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Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith

A video collection that details the First Vision, the boy Prophet, the restoration of the priesthood, revelation, persecution, the translation of the Book of Mormon, the first temples in this last dispensation, and the martyrdom and testimonies of Joseph Smith.

A painting of Joseph Smith

Videos

A Seer Will I Raise Up

(JST, Genesis 50) Joseph Smith is prepared to bring to pass the restoration of the Gospel.

Ask of God: Joseph Smith's First Vision

Short film produced for the Church History Museum depicting Joseph Smith's First Vision, including details drawn from each of Joseph Smith's accounts.

Elder Neil L. Andersen's address at the October 2014 General Conference.

Joseph Smith Was a Prophet part 1

President Monson shares a story of two missionaries in Canada bearing their testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Part 1

Joseph Smith Was a Prophet part 2

President Monson shares a story of two missionaries in Canada bearing their testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Part 2

Joseph Smith and the First Vision

Volume editor Mark Ashurst-McGee describes the accounts of the First Vision found in Histories, Volume 1.

Joseph Smith's First Vision

Depiction of Joseph Smith's First Vision.

Ministry of Joseph Smith: Sealed His Testimony with His Blood

Joseph Smith dies in Carthage Jail, a martyr for the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Ministry of Joseph Smith: Temples

Joseph Smith establishes temple work as an essential purpose for the Saints of God.

Ministry of Joseph Smith: The Organization of the Church

Joseph teaches that the organization of the Church is the same today as in ancient times.

Ministry of Joseph Smith: The Restoration of Priesthood Authority

Priesthood authority is given to Joseph Smith by the Apostles Peter, James, and John.

Preparation of Joseph Smith: Faith in God, and a Desire to Know

Joseph Smith builds faith and gains a desire to know God's will through scripture study.

Preparation of Joseph Smith: Family Life

Joseph Smith's family help him learn about and build faith in God while he is young.

Preparation of Joseph Smith: Strengthened by Trials

Given many trials to bear at a young age, Joseph learns strength through adversity and learns to trust in the Lord.

Preparation of Joseph Smith: The First Vision

As an answer to a fervent prayer, Joseph Smith sees God the Father and Jesus Christ.

Preparation of Joseph Smith: Tutored by Heaven

Joseph was taught by God the Father, Jesus Christ, and other heavenly messengers the gospel that he was to share with the world. (D&C 128)

Seeker of Truth

Church members describe in their own words Joseph Smith's search for truth.

Teachings of Joseph Smith: Preparing for Zion

Joseph Smith teaches that "any place where the Saints gather is Zion," and that "we ought to have the building up of Zion as our greatest object."

Teachings of Joseph Smith: Temple Ordinances

Joseph Smith teaches about the importance of temples and the ordinances which are received in them.

Teachings of Joseph Smith: The Book of Mormon

Joseph teaches that the Book of Mormon is the most correct book on earth.

Teachings of Joseph Smith: The Nature of God

Joseph Smith teaches about the nature and character of our Heavenly Father.

Teachings of Joseph Smith: The Organization of the Church

Joseph Smith organizes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as commanded by God.

Testimony of Joseph Smith

Joseph bears testimony of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants.

The First Vision

President Gordon B. Hinckley teaches about the First Vision

The Message of the Restoration

Declare to the world that the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ was restored to the earth.

The Restoration

Joseph Smith's search for truth led to the First Vision and the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Those Who Knew Joseph Best

(D&C 135) Elder Oaks teaches about those who knew Joseph best.

Your Witness of the Prophet Joseph Smith

A personal testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith will prepare you to help others who are seeking the truth.