Tithing
What is the definition of tithing as given in D&C 119?
What is "contributing one tenth of one's interest or income.
Where are the saints located at this time period?
Hint: Very beginning of Come Follow Me
What is, "Far West?
Who were asked to leave their prosperous life in Kirtland according to D&C 117?
Hint: Found within the come follow me lesson
Who is, "Newel K. Whitey and his wife Elizabeth
What is the correct name of the church? D&C 115:4
What is "the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints"
What blessings come as a result of paying tithing?
What is, "Strengthen your relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, Protection and Guidance, Sanctification"
What is the significance of Adam-ondi-Ahman?
What is, "The Garden of Eden" also "the place where Adam will return all the Keys to Christ upon his return/Second coming"
What does the Lord say about sacrifices in D&C 117:13?
What is, "The Lord says that sacrifices are more sacred unto me than your increase."
What Prophet, during conference, said the following:
I released a course correction for the name of the Church. I did this because the Lord impressed upon my mind the importance of the name He decreed for His Church, even the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
What is, "President Nelson"
Who determines how tithing is used after it is paid to the Church?
What is "The First Presidency, Twelve Apostles, and Presiding Bishopric"
What challenges did the saints face4 in Far West?
What is "Persecution, challenge of building a new community."
How did Oliver Granger serve the church, and what was the outcome?
Hint: With in the Come Follow Me lesson
What is, "Oliver Granger was assigned to stay in Kirtland to settle the Church's finances. Although he wasn't very successful, he served with integrity."
What does the name of the church have to do with its work and mission?
What is, "the name is significant bc it emphasizes both the central role of Jesus Christ and the Church's mission "in the latter days".
What is tithing used for? Hint: 5
What is, "Building and Maintaining temples/churches, supporting missionary work, Eduction, Humanitarian and Welfare, Church operations.
Zion (Far West) was a refuge from the storm. What are some spiritual storms we might face today and how can the church provide refuge?
What is, "Fear, doubt, temptation, or adversity. The church provides refuge though its teachings, community, support, ordinances, guidance of the Holy Spirit, help us find peace and strength "
Name some of the sacrifices the saints have made to this point in D&C?
What is "losing loved ones, leaving behind their homes and belongs, going hungry, being mistreated by mobs and non members, learning about and paying tithing, leaving behind prosperous lives."
How can members of the Church "arise and shine forth" according to D&C 115:5?
What is "by being a light to the world, setting an example of righteousness, and being a standard for the nations, reflecting the light of Jesus Christ in their lives.
How does tithing help build the kingdom of God?
D&C 119:2
What is "a law that sanctifies the land of Zion."
"It also supports the church's mission and help build the kingdom of God."
Can you give me in order where the Church was started and where the saints are now?
Hint: 4
What is "Fayette, Kirtland, Independence,
Far West"
What do these verses in D&C 117:1-11 teach you about who God is and what He does?
What is "teaching about the importance of prioritizing spiritual over temporal matters, the need for repentance, and the blessings of obedience and service in building Zion."
Is the name of the church negotiable?
What is "It is not", "When the Savior clearly states what the name of His church should be and even precedes His declaration with, Thus shall my church be called" He is serious. Nicknames offend him."