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Fill in the blank: "The ________________ provides the ultimate rescue from the trials we face in this life."
--Elder Quetin L. Cook
What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
This member of the First Presidency taught, "God's laws are not negotiable" and urged members to align their will with God's through covenants.
Who is President Dallin H. Oaks?
Elder S. Mark Palmer used this object in his yard that was almost destroyed in a storm as a metaphor for how there is hope even when all seems lost.
What is a (willow) tree?
Elder Sandino Roman of the Seventy shared a story about this happening to him and his friend which confirmed to him what President Nelson taught that, “When you reach up for the Lord’s power in your life with the same intensity that a drowning person has when grasping and gasping for air, power from Jesus Christ will be yours.”
What is nearly drowning?
This temple announced during conference will be the first located in the African country of Nigeria, located in its capital (but not most populous) city.
What is the Abuja Nigeria Temple?
Fill in the blank: "All of us, whether we are the first generation in the gospel or the fifth, should ask ourselves, 'What stories of faith, strength, and celestial commitment will I pass on to the ___________?"
--Elder Hans T. Boom
What is the next generation?
This apostle shared a powerful testimony about the sanctity of life and taught that "Life is a most precious part of our Father’s perfect plan, and by His decree we cherish and preserve life."
Who is Elder Neil L. Andersen?
Elder Ronald A. Rasband quoted a prophecy spoken in 1926 by Elder Melvin J Ballard that compared the growth of the Church of Jesus Christ in this continent to and acorn and an oak tree.
What is South America?
Elder Quentin L. Cook highlighted the faith and sacrifice of these pioneer groups as he shared the story of their journey and rescue.
What/who are the Willie and Martin Handcart companies?
President Henry B. Eyring shared an experience of having a powerful spiritual experience while singing this hymn in an evening sacrament meeting during his youth.
What is "Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide"?
Fill in the blank: "Ultimately, how we live may be the best, most genuine form of _______."
--Elder D. Todd Christofferson
What is worship?
This Apostle said, "The most important and glorious 'good news' is the message that the Lord Jesus Christ has restored His Gospel and His Church in the latter days.
Who is Elder David A. Bednar?
Sister Camille N. Johnson talked about a new statue on Temple Square in Salt Lake City that depicts half of the characters in this parable, where metaphors are made about lamps and oil.
What is the parable of the 10 virgins?
President Jeffrey R. Holland told a story about a new Deacon named Easton, who, despite having muscular dystrophy, wanted to do this by himself, without anyone else's help.
What is pass the sacrament (to the Bishop, who was his father)?
President Steven J. Lund thought that because of this annual occurrence, "there should be trumpets and crashing cymbals and blazing Roman candles. There should be parades!”
What are Aaronic Priesthood ordinations?
Fill in the blank: "Our preparation to meet Jesus Christ accelerates when we stop asking what God will permit and start asking what God would ______."
--Elder Steven D. Shumway
What is prefer?
This Apostle asked, "Is there anything sweeter, more pure, or more humble than a child at prayer? It is as if heaven is in the room."
Who is President Jeffrey R. Holland?
Sister Tamara W. Runia compared our different challenges to this aspect of competitive diving, saying "I want a relationship with the one person who gets me, who knows my heart and how hard I’m trying!"
What is the degree of difficulty?
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf shared a story of bringing a friend to less-than-ideal church services where she was impressed by this, despite Elder Uchtdorf finding the meetings cringe-worthy.
What is how people treated each other?
Elder Gerrit W. Gong said that as a youth in his seminary class, he was drawn to short verses for memorization, such as John 11:35, which consists of only these two words.
What are "Jesus wept"?
Fill in the blank: "Charity and virtue open the way to having ________ before God!"
--President Russell M. Nelson
What is confidence?
This speaker said, "Our confidence can truly wax strong in the presence of our God, right now!"
Who is President Russell M. Nelson?
Elder Patrick Kearon compared the gift giving of humans to that of this type of bird, who "are known to give shiny pebbles to their prospective mate."
What is a penguin?
Elder Gary E. Stephenson shared a story of how this object accidentally falling into his wife's passport completely changed the demeanor and interactions of a seemingly disaffected customs officer.
What is a picture of Jesus Christ?
Elder Dale G. Renlund related teachings of the Hasidic scholar Zusya of Anipol, who despite not being worried if God asked him after his death why he wasn't another Moses or Solomon, was worried if God asked him why he wasn't this person.
Who is Zusya?