Foundations of the Restoration Student Readings

Lesson	Title	Suggested Readings
1	A Marvelous Work and a Wonder	Isaiah 29:13–14; Amos 8:11–12; 2 Nephi 27:1–5, 25–26; Doctrine and Covenants 1:12–30; Joseph Smith—History 1:5–10. Gordon B. Hinckley, “At the Summit of the Ages,” Ensign, Nov. 1999, 72–74.
2	The First Vision	Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26. Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Marvelous Foundation of Our Faith,” Ensign, Nov. 2002, 78–81.
3	The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon	Doctrine and Covenants 17; Joseph Smith—History 1:29–54. Neal A. Maxwell, “By the Gift and Power of God,” Ensign, Jan. 1997, 36–41.
4	The Book of Mormon—Keystone of Our Religion	Doctrine and Covenants 17:6; 19:26; 20:5–12. Jeffrey R. Holland, “Safety for the Soul,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 88–90.
5	The Restoration of the Priesthood	Joseph Smith—History 1:68–72; Doctrine and Covenants 13:1; 84:18–22; 107:1–19. Thomas S. Monson, “The Priesthood—a Sacred Gift,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2007, 57–60.
6	The Organization of the Church	Doctrine and Covenants 1:30; 20:1–3, 17–37, 68–69. Henry B. Eyring, “The True and Living Church,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 20–24.
7	Proclaim the Everlasting Gospel	Doctrine and Covenants 4:1–7; 18:10–16; 29:4–7; 31:1–12; 33:2–7; 34:5–6; 39:20–23; 88:81. Neil L. Andersen, “It’s a Miracle,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 77–80.
8	The Gathering of Latter-day Israel	Doctrine and Covenants 37:1–3; 38:31–33; 39:15; 45:62–67; 95:8; 110:9; 115:5–6. Russell M. Nelson, “The Gathering of Scattered Israel,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2006, 79–82.
9	Follow the Living Prophet	Doctrine and Covenants 21:1–6; 28:2, 6–7; 43:1–7; 90:1–6, 16. Russell M. Nelson, “Sustaining the Prophets,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 74–77.
10	Seek Truth	Doctrine and Covenants 88:118–26; 91:1–6. Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “What Is Truth?” (Church Educational System devotional, Jan. 13, 2013), lds.org/broadcasts.
11	The Lord’s Voice in the Doctrine and Covenants	Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants; Doctrine and Covenants 1:1–39; 5:10. Ezra Taft Benson, “The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants,” Ensign, Jan. 2005, 24–28.
12	Additional Scriptures in Our Day	Doctrine and Covenants 1:38; 42:56; 45:60–62; 68:3–5; 76:15–19; 93:53; 94:10. Jeffrey R. Holland, “My Words … Never Cease,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 91–94.
13	“The Vision”	Doctrine and Covenants 76. L. Tom Perry, “The Plan of Salvation,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2006, 69–72.
14	The Kirtland Temple and Priesthood Keys	Doctrine and Covenants 109:1–28; 110:1–16. David A. Bednar, “Honorably Hold a Name and Standing,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 97–100.
15	Strength amid Opposition	Doctrine and Covenants 112:10–15; 121:1–10, 16–17; 122:1–9. Neil L. Andersen, “Trial of Your Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 39–42.
16	Redemption of the Dead	Doctrine and Covenants 124:30–41; 127:1–9; 128:1–18; 137:1–10; 138:28–37. Richard G. Scott, “The Joy of Redeeming the Dead,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 93–95.
17	Gospel Teachings in Nauvoo	Psalm 82:6; Matthew 5:48; John 10:32–34; Romans 8:16–17; 2 Peter 1:3–4; 1 John 3:2–3; Doctrine and Covenants 93:11–22; 124:25–28, 37–42; 132:20–24. “God the Eternal Father,” chapter 2 in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 37–43.
18	The Relief Society and the Church	Doctrine and Covenants 25. Julie B. Beck, “The Vision of Prophets Regarding Relief Society: Faith, Family, Relief,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 83–85.
19	The Doctrine of Eternal Marriage and Family	Doctrine and Covenants 49:15–17; 131:1–4; 132:1–24. Russell M. Nelson, “Celestial Marriage,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 92–95.
20	Plural Marriage	Jacob 2:27–30; Doctrine and Covenants 132:1–3, 34–48, 54, 63; Official Declaration 1. “Plural Marriage in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” Gospel Topics, lds.org/topics.
21	The Prophetic Mission of Joseph Smith	2 Nephi 3:1–21; Doctrine and Covenants 122:1–2; 135:3; Joseph Smith—History 1:33. Neil L. Andersen, “Joseph Smith,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 28–31.
22	The Martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith	Doctrine and Covenants 135:1–7; 136:36–39. Thomas S. Monson, “The Prophet Joseph Smith: Teacher by Example,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 67–70.
23	Succession in the Presidency	Doctrine and Covenants 107:33; 112:30–32; 124:127–28. Boyd K. Packer, “The Twelve,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 83–87.
24	Leaving Nauvoo and the Trek West	Doctrine and Covenants 136. Gordon B. Hinckley, “True to the Faith,” Ensign, May 1997, 65–67.
25	The Utah War and the Mountain Meadows Massacre	“Peace and Violence among 19th-Century Latter-day Saints,” Gospel Topics, lds.org/topics.
26	The Revelation on the Priesthood	2 Nephi 26:33; Official Declaration 2. “Race and the Priesthood,” Gospel Topics, lds.org/topics.
27	Preparing the World for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ	Doctrine and Covenants 29:7–9; 34:5–7; 39:19–23; 45:15–46, 56–57; 88:81–87. Neil L. Andersen, “Preparing the World for the Second Coming,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011, 49–52.
28	Hastening the Work of Salvation	Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Are You Sleeping through the Restoration?” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 58–62.