1. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God
James 1
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God

2. "This single verse of scripture has had a greater impact and a more far reaching effect upon mankind than any other single sentence ever recorded by any prophet in any age" (Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 3:246‑‑47).
JAMES 1:5-6
What does it mean that God gives “liberally” and “upbraideth not”?

3. True or False

4. True or False

5. True or False
Joseph had been on an individual quest for forgiveness of his sins
He was nearly convinced that he should join the Methodist sect
This quest for forgiveness and for a true church lasted many years

6. True or False
 Satan attempted to thwart young Joseph’s attempt at a vocal prayer
As the two heavenly beings descended, Joseph thought the trees were going to catch on fire
The two personages resembled each other almost identically
Joseph saw God and Jesus and also a host of angels

7. True or False
The personages Joseph saw told him that Jesus was the son of God
They also told him that Jesus was crucified for the sins of the world
The two personages also told Joseph that the second coming was close
They forgave Joseph of his sins

8. True or False
Joseph rejoiced and was filled with peace and love after the vision
He was valiant in declaring what he had seen and heard in that grove of trees
Joseph was persecuted for reporting his vision
Joseph received no further instructions for over 3 years following this experience

9. James 1 How has the First Vision affected your life?
What might be different in your life if Joseph Smith had never followed the prompting of the Spirit to pray?
At what points in your life has the Spirit testified that this account is true?

10. Be prepared to share your testimony after the video….
First Vision DVD

11. At what points in your life has the Spirit testified that this account is true?

12. James 1 Temptations - where do they come from?
From us? From the devil? From God?
James 1:12-18

13. James 1 James 1:22‑‑25 · What does it mean to be a doer of the word?
· What does it mean to be a hearer only?
· What is a forgetful hearer?
· What benefits come to those who choose to be doers as opposed to those who only hear?
James 1:26‑‑27

14. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God
James 1
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God