SCRIPTURES
Which book of scripture are we studying this year?
Doctrine and Covenants
Who gave the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants?
Jesus Christ
Define Priesthood.
The authority and power to act in God's name.
Where was the first latter-day Temple built? Hint: It's in Ohio.
Kirtland
Who looks younger: Brother Young or Sister Young?
Either answer will do!
Which section did we study during our last lesson?
Section 84
What is a hypocrite?
A person who does not live up to his or her stated beliefs.
Retell Brother Young's story about the Secret Service Agent.
The man was authorized to protect the dignitary from Saudi Arabia, but he forgot his gun. Therefore, he had authority but no power.
What state is Independence in?
Missouri.
What was the last embarrassing thing you did?
Any embarrassing answer will do.
In Doctrine and Covenants 27:2 we learned about keeping our "eye single to" God's glory. What is God's glory?
To bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of men, women and children.
Who received the majority of the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants?
Joseph Smith
True or false: Women cannot participate in the blessings and power of the Priesthood.
FALSE
Name one of the means of transportation Joseph and his brethren used to get from Kirtland to Independence.
Canoe, steamship, stage, wagon, foot
Demonstrate how to "gird up your loins."
Any reasonable demonstration will do.
In Section 27, verses 15-18, we talked about the Armor of God. Can you name one piece of armor and what it represents?
Loins girt about with Truth - see how to gird your loins for battle
Breastplate of Righteousness
Feet/shoes = Gospel of Peace
Shield of Faith
Helmet of Salvation
Sword of the Spirit
Some things don't matter to the Lord. What DOES matter to Him?
PEOPLE.
Name the lesser (or preparatory) Priesthood.
Aaronic.
Where is the storehouse of the Lord?
It's both a physical place AND it's the members of the Church.
Name the president of the United States.
Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
In Section 45, verse 57, we learned about Christ's Second Coming. Why should we not fear the hard times before he returns?
1. We have received the truth
2. We take the Holy Ghost for our guide
3. We try not to be deceived
From Sections 49 and 50, we learned each of us is on a journey of faith. How do our journeys differ?
Any reasonable answer will do.
How is the power of godliness manifest to us?
(See Doctrine and Covenants 84:21)
Through the ordinances.
Where will the New Jerusalem be?
In Jackson County, Missouri.
How many years have Bro. and Sis. Young been married?
50!