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Joseph Smith Vignette

The following items are listed in order from newest to oldest and then by title.

Jesus Christ restored the gospel through Joseph Smith.

Do you know the name of the person who organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; established a bank, a newspaper, and a printing office; supervised the building of the Church’s first temple; initiated extensive missionary work; made a translation of the Bible; received keys of authority from Moses, Elias, and Elijah; and translated the Book of Mormon?

If you answered Joseph Smith, you are correct.*

Joseph lived with his large family on a farm. He worked very hard helping his father and brothers clear trees from the land, care for their animals, and plant crops. Because his help was needed on the farm, he rarely was able to attend school. Read more »

Jesus Christ restored the gospel through Joseph Smith.

Abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost (Rom. 15:13). Read more »

Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon by the power of God.

There is a hill in western New York called Cumorah. It may appear to be an ordinary hill, but for hundreds of years an extraordinary treasure lay hidden in it. Read more »

Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith.

Fourteen-year-old Joseph Smith was worried about religion. He didn’t know which church to join. Read more »

Joseph Smith Skit - Introducing the Theme

LDS Forum This is the 10 minute skit from the YM General Presidency on the life of Joseph Smith ...
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