1 Kings 17
This prophet asked the widow of Zarephath to give him the last of her food during a severe drought.
Who is Elijah?
This king of Judah sought the Lord during times of both peace and difficulty and encouraged his people to do the same.
Who is Asa?
This Persian king was inspired by the Lord to allow the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple.
Who is King Cyrus?
This leader was inspired by God to rebuild the walls surrounding Jerusalem.
Who is Nehemiah?
This courageous queen risked her life by approaching the king to save her people.
Who is Esther?
Even though she only had enough flour and oil for one final meal, this woman chose to obey the prophet in faith.
Who is the widow of Zarephath?
According to 2 Chronicles 15:2, "If ye seek him," this promise follows.
What is "He will be found of you"?
According to Ezra 6, the emotion the Israelites felt when the rebuilt temple was dedicated after years of preparation.
What is joy (or great rejoicing)?
While Nehemiah and the people rebuilt Jerusalem's walls, their enemies tried to stop them with these two tactics.
What are threats and distractions (or ridicule and opposition)?
This faithful guardian encouraged Esther by reminding her that she may have come to the kingdom "for such a time as this."
Who is Mordecai?
Because the widow obeyed the Lord through His prophet, these two supplies never ran out during the famine.
What are the barrel of meal (flour) and the cruse of oil?
Before the Ethiopian army attacked, Asa removed these places where people worshipped false gods.
What are idols, high places, or groves?
This modern prophet taught, "In some respects, it is easier to build a temple than it is to build a people prepared for a temple."
Who is President Russell M. Nelson?
Complete Nehemiah's famous response: "I am doing a ______ ______ and cannot come down."
What is "great work"?
Before approaching the king, Esther asked the Jews to do this for three days to help prepare.
What is fast (and pray)?
This gospel principle is taught in 1 Kings 17: Acting on the Savior's words through His prophets brings these.
What are promised blessings (or blessings from the Lord)?
Because Asa and the people sought the Lord with all their hearts, God gave them this during times of peace.
What is rest (or peace)?
Name one way a youth can prepare to worship the Lord in the temple before attending.
What is praying, studying the scriptures, living worthy of a temple recommend, keeping covenants, repenting, learning about the temple, or following the prophet?
According to Nehemiah 4:9, when opposition increased, the people responded by doing these two things.
What are praying to God and setting a watch (remaining vigilant/working together)?
Complete Esther's statement of faith: "And if I perish, ______."
What is "I perish."
Name one place where members of the Church can find the Lord's counsel through living prophets today.
What is General Conference, the scriptures, the Liahona magazine, For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices, or official Church social media?
Name one practical way a youth today can seek the Lord (do you remember this lesson?)
What is praying, studying the scriptures, attending the temple, following the prophet, keeping the commandments, serving others, or studying For the Strength of Youth?
Complete this principle from the lesson: "As we prepare to worship the Lord in the temple, He will bless us with ______."
What is joy?
Name one distraction today that could keep a teenager from focusing on God's work and one way to overcome it.
Social media, peer pressure, entertainment, fear, or procrastination; overcome by prayer, scripture study, following the prophet, setting priorities, attending church or the temple, etc.
According to the lesson, when we rely on Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, They will give us this to do Their will.
What is courage?