The purpose of the Sunday School lesson today was to help class members appreciate the Prophet Joseph Smith’s role in bringing forth the word of the Lord in this dispensation. I really liked the table below from the lesson which lists some of the truths restored by Joseph Smith with an associated Bible verse.
| Subject |
Scriptures in the Bible |
Scriptures Given through Joseph Smith |
| Physical nature of the Godhead |
Matthew 3:16–17;John 4:24; Acts 7:55 |
Joseph Smith—History 1:17; D&C 130:1, 22 |
| Our creation in God’s image |
Genesis 1:27 |
Moses 6:8–9 |
| Apostles and prophets |
Ephesians 2:20; 4:11–16 |
D&C 107:23, 33, 35, 39, 58; 112:30–32 |
| Melchizedek Priesthood |
Hebrews 6:20; 7:17 |
D&C 84:19–25; 107:1–8, 18–19 |
| Aaronic Priesthood |
Hebrews 7:11 |
D&C 13; 84:18, 26–27, 30; 107:1, 13–14, 20 |
| Mode of baptism |
Matthew 3:16 |
3 Nephi 11:22–26;Moroni 8:8–12; D&C 20:71–74 |
| The gift of the Holy Ghost |
Acts 8:17 |
D&C 20:41, 43; 35:6;121:46 |
| Premortal existence |
Jeremiah 1:4–5 |
D&C 93:29; Abraham 3:22–26 |
| Baptism for the dead |
1 Corinthians 15:29 |
D&C 128:16–18 |
| Resurrection |
Job 19:25–26; John 5:28–29;1 Corinthians 15:22 |
Alma 11:42–45 |
| The three kingdoms of glory |
1 Corinthians 15:40–42 |
D&C 76:50–112;131:1 |
| Eternal marriage |
Genesis 2:24;1 Corinthians 11:11 |
D&C 131:1–4; 132:19 |
| Our potential to become like Heavenly Father |
Romans 8:17 |
D&C 88:107; 93:20;132:20–24 |