The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph

As stated in Ezekiel 37:16-19, we have been taught that the Stick of Judah represents the Bible and the Stick of Joseph is the Book of Mormon. Who first introduced this doctrine to the Saints?

a.      Joseph Smith

b.      Heber G. Grant

c.       Orson Hyde

d.      W. W. Phelps

Yesterday’s answer:

 (C)   Wilford Woodruff

The Salt Lake Temple, which was completed after 40 years of the Saints’ devoted labor, had special significance for President Woodruff. He first saw the temple in a detailed vision before the Saints’ reached the Salt Lake Valley. Four days after arriving in the valley, he was present when President Brigham Young was inspired to choose the temple site. Years before the temple’s completion, he had a dream in which he was given the key to the temple and was instructed by President Young to “let all into the temple who seek for salvation.” He was a tireless advocate for the completion of the temple, even during times of trial and persecution. And when the construction was finally completed in April 1893, he followed President Young’s instruction in the dream, organizing three weeks of dedicatory services to ensure that all the Saints would have an opportunity to attend.

Teachings of Presidents of the Church-Wilford Woodruff, , The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Salt Lake City: Intellectual Reserve Inc., 2004)  174.