Chapter 5 "Joseph Smith - Prophet of the Restoration"

We will be studying about Howard W. Hunter's testimony, life and faith of Joseph Smith as the Prophet, Seer, and Revelatory of the restoration.

"Many times the gospel [has] been given to the world through the prophets, and each time [it has been] lost because of disobedience. In the year 1820 the silence was broken, and the Lord again appeared to a prophet."

President Hunter said, "I testify that the boy prophet, who in so many ways remains the central miracle … of this church’s experience, is living proof that, within God’s hands and under the direction of the Savior of the world, weak and simple things should come forth and break down the mighty and strong ones.

“The responsibility I feel for the work the Prophet Joseph inaugurated fills me with a determination to do all I can in the time and season allotted to me. Surely Joseph was faithful and true to his time and season! … I bear solemn testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith as the Lord’s anointed servant in these the latter days. To his testimony of the divinity and reality of Jesus Christ I add my own.”

Why is it vital for Latter-day Saints to have a testimony that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God? 

Sisters, please study this lesson and come prepared to discuss Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration.

Sister Dunn