Introduction to Joseph Smith Jr. and his family. Scenes from his childhood, including working on the family farm, receiving medical treatment, and tapping maple trees.

Joseph Smith's Family: A family of faith

The story of Joseph Smith's First Vison. He is curious to know which religious group in his area he should join. He has a vision of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Joseph Smith's First Vision: An answer to a humble prayer

An introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appear to Joseph Smith. Joseph becomes a prophet and organizes the Church of Jesus Christ.

About the Doctrine and Covenants: The Lord speaks again

Introduction to Martin and Lucy Harris. Joseph Smith translates the gold plates, and Martin acts as scribe. Joseph allows Martin to take some of the manuscript pages. Martin loses the pages.

Martin Harris Helps Joseph: Learning to trust the Lord

Introduction to Oliver Cowdery. Oliver travels to meet Joseph and Emma Smith, and he begins to act as scribe while Joseph translates from the gold plates. 

The Lord Sends Oliver Cowdery: Learning about how God speaks to us

Three years have passed since Joseph Smith's First Vision. He wonders if he will receive any further inspiration. An angel named Moroni appears to Joseph and tells him about a book of gold plates. 

The Angel Moroni Visits Joseph Smith: Learning about a sacred book

Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery pray to receive inspiration about baptism. John the Baptist gives Joseph and Oliver the Aaronic Priesthood. Joseph and Oliver receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Angels Restore the Priesthood: Power to do God's work

Introduction to Emma Hale. Emma meets Joseph Smith, and they get married about a year later. Joseph and Emma go to receive the gold plates from Moroni. Joseph begins to translate the plates.

Joseph and Emma: Working together to bring the world the Book of Mormon

David Whitmer, Martin Harris, and Oliver Cowdery receive a witness of the gold plates.

Witnessess See the Book of Mormon Plates: Bearing testimony to the world

The Book of Mormon is printed, and Joseph Smith begins to organize the Church of Jesus Christ. Joseph's mother and father are baptized as members of the Church, along with many other people.

The Church of Jesus Christ Is Organized: A joyful Church meeting

Emma Smith wonders what her role will be in establishing the Church. She learns that she should help teach the gospel and make a book of hymns for the Saints.

A Revelation for Emma: Chosen by the Lord to do His work

Hiram Page believes that he is receiving revelations for the Church. Joseph Smith receives a revelation that only the prophet should receive direction for the Church.

Hiram Page and Revelation: The Saints learn how God guides His Church

Samuel Smith goes on a mission to share the gospel. We learn that his efforts end up converting several Saints, including Rhoda Young, Brigham Young, and Heber Kimball.

Samuel Smith Shares the Book of Mormon: One book blesses many lives

Parley and Thankful Pratt feel inspired to preach to others. Parley learns about the Book of Mormon and visits with Hyrum Smith. Thankful gains a testimony of the gospel.

Parley and Thankful Pratt: Faith to follow the Spirit

Parley Pratt, Oliver Cowdery, and others travel to teach the gospel to native peoples west of Missouri. They meet a group of Delaware Indians. The Delawares thank the missionaries for their teaching.

Mission to Native Americans: The Delaware Indians hear the gospel

Parley Pratt and others meet with Sidney Rigdon. Sidney gains a testimony of the Book of Mormon and shares the book with his wife. Phebe encourages Sidney and their family to join the Church.

Sidney and Phebe Rigdon: Changing their lives to accept the gospel

Abigail Daniels and Lucy Morley talk with a group of missionaries. Abigail rejects the missionaries, but Lucy asks them to visit her family. Many people are baptized at the Morley farm.

Lucy Morley and Her Family: Many believe and are baptized

Saints are traveling on a boat to Ohio. The boat gets stuck in ice. Lucy Smith asks the Saints to pray for God to help them. The ice breaks open, and they are able to continue traveling to Ohio.

Gathering to Ohio: Lucy Smith's faith and a miracle

Newel and Ann Whitney receive a vision that their lives are about to change. They learn about the Church of Jesus Christ and meet Joseph and Emma Smith.

Newel and Ann Whitney Meet the Prophet Joseph

Polly and Joseph Knight travel with Saints to live in Ohio. Soon they have to leave Ohio, and Joseph Smith asks them to build Zion in Missouri.

The Knights and Others Gather to Zion

Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon receive a vision showing three kingdoms of heaven.

Joseph and Sidney Learn about Heaven

Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon are attacked and covered with tar and feathers. The next morning, Joseph Smith preaches a sermon.

Joseph and Sidney Are Attacked

Joseph Smith receives a revelation about health and moderation.

The Word of Wisdom: The Lord's law of health

Some people in Independence are angry with the Saints. They tear down buildings and attack Saints. Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer share their testimony.

Trouble in Missouri

Unknown Error

Page Not Found

Service Not Available

<p>
	Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the Gospel Media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own personal, noncommercial use. This right can be revoked at any time and for any reason. Organizations and legal entities desiring to use material from Gospel Media may request permission from our <a href="https://permissions.churchofjesuschrist.org">Permissions page</a>. For more information about using and sharing Church media, check out our <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/tools/help/frequently-asked-questions-about-gospel-media">FAQ page</a>.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>

Doctrine and Covenants Stories