Three Prophecies Joseph Smith Got Wrong

Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon Church, claimed to speak for God—but what happens when those prophecies don’t come true? In this episode, we examine three specific prophetic claims made by Joseph Smith that completely failed the biblical test of a true prophet. From doomed cities that never fell, to a failed mission to sell Book of Mormon copyright in Canada, to a temple that was never built—these aren’t just footnotes in history. They raise serious questions about the foundation of Mormonism. And we’ll end by looking at what the Bible says about how to spot a false prophet.

Key Topics Covered:
The failed prophecy about New York and Boston’s destruction
The embarrassing Canadian copyright revelation that went nowhere
The unfulfilled temple prophecy in Independence, Missouri
Why these weren’t just offhand comments—but repeated and reinforced by LDS leaders
What Deuteronomy 18 says about failed prophecy

Bible Passage Highlight:
“If the prophet speaks in the Lord’s name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message.” — Deuteronomy 18:22 (NLT)

Resources referenced:
Joseph Smith Papers Project
History of the Church, Volumes 1–2
“An Address to All Believers in Christ” by David Whitmer
LDS Doctrine and Covenants, Section 84 and 124

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