The Abrahamic Covenant
These three biblical patriarchs received the foundational promises regarding the blessing of all families of the earth.
Who are Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?
President Russell M. Nelson frequently calls this the "greatest challenge, the greatest cause, and the greatest work on earth."
What is the gathering of Israel?
This book of scripture is referred to by the Church as a physical sign that the Lord has commenced the gathering of His covenant people in the last days.
What is the Book of Mormon
These sacred buildings dot the earth today to seal families together and perform ordinances for both the living and the dead.
What are temples?
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According to LDS doctrine, this specific tribe received the primary birthright responsibility in the latter days to lead out in gathering Israel.
Who are the tribe of Ephraim?
This historic event on the Kirtland Temple roof on April 36, 1836 (April 3, 1836) featured Moses appearing to restore the keys of the gathering of Israel.
What is the restoration of the keys of the gathering of Israel?
This family leaving Jerusalem for the American continent is noted in the scriptures as an early physical movement of the scattered flock.
Who are Lehi and Sariah’s family?
Young men, young women, and senior members set aside normal life to participate in this primary mechanism of gathering souls.
What is missionary work?
This is the smallest country in the world.
What is the Vatican City?
The Lord promised Abraham that his seed would be as numerous as these two natural wonders.
What are the stars of heaven and the sand upon the seashore?
This type of personal blessing, received from a Melchizedek Priesthood holder, declares an individual's lineage within the house of Israel.
What is a patriarchal blessing?
In 3 Nephi, Jesus Christ prophesied that the literal gathering of the house of Israel would occur in connection with the-giving of this record.
What is the coming forth of the Book of Mormon?
President Russell M. Nelson invited the youth of the Church to enlist in this metaphorical army to help gather Israel on both sides of the veil.
What is the army of helaman?
This is the eighth planet from the sun.
What is Neptune?
This ancient prophet pronounced a blessing on all twelve tribes of Israel, specifically noting Joseph's descendants' role in the latter-day gathering (Deuteronomy 33).
Who is Moses
Isaiah prophesied that in the last days, the Lord’s house would be established in this location, and all nations shall flow unto it.
What is the top of the mountains (or the temple)?
This American prophet translated the gold plates and held the initial keys for the dispensation of the fulness of times.
Who is Joseph Smith Jr.?
Gathering Israel on the other side of the veil is primarily done through this genealogical and sacred ordinance-based effort.
What is family history and temple work?
These ruins are the last of the seven ancient wonders of the world still standing.
What are the pyramids of Giza
From the beginning, this was Heavenly Father’s original plan for getting the message of Jesus Christ to all His children outside the 12 Tribes.
What is scattering
Jacob chapter 5 preserves this extensive allegory by the prophet Zenos regarding the olive trees and the scattering/gathering of the natural branches?
What is the Allegory of the Olive Tree?
According to LDS teachings, gathering Israel is not just about a physical location, but primarily gathering to this.
What is the gospel, the temple, and the safety of the covenants?
the year the NBA star LeBron James was drafted into the NBA
What is 2003?