Scripture Chase
Therefore it you will ask of me you shall receive: if you you will knock it shall be opened unto you.
D&C 6:5
God said this guy had the gift of Aaron (D&C 8:6)
Oliver Cowdery
Do not murmur, my son, got it is wisdom in me that have dealt with you after this manner
God to Oliver Cowdery
Who is Oliver Cowdery? How did he meet Joseph Smith?
He was a school teacher who became one of the first witnesses. He met Joseph because he was living with his parents and learned about the first vision.
The 3 Nephites
Therefore doubt not, for it is the gift of God; and you shall hold it in your hands, and do marvelous works; and no power shall be able to take it away out of your hands, for it is the work God.
D&C 8:8
All of these sections are about Joseph Smith and one other guy. Who is the other guy?
The entire section 7 of D&C
Given to John the apostle from God
Why didn't God end up having Oliver translate the Book of Mormon?
Because he didn't do the work required to learn how to do it.
Name of all of the sons of Mosiah
Ammon, Aaron, Omner, Himni
Behold, the work which you are called to do is to write for my servant Joseph
D&C 9:4
What did John the apostle wish for that he was nervous about asking Jesus about?
Not having to die
Therefore if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you. (D&C 6:5)
To Joseph and Oliver from God
Urrim and Thummim
Israel and the Americas
I say unto thee, Peter, this was a good desire; but my beloved has desired that he might do more, or a greater work yet among men than what he has before done.
D&C 7:5
Why did John want to live forever?
To spread the gospel
Neither of you have I condemned (D&C 9:12)
God to Joseph and Oliver
How do we show God that we really want to receive and develop a gift?
By doing our part (working, reading, practicing, etc)
Who was the McDonalds figurines for Nephi and Lehi at the end of the book of mormon who were saved from death in the prison?
Dinosaurs
Behold you have not understood; you have supposed that I would give it unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask me
D&C 9:7
What was Oliver begging God to be able to do with Joseph?
Translate the Book of Mormon
because thou desires this, thou shalt tarry (D&C 7:4)
God to John
What is the point of the D&C?
To better understand the restoration of the church and revelations that were received to bring the church back to the earth.
Where are the sacrament prayers in the Book of Mormon found?
Moroni 4 and 5