What's the Subject?
What did they say?
On the lighter side
Questions answered
What should we do?
100
Pres. Eyring spoke of the parable of the Sower. He said that the seed was the word of God and the Sower was the Lord. What did the soil represent?
The heart of the person who received the seed.
100
Elder Cooke said that 180 years ago today (Sunday) on April 3, 1836, the Savior and other ancient prophets appeared at the Kirtland temple to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. Elijah was one of them. What is the scripture mastery that talks about Elijah?
Malachi 4:5-6
100
Elder Hales said it is wise to remember we cannot receive revelation for others. Tell the story that got a laugh:
A young man told a young lady that he had a dream that she was going to be his wife. The young woman pondered and told him, when she had the same dream, she will come and talk to him.
100
Elder Holland bore sweet testimony of his love for us. But, he said he saw two problems: one was he was standing in the way of the end of conference and us getting ice cream. Then he showed us a picture. What was the picture about that was the second problem he saw?
A dinosaur (tomorrow) chasing two kids (us). The second problem was that none of us want tomorrow or the day after that to destroy the wonderful feelings we’ve had this weekend. We want to hold fast to the spiritual impressions we’ve had and teachings we’ve heard.
100
According to President Uchtdorf, there is nothing good unless you ________________.
Do it
200
Elder Halstrom spoke on what he said was the most fundamental doctrine of the church. What was his subject?
We are children of the living God.
200
Elder Renland said that while living in Africa, he worked with the church on how to help saints living in poverty. He observed that the greater the distance between the giver and the receiver, the more the receiver develops a sense of entitlement. He said this principle underlies the church’s welfare system on the order of getting need. Who should you go to first if you have a need?
First families, then local church leaders.
200
Bishop Waddell said his daughter was a designated primary teacher and her husband the designated enforcer of five four year old boys. During one rough class, our son-in-law escorted the little boy outside the classroom and was about to talk to him and get his parents. What did the boy blurt out that got a laugh?
Sometimes it’s just hard to think about Jesus.
200
Sister Durham asked this question: How do we as parents increase the spiritual capacity of our little ones? Name one of the three answers she gave.
1. We can bring to our children’s attention when they are hearing and feeling the Spirit. 2. We can prepare our homes and our children to feel the still, small voice. 3. We can help our children understand how the Spirit speaks to them.
200
Elder Richards said that everything we do in the church, every meeting we attend or lesson we hear and service is to prepare us for what?
Go to the temple and receive the blessings of eternity.
300
Elder Paul V. Johnson said he had been pondering something that he said would cure all cancers, or any other ailments that we may face in this life. What was the subject of his talk?
Resurrection.
300
Elder Snow spoke on hymns and he told us what Pres. Kimball's favorite hymn was and that the 12 would sing it often before praying for guidance for the church. What was the hymn?
I Need Thee Every Hour
300
Which of the General Authorities speaks the Celestial language?
President Uchtdorf
300
Sister Oscarson said that she is often asked the question: What is the greatest challenge youth face today? What was her answer?
I believe its the ever present influence of the Great and Spacious building in their lives and the effect of pointing and taunting fingers.
300
Elder Bednar spoke on three ordinances that are inseparably connected to help us to always retain a remission of our sins. What are those ordinances?
1-Baptism 2-Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost 3-The Sacrament.
400
Elder Rasband said the growing question of today is clear: Are you standing with ___________________ in a darkening world so that you might spread the Light of Christ? Fill in the blank: What was the subject of his talk?
Standing with the Leaders of the church (or sustaining the prophet).
400
Elder Andersen spoke about growing up in less than ideal families. Fill in the blank of this statement: While a child’s earthly situation may not be ideal, ______________________
A child’s spiritual DNA is perfect.
400
Elder Christofferson admonished the young men to prepare now for fatherhood through educational training and associating with people of all ages face to face. What did he say not to do to prepare for fatherhood that got a chuckle?
Not to get together to perfect texting skills.
400
Elder Stevenson defined the priesthood as Priesthood power and authority of God. What did he say was the definition of Priesthood keys?
The authority God has given to priesthood leaders to direct, control and govern its use on the earth.
400
Elder Rasband gave the 2016 theme for the youth of the church. Give the theme: (you get double points if you can give the reference)
What is Press forward with a steadfastness in Christ. 2 Nephi 31:20
500
Elder Patrick Kearon quoted James 1:27, “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” What was the subject of his talk?
Helping the displaced refugees around the world.
500
Elder Hales taught that the light of Christ is given to every man and woman that cometh into the world. It allows us to distinguish right from wrong. But, the Holy Ghost is different than the light of Christ. He then listed several things the Holy Ghost does for us. Name two:
1. The Holy Ghost helps us make life decisions. 2. The Holy Ghost also testifies of the Savior and God the Father. 3. He teaches us the peaceable things of the kingdom and causes us to abound in hope. 4. He leadeth us to do good and judge righteously. 5. He gives us a spiritual gift that all will be profited. 6. He gives us knowledge and brings things to remembrance. 7. Through the Holy Ghost we are sanctified. 8. He is the comforter.
500
Elder Gong said that while serving in the Asia area, sometimes people asked: How many people live in the Asia area of the church? He answered half of the people on the earth or about 3.6 billion people. What did someone ask that made everyone laugh?
Someone asked, “Is it hard to remember all their names?”
500
Fill in the blanks by President Monson: Maintain courage to defy the consensus. May we ever choose the ______ _______ instead of the _______ _______.
Harder right instead of the easier wrong.
500
Elder Duncan spoke on forgiveness. He said the Savior’s Atonement is not just for those who need to repent; it is also for those who need to forgive. We don’t need to be a victim twice, we can forgive. Then he said this statement. Fill in the blank with a word telling a blessing from Christ in forgiveness: If we live with _____ towards one another, we will have _____ at the last day.
Grace
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