Doctrinal Mastery
Fill in the Blank: _____ unto me in every _______, _______ not _____ not.
Look unto me in every thought, doubt not fear not.
How many floor levels were in Liberty Jail?
2
Jesus said He would come to the temple often. But the people had to keep the temple ____ and ____ or he would not come.
pure and holy
Whose idea was it to start tithing?
Jesus Christ
D&C 119:3 And this shall be the beginning of the tithing of my people.
4 And after that, those who have thus been tithed shall pay one-tenth of all their interest annually; and this shall be a standing law unto them forever, for my holy priesthood, saith the Lord.
While Joseph Smith was imprisoned in Liberty Jail, the Lord taught him the importance of our personal connection to ________ _____.
heavenly power
D&C 89: The blessings of ___ ____ __ _____.
D&C 89: The blessings of the word of wisdom.
Name two things located inside the cell of Liberty Jail....
bucket, small desk, light, straw, blanket, hole with trap door, barrel, disgusting food.
Name one of the heavenly beings that appeared to Joseph and Oliver in the Kirtland Temple?
Jesus Christ, Moses, Elias, Elijah
Do you have to be a full tithe payer to have a temple recommend?
Yes
D&C 121: 34 Behold, there are many called, but few are ______.
Chosen
D&C 76: By _____ _____ the worlds are and were _______.
D&C 76: By Jesus Christ the worlds are and were created.
D&C 121:1 O God, _____ ___ thou?
D&C 121:1 O God, where are thou?
Elijah restored the power to help make it possible for families to be _______ together.
sealed
Name one thing tithing funds are used for...
Constructing and maintaining temples, churches, and other Church-owned buildings
Operating Church-education programs
Printing scriptures and other materials
Doing family history research
Providing welfare and humanitarian efforts
Doing missionary work
Providing Church activities for fellowshipping among ward or branch members
D&C 121:36
“the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of ___________”
Righteousness
D&C 84: In the ordinances thereof, ___ ______ __ __________ __ manifest.
D&C 84: In the ordinances thereof, the power of Godliness is manifest.
What does this story about the currant bush from Elder Hugh B. Brown teach you about affliction?
Sometimes it feels like God is cutting us down but it's only for our good and to make us stronger, more faithful, and to look to him.
Elias restored to them the special priesthood power that had been given to Abraham or Noah?
Abraham
If you earned $2,123.00. How much tithing would you owe?
$212.30
Name 2 actions or attitudes that increase our access to the powers of heaven?
Answers vary
gentleness, faith, meekness, kindness, love, virtue, holy ghost, etc.
D&C 88: Draw near unto me and I will ____ ____ _____ ___. Seek me diligently and ye shall ____ __. Ask and ye shall _______. Knock and it shall be ____ unto you.
D&C 88: Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you. Seek me diligently and ye shall find me. Ask and ye shall receive. Knock and it shall be open unto you.
What is one thing that the Lord told Joseph while he was in Liberty jail?
Your trials will be but a small moment, friends stand by thee, peace be unto thine soul, many are called but few are chosen, etc.
D&C 121: 7 My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; 8 And then, if though endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high.
Moses appeared to restore special priesthood power. This power would help gather _____ and send _________ to share the gospel.
Israel, Missionaries
Moses appeared to restore special priesthood power. This power would help gather Israel and send Missionaries to share the gospel.
What is a blessing we receive when we pay tithing?
Answers vary: Blessed with temporal things, the windows of heaven will be opened unto you. Ability to see the Lords hand in your life. Increased spiritual and temporal peace, a stronger relationship with God, and enhanced abilities to manage finances and serve others.
Challenge: Share a gospel analogy by comparing it to the power of a lightbulb.
Answer vary.