Prayer In Action
What does it mean to "cry unto the Lord"?
To pray sincerely and fervently.
Who is the brother of Jared’s brother?
Jared.
What did the Brother of Jared build to cross the great deep?
Barges.
Name one way to prepare yourself to receive revelation.
Prayer, scripture study, keeping commandments, etc.
What book in the scriptures tells the story of the Brother of Jared?
The Book of Ether.
Name a time in the scriptures when the Lord answered a prayer with compassion.
The Brother of Jared, Hannah, Enos, etc.
What did the Brother of Jared do to light the barges?
He brought stones to the Lord to touch and make them shine.
Why did the Lord chasten the Brother of Jared in Ether 2:14?
For failing to pray for four years.
President Russell M. Nelson urged us to do what to receive revelation?
Increase our spiritual capacity.
Who translated the Book of Mormon?
Joseph Smith.
In Ether 1:33–43, what was one of the things the Brother of Jared pray for?
Guidance on where to take his family and people, for his friends to receive the Lord's blessings, and spare his family and friends from confusion.
In Ether 3:1–5, how did the Brother of Jared show faith?
He prepared stones and asked the Lord to touch them to give light.
What impressed the Lord about the Brother of Jared’s faith in Ether 3:9?
He knew without seeing that the Lord had a body.
What might prevent someone from receiving revelation?
Unbelief, distractions, disobedience, etc.
What is the name of the prophet who abridged the Jaredite record?
Moroni.
How does the Lord show compassion when we pray?
He listens, answers in His time, and provides what we need.
What does it mean to “rend the veil of unbelief”
To have unwavering faith and trust in the Lord.
How did the Brother of Jared show preparation and trust in Ether 2?
By following the Lord’s instructions to build barges.
How can you recognize answers to your prayers?
Peaceful feelings, inspired thoughts, impressions, etc.
What does the Book of Mormon say about how many witnesses will testify of its truth?
Three and many others.
What are some reasons why the Lord may not immediately answer our prayers?
To teach patience, because the timing isn’t right, or to help us grow.
What is one scripture that teaches us how to receive revelation?
James 1:5, Ether 2:18–25, D&C 8:2–3, etc.
What does the story of the Brother of Jared teach about repentance?
The Lord chastens us to help us grow and prepare for greater blessings.
Name a time in your life when you felt the Lord guiding you.
Open-ended—share personal examples.
What does the Book of Mormon promise to those who pray to know of its truth?
They will receive an answer through the Holy Ghost.