Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith Title Page Introduction Historical Summary The Life and Ministry of Joseph Smith Chapter 1: The First Vision: The Father and the Son Appear to Joseph Smith Chapter 2: God the Eternal Father Chapter 3: Jesus Christ, the Divine Redeemer of the World Chapter 4: The Book of Mormon: Keystone of Our Religion Chapter 5: Repentance Chapter 6: The Mission of John the Baptist Chapter 7: Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost Chapter 8: The Everlasting Priesthood Chapter 9: Gifts of the Spirit Chapter 10: Prayer and Personal Revelation Chapter 11: The Organization and Destiny of the True and Living Church Chapter 12: Proclaim Glad Tidings to All the World Chapter 13: Obedience: “When the Lord Commands, Do It” Chapter 14: Words of Hope and Consolation at the Time of Death Chapter 15: Establishing the Cause of Zion Chapter 16: Revelation and the Living Prophet Chapter 17: The Great Plan of Salvation Chapter 18: Beyond the Veil: Life in the Eternities Chapter 19: Stand Fast through the Storms of Life Chapter 20: A Heart Full of Love and Faith: The Prophet’s Letters to His Family Chapter 21: The Second Coming and the Millennium Chapter 22: Gaining Knowledge of Eternal Truths Chapter 23: “How Good and How Pleasant It Is … to Dwell Together in Unity” Chapter 24: Leading in the Lord’s Way Chapter 25: Truths from the Savior’s Parables in Matthew 13 Chapter 26: Elijah and the Restoration of the Sealing Keys Chapter 27: Beware the Bitter Fruits of Apostasy Chapter 28: Missionary Service: A Holy Calling, a Glorious Work Chapter 29: Living with Others in Peace and Harmony Chapter 30: Valiant in the Cause of Christ Chapter 31: “God Shall Be with You Forever and Ever”: The Prophet in Liberty Jail Chapter 32: Responding to Persecution with Faith and Courage Chapter 33: The Spiritual Gifts of Healing, Tongues, Prophecy, and Discerning of Spirits Chapter 34: The Power of Forgiving Chapter 35: Redemption for the Dead Chapter 36: Receiving the Ordinances and Blessings of the Temple Chapter 37: Charity, the Pure Love of Christ Chapter 38: The Wentworth Letter Chapter 39: Relief Society: Divine Organization of Women Chapter 40: How Glorious Are Faithful, Just, and True Friends Chapter 41: Becoming Saviors on Mount Zion Chapter 42: Family: The Sweetest Union for Time and for Eternity Chapter 43: “He Was a Prophet of God”: Contemporaries of Joseph Smith Testify of His Prophetic Mission Chapter 44: The Restoration of All Things: The Dispensation of the Fulness of Times Chapter 45: Joseph Smith’s Feelings about His Prophetic Mission Chapter 46: The Martyrdom: The Prophet Seals His Testimony with His Blood Chapter 47: “Praise to the Man”: Latter-day Prophets Bear Witness of the Prophet Joseph Smith Appendix: Sources Used in This Book List of Visuals Index