The Articles of Faith / A Series of Lectures on the Principal Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

by James E. Talmage

12. Relate the circumstances of the martyrdom of Joseph and his brother Hyrum.—(Doc. and Cov. cxxxv.)

13. Show the importance of the Divine authenticity of Joseph Smith's calling, in respect to the claims made for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

14. Summarize the evidence of Divine authority in the work accomplished by Joseph Smith.

15. Give instances of the fulfillment of ancient prophecy in his work.

16. Show the Divine source of Joseph Smith's authority in the priesthood.

17. Show the validity of the claim made, that he was a true prophet. (Give:—1, the Lord's test of a true prophet; 2, give instances of important prophecies uttered by Joseph Smith and already fulfilled.)

LECTURE II, ARTICLE 1.

God and the Godhead.

1. Show that the exercise of faith in God is dependent upon a knowledge of His existence.