Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26 | Scott Woodward & Casey Griffiths | Come Follow Me LDS 2025 | Jan 13–19

Come Follow Me January 13–19 Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26

Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths discuss Joseph Smith's First Vision in today's Come Follow Me lesson. They delve into the context of Joseph Smith's family and social surroundings that led to him asking that pivotal question in 1820. They discuss the differences and insights into the four main accounts of the First Vision and what role historical transparency plays in understanding the First Vision.

This is unofficial supplementary resource to the Come, Follow Me curriculum produced by Scripture Central and the Church History Matters Podcast hosted by Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths. Scott and Casey focus their weekly study on the 4 C's: Context, Content, Controversies, and Consequences of each section of the Doctrine and Covenants.

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0:00 Introduction - Number of accounts 8:25 Content - 1838 account Joseph introduces himself and family 15:05 Second great awakening and religious strife 24:07 Asking God 31:45 Darkness and light 36:10 Seeing Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ 41:10 Different Christian creeds 49:10 Fullness of the gospel or everlasting covenant 54:34 Aftermath and persecution from the first vision 1:04:20 Controversies - Multiple accounts? 1:08:47 Controversies - Multiple messengers? 1:12:18 Controversies - Joseph’s age? Concealing accounts? 1:21:50 Religious fervor? 1:26:16 Consequences - Fruits of the first vision

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