Temples
Stories
1st Presidency
Apostles
Other Speakers
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Elder Bednar spoke about the exponential increase of these since President Nelson has become prophet.

What are temples?

  • “Today in 2020, we have 168 operating temples. Forty-nine additional temples are under construction or have been announced. Houses of the Lord are being constructed on the “isles of the sea”22 and in countries and locations previously considered by many unlikely to warrant a temple.
  • “The endowment ceremony currently is presented in 88 languages and will become available in many additional languages as temples are built to bless more of God’s children. In the next 15 years, the number of languages in which temple ordinances will be available likely will double.
  • “This year we will break ground and start construction on 18 temples. In contrast, it took 150 years to build the first 18 temples, from the organization of the Church in 1830 to the dedication of the Tokyo Japan Temple by President Spencer W. Kimball in 1980.”
100

When she was 8 years old, Bonnie Cordon fed the chickens with this late apostle.

Who is Elder L. Tom Perry?

  • This story illustrated the importance of focusing our light so that others can be guided by it. She said, “The Lord’s invitation to let our light so shine is not just about randomly waving a beam of light and making the world generally brighter. It is about focusing our light so others may see the way to Christ. It is gathering Israel on this side of the veil—helping others see the next step forward in making and keeping sacred covenants with God.2”
100

Elder Dallin H. Oaks taught that this is central to Heavenly Father’s plan.

What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ?

100

Elder D. Todd Christofferson said this was the instrument of conversion for this last dispensation.

What is the Book of Mormon?

  • “When you share the Book of Mormon, you share the Restoration.”
  • Shared a story of a young man who was given the Book of Mormon, but he didn’t want to open it at home or school. After a few months of carrying the book around in his backpack he decided that the only way to get rid of it was to burn it. “Do Not Burn My Book” So he read it and was forever changed. Consider sharing your testimony of the Book of Mormon.
100

Elder L. Whitney Clayton explained the finest of homes are patterned after this structure.

What is the Temple” 

He talked about the importance of the image of Christ in the lives of the inhabitants.

200

This temple location will not be open to tourists from other countries.

What is Shanghai, People’s Republic of China?

200

This general officer used a tandem bike team to illustrate the importance of husband and wife working together in a partnership.

Sister Jean Bingham (Relief Society General President)

  • “when women and men work together, we accomplish a great deal more than we do working separately.11 Our roles are complementary rather than competitive. Although women are not ordained to a priesthood office, as noted previously women are blessed with priesthood power as they keep their covenants, and they operate with priesthood authority when they are set apart to a calling.
  • “To successfully compete on that vehicle, the two riders must be in harmony. They have to lean in the same direction at the right time. One cannot dominate the other, but they must communicate clearly and each do his or her part.
  • “’We learned to be in tune to how each other was doing and could tell when one was struggling and [then] the other tried to pick up the slack. It’s really all about trust and working together.’”
200

President Henry B. Eyring spoke of the need for members to increase in spiritual power. He taught, “The Holy Ghost can be our constant companion. A feeling of _______ will stay with us even as the world around us becomes darker.”

What is Light?

200

Elder Gerrit W. Gong used these two words to recognize the living Jesus Christ as the heart of Easter and latter-day restoration.

What are Hosanna and Hallelujah. 

  • Hosanna is our plea for God to save. Hallelujah expresses our praise to the Lord for the hope of salvation and exaltation.
200

Sister Joy D. Jones said, “Women wear many _____ but it is impossible and unnecessary to wear them all at once. The Spirit helps us determine which work to focus on today.”

What are hats? She invited us to choose something to improve today, but discouraged us from trying to make all of the changes at once.

300

Name 3 of the 8 newly announced temple locations.

Where is Bahía Blanca, Argentina; Tallahassee, Florida; Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Benin City, Nigeria; Syracuse, Utah; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Shanghai, People’s Republic of China?

300

Elder Dale G. Renlund told the story of Thomas Nielson who received a heart transplant from this donor?

Who is his grandson, Jonathan?

  • Our Heavenly Father, referring to His Beloved Son, said, “Hear Him!”34 As you act on those words and listen to Him, remember, joyfully and reverently, that the Savior loves to restore what you cannot restore; He loves to heal wounds you cannot heal; He loves to fix what has been irreparably broken;35 He compensates for any unfairness inflicted on you;36 and He loves to permanently mend even shattered hearts.37
300

President Dallin H. Oaks said parents should encourage more of these in families.

What are priesthood blessings?

300

Elder Ballard shared Joseph Smith’s history and recounted that this brother was particularly close to Joseph.

Who is Hyrum Smith?

  • In his talk, Elder Ballard recounts Joseph’s history that concludes with his and Hyrum’s martyrdom.  He spoke of the sacrifice it was for the early saints to follow the Savior and invited us to consider what offering we will present to the Lord in righteousness. “Be courageous—share is with someone you trust, and most important, please take time to do it.”
300

This experience helped Elder Ricardo P. Gimenez “realize that although our lives may at times be relatively smooth, the time will come for each of us when we will face unexpected challenges and storms that will push the limits of our ability to endure.”

What is New Year’s eve as a firefighter?

  • “Suddenly the bells at the fire station began ringing, indicating that there was an emergency. We got our equipment and jumped on the fire engine. On our way to the emergency, as we passed crowds of people celebrating the new year, I noticed that they were largely unconcerned and carefree. They were relaxed and enjoying the warm summer night. Yet somewhere nearby, the people we were hurrying to help were in serious trouble.” “Faith is the antidote for fear.”
400

Plans for this recently announced temple location were by invitation?

What is the Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 

  • It will be the first temple in the middle east. Elder David A. Bednar, who oversees Church affairs in the Middle East Africa North Area said: "We are grateful to the government officials of the United Arab Emirates who have welcomed us so warmly into their country." Commenting on the singularity of the announcement, he added: "Only the Spirit of the Lord could have brought about such a mighty miracle. The presence of a temple in Dubai will be a great blessing in the lives of our Church members."
400

While on route to his mission in Australia, Elder Benjamin Tai sat reading the Book of Mormon when this person picked it up, “looked at the cover and said, ‘That’s a great book!’ then handed the book back to me and kept walking.”

Who is the flight attendant?

  • Elder Tai taught that “the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and we will draw nearer to Him if we study it.30”
400

Because of this: you and your family can be sealed together forever; because you have been baptized by one who has authority from Jesus Christ and have been confirmed a member of His Church, you can enjoy the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost; you will never be left comfortless or without access to the power of God to help you; priesthood power can bless you as you receive essential ordinances and make covenants with God and keep them.

What is the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ?

  • Pres Nelson
400

This apostle began gaining a testimony of the Book of Mormon as he read daily assignments for seminary class.

Who is Elder Soares?

  • “I studied the Book of Mormon, little by little, as I completed the weekly assigned seminary lessons. I remember, like it was yesterday, that a warm feeling gradually began swelling in my soul and filling my heart, enlightening my understanding, and becoming more and more delightful, as described by Alma in his preaching the word of God to his people.23 That feeling eventually turned into knowledge that took root in my heart and became the foundation of my testimony of the significant events and teachings found in this sacred book. Through these and other priceless personal experiences, the Book of Mormon indeed became the keystone that sustains my faith in Jesus Christ and my testimony of the doctrine of His gospel. It became one of the pillars that testifies to me of Christ’s divine atoning sacrifice. It became a shield throughout my life against the adversary’s attempts to weaken my faith.”
400

Elder John A. McCune was able to hold a piece of the original Book of Mormon manuscript translation. It contained these famous words from Nephi and is the Youth theme for 2020.

What is I will go and do the things that the Lord commands?

500

Fill in the blank:  Elder Gary E. Stevenson said, “We might ask ourselves, ‘How could this extensive renewal of the ____ ____ ______ inspire us to undergo our own spiritual renewal, reconstruction, rebirth, revitalization or restoration?’”

What is the Salt Lake Temple?

500

Elder Gong shared a story of a young girl doing this to emphasize that we all begin at the beginning, but with practice and persistence we grow and improve to become like our Savior.

What is A young girl who brought out her violin case, lifted out the violin bow, tightened and put rosin on it. Then she put the bow back in the case, curtsied and sat down. A new beginner, she had just shared all she knew about the violin.

500

This person invited us to “have faith that the Lord is leading the Restoration of His gospel and His Church. He goes before us. He knows the future perfectly. He invites you to the work. He joins you in it. He has in place a plan for your service. And even as you sacrifice, you will feel joy as you help others rise to be ready for His coming.


Who is President Eyring?

  • Saturday Evening Session. The Lord has power the power “to lead in detail His disciples in His work.”
500

Elder Neil L. Anderson said “Embrace your ______ ________. Believe them. Write them down. Share them with your family. Trust that they come to you from your Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son.”

What are sacred memories?

500

Bishop Gérald Caussé noted that this marble statue was sculpted in 1820 – the same year as the first vision.

What is the Christus by Danish artist Bertel Thorvaldsen?

  • “Thorvaldsen’s work presents the living Christ, who gained victory over death and, with open arms, invites all to come unto Him. Only the prints of the nails in His hands and feet and the wound in His side testify of the indescribable agony He endured to save all mankind.”
  • “Although infinite and universal in its reach, the Lord’s Atonement is a remarkably personal and intimate gift, suited to each of us individually.21 Just as Jesus invited each one of the Nephite disciples to feel His wounds, He died for each one of us, personally, as if you or I were the only person on earth. He extends to us a personal invitation to come unto Him and draw upon the marvelous blessings of His Atonement.22”
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