Joseph Smith

An illustration of the ninth article of faith—“Revelation” (the angel Moroni appearing to Joseph Smith).

Believe. Joseph’s prayer was answered. Yours will be too. (See James 1:5–6.) Jan. 2005

Brother Joseph, by David Lindsley (62161); GAB 87; nursery manual lesson 24, page 102; 2 Nephi 3:6–15; Doctrine and Covenants 5:9–10; 21:1–5; 27:13; 135:3; Joseph Smith—History This image is to be used for Church purposes only.

Elijah Appearing in the Kirtland Temple, by Dan Lewis; GAB 95; Malachi 4:5–6

Elijah Restores the Power to Seal Families for Eternity, by Gary E. Smith; GAK 417; Malachi 4:5–6; Matthew 17:1–3; Doctrine and Covenants 110:13–16

A coloring page of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appearing to Joseph Smith.

Four Prophets, by Robert T. Barrett

Humbly Kneeling. “Humble, trusting prayer brings direction and peace.” Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer,” Ensign, May 2007, 8. June 2012

John the Baptist Conferring the Aaronic Priesthood (The Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood), by Del Parson (62013); GAK 407; GAB 93; Primary manual 3-11; Primary manual 5-15; Primary manual 6-52; Doctrine and Covenants 13; Joseph Smith—History 1:68–73

Joseph In the Grove, by Archie D. Shaw

Joseph Smith standing at a podium with a book in hand. From the Children’s Songbook, page 159, “Stand for the Right”; watercolor illustration by Phyllis Luch.

A portrait of Joseph Smith smiling.

Joseph Smith Jr. (The Prophet Joseph Smith), by Alvin Gittins (62002); GAK 401; Primary manual 2-39; Primary manual 3-6; Primary manual 5-1; Our Heritage, 1–66; 2 Nephi 3:6–15

Joseph Smith Ordaining Parley P. Pratt as an Apostle, by Walter Rane

An illustration of Joseph Smith praying in the Sacred Grove prior to the First Vision, from the nursery manual Behold Your Little Ones (2008), page 91.

Joseph Smith preaches to a congregation from a pulpit.

An illustration of Joseph Smith reading the scriptures, from the nursery manual Behold Your Little Ones (2008), page 91.

An illustration of a young Joseph Smith reading the scriptures, from the nursery manual Behold Your Little Ones (2008), page 103.

Joseph Smith Receives the Gold Plates, by Kenneth Riley (62012); GAK 406; Primary manual 3-33; Primary manual 4-03; Primary manual 5-11; Joseph Smith—History 1:47–59

Joseph Smith Receives the Golden Plates, by Edward T. Grigware

Joseph Smith Seeks Wisdom in the Bible (Joseph Smith Seeks Wisdom from the Bible), by Dale Kilbourn; GAK 402; GAB 89; Primary manual 3-08; Primary manual 5-04; Joseph Smith—History 1:5–13

An illustration of Joseph Smith seeing a light overhead, from the nursery manual Behold Your Little Ones (2008), page 91.

Joseph Smith Translating (Joseph Smith Translating the Gold Plates), by Del Parson; Primary manual 5-14

An illustration of Joseph Smith as a young boy, from the nursery manual Behold Your Little Ones (2008), page 91.

Joseph Smith, Jr., by Lewis A. Ramsey

Joseph Smith, Jr., by Jerry Harston

Joseph Smith, Jr., artist unknown

Joseph Smith, Jr., by Danquart Anthon Weggeland

Joseph Smith Jr., by H. B. Hall & Sons of New York

An illustration of Joseph Smith the Prophet, from the nursery manual Behold Your Little Ones (2008), page 107.

Joseph Smith kneels and prays in a grove of trees.

A close-up of the faces of the statue of Joseph and Hyrum Smith by Carthage Jail in Illinois.

Joseph in Liberty Jail, by Liz Lemon Swindle; GAB 97; Our Heritage, 49–53; Doctrine and Covenants 121–23. © Liz Lemon Swindle: DO NOT COPY. This asset is for Church use and online viewing only.

Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum, by Gary E. Smith; Primary manual 5-40

Melchizedek Priesthood Restoration (The Restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood), by Kenneth Riley (62371); GAK 408; GAB 94; Primary manual 2-68; Primary manual 3-12; Primary manual 5-16; Doctrine and Covenants 27:12–13; 128:20; Joseph Smith—History 1:72

Moroni Appears to Joseph Smith in His Room (The Angel Moroni Appears to Joseph Smith), by Tom Lovell (62492); GAK 404; GAB 91; Primary manual 3-32; Primary manual 4-55; Primary manual 5-08; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–47

Organization of the Relief Society, by Nadine Barton

Primary Visual Aids: Cutouts 7-2, Young Pioneer Boy; 7-3, Young Pioneer Girl; 7-4, Brigham Young; 7-5, Joseph Smith.

Revelation Given to Joseph Smith at the Organization of the Church, by Judith A. Mehr

Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause? by Clark Kelley Price

A statue of Joseph Smith found on Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

The Eight Witnesses, by Olinda Reynolds

The First Vision, by Gary E. Smith

The First Vision, by Kenneth Riley

The First Vision, by Gary Kapp; GAB 90; nursery manual lesson 9, page 42; Joseph Smith—History 1:14–20; © Gary Kapp: DO NOT COPY. This asset is for Church use and online viewing only.

The First Vision, by Del Parson (62470); GAK 403; Primary manual 1-04; Primary manual 2-38; Primary manual 3-10; Primary manual 5-06; Primary manual 6-40; Primary manual 7-40; Joseph Smith—History 1:14–20

An illustration of Joseph Smith seeing Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, from the nursery manual Behold Your Little Ones (2008), page 91.

The Lord Appears in the Kirtland Temple, by Del Parson

The Prophet Joseph Loved Children, by Clark Kelley Price; GAK 420; Primary manual 5-34; 3 Nephi 9:22; Moroni 8:17

Young Joseph Smith Tells His Family of His Hill Cumorah Experience (Joseph Smith Teaches His Family), by Robert T. Barrett; Primary manual 5-10