Doctrine 1
According to Sister Tamara W. Runia, what stays constant regardless of our performance, obedience, or righteousness?
Our worth
What is the gift that Elder Patrick Kearon invites us to receive?
The gift of knowing that we are truly beloved children of God
What parable was repeated about 5x in conference? (Bonus 100 points if you know what chapter in the scriptures)
What sport did Sister Tamara W. Runia compare to Christ knowing our degree of difficulty?
Diving
What number conference was this?
The 195th Annual General Conference
What advice did Elder Dale G. Renlund give to those who are afraid of the Second Coming?
Follow the Savior's teachings
What is the 2nd Temptation as referred to by Elder Scott D. Whiting?
The temptation to hide from God
Elder Uchtdorf shared a story about inviting a friend to church. How was that church experience? How did the friend react? (100 points for each part)
1) The experience was sub-par
2) The friend loved it!
What advice might Elder Sandino Roman give you about teaching someone to swim?
If they're drowning, they may try to drown you too
How many new temples were announced in conference? How many total temples are there? (100 points each)
1) 15 new temples
2) 367 total temples
Elder Ricardo P. Gimenez said that we must understand the "___" to come closer to the Savior.
The "why"
What did Elder Steven D. Shumway say is a question God may ask us when we stand before Him?
"Who did you bring with you?"
Why was Zuysa of Anipol afraid as he approached death?
He feared he did not become the man God gave him the capacity to be
What is Elder Ulysses Soares concerned about with Ai?
It can decrease reverence for sacred things
in 2024, how many (1) Converts, (2) Missionaries, and (3) Missions were there? (100 points each)
1) 308,000 converts
2) 80,000 missionaries
3) 450 missions
What are the 4 God-given helps for making right choices according to President Dallin H. Oaks? (100 points each)
1) The Light of Christ
2) Commandments, ordinances, covenants
3) Manifestations of the Holy Ghost
4) The Gift of the Holy Ghost
According to Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, what 2 things do visitors tend to notice first at church? (Each 200 points)
1) How they feel when they're with us
2) How we treat each other
Elder Steven J. Lund shared a story about a young bishop that suddenly lost his 2 year old daughter. What did the bishop do the next day at church that shocked people?
He gave the sacrament prayers
Which 2 animals did Elder Patrick Kearon say also give gifts? (200 points each)
Penguins & Bonobos (monkeys/apes)
Roughly how many young men receive the Aaronic Priesthood each January?
100,000
According to Elder Steven D. Shumway, why do we have callings in the church? (Bonus 100 points if you know what came as a result of Elder Shumway serving in his calling)
Callings prepare us to meet the savior
BONUS: he met his wife while serving ice cream
What 2 things did President Nelson say can help us have confidence in the presence of God? (250 points each)
Charity & Virtue
What did Elder Michael B. Strong learn about discipleship after hitting a cyclist in South America?
That charitable compassion is a telling sign of discipleship
What happened after Elder Scott D. Whiting tried to prank his dad at Aaronic Priesthood Camp?
After priming the horn of the car, he sat on a prickly pear cactus
How old is President Russell M. Nelson? (Bonus 100 points if you know his birthdate)
100 years old (September 9, 1924)