Go Ye and Teach The Restoration Part 2

Preface l Christ restored His church in these latter days –as it was in former times l The Book of Mormon is Christ’s work l Metallic plates were not uncommon for record storage l Joseph Smith was a prophet of God

Preface l Priesthood authority was divinely restored l After Joseph Smith’s death, the church was reorganized l Christ’s church is alive today

re31 l Translation of the Book of Mormon l Book of Mormon Manuscript – Translating finished in August, 1829 – Printing completed in March, 1830

re32 l Joseph and Oliver –Ordained by John the Baptist l Authorized Priesthood

rs33 l Organization of the Church l April 6, 1830 l Fayette, New York l Told by revelation the very day to organize l Christ, not man, directed what should be done

rs34 l The Church Complete l Restored in the original, correct order l Not the work of human planning –Result of Heavenly powers –Jesus Christ directed its formation

rs35 l Jesus on the Mount of Olives l Matthew 23:36, 37 l Those who believed Him should be gathered in one place l New Jerusalem, Zion, a gathering place for the Saints today –DC 57: 1 –Christ directed through revelation today

rs36 l The Kirtland Temple l Move to Kirtland –A step toward gathering to Independence, MO l Sidney Rigdon l Temple built by the command of God l No secret services l Built through sacrifice of the people

rs37 l Missionaries Under Endowment Power l Elders taught at the School of the Prophets in Kirtland l Sent forth in all directions –Including overseas l 200,000 people converted in just 8 years –67,000 in England

rs38 l Far West Area l Religious persecution –Driven out of Clay and Ray counties in 1836 –Out of Kirtland in 1838 l Moved to Far West between 1836 and 1838 l Driven out of Missouri by the State militia in 1839 –300 Saints died during this expulsion

rs39 l Nauvoo, Illinois l Built this city in Illinois after fleeing Missouri l In six years, it grew to a population of 20,000 l Larger than Chicago was in its day

rs40 l Mob Violence at Carthage, Illinois l Meant to disrupt the church

rs41 l Joseph Smith, Jr. l Slain by the mob on June 27, 1844

rs42 l Dispersion of the Church l Certain leaders took followings l Many members refused to follow self-appointed leaders l Church reorganized in 1860 – Joseph Smith, III appointed by revelation to lead the church

rs43 l Joseph Smith, III l Presided over the church from 1860 to 1914

rs44 l Frederick M. Smith l Presided over the church from 1915 until his death in 1946

rs45 l Israel A. Smith l Presided over the church from 1946 until his death in 1958 –tragic automobile accident

rs47 l The Auditorium l Church Headquarters l Independence, MO

rs48 l The Hope of the World l Church of Jesus Christ, restored to earth –by angelic ministry –by revelation –by man heeding the voice of God l God continues to work today

rs49 l I Stand At the Door … l End -- The Restoration, Part 2