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2: “I Saw a Pillar of Light” (Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26)

What do you think of when you picture the First Vision? If you picture Joseph Smith kneeing in a lush grove with his hand raised as two figures surrounded by heavenly light stand above him, you wouldn't be the only one. While this image inspired by the Del Parson painting is an important depiction of the First Vision, it's only one depiction of this historic moment. And so in this week's study group, we invited BYU professor and artist Anthony Sweat to share important details of the First Vision found in Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26 that will help you re-picture this vital event in Church history.

From the Church

Dominican Republic Officials Interested in Working with the LDS Church

In a meeting with Sister Carol F. McConkie and Sister Jean A. Stevens, counselors in the Young Women and Primary general presidencies, the attorney general’s office of the Dominican Republic expressed an interest in working with the Church to promote the development of children and adolescents. Their goal is to keep young people away from drugs, violence, and other situations of risk. The meeting was hosted by Judge Marisol Tobal, Attorney General and Deputy National Coordinator of Children, Youth, and Family, who visited with the sisters as well as Elder Claudio D. Zivic of the Caribbean Area Presidency and his wife, Dina N. Zivic.

Latter-day Saint Life

From Palm Sunday to Easter Morning in the Scriptures

About this holy week, Elder Bruce R. McConkie has said; “There were powerful things happening during the last week of our Savior’s life. We can still today follow his footsteps through the scriptures as he experienced the events leading up to his ultimate and eternal sacrifice and resurrection.”

Famous Latter-day Saints

Poll: Which Superstar Would You Want to See Perform with the Tabernacle Choir?

By LDS Living

Sting, Angela Lansbury, James Taylor, Natalie Cole, John Denver, Yo-Yo Ma, Gladys Knight, David Archuleta. There's no doubt the Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square has performed with quite a few celebrities and world-renowned musicians.

Latter-day Saint Life

Prime Minister Impressed with LDS Classic "Jesus the Christ," Reads It Twice

Elder D. Todd Christofferson recently returned from a historic trip to the Pacific. While visiting the Solomon Islands (the first apostle to do so since 1987) he met with Prime Minister Sogavare, who told Elder Christofferson he had read James E. Talmage's Church classic Jesus the Christ and had been so impressed, he read it a second time. Learn more about this incredible visit below:

Fun

President Faust Quoted on "Criminal Minds" (+ Other Surprising Pop Culture References to Prophets)

By LDS Living Staff

In a TV drama fraught with graphic violence that follows a group of FBI profilers as they dive into the twisted psyches of criminals, it's a little unexpected to hear an uplifting quote from one of the Lord's chosen apostles. But that's what viewers of the popular CBS show Criminal Minds experienced when they watched a story about a serial killer and her son.

32: "Yet Will I Trust in Him" (Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42)

You may be surprised to learn that many famous authors like Victor Hugo, Daniel Webster, and Thomas Carlyle, have praised the book of Job as a work of literary art. But why? Isn’t the book of Job a sad account of death and grave sickness befalling a good man and his family? You could look at Job’s story that way, but as we talk about him as a human, a kinsman, and a religious man, you may start to see these chapters as an example of how to react when bad things happen and a comforting reminder that the Savior is always in charge.

71: The Gift of Curiosity

In this episode, we explore one of the ways that we can become better storytellers and better listeners through cultivating our holy curiosity. In honor of Black History Month, we revisit the faithful story of Isaac Thomas, a black Latter-day Saint who converted to the gospel in the 1970's despite the fact that he would be unable to hold the priesthood or participate fully in the restored gospel he loved. We'll also hear from Tamu Smith and Zandra Vranes, (aka the Sistas in Zion) who give us their tips for better ways to interact with one another across cultural divides.

35: Be Still My Soul

Stories in this episode: A tragedy at Columbine High School hits close to home and creates chaos for Kelli on the same day as her first trip to the temple; April receives the gift of peace while learning to accept a detour in her life plan; Jacob and his family test out different ways to make their home more peaceful and discover the power of the Sabbath day in the process.

John and Jean Groberg: A Mission to “The Other Side of Heaven”

Hundreds of thousands have been touched by the mission experiences of John Groberg, but have they heard it straight from the source? Listen to John and his wife, Jean, open up about their real-life love story and lessons they learned in Tonga that inspired the beloved The Other Side of Heaven movies.