Obedience & Diligence
The amount of time in a day you are a missionary for Jesus Christ.
What is 24 hours?
The definition of vision (In terms of missionary work).
What is...
Trusting in God that there are people, areas, companions and miracles prepared for you at all times?
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Introduce the Book of Mormon to a street contact.
1. What is the Book of Mormon?
2. How did the Book of Mormon come to be?
3. Testify of the Book of Mormon, and promise blessings.
At least 7 of the Christlike Attributes in PMG chapter 6.
What is...
(Possible Answers:) Faith in Jesus Christ, Hope, Charity and Love, Virtue, Integrity, Knowledge, Patience, Humility, Diligence & Obedience?
What we promise God, and what He promises us in the Baptismal Covenant.
What is (We Promise:)
Be willing to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ, Keep the commandments of God, Serve God and others & Endure to the end.
(God Promises:)
Forgiveness of our sins & the Companionship of the Holy Ghost?
Contacting referrals 3-5x, green dots 1x, and Recent Converts 1x.
What is Daily Contact?
An example of vision in the scriptures.
What is...
(Some possible answers:)
2 Kings 6:15-17, 1 Nephi 17:3 & 50, Moses 1:10-11?
2 scriptural references to use while teaching The Law of Chastity (in the Book of Mormon).
What is...
(Possible Answers:)
3 Nephi 12:27–30, 1 Ne. 10:21, Jacob 2:28, Alma 39:1–13, Moro. 9:9?
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Ask Questions! PMG pg. 190
Find the need!
What is...
(Need: Doesn't see why she would need to come to church.)?
A Book of Mormon scripture to answer this "Question of the Soul"
"Does God know me and care about me? How can I feel His love? How can I feel closer to Him?"
What is...
(Possible Answers:) 2 Nephi 26:24; Mosiah 4:9–12; Enos 1:1–12; Alma 18:32; Moroni 10:32–33?
4 unauthorized recreational activities for missionaries (as stated in Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ 3.6.2).
What is...
(Possible Answers:)
Contact, gymnastic, winter, and water sports (including swimming), Mountain climbing and rock climbing, Riding on motorcycles and horses, Riding in private boats or airplanes, Handling firearms & Using fireworks or explosives of any kind?
The meaning of the following verse from D&C 75:
5 And thus, if ye are faithful ye shall be laden with many sheaves, and crowned with honor, and glory, and immortality, and eternal life.
What is...
As we strive to follow the Lord's Promise, and specifically have vision, we are able to be "laden with many sheaves", and receive the promised blessings the Lord has given us?
3 Scriptural References to help teach the Atonement of Jesus Christ (in the Book of Mormon).
What is...
(Possible answers:)
2 Nephi 2:6–8
Mosiah 3:5–12
Alma 7:11–13; 11:40; 34:8–10?
Specific Invitations for the Following:
- Attending church this Sunday
- Reading the Book of Mormon
- Being baptized into the church
What is... (Possible Answers:)
Attending church provides a time and place for you to worship God and feel His Spirit. It can also help you become part of a supportive community as you make changes to come closer to the Savior. Will you come with us to sacrament meeting this Sunday?
Now that we have discussed the importance of studying the scriptures, will you read [a specific passage of scripture]? Will you write down any impressions or questions you may have? We can discuss your thoughts the next time we meet.
We have been discussing the life of the Savior and His commandments. Will you follow His example by being baptized into His Church and making promises with Him?
The type of Pride mentioned in "Beware of Pride" as being, "A far more common ailment among us".
(From "Beware of Pride" - President Ezra Taft Benson | April 1989)
What is "pride from the bottom looking up"?
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Pushing past the "No"
1. An invitation
2. Ask inspired questions to find a need
3. Use a scripture
4. Rephrase invitation and promise blessings
Recite the First Vision.
What is...
“I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me. … When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!”?
A friend asks you the question, "What happens after I die?". Provide a scriptural reference to help answer their question (in the Book of Mormon).
What is...
(Possible Answers:)
2 Nephi 9:3–6, 11–13; Alma 11:42–44; 40:11?
The 4 Principles for Setting and Accomplishing Goals
What is...
1. Set Goals and Make Plans
2. Record and Schedule
3. Act on Your Plan
4. Review and Follow up?
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Invite the Spirit as you Begin Teaching PMG pg. 181
Invite the Spirit quickly into this 1st contact lesson, and teach the Book of Mormon!
What is...
(Possible Answers:) Starting off with a prayer, reading a scripture from the Book of Mormon & bearing testimony?
The disease you must be scanned for immediately after returning home (according to Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ 6.2).
Fill in the blank.
Where there is no vision, the ______ ______ (Prov. 29:18).
What is "people perish"?
5 things President Nelson says The Book of Mormon clarifies our understanding of.
(From "The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It?" - President Russell M. Nelson | Oct. 2017)
What is...
- Our premortal existence.
- Death. It is a necessary component of God’s great plan of happiness.
- The Postmortal existence, which begins in paradise.
- How the resurrection of the body, reunited with its spirit, becomes an immortal soul.
- How our judgment by the Lord will be according to our deeds and the desires of our hearts.
- How ordinances are properly performed: for example, baptism, sacrament, conferring the Holy Ghost.
- The Atonement of Jesus Christ.
- The Resurrection.
- The important role of angels.
- The eternal nature of priesthood.
- How human behavior is influenced more by the power of the word than the power of the sword?
People and topics included in a typical Weekly Coordination Meeting.
What is...
People:
Ward Mission Leader, Ward Missionaries, Members of the YM, YW, Members of the RS, EQ, and Primary Presidencies
Topics:How can we help those being taught?
How can we help those who were recently baptized?
How can we help returning members?
How can we find more people to teach?
The three basic elements of faith (As stated in "Seek Learning By Faith", by Elder David A. Bednar).
What is (1) faith as the assurance of things hoped for which are true, (2) faith as the evidence of things not seen, and (3) faith as the principle of action in all intelligent beings?