Lesson 3
Reading assignment: Joseph Smith—History 1:1-26; Our Heritage, pages 1-4. ___
After Jesus Christ was crucified, His Apostles presided over the Church. But soon persecution, divisions, and apostasy increased. Within a few decades, there was a falling away from the Church, as the Apostles had prophesied (Acts 20:28-30; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3; 2 Timothy 4:3-4). This falling away is known as the Great Apostasy.___

• What were some of the consequences of the Great Apostasy? (See D&C 1:15-16; Joseph Smith—History 1:8-9, Joseph Smith—History 1:19, Joseph Smith—History 1:21; Mormon 1:13-14.)___

• Why was Joseph confused about which church he should join? (See Joseph Smith—History 1:5-10.) How was Joseph’s situation like that of people today who are searching to know the truth?___

• What are some of the truths we can learn from the First Vision?___

Lesson 3