Discusses aspects of the restored Church, the rejection of Christ’s early Church, the falling away, Joseph’s First Vision, and the lead-up to the restoration of the priesthood and additional scripture.

(D&C 112:1-16) This video depicts how pride led to the apostasy of Lyman Johnson and Thomas B. Marsh.

"If They Harden Not Their Hearts"

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles issued a proclamation during the April 2020 general conference: “The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World.”

A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World

(JS-H 1:60-65) Isaiah prophesies of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.

A Marvelous Work and a Wonder

After the New Testament

Apostasy—Jan

Short film produced for the Church History Museum depicting Joseph Smith's First Vision, including details drawn from each of Joseph Smith's accounts.

Ask of God: Joseph Smith's First Vision

Karen Davidson explores the First Vision account contained in what came to be called the "Wentworth Letter".

First Vision Accounts: Joseph Smith, “Church History,” 1 March 1842 (Wentworth Letter)

This broadcast originated in the Conference Center on December 23, 2005. The broadcast featured words of tribute from the First Presidency and music from the Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square.

Joseph Smith Commemorative Broadcast

Joseph Smith—Richard

A combined choir from the Provo Missionary Training Center sings “Praise to the Man.”

Praise to the Man

As an answer to a fervent prayer, Joseph Smith sees God the Father and Jesus Christ.

Preparation of Joseph Smith: The First Vision

Church members share how they personally have been blessed because God's priesthood authority has been restored to the earth.

Restoration of the Priesthood

Elder Bednar recounts the restoration of the priesthood and bears his apostolic testimony of the events.

Special Witness - Elder Bednar

Highlight: Elder M. Russell Ballard's address at the October 2014 General Conference.

Stay in the Boat and Hold On!

Young men and women share how events surrounding the Restoration have a very real effect on their daily lives.

The Apostasy and the Restoration - What the Restoration Means for Me

Declare to the world that the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ was restored to the earth.

The Message of the Restoration

November 2, 2003: Elder L. Tom Perry tells of the coming forth of the Bible, the Restoration, and blessings of studying the scriptures.

The Scriptures and the Restoration

Gillian explains that Mormons do not worship Joseph Smith but that they revere him and his role in restoring the gospel.

Truth Restored—Gillian

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