He and five associates formally organized the church at fayette, new york, on 6 april 1830. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration i bear solemn testimony of the prophet joseph smith as the lords anointed servant in these the latter days. The restoration of priesthood authority through joseph smith in the first half of the 19th century was a literal act through angelic visitations from those who held the authority anciently. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon. However, he taught that jesus christ himself was restoring the church to the earth, whereas the campbellites were merely trying to establish proper teachings by studying the bible to find out what was true. God has followed this pattern in our day by choosing a latterday prophet. This is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking film, although obviously made by believers. He offers evidences such as the prophecies given about joseph smith, joseph s own testimony and the testimony of his family and friends, the coming forth of the book of mormon, and more to demonstrate how we can know that joseph smith is a prophet. Joseph smith the prophet audio in audiobooks ldsbookstore. Following the martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith, the apostle john taylor wrote, joseph smith, the prophet and seer of the lord, has done more, save jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. Dynamic speaker anthony sweat offers ten reasons why joseph smith is a true prophet of god. It is showing in the legacy theater at the joseph smith memorial building. Bradley and i went to see the new church film joseph smith. Nelson is the current president and prophet of the church.
Mar 28, 2011 a motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a fulllength film on the internet. New joseph smith film slated for legacy theater copied to clipboard a new film about the life and legacy of joseph smith, founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, will be shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building beginning saturday, december 17, 2005. Born into a poor farming family, he was the fifth child of 11 nine of whom survived childhood.
Joseph smith is known among latterday saints as the prophet of the restoration, the prophet through whom god restored the fulness of his gospel in modern times. About 40% of the film is new material, with the overall length 5 minutes shorter than the previous film. Prophet of the restoration, a film that is shown in some of the temple visitor centers around the world, as well as in other places. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration is a great reminder of how blessed we are to have the fullness of the gospel in these latterdays. With nathan mitchell, tayva patch, rick macy, david nibley. Clark of the seventy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints said in the worldwide broadcast for young adults, sunday, may 7, 2017. People around the world now have a new way to learn about joseph smith, the founder and first president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. But the title the prophet is uniquely reserved for the prophet joseph smith because he was called of god to inaugurate the final gospel dispensation the dispensation of the fullness of times. All presidents of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have been and are sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators. Prophet introduces a new proclamation to the world.
Joseph smiths death, however, did not halt the work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, one of the fastestgrowing religions in the world today, with more than ten million members. I have just modified one external link on joseph smith. The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in carthage, illinois. Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The 1800s restoration movement prophet joseph smith. A tomblike carthage jail, its height exaggerated, looms over the saints standing with heads bowed low. Joseph smith the prophet saw god and jesus in first vision. Witnesses of the prophet joseph smith prophet of god.
Sep 01, 2015 schooling the prophet, how the book of mormon influenced joseph smith and the early restoration gerald e. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day sai. Joseph smith s death, however, did not halt the work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, one of the fastestgrowing religions in the world today, with more than ten million members. Absurd as it may seem to some, it is not improbable that the answer to this question will be, joseph smith, the mormon prophet. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. He offers evidences such as the prophecies given about joseph smith, josephs own testimony and the testimony of his family and friends, the coming forth of the book of mormon, and more to demonstrate how we can know that joseph smith is a prophet. These include the supremacy of jesus christ in salvation, the divinity of joseph smiths revelations and the book of mormon, the unique mission of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, and the ongoing nature of the restoration that began with joseph smiths first vision of deity in 1820.
Joseph smith first mormon prophet saw god and jesus in. The joseph smith papers project is an effort to gather together all available documents produced by joseph smith himself or by others he appointed as scribes. Joseph smith was the prophet and president of this new church, which was also restoration oriented. Book of mormon, the unique mission of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, and the ongoing nature of the restoration that began with joseph smith s first vision of deity in 1820. I bear my witness that joseph smith was the prophet of the restoration, just as he claimed to be. During his life, smith made several prophecies, many documented in the doctrine and covenants, a book of scripture in several of the movements denominations. He presided over the church until 27 june 1844, when he was martyred. Obviously in an hour you cannot cover every event or every aspect of his life. Young latterday saint adults face many of the challenges the prophet joseph smith experienced when he was a young man. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The church released a redone version of joseph smith. First presidency and quorum of the twelve apostles. Prophet of the restoration 2005 fullhd movie free online megashare joseph smith. A video and an article now provide an opportunity to receive the words of every.
Since the restoration of the gospel began with the prophet joseph smith, the voice of the president of the church has been a witness of divine, eternal truth. The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on the earth through the prophet joseph smith. Joseph smith was the prophet and president of this new church, which was also restorationoriented. In 1820 young joseph smith prayed to know which church he should join. In every dispensation, god chosen a prophet to guide his people. Show the primary children the weeks theme poster and invite them to repeat, joseph smith is the prophet of the restoration.
The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on. Joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, is viewed by the movements adherents as a prophet in the tradition of the ancient prophets recorded in the bible. Uncover the picture and show the primary children the picture of joseph smith, jr. After the martyrdom, by gary smith this poetic representation of the martyrdom captures the heavy sadness felt after the death of the prophet joseph smith and his brother hyrum in 1844. However, he taught that jesus christ himself was restoring the church to the earth, whereas the campbellites were merely trying to establish proper teachings by. Important doctrinal discourses of the prophet joseph smith. Although the means by which the prophet s voice is heard have changed through the years, that voice has always been a clarion call to come unto christ. Madsen presents a fascinating history of the first prophet of the restoration. Important doctrinal discourses of the prophet joseph smith during the nauvoo period historical note in the latter part of april, joseph smith and those who w ere incarcerated with him escaped from the prison in which they were. He offers deep insights into the life of this great man, adding his own witness of joseph smiths calling. But the title the prophet is uniquely reserved for the prophet joseph smith because he was called of god to inaugurate the final gospel dispensationthe dispensation of the fullness of times.
The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a. Joseph smith was the founder and first president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph smith and five associates, with 50 other individuals attending, formally organized the church in a log cabin at fayette, new york, on 6 april 1830. We invite you to come and learn more about the prophet joseph smith. Joseph smith the prophet, an album by rob gardner on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Because his family could not afford the luxury of public education, joseph received only three years of formal schooling. Recently, the lds church released a new restoration video online, ask of god joseph smiths first vision, which has been played in the church history museum since october 2015. The restoration of the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ.
The testimony of the prophet joseph smith about the savior jesus christ and about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints needs to be considered seriously and prayerfully by all who want to receive a testimony of the truth revealed directly from god. The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in. Hunters paternal greatgreatgrandmothers, moved to lapeer, michigan, in the mid1830s. Lds church releases new restoration video prepare to serve. Schooling the prophet, how the book of mormon influenced. The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Barrett, was written as a text for undergraduate students taking lds church history classes at brigham young university. A prophet, according to the old and new testament, relies on revelation from god to teach the people, and not on his own wisdom or learning.
Dont miss this opportunity to better know joseph, the man who restored chris. Schooling the prophet, how the book of mormon influenced joseph smith and the early restoration gerald e. New joseph smith film slated for legacy theater copied to clipboard a new film about the life and legacy of joseph smith, founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, will be shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building beginning saturday, december 17. Prophet of the restoration 2005 fullhd movie online free no download joseph smith.
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