Ordinances & Covenants
Why did the Lord give us ordinances and covenants?
To help us come unto Him and receive eternal life.
What can we learn from the Lord's instructions to create the small plates?
If we trust God, even if we don't know the reasons for a commandment, we can receive blessings.
Who was warned by the Lord to leave the land of Nephi and took all who would listen to him and went to the Land of Zarahemla?
Mosiah the First.
2 Nephi 26:33
All are alike unto God.
What are some of the responsibilities of a prophet?
-Testify of Jesus Christ, teach His gospel, make known God's will, denounce sin and warn of it's consequences, prophesy of future events....
What are ordinances that are essential to exaltation called?
Saving ordinances
What allowed the Liahona to work for Lehi's family and will also allow us to receive direction from God?
Faith, diligence, and obedience.
Who was the lawyer who tried to get Amulek to deny the existence of God?
Zeezrom
“…being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him…”
Mosiah 18:8-10?
What does the tree of life represent in Lehi's dream?
The love of God.
What ordinance is necessary for an individual to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ?
Baptism
What do we covenant to do when we are baptized?
Serve God and keep His commandments.
Who prayed all day and all night asking for forgiveness of his sins?
Enos
1 Nephi 3:7
God will not give us a commandment without preparing a way for us to obey it.
How do we know when someone is harkening to the Good Shepherd?
By the way they live their life.
What is a non-saving ordinance that is still important to our spiritual development?
Partaking of the sacrament OR administering to the sick OR the naming and blessing of children.
What is the job of the Holy Ghost?
He bears witness of the Father and the Son, reveals the truth of all things, and sanctifies those who repent and are baptized.
What Book of Mormon prophet was burned alive because he would not deny his testimony?
Abinadi
"He will take upon him the pains and sicknesses of His people."
Alma 7:11-13
Who will be resurrected?
Everyone
Name the saving ordinances.
Baptism, Conformation, Ordination of Melchizedek Priesthood (for men), Temple endowment, Marriage sealing.
During the Counsel in Heaven what did the pre- mortal Jesus Christ covenant to do?
To be our Savior.
What was the name of Labon's servant who chose to join Lehi and his family in the wilderness?
Zoram
We can love and serve God by choosing to love and serve others.
Mosiah 2:17
If we want to be forgiven by the Lord what must we do?
Go through the process of repentance and forgive others.