For the past twenty years he has spoken on joseph smith and gospel themes at byu education week and for the know your religion series. The story of joseph smith, is an online resource with information on joseph smith, his life, and his legacy. Obviously in an hour you cannot cover every event or every aspect of his life. Joseph smith prophet of the restoration pleasant fields.
The latterday ephraimites would be fulfilling the promise of restoring the ancient truths and a new covenant with the lord. Lucy mack smith, the mother of joseph smith, the prophet, recorded his birth with these words. With nathan mitchell, tayva patch, rick macy, david nibley. Joseph smiths search for truth led to the first vision and the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ. The tragic murder of joseph smith and his brother hyrum in june 1844 sent shockwaves through nauvoo. Sonorously narrated by gregory peck, american prophet sketches a fascinating profile but it veers into hagiography. 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. 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.
Church history will grasp the motivation of the prophet until he turns to the collected statements on love, which joseph smith defined in terms of longsuffering, forbearance and patience toward everyone, with the result of greater liberality of thought and conduct of its possessor. The prophet of the restoration 2005 english cinema, trailer, video clips, joseph smith. We invite you to come and learn more about the prophet joseph smith. We had a son whom we called joseph after the name of his father.
Joseph smith and the foundations of the restoration. Bushman, in his book joseph smith, rough stone rolling, notes that hale objected because smith was a stranger and followed a business that i could not approve p. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. 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.
Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration teaching idea in advance, invite a few class members to bring objects from home that relate to passages in the chapter and ask them to share in class how the objects relate. Through joseph smith have been restored all the powers, keys, teachings, and ordinances necessary for salvation and exaltation. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel.
Teachings of the prophet joseph smith scripture citation index. Discourses of the prophet joseph smith byu studies. 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. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration by ben brown on prezi. The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on the earth through the prophet joseph smith. The first one will be receipt, the second email will contain your download link. 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 evidence is irrefutable and anyone who is willing to examine this will see that joseph smith was a false prophet. Mar 12, 2010 joseph smith the prophet of the restoration has been produced under the direction of the first presidency as part of the churchs commemoration of the 200th anniversary of joseph smiths birth. Joseph smith is the prophet by which heavenly father brought back or restored the the church of jesus christ back onto the earth.
This is such an important question for the youth today to be able to answer. 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. This film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial. Joseph smith the prophet is a powerful musical presentation on the life and mission of the mormon prophet joseph smith. The restoration the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Proving joseph smith was a false prophet mm outreach inc. Callister, joseph smithprophet of the restoration, ensign, nov 2009, 3537 through joseph smith have been restored all the powers, keys, teachings, and ordinances necessary for salvation and exaltation. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement.
He also spent 25 years putting together the largest compilation of stories about joseph smith ever assembled, some of it never before published. Joseph had to work hard as a child on the family farm. Joseph smith is the prophet of the restoration jeopardy. The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in. Since joseph smith was a false prophet then by logical conclusion the so called restored church he organized is not of god. This is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking film, although obviously made by believers.
By richard packham updated july 5, 2016 joseph smith, jr. Prophet of the restoration of the mormon cinema is a life study of the founder of the church of christ of latter day saints joseph smith who was the middle kid in a large family named smith just trying to scratch out a living on a farm in palmyra, new york. Callister, joseph smith prophet of the restoration, ensign, nov 2009, 3537. Vogel casts smith in the role of a magician, who perhaps believes in his own ability to perform magic while using fraud to support his position. 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. Today, as always, the skeptics voice challenges truth, the word of god, and each must choose to whom he will listen.
Typically, the mormons cite the prophet jeremiah to support. When joseph was born his family was living on a farm in sharon, vermont. This groundbreaking work by young composer rob gardner features choir, full orchestra, soloists and narrators. The 1800s restoration movement prophet joseph smith. The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on. All presidents of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have been and are sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators. The film depicts events in the life of joseph smith from his early youth in vermont to his martyrdom in illinois at age 38. 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. It is doubtful, for instance, whether the student of l. The prophet joseph smith fhe lesson living scriptures. That business was treasureseeking, a practice that. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the.
Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on. First presidency and quorum of the twelve apostles. Until february 1828, joseph copied many of the characters and translated a few using the urim and thummim. Twice a year, during general conference, the membership of the lds church sustains the president of the church as a prophet, seer and revelator. The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in carthage, illinois. Jesus christ reestablished his church through the prophet joseph smith the life and mission of the prophet joseph smith help us turn to the paths that lead to eternal life god the father and jesus christ appeared to joseph smith to initiate the restoration a group of men and. Who was this joseph smith, and what was it about his remarkable life story that inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching loyalty and even reverence. This teaching package has five powerful learning activities that will help them be able to answer this question for themselves. The scriptural teachings of the prophet joseph smithhas benefitted from the contributions. Like others in history, smith brewed god, sex and politics into a fatal mix, but his church prospered. The products offered by love pray teach are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by intellectual reserve, inc. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present with millions of global adherents. It will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the blessings restored to the earth through joseph smith for the benefit of all mankind.
Lds church releases new restoration video prepare to serve. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. Dont miss this opportunity to better know joseph, the man who restored chris. Joseph smith said, happiness is the object and design of our existence teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. The prophet of the restoration, both produced and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latter day. Hunters paternal greatgreatgrandmothers, moved to lapeer, michigan, in the mid1830s. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of. All people on earth have a physical body and a spirit body that make up. A tomblike carthage jail, its height exaggerated, looms over the saints standing with heads bowed low. The events of the restoration are presented in revealing historical detail.
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. Joseph smith the prophet of the restoration has been produced under the direction of the first presidency as part of the churchs commemoration of the 200th anniversary of joseph smiths birth. The belief that there is a modern prophet on earth to guide the latterday saints is one of the core doctrines of the church. France is rent to the core, intrigue, treachery, and. 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.
Board activity to help the girls realize the blessings they have because of joseph smith. This prophecy manifests the work of joseph smith as it relates to the restored gospel and the covenants that involve part of the restoration process. It is showing in the legacy theater at the joseph smith memorial building. Robert blatchford 17 march 1851 17 december 1943 was a socialist campaigner, journalist and author in the united kingdom.
Writings of joseph smith the prophet joseph smith s writing career began at age twentytwo when he commenced translation of the book of mormon. Sep 20, 2014 joseph smith prophet of the restoration. 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. Joseph smith was the prophet and president of this new church, which was also restorationoriented. Several had held high church positions and, when excommunicated, fueled efforts to destroy joseph smith and the church. 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. Nov 01, 2005 joseph smith the prophet of the restoration is a timely reflection on the life, ministry, and contributions of the lords chosen servant. Joseph prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus. 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. 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. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Pdf joseph smiths plain and precious truths restored. Worksheet to give to the girls to encourage them to do elder andersens challenge. He wouldnt drink alcohol to ease the pain and held his fathers hand during the surgery. Mar 16, 2017 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. Joseph smith and the foundations of the restoration represents a season collection of individual stories of the restoration presented for television by the history of the saints production team. A small pack of the attackers stormed up the stairs and swiftly fired shots into the secondfloor cell that housed the mormon prophet, joseph smith, his brother hyrum, and his friends john taylor. Mark mcconkie has a great love for the prophet joseph smith. Live at abravanel by rob gardner and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. This is part three of five for a documentary film based upon the life of joseph smith who was divinely called upon to restore the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ despite great personal. Bradley and i went to see the new church film joseph smith. The prophet s life and his plans to resettle many of the saints in the west. Despair and bewilderment combined with pervasive sorrow as the reality of the calamity settled over the city.
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. 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. What strikes you the most as you read the story of the restoration and organization of the church. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith by joseph f smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Faca parte do filmow e avalie este filme voce tambem. 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.
Dec 15, 2005 a film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, jr. This is the complete documentary film based upon the life of joseph smith who was divinely called upon to restore the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ despite great personal hardship to do so. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of. Witnesses of the prophet joseph smith prophet of god. Translation scholar in december of 1827, joseph smith and emma moved to harmony, pennsylvania, and joseph was able to translate without persecution. About 40% of the film is new material, with the overall length 5 minutes shorter than the previous film.
View the original histories, journals, revelations, and other documents of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of. The somewhat sanitized documentary american prophet. 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. At his death seventeen years later, in 1844, he had left a substantial archive for the study of his life and the church he was instrumental in founding. I bear my witness that joseph smith was the prophet of the restoration, just as he claimed to be. This trailer consists of video content taken from the restoration and joseph smith. Special features 110 min early appeal of mormonism the making of behind the scenes defining a prophet emma artists images of joseph the joseph smith papers the martyrdom mormons and masonry. This is part one of five for a documentary film based upon the life of joseph smith who was divinely called upon to restore the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ despite great personal. Pdf it has been the claim of joseph smith, the founder of mormonism or the.
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