Quotes
"For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men __ ___ __, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little..."
What are the missing words?
"line upon line"
Why can we trust in the ongoing restoration of the gospel?
"I invite all who hear this message or read these words to have faith that the Lord is leading the Restoration of His gospel and His Church."
What did the talk share about what President Eyring did in the Presiding Bishopric?
"While I was serving in the Presiding Bishopric many years ago, I was charged with overseeing the design and development group that created what we named FamilySearch."
What was the location of the vision with Oliver Cowdery and Joseph Smith in 1836 when something important to the Restoration occurred?
Kirtland, Ohio Temple
How does temple work enable us as service missionaries to bring the gospel to others?
We can save and exalt them by doing proxy ordinances for them.
What were the first missionaries told by the Lord before they went out to teach?
"Remember you are not to go to other nations, till you receive your endowment."
What did Christ look like when he appeared to Joseph and Oliver?
“His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah”
"After the keys of the gathering of Israel were committed to Joseph, the Lord inspired the Prophet to send out members of the Twelve on missions."
Where did the members of the Twelve go for their missions?
"According to our records, it is estimated that between 7,500 and 8,000 were baptized during the two missions of the Twelve to the British Isles."
"This laid the foundation for missionary work in Europe. By the end of the 19th century, some 90,000 had gathered to America, with the most of these coming from the British Isles and Scandinavia."
Who was the first person to appear in the vision in D&C 110?
Jesus Christ
Random Trivia!! How many times did Angel Moroni appear to Joseph Smith the first night?
3 times
What did Christ say to Joseph and Oliver after they prayed?
“I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.
“Behold, your sins are forgiven you; you are clean before me; therefore, lift up your heads and rejoice.
“Let the hearts of your brethren rejoice, and let the hearts of all my people rejoice, who have, with their might, built this house to my name.
“For behold, I have accepted this house, and my name shall be here; and I will manifest myself to my people in mercy in this house.
“Yea, I will appear unto my servants, and speak unto them with mine own voice, if my people will keep my commandments, and do not pollute this holy house.
“Yea the hearts of thousands and tens of thousands shall greatly rejoice in consequence of the blessings which shall be poured out, and the endowment with which my servants have been endowed in this house.
“And the fame of this house shall spread to foreign lands; and this is the beginning of the blessing which shall be poured out upon the heads of my people. Even so. Amen.
Why can we trust in the Lord when participating in His work?
"I saw what it means for us mortals to be led by the Savior of the world, the Creator—who knows all things, past, present, and future."
What happened when Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery prayed after serving the sacrament to the Church?
“The veil was taken from their minds, and the eyes of their understanding were opened.
“They saw the Lord Jesus Christ standing before them, and he told them he was their advocate with the Father, and that they were forgiven of their sins.”
Why did Jesus Christ appear in the temple to Cowdery and Smith?
“I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.
“Behold, your sins are forgiven you; you are clean before me; therefore, lift up your heads and rejoice.
“Let the hearts of your brethren rejoice, and let the hearts of all my people rejoice, who have, with their might, built this house to my name.
“For behold, I have accepted this house, and my name shall be here; and I will manifest myself to my people in mercy in this house.
“Yea, I will appear unto my servants, and speak unto them with mine own voice, if my people will keep my commandments, and do not pollute this holy house.
“Yea the hearts of thousands and tens of thousands shall greatly rejoice in consequence of the blessings which shall be poured out, and the endowment with which my servants have been endowed in this house.
“And the fame of this house shall spread to foreign lands; and this is the beginning of the blessing which shall be poured out upon the heads of my people. Even so. Amen."
What does this quote from the talk have to do with missionary work?
"He invites you to the work. He joins you in it. He has in place a plan for your service. And even as you sacrifice, you will feel joy as you help others rise to be ready for His coming."
As missionaries, it is difficult, but it is joyful as well. As missionaries, Christ is always with us.
What is the purpose of the Book of Mormon?
its purpose was to ‘show unto the remnant of the house of Israel … that they may know the covenants of the Lord, that they are not cast off forever.’
How do God and Jesus lead and teach us?
They teach us step by step and guide us, never forcing.
Random Trivia!!! What is the 8th article of faith?
8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
Who besides Jesus showed up to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery?
Moses, Elias, and Elijah
Random Trivia!! What was the name of Joseph’s brother who passed away and prompted him to pray about salvation for those who hadn’t been baptized?
Alvin!
Random Trivia!! What was the come follow me for this week?
Ezra and Nehemiah
Random Trivia!! Which Prophet banned alcohol completely?
Heber J. Grant in 1921
What did the talk say the two reasons were that the Kirtland temple was important to the Lord's plan?
"It seems that the Kirtland Temple was important to the Lord’s step-by-step plan for at least two reasons: First, Moses waited until the temple was completed to restore the keys of the gathering of Israel. And second, President Joseph Fielding Smith taught that 'the Lord commanded the Saints to build a temple [the Kirtland Temple] in which he could reveal the keys of authority and where the apostles could be endowed and prepared to prune his vineyard for the last time.'"
What did those who appeared to Smith and Cowdery after Jesus Christ give/say to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery?
Moses committed unto them the keys of the gathering of Israel from the four parts of the earth, and the leading of the ten tribes from the land of the north.
Elias appeared, and committed the dispensation of the gospel of Abraham, saying that in them and their seed all generations after them should be blessed.
Elijah the prophet, who was taken to heaven without tasting death, stood before us, and said:
“Behold, the time has fully come, which was spoken of by the mouth of Malachi—testifying that he [Elijah] should be sent, before the great and dreadful day of the Lord come—“To turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the children to the fathers, lest the whole earth be smitten with a curse—“Therefore, the keys of this dispensation are committed into your hands; and by this ye may know that the great and dreadful day of the Lord is near, even at the doors.”
random Trivia!! What was the first COMPLETED temple in utah
Saint George Utah Temple!