A 26-slide PowerPoint Presentation for the Seminary Lesson 21: D&C 17
by Amber Andrus
A 26-slide PowerPoint Presentation for the Seminary Lesson 21: D&C 17
"While Joseph Smith was translating the Book of Mormon, he learned that three witnesses would be permitted to see the plates. When Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer learned of this, both of them felt an inspired desire to act as witnesses. Previous to this, the Lord had said that if Martin Harris was sufficiently humble and obedient, he would also be permitted to see the plates. Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris asked the Prophet to ask the Lord if they would be allowed to have this opportunity. The Lord confirmed that these three men would be permitted to view the plates and other objects if they exercised sufficient faith." [Introduction from the online lesson at lds.org]