ocr: Sharing Fun I Know My Savior Lives LESSON HELPS: Ask, "How was Jesus Christ's true church restored?" Priesthood authority and many true doctrines were lost at the time of the Great Apostasy. The First Vision prepared Joseph Smith for the Restoration of the gospel (see Joseph Smith-History 1:7-20; Gospel Principles, chapters 16 & 17). Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon. Its teachings restored many true doctrines (see Joseph Smith-History 1:29-54, 59-60; Articles of Faith 1:8; Primary 5, lessons 6 &7). Priesthood authority was restored by heavenly messengers (Joseph Smith-History 1:68-73 ...