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What did the Biblical prophets all have in common? They spoke of the coming of the Messiah and warned the people to repent. Starting with the Apostles, speaking after the coming of the Messiah, what do true prophets of God all have in common? They speak of Christ's Second Coming and warn the people to repent. That being the case, has the need for prophets passed? Considering all the tough choices we face today, wouldn't it be wonderful to have a prophet to help guide us?Ever since the founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph Smith in 1830, prophets have been an integral part of the Church. Joseph, being the first one, probably received more than his share of revelations in answer to fervent prayer and fasting, and not because of self-induced trances or drug use. By communicating in various ways, such as dreams, visions, or angelic visitations, Joseph was taught and guided as to what he must do.Prophecies are not meant to be popular or even politically correct, thus provoking the wicked through the ages to kill, and they eventually did kill him. This book, "The Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith'' contains excerpts from sermons, discussions, and letters of his. For an uneducated person who did not have the convenience of a smart phone to Google for information, the man was eloquent and well versed in German, Hebrew, and Greek.This is a 'must read' for any member of the Church, and even those curious as to what a present day prophet might teach..
