Doctrinal Mastery--Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge
Name One Way We Acquire Spiritual Knowledge.
Prayer, Scripture Study, Faith (D&C 88:118)
What is this section commonly known as?
The Word of Wisdom
Name one concept from Section 93 that we discussed in class this week?
Light, Intelligence, Growing "grace to grace"
Stop at words you don't know, read to understand rather than read to finish
Who are the members of the First Presidency?
President Nelson, Pres. Oaks, Pres. Eyring
Can learn by faith merely listen to a lecture or viewing a demonstration?
No. Action is required to develop faith (Elder Bedar).
What was happening in the School of the Prophets that led Joseph to inquire of the Lord and receive this revelation?
Tobacco use, both smoking and chewing. (See Preface to the Section)
Chris grew from grace to grace until he received a __________ of the glory of the Father.
Fullness (v. 13)
True or False--Study by topic is not a very effective way to study the scriptures.
False. Each person's pattern for scripture study is different and a study of the scriptures by topic can be very effective.
Bishop, EQ President, Teacher's Quorum President and Deacon's Quorum President
How are spiritual truths confirmed to us?
The Holy Ghost.
Was the Word of Wisdom a commandment when it was received and first given to the church?
No. It was given as counsel. (v. 2)
The glory of God is _______________.
Intelligence (v. 36)
Reinforces important doctrines or principles; makes finding the verse easier in the future.
Name four of the current members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
M. Russell Ballard, Jeffrey R. Holland; Dieter F. Uchtdorf; David A. Bednar; Quentin L. Cook; D. Todd Christofferson; Neil L. Anderson; Ronald A. Rasband; Gary E. Stevenson; Dale G. Renlund; Gerrit W. Gong; Ulisses Soares
No. Everything that invites us to do good comes from Heavenly Father.
Name one of the things the Word of Wisdom commends to our use (as opposed to one of the things it prohibits).
Wholesome herbs (v. 11); Fruit (v. 11); Flesh of beasts (v. 12); Grain (v. 14)
Intelligence is synonymous with _________ and ___________.
Light and Truth (v. 36)
When study the scriptures, it is important to ________ the text.
Engage
Quorum of the Twelve until a new prophet is ordained.
What is the beginning point of the acquisition of any spiritual knowledge we acquire?
Desire. We must desire to know truth.
Name one of the specific blessing promised for obedience to the counsel in the Word of Wisdom.
Health (v. 18); Wisdom (v. 19); Great treasures of knowledge (v. 19); Strength (v. 20); Destroying angel shall pass by them (v. 21)
Who created intelligence
No one. Intelligence is eternal and was not created nor made. (v. 29)
What has Pres. Nelson challenged us specifically to do in terms of scripture study?
Underline and mark every verse in your scriptures about Jesus Christ.
Why is President Nelson the President of the Church (as opposed to one of the other apostles)?
He is the senior apostle of Jesus Christ on the earth.