Section Titles and Key Info Flashcards
Section 1
“The Lord’s Preface” - the voice of warning to all people, wickedness covers the earth before the 2nd Coming, the Book of Mormon will come and the true Church will be established.
Section 2
“The Promises Made to the Fathers” - hearts of the children turned to the fathers.
Section 3
“The Works and Designs of God Cannot Be Frustrated” - after the loss of the 116 pages; Joseph Smith must repent or lose the gift to translate; the Book of Mormon will still come forth, saving the seed of Lehi
Section 4
“O Ye That Embark in the Service of God” - revelation to Joseph Smith, Sr.; missionary work section, godly attributes qualify ministers
Section 5
“The Testimony of Three Witnesses” - given at the request of Martin Harris; three witnesses will bear witness of the Book of Mormon; Martin Harris may repent and be a witness.
Section 6
“The Arrival of Oliver Cowdery” - Oliver Cowdery starts to scribe for the prophet; witness of truth comes by the power of the Spirit - “did I not speak peace to your mind…?”
Section 7
“John the Revelator” - debate over whether John lived or died - John will live until Christ comes again.
Section 8
“The Spirit of Revelation” - Oliver wanted the power to translate, so he was granted it; revelation comes by faith and the power of the Holy Ghost.
Section 9
“Your Bosom Shall Burn Within You” - Oliver cannot translate and is admonished to stick to writing. There are other ancient works which he can help to translate - if something is right, your bosom will burn within you.
Section 10
“God’s Wisdom is Greater than the Cunning of the Devil” - Joseph is told not to re-translate the lost 116 pages because they are in wicked hands - the Lord knew this would happen even while Mormon was abridging the plates.
Section 11
“First Seek to Obtain my Word” - at the request of Hyrum. Study out the Word, then preach it. Deny not the spirit of revelation.
Section 12
“Revelation to Joseph Knight, Sr.” - everyone who desires to work in God’s kingdom and are qualified may assist.
Section 13
“The Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood” - the keys and powers of the Aaronic Priesthood are set forth by John the Baptist.
Section 14
“Revelation to David Whitmer” - workers in the Lord’s vineyard will gain salvation - missionary work.
Section 15
Revelation to John Whitmer - missionary work to save souls is of most worth.
Section 16
Revelation to Peter Whitmer - missionary work to save souls is of most worth.
Section 17
“Revelation to the Three Witnesses” - by faith, the three witnesses will see the plates and other sacred items.
Section 18
“The Worth of a Soul” - worth of souls is great. Oliver and David are to search out the 12 and know them by their desires.
Section 19
“The Gift of Repentance” - Martin Harris inquired of his standing before the Lord - the Lord tells of the Atonement, how he suffered for all that they might not suffer if they would repent.
Section 20
“The Articles and Covenants of the Church” - duties of priesthood set forth, duties of members, doctrines established, sacramental prayers.
Section 21
“His Word Ye Shall Receive, As If From My Own Mouth” - Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery are sustained as presiding officers of the Church.
Section 22
“Baptism - A New and Everlasting Covenant” - people baptized in other religions must be re-baptized into the Church.
Section 23
“Strengthen the Church Continually” - five members of the Church are called to strengthen and preach the Church.
Section 24
“Declare My Gospel as with the Voice of a Trump” - Joseph Smith and Oliver are called to preach the Gospel. They are to go without scrip or purse.
Section 25
“An Elect Lady” - Emma Smith is called elect; she is to support her husband and select hymns; the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me.
Section 26
“The Law of Common Consent” - All things are done in the Church by common consent, but much prayer and faith.
Section 27
“When Ye Partake of the Sacrament” - a heavenly messenger appeared to Joseph and told him not to use wine for the sacrament - water used instead.
Section 28
“Thou Shalt Not Command Him Who is at Thy Head” - Hiram Page thought to be receiving revelations from a stone, leading members away - only Joseph Smith can receive revelation for the Church; Oliver Cowdery is to teach the Lamanites
Section 29
“Prepare Against the Day of Tribulation” - little children are redeemed through the Atonement.
Section 30
“Your Mind Has Been on the Things of the Earth” - David Whitmer chastened for not serving diligently; Peter Whitmer Jr to accompany Olivery Cowdery on a mission to the Lamanites; John Whitmer called to preach the Gospel.