CELESTIAL GLORY
(D&C 137)
(D&C 137)
Who received a vision of the Celestial Kingdom and saw his brother Alvin there?
Joseph Smith
In D&C 138, whose vision reveals the organization of missionary work in the spirit world?
President Joseph F. Smith.
According to D&C 137–138, what is God’s standard for judging His children?
The desires of their hearts and their willingness to receive the gospel.
What two groups does D&C 138 describe in the spirit world?
Spirit Paradise and Prison
Where was Jesus Born?
Bethlehem
According to D&C 137:7–8, who will inherit the Celestial Kingdom?
Those who die without knowledge of the gospel but would have received it with all their hearts, and those who have lived the gospel faithfully.
According to D&C 138:11, what scripture was Joseph F. Smith pondering when he received his vision?
1 Peter 3–4, regarding Christ preaching to the spirits in prison.
What principle explains how people can receive ordinances after death?
Proxy work performed in temples.
According to D&C 138, what did the righteous spirits feel when Christ appeared to them?
Joy and rejoicing.
What sign did Samuel the Lamanite prophesy would mark Christ’s birth?
A day, a night, and a day with no darkness.
What did Joseph Smith specifically see surrounding the Celestial Kingdom in his vision?
A gate that was described as “exceedingly white” and a blazing fire of glory.
According to D&C 138, whom did Christ appoint to preach the gospel to the spirits in prison?
Faithful, righteous spirits who had been faithful in mortality.
What must a person do to become an “heir of salvation,” as described by Joseph F. Smith?
Receive the gospel, repent, and keep the commandments.
What does D&C 138 teach about the condition of spirits in prison?
They are taught the gospel so they can repent and accept ordinances.
According to Matthew 2, who followed the star to find the Christ child?
The Wise Men.
What truth did Joseph Smith learn about children who die before being accountable?
They are saved in the Celestial Kingdom.
What ordinances can be done in the temple in proxy for those who have passed away?
Baptism/Confirmation, Initiatory, Endowment, Sealing
What truth about God’s fairness is clearly taught in D&C 137–138?
Everyone will have a full and fair opportunity to accept the gospel, in this life or the next.
Who organized the righteous spirits to preach to the spirits in prison?
Jesus Christ.
According to modern prophets, what is the central purpose of celebrating Christmas?
To remember and honor the birth and mission of Jesus Christ.
Share your testimony about the hope the doctrine of the Celestial Kingdom gives you.
HALLELUJAH!
Share your testimony of temple work!
PRAISE!
Share your testimony about the mercy of God’s plan of salvation.
BLESS UP!
Share your testimony of Missionary Work!
FIRM IN THE FAITH!
Share your testimony about the birth of Jesus Christ.
HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING!