith’s…
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Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith.
In the spring of 1820, Joseph went to a grove of trees near his home and knelt in prayer. He described his experience: “I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me… When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air….
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We are led by a living prophet today.
Eleven-year-old Rebecca stared out the bus window but didn’t really see the houses passing by. The after-school bus commotion raged around her but didn’t interrupt her troubled thoughts. If I don’t get an A on the final history report, I won’t get an A in history. That means no honor roll. It’s not fair. I’ve worked hard all year long to get on the honor roll, and now, all because…
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