Knowledge Received
In 121:26, "God shall give unto you knowledge by his Holy Spirit". What was different about this knowledge than other knowledge Joseph had received?
It "has not been revealed since the world was until now."
In 121:33, "Rolling waters" and "the Missouri River" are used to illustrate what?
Bonus: What is the principle?
the power of God
Bonus answer: Nothing can stop the Lord’s work from going forward.
What do you think it means to act with love unfeigned and without hypocrisy or guile?
To love people sincerely and genuinely and to have righteous motivations.
121:34 "Behold, there are many _________, but few are ________. ..." What does this mean?
called; chosen “We are called when hands are laid upon our heads and we are given the priesthood, but we are not chosen until we have demonstrated to God our righteousness, our faithfulness, and our commitment.” James E. Faust
According to D&C 123:6, what principle can be taught by the Lord commanding the saints to collect accounts of their persecutions?
principle: The Lord will fulfill His promises after we have done our part.
What knowledge will be withheld during the time to come? (D&C 121:26-30)
Nothing
If a lamp is used to represent a priesthood holder, what does the light from the lamp represent?
The light from a lamp represents blessings people can receive from God through the service of a priesthood holder.
What is the doctrinal mastery scripture associated with D&C 121 and what are the keywords?
D&C 121:36, 41-42 Priesthood power depends on one's righteousness.
How would you explain reproving?
Reproving refers to the act of telling someone that he or she is doing something wrong, usually in a gentle or kind manner.
According to D&C 123:12, why are many people on the earth kept from the truth?
Principle: There are many who are kept from the truth because they do not know where to find it.
What 4 items will be revealed and set forth upon all who have endured valiantly for the gospel of Jesus Christ? (D&C 121:26-30)
All thrones and dominions, principalities and powers
What phrase in 121:36 might electricity represent?
Which part of our lamp does that represent?
“The powers of heaven.”
The power outlet
D&C 121:45–46 Name 4 blessings of living by principles of righteousness
Confidence; Doctrine distilled as dew; Holy Ghost constant companion; Scepter of righteousness and truth; Everlasting dominion; Dominion shall flow forever
What do you think betimes means?
Betimes means “early” or “in a timely manner.”
According to verse 15, the Saints told not to consider their efforts as “small things”. What principle can we learn from the Lord’s counsel about the small decisions we make now?
principle: Our decisions to obey the seemingly small commandments of the Lord can have great influence on our lives in the future.
The knowledge we receive during this dispensation of time was first ordained when and reserved until when? (D&C 121:32)
What part of the lamp could Priesthood authority represent?
The power cord
A man receives the right to exercise the priesthood when priesthood authority is conferred upon him by the laying on of hands.
D&C 121:35, 37-40 Name 5 unrighteous attitudes or actions that can weaken our spiritual connections.
Set hearts on things of the world; Aspire the honors of men; Covers sins; Gratify our pride; Vain Ambition; Exercise control, dominion, or compulsion; Any degree of unrighteousness
What do you think sharpness means in D&C 121:43?
Sharpness could refer to the need to express ourselves clearly.
Based on 123:17, what can we be assured of if we do everything we can to be obedient to the Lord’s commands?
principle: If we do all things that lie within our power to be obedient to the Lord’s commands, then we can have the assurance that God will use His power to help us according to His will and timing.
Even with everything that the men in Liberty Jail experienced and all of the things that could go wrong named in D&C 122, what reason did the Lord give Joseph for these things to happen?
"know my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good."
How is living righteously like turning on the switch to our lamp?
Principle: Priesthood holders can draw upon the powers of heaven only if they live righteously.
D&C 121:41-45 Name 7 attitudes or actions that strengthen our spiritual connection.
Persuasion; Long Suffering; Gentleness; Meekness; Love Unfeigned; Kindness; Pure Knowledge; Reprove then show increase of love; Faithfulness stronger than death; Charity
What do you think the phrase in D&C 121:11, “their hope shall be blasted, and their prospects shall melt away” means?
Those who fight against the Lord’s servants ultimately will not succeed in their designs.
What doctrine is found in the phrase that the Savior “descended below them all”?
doctrine: The Savior suffered the pains and afflictions of all people.