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WorksheetsJoseph Smith and the First Vision
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
When was Joseph born?
Dec 23, 1800
Dec 23, 1805
April 6, 1830
April 6, 1820
What was Joseph's father's name?
Joseph
Hyrum
Martin
Brigham
Where did Joseph and his family move to when he was around 10?
To an apartment in New York
To a farm in Palmyra
To a farm in Vermont
To an apartment in Kirtland
What religion had many members of Joseph’s family joined?
Presbyterian
Baptist
Methodist
Catholic
Before Joseph’s vision, what religion had he been partial to?
Presbyterian
Baptist
Methodist
Catholic
What scripture did Joseph read that inspired him to go to the grove and ask God which church he should join?
Genesis 1:26-27
Moses 1:39
James 1:5-6
D&C 1:26
When was Joseph’s First Vision?
Spring 1805
Summer 1805
Spring 1820
Summer 1820
When Joseph went to the grove to pray, what did he say he hadn’t attempted before?
Praying out loud
Asking God for an answer
Going into the grove
Kneeling down in prayer
What happened when Joseph started praying in the sacred grove?
Nothing for awhile
Heavenly Angels came
Satan tried to stop him
He fell asleep
Which is the best description of the light that appeared in the sacred grove?
like fire
brighter than the sun
soft like the moon
what light?
In the Sacred Grove, who spoke to Joseph first?
Heavenly Father
Jesus Christ
What answer was Joseph given when he asked which church he should join?
Any of them
None of them
The Mormons
We have everything in Joseph Smith History, that the Lord told Joseph in the First Vision.
True
False
How did Joseph feel when the vision was over?
He had no strength left
He had a lot of energy
He was scared
What did Joseph say to his mother after the First Vision?
What is for dinner?
I am going to be a Prophet
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ came to me
I have learned for myself that Presbyterianism is not true
Which statement is true?
Nobody cared about Joseph’s vision
His church was split in who believed Joseph and who didn’t
Important men took notice of Joseph and his vision and persecuted him
How did Joseph’s Methodist preacher react to his report about his vision?
He laughed and thought it was a funny joke
He believed Joseph
With contempt (anger)
He doubted him, but wanted to know more
What would happen if Joseph denied his vision?
He would be under condemnation
Nothing, he would grow up and be ok
He wouldn’t get the plates
It was really hard for Joseph to be tempted after his vision
True
False
How many years passed before Moroni appeared to Joseph?
15
5
2
3
What kind of temperament (usual mood) did Joseph have?
Serious
Reflective
Cheery
Shy
What was Joseph doing when Moroni appeared to him in his room?
Sleeping
Praying
Reading his Bible
Singing
Which is the best description of how Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith?
He came through the door like a man
He was bright and he didn’t stand on the floor
He appeared and sat next to Joseph
Which of the below items did Moroni NOT tell Joseph about?
gold plates
two stones in silver bows
Nephi’s sword
A breastplate
What did Moroni command Joseph to do?
Tell his father about the vision
Go get the plates
To start the Church
To go on a mission
What did the Lord say about the beliefs/creeds of the other churches?
They were good but not good enough
They used to be good, but not now
They were an abomination to him
This year is the _____ anniversary of the First Vision.
500th
250th
200th
100th
Moroni did come and visit Joseph the next day. Where was Joseph at this time?
His kitchen
The Sacred Grove
Looking for the plates
Near the field
How many sisters did Joseph have?
2
3
4
5
In how many years from Moroni's visit, would Joseph be able to take the plates?
2
4
10
5
