Commandments
What is the amount that the Lord has asked of us to give back in tithing?
10% of our increase
**Bonus points for every story shared of how tithing may have blessed your life.**
I, the Lord, am ___1___ when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no ___2___. D&C 82:10
1.)Bound 2.)Promise
Who can hold their breathe the longest?
Bonus points if you can liken holding your breathe to keeping the commandments.
This Latter Day Prophet re-emphasized the obligation of young men to serve full time missions and reduced the minimum age for full time missionary service to 18 for young men and 19 for young women.
Who is Thomas S. Monson
How can you inspire others around you to live the commandments?
By living them!!! To obey the commandments when you know people are watching, or more importantly - when no one is watching.
What are we promised as a blessing when we partake of the Sacrament each week?
That we may always have His spirit (The Holy Ghost) to be with us.
How many prophets have their been in the latter days?
17
This Latter Day prophet promised the saints rain if they would pay their tithing in full. ( Hint: rhymes with bow)
Who is Lorenzo Snow: "The word of the Lord is: The time has now come for every Latter-day Saint … to do the will of the Lord and to pay his tithing in full. That is the word of the Lord to you, and it will be the word of the Lord to every settlement throughout the land of Zion."
He promised the people that if they paid their tithing in full, rain would fall and they would be able to plant and harvest good crops.
What is the definition of a commandment?
A divine rule to be observed strictly.
VIDEO JEOPARDY!
What did you learn about the commandments from this video?
Points for each different acceptable answer.
Who was the first Prophet to not be a convert - to be born into the covenant?
Joseph F. Smith - our 6th prophet
This Latter Day Prophet counseled us to make serious study of the Book of Mormon. (Hint: his name is only 4 letters long)
Who is Ezra Taft Benson: "A powerful testimony to the importance of the Book of Mormon is to note where the Lord placed its coming forth in the timetable of the unfolding Restoration. The only thing that preceded it was the First Vision. In that marvelous manifestation, the Prophet Joseph Smith learned the true nature of God and that God had a work for him to do. The coming forth of the Book of Mormon was the next thing to follow." October 1986
Name at least four other 'commandments' we have been given in modern days.
Dating, study the Book of Mormon, paying a full tithe, keep out of debt, temple attendance, general conference addresses, etc
Blessing: God's favor and protection. What kind of protection and favors have you seen in your own life from following the commandments?
Points for each story shared
In what year did the Church send out it's 1,000,000th missionary?
2007
This Latter Day Prophet challenged us to make the Temple the symbol of our membership. (Hint: if you get your elk tag, you are a what?)
Who is Howard W. Hunter: "The temple ceremonies are symbolic. They cannot be fully understood with one listening. The Brethren have stated on repeated occasions that they have attended the temple for years and are still learning about the covenants contained in the temple."
Put together your team's puzzle the fastest and explain why a puzzle is like obeying the commandments.
3x the points for the fastest, 2x the points for 2nd place
The Lord has given us all these pieces to lead a happy and successful life, and when we put them all together we get the big picture he has given us.
Repentance!!
President Brigham Young 1847 -1877
This Latter Day Prophet directed the development of the welfare and humanitarian aid programs of the church, which exemplify members' commitment to follow the Savior by serving others.
Who is Heber J. Grant: "The aim of the Church's Welfare Plan is to help the people to help themselves. Work is to be re-enthroned as the ruling principle of the lives of our Church membership”