The Unfolding Restoration Lesson 23: The Martyrdom of Joseph Smith

In today's video, Anthony explains and expounds the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the events that led up to this somber ending.

[@rosamgma17gmail]

Tony, a bunch of thanks for your hard work in preparing these lessons & the spirit you bring with them. Thanks also to the team that is involved in making these videos possible. Thanks for helping me to see D&C with different eyes and rediscover them again. I have learnt so much... thank you for strengthening my testimony with yours and the manner you teach. Please keep teaching to all of us that live outside the USA with your videos. You are a fantastic teacher. Recibe un fuerte abrazo desde el UK 😊😘

[@mariannehunt5737]

Thank you so much for all the details of the events leading up to the martyrdom. Joseph Smith is still our incredible teacher and example of what God wants us to become! I love every time you teach, Brother Sweat!

[@bonnielarsen7022]

Sincere, humble and profound witness of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You touched our hearts tonight.

[@kathleenharoldsen1415]

Your ending testimony was so touching and so inspiring. What an amazing teacher and testifier you are. Thank you!!!

[@elisebalmer3797]

Dr. Sweat, I’m nobody important but your videos have broadened my understanding and testimony of our faith. I feel more confident in my ability to speak in defense of the prophet Joseph and the miracle of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Truly, May God bless YOU and me!

[@recsporteducation4594]

Wonderful presentation. So often in hearing of this history, the details are summarized and divided up. Hearing so much of all the details together at once is a heavy experience. But grateful for it.

[@roxannenewsome128]

I hope you can continue to do these videos for The Old Testament. I love to learn with you. It blesses so many of us! Thank you.

[@lobsterfyit]

Yes I agree!

[@siilatacollins154]

I thank our HEAVENLY PARENT'S for the good work's you're doing Brethren, Wow! Please endure the amazing work's. Prophet JOSEPH SMITH & JESUS CHRIST died, at their early/late 30's.

[@TheAnnchanpiano]

Excellent! I enjoyed learning the background of what led up to the martyrdom!

[@kathleensmith8969]

Beautiful video, message and presentation 🙏

[@renatemckendry104]

Thank you so much for this marvellous lesson and your testimony! ❤️🇨🇦

[@kathywebster9167]

Thank you for your knowledge and hard work ..and especially your testimony , I felt the spirit so strong xoxo

[@julielund3362]

What a wonderful testimony.

[@michaelmichaelc1748]

This was such an excellent insightful and detailed description of the events surrounding the death of the Prophet Joseph Smith. So grateful for you sharing this with us. By their fruits ye shall know them. I have been a member 45 years now and have been richly blessed spiritually as a result of the Gospel teachings we have in our faith. God bless you in your work and family. Super duper job 💖

[@TheLizmacd]

What a powerful testimony. Thank you for sharing. As always.

[@karinabloom135]

This is your best research presented yet, your a very good historian and your art brings it to life, as an artist

[@siumanspringer2014]

Thank you for a wonderful lecture as always. I’m so grateful for Joseph Smith who has sealed his testimony to the gospel of Jesus Christ. His example gives me strength to focus on the matter most. I went to the historical church history this September. My faith has been strengthened. Our obligation is to continually gather the Israel both sides of the veil. Hurrah for Israel!

[@Thehappyme02]

I love your testimony. Thank you for sharing that and these videos.

[@mariamagdalenaespinosa4658]

Thank you,learned so much.Keep posting.

[@elainew6441]

Amen and amen thank you so much brother sweat.

[@karenpoch]

Thank you for your beautiful testimony of Jesus Christ’s great work and of Joseph Smith the prophet of this dispensation. I appreciate your scholarship, your discipleship and am grateful you are sharing your time and talents with us. I find your presentations both informative and faith promoting. These two characteristics together make a beautiful combination! You have enlightened my day. Thank you!

[@johnb5482]

Just this year my family visited Independance, Liberty Jail, Far West, Adam-ondi-Ahmen, Carthage, Nauvoo and Winter Quarters.

[@lobsterfyit]

Thank you. I love your videos.

[@lisiatepalu7737]

Thankyou for help and clear out about the Prophet Joseph Smith died .

[@DKeith-of5sj]

I so loved this lesson! While I've read "Saints", hearing your narrative summary was so helpful as you spoke about the 5 events leading up to the martyrdom. Your testimony of Joseph Smith always connects with my soul and today it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and gifts with us.

[@barrywray6869]

I testify that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God and that Jesus the Christ is our Savior and Redeemer.

[@Art65483]

Thank you.

[@chrischeng6847]

Thank you Dr. Sweat for taking the time to prepare this teaching video. It provides more information for me to ponder and process about the question I have : " Did Joseph Smith have to die for the gospel? "

[@novawarren5089]

When he shares with his 12 This gives the whole kingdoms Key's Because I believe he really understands that he has a short time on Earth and keeping others safe away from him, and doing good works. Whenever they are able to get back they have the whole power of the Kingdom and Young asked what are we to do? Looking at his hands,there was the answers All in there hands and They we're In Control under Jesus Christ, because Joseph Smith gave all of the keys and teachings over to Them ❤️📖🙏

[@markhopkins6013]

Very well done

[@bearonaromp7473]

Brother Sweat- You should also discuss the vivid flash of light that stuck the mobster who was raising a knife to mutilate the body of Brother Joseph as it laid against the well and the light rendered him paralyzed. Several of the mob witnessed it.

[@raquellira3772]

Very interesting! Do you know where I can find a source for that? :D

[@bearonaromp7473]

@@raquellira3772 HI Raquel- Sorry I'm late in getting back to you. There is a book of firsthand martyrdom accounts called "The Fate of the Persecutors of the Prophet Joseph Smith" that I read many years ago. The brilliant flash of light interdiction is in there. Also there was diarial accounts of it, but unfortunately :( I don't remember which ones as I read these many years ago. Fascinating stuff.

[@Victoria14357]

So the political presidential flyer that shows Joseph Smith running for president and his running mate .... Sidney Rigdon. I find that interesting and curious. At this point in Church history Sidney Rigdon was no longer a member of the "First Presidency" at that time, right? For whatever reason, I assumed he wasn't necessarily in good standing with the church and given he was residing in Pennsylvania ... Was he still connected to Joseph in some positive way or am I mistaken in my chronology of church history? Love your videos! Very informative and uplifting!

[@mr.hansholmes2367]

Can you research more on young joseph’s early life? Maybe delve into the reason Christians equate him with a Con man?

[@1330m]

so good . interesting . Longitude 127 Seoul Okinawa Soul Axis -- Bahai Faith Rael Jesus Huh kyung young . Great aletheia

[@oliveranderson1076]

what film has the brown haired Joseph Smith?

[@h20jay28]

A 19 year old is not a boy but an adult