Prophets and Patriarchs
Place in chronological order:
(alphabetical)
Abraham, Joseph of Egypt, Moses, Noah
Noah, Abraham, Joseph of Egypt, Moses
How are the olympics related to Seminary?
Bonus 50 Points: What was most meaningful about Seminary Olympics to you and why?
True or False: The Old Testament is a history book.
False. While it contains true stories, it is not an historical account, but an account of God's relationship with His children.
Short/easy definition of Zion.
The pure in heart.
True or False: Repentance is only for when you sin.
False! Repentance covers every heart ache, pain, sadness, regret, and hurt we cause or experience. Repentance is a GIFT!
Name at least 4 tribes of Israel.
Reuben. Simeon. Levi. Judah. Dan. Naphtali. Gad. Asher. Issachar. Zebulon. Benjamin. Joseph. Manasseh. Ephraim.
Which 3 books of scripture contain the Creation Story? Bonus points if you can list the chapters.
Genesis 1-2, Moses 2-3, Abraham 4-5
Show me your Greatest Spiritual Hits Playlist or tell me 2 Tender Mercies from this year.
Thank you for sharing! Your "Playlist" can help you remember that God loves you when you're feeling alone or unsure.
How does the cross, or crossing yourself like Catholics do, relate to Zion?
It reminds us of vertical and horizontal covenants, that, if lived, make us a Zion-like people.
Scale of 1-10, in your journal, rate how sincere your personal prayers have been lately.
Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray? In the name of Christ, our Savior, Did you sue for loving favor? ...Don't forget to pray.
Name some (2?) firstborns who didn't get the birthright. (Bonus points: who did get it instead?)
Cain (Abel). Esau (Jacob). Reuben (Joseph). Laman & Lemuel (Nephi). Lesson? You gotta want it.
Where do you find the Joseph Smith Translation (JST)? Find it! Show me!
After the Bible Dictionary
Compared to secular or scientific learning, what do you think the Bible covers best? Explain.
WHO, WHAT, WHY, HOW
WHO and WHY
It tells us WHO we are: about God and the children of God. It tells us WHY we are here. Science teaches us more about HOW and WHAT.
Name 3 items that would be on a traditional Passover Plate.
Bonus 50 Points if you can tell me what they represent.
Relationship Status Check! Use your journal. Write down at least 1 thing in each that you've done to strengthen: You--God, You--Someone Difficult, You--You.
If you couldn't think of anything that you have done recently to strengthen each relationship, write down a goal to do something today.
Name as many of the 10 commandments as you can. (40 points each)
1. No gods before Me. 2. No idols. 3. Don't take the Lord your God in vain. 4. Keep the Sabbath 5. Honor mom & dad. 6. Don't kill. 7. No Adultery. 8. Don't steal 9. Don't bare false witness (lie) 10. Don't covet
Show me 3 marked Doctrinal Mastery (DM) Scriptures in your scriptures.
Were they easy to find? How can you make them easier to find for the future?
CHOICE: Find something that will help you this week in The Strength of the Youth booklet or that you previously wrote in your study journal.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
Journal time! Name what you want to START. STOP. CONTINUE.
What do you value and desire? Like Abraham? What are your priorities? (Abraham 1: 2, 4)
Draw a line representing your spiritual momentum either a) since January OR b) since the beginning of the school year.
Label your highs and lows. Take 1 minute to reflect on your slope.
Tell us a spiritual lesson you learned from Moses or Abraham.
Possibilities: Moses 1:1-6, Abraham 1:1-19, Moses 1:12-18, something from the 10 Commandments movie that you loved, Genesis 22:1-14
When you're feeling inadequate, you're in the company of prophets! Name 1 prophet that felt inadequate, answer why and what the Lord did.
Abraham, Noah, Moses, Jospeh, Joseph Smith - pretty much every prophet, every missionary, every newly called president... The Lord qualifies who He calls! He will help you!
Tell us a spiritual lesson you learned from the story of Joseph of Egypt. Bonus points: Find a scripture that relates to that principle or lesson.
*Genesis chapters 37-45
In Genesis 1:28 we are commanded to be fruitful. How have you been / can you be fruitful? Name at least 4 things.
Smiling. Working out. Forgiving. Making dinner for your family. Studying hard. Magnifying your calling. Volunteering for something. Being kind to your sibling. Sustaining church leaders. Going to the temple. Family Hx. Expressing gratitude. Reading scriptures.
What are 2 goals you have for summer to grow with God and as a person? Journal!
When you dedicate time for the Lord and for your personal growth, I promise you will be happier!