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 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

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

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

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

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

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