The testimony of the prophet joseph smith about the savior jesus christ and about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints needs to be considered seriously and prayerfully by all who want to receive a testimony of the truth revealed directly from god. With nathan mitchell, tayva patch, rick macy, david nibley. Mar 12, 2010 joseph smith the prophet of the restoration has been produced under the direction of the first presidency as part of the churchs commemoration of the 200th anniversary of joseph smiths birth. This online book contains many teachings of the prophet joseph smith. Joseph began to rely on brighams skill as a builder, and recognized his deepening faith. Joseph smith, american prophet dvd in inspirational. Prophet of the restoration theatrical release this film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. Callister, joseph smith prophet of the restoration, ensign, nov 2009, 3537. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon.
This movie was the first fulllength motion picture the church released on the internet. He offers deep insights into the life of this great man, adding his own witness of joseph smiths calling. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its opening on december 17, 2005 until. It is showing in the legacy theater at the joseph smith memorial building. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration teaching idea in advance, invite a few class members to bring objects from home that relate to passages in the chapter and ask them to share in class how the objects relate. Mar 16, 2017 recently, the lds church released a new restoration video online, ask of god joseph smiths first vision, which has been played in the church history museum since october 2015. The prophet s life and his plans to resettle many of the saints in the west. A film about the life and legacy of joseph smith and the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ prior to his second coming. Prophet of the restoration 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I bear my witness that joseph smith was the prophet of the restoration, just as he claimed to be. This movie was the first fulllength motion picture the. We invite you to come and learn more about the prophet joseph smith. He loved heavenly father and wanted to do what was right. Show the primary children the weeks theme poster and invite them to repeat, joseph smith is the prophet of the restoration.
The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in carthage, illinois. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the events. Even lds historians and yes, lds leaders concede that joseph looked in a hat and a seer stone told him what god wanted to be translated. Prophet joseph smith, but in that process they too have missed the mark, the man, and his mission. Obviously in an hour you cannot cover every event or every aspect of his life. The prophet of the restoration is now available on netflix. Oct 06, 2010 great show if youre a faithful mormon wanting to feel good about joseph smith. Essays from general authorities on joseph smith and the restoration. The prophets life and his plans to resettle many of the saints in the west. Joseph smith was the lords anointed to restore christs church to the earth. Dec 01, 2017 narrated by the late academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, a 90minute documentary, joseph smith.
When he emerged from the grove of trees, he eventually learned four fundamental truths not then taught by the majority of the contemporary christian world. The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on. Proving joseph smith was a false prophet mm outreach inc. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on demand. About 40% of the film is new material, with the overall length 5 minutes shorter than the previous film. When it shows smith using the golden plates to translate, this is false. About 190 years ago, a young boy was trying to find the true church of jesus christ. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on the earth. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Prophet of the restoration, a film that is shown in some of the temple visitor centers around the world, as well as in other places. The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on the earth through the prophet joseph smith. Who was this joseph smith, and what was it about his remarkable life story that inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching loyalty and even reverence. American prophet, chronicles the life and death of mormonisms watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on demand on vimeo.
Joseph smith the prophet audio in audiobooks ldsbookstore. Through joseph smith have been restored all the powers, keys, teachings, and ordinances necessary for salvation and exaltation. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on. Schooling the prophet, how the book of mormon influenced joseph smith and the early restoration by gerald e. This is the historical account of the founding prophet of the church. Joseph smiththe prophet of the restoration is a timely reflection on the life, ministry, and contributions of the lords chosen servant. All presidents of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have been and are sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators. But the title the prophet is uniquely reserved for the prophet joseph smith because he was called of god to inaugurate the final gospel dispensationthe dispensation of the fullness of times. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration is a great reminder of how blessed we are to have the fullness of the gospel in these latterdays. Narrated by the late academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, a 90minute documentary, joseph smith.
The church released a redone version of joseph smith. I have just modified one external link on joseph smith. The film depicts events in the life of joseph smith from his early youth in vermont to his martyrdom in illinois at age 38. One of the hardest working among them was a new convert, brigham young. Joseph saw that there were many churches, and each one thought it had the truth. Joseph smith the prophet of the restoration has been produced under the direction of the first presidency as part of the churchs commemoration of the 200th anniversary of joseph smiths birth. The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in. A small pack of the attackers stormed up the stairs and swiftly fired shots into the secondfloor cell that housed the mormon prophet, joseph smith, his brother hyrum, and his friends john taylor.
The movie was first shown in the legacy theater in salt lake city, then released on dvd, and now on hulu, amazon, and netflix. Episodes from the life of church founder joseph smith illuminate the early days of mormonism and. It will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the blessings restored to the earth through joseph smith for the benefit of all mankind. A film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, jr. Yet this american frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country. Dec 15, 2005 a film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, jr. The joseph smith papers project is illuminating the prophet joseph and the restoration in exciting new ways. Joseph opens up in cleanness things that id never understood before. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. Mar 28, 2011 a motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon. This prophecy manifests the work of joseph smith as it relates to the restored gospel and the covenants that involve part of the restoration process. Bradley and i went to see the new church film joseph smith. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Callister, joseph smithprophet of the restoration, ensign, nov 2009, 3537.
Madsen presents a fascinating history of the first prophet of the restoration. Similarly, attempts have been made by some to focus upon or magnify some minor weaknesses of the prophet joseph smith, but in that process they too have missed the mark, the man, and his mission. Several had held high church positions and, when excommunicated, fueled efforts to destroy joseph smith and the church. Great show if youre a faithful mormon wanting to feel good about joseph smith.
Recently, the lds church released a new restoration video online, ask of god joseph smiths first vision, which has been played in the church history museum since october 2015. Lds church releases new restoration video prepare to serve. Hunters paternal greatgreatgrandmothers, moved to lapeer, michigan, in the mid1830s. Since joseph smith was a false prophet then by logical conclusion the so called restored church he organized is not of god.
Nov 01, 2005 joseph smith the prophet of the restoration is a timely reflection on the life, ministry, and contributions of the lords chosen servant. The prophet of the restoration 2005 english cinema, trailer, video clips, joseph smith. The evidence is irrefutable and anyone who is willing to examine this will see that joseph smith was a false prophet. The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed. The latterday ephraimites would be fulfilling the promise of restoring the ancient truths and a new covenant with the lord.
Miller and kjzz television have partnered with the church history department and a variety of prominent scholars to discuss the project, the documents, and the life and work of joseph smith. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration i bear solemn testimony of the prophet joseph smith as the lords anointed servant in these the latter days. This is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking film, although obviously made by believers. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. Uncover the picture and show the primary children the picture of joseph smith, jr. Jesus christ restored the gospel through joseph smith free.
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