Doctrinal Mastery - Recognize
What do we call the event where Joseph Smith “saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description".
The First Vision
Finish the Doctrine - Doctrine and Covenants 1:37–38:“Whether by mine own....
voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.”
Dawson is an atheist, but he's also a really nice guy. The two of you hang out in the same group, and he's always been respectful of your beliefs. One day, while the two of you are eating lunch, there's a lull in the conversation that makes it possible for you to hear the people at the table next to you discussing God. You both stay quiet until they stand up to leave, and then you say, "Go ahead, tell me what you're thinking." Dawson laughs and says, "Everyone has a right to believe whatever they want; I just don't get how you can base your entire life on a being that neither you nor anyone else in the HISTORY OF THE WORLD has actually seen. It just doesn't make sense."
Joseph Smith—History 1:15–20:Joseph Smith “saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description.”
This continent is the fastest growing continent for the church currently.
Africa - shoutout to Toto
Fashionable sorority queen Elle Woods follows her ex-boyfriend to law school, where she discovers that there is more to her than just looks.
Legally Blonde
Fill in the Blank: Doctrine and Covenants 13:1:The Aaronic Priesthood “holds the keys of the ____________ of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism.”
ministering
Finish the doctrine - Doctrine and Covenants 18:15–16:“How great will be your joy if...
you should bring many souls unto me!”
It's been a rough year for Katie. Her parents decided to get a divorce about six months ago, and it seems like all they do is fight with each other. About that same time she started dating her boyfriend, who she's learned to rely on to get through what's going on at home. Unfortunately, when she began spending all her time with him, she lost most of her close friends. Now, her boyfriend has dumped her, and she feels completely and entirely alone. "I'm unlovable," she thinks as she listens to her parents fight. Alone in her room, she mutters out loud: "No one cares about me, and no one ever will."
Doctrine and Covenants 18:10–11:“The worth of souls is great in the sight of God.”
This country is the world's largest exporter of coffee. Hard to know if this is a good thing or bad thing for teaching the Word of Wisdom.
Brazil - shoutout to Easton
Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Fill in the Blank - Doctrine and Covenants 6:36:“Look unto me in every thought; ____ ___, ____ ___.”
Doubt not, fear not
Finish the Doctrine - 2 Nephi 32:3:“Feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the...
words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.”
Last December, your family got together to celebrate Christmas. On Sunday, while everyone was getting ready for church, you noticed your older brother was just sitting around. "Better hurry up," you warn, "Church starts in 20 minutes!" Sheepishly, your brother says, "actually. . . after doing some research, I've kind of changed my mind on the church, and I don't really associate with it anymore." When you ask what he means, he says, "Look, I don't want to ruin church for you; I know the church does a lot of good things and helps a lot of people. But the more I study about the church's history and all of the teachings and doctrines that have changed, the harder it is for me to believe that it's true. If God really inspires the prophet, why does the church keep having to make changes to teachings and policies?"
Doctrine and Covenants 1:30:“The only true and living church.”
The Centennial State which is the home to Pike's Peak
Colorado - shout out to Elder Birchall
When New York editor Margaret faces deportation, she convinces her assistant Andrew to marry her in return for a promotion. However, when she visits his hometown, it changes her in many ways.
The Proposal
Fill in the Blank - Moroni 7:45–48:“_______ is the pure love of Christ."
Charity
Finish the Doctrine - Moroni 10:4–5: “Ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ
[and] by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.”
Janessa is a senior and is becoming more and more aware that her relatively comfortable and safe way of life is coming to an end. One day while talking with her, you ask her about her plans after graduation. Immediately you can see the stress begin to set in. "I really don't know what I'm going to do, I've decided I'm basically afraid of life," she says with a chuckle. "Going to college sounds scary; going on a mission sounds scary; dating someone that is thinking about marriage is scary; it's just all scary!" You nod your head in support, and she concludes, "I don't know, maybe it's not all bad; I guess being afraid of the future is what helps you make good choices, right?"
Doctrine and Covenants 6:36:“Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
This city gets sun on 85% of its daylight hours, more than any other major US city.
Phoenix, AZ - shout out to Macoy
A young widow discovers that her late husband has left her 10 messages intended to help ease her pain and start a new life.
P.S. I Love You
Fill in the Blank - Matthew 11:28–30:“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are _____ _____, and I will give you rest.”
heavy laden
Finish the Doctrine - Doctrine and Covenants 8:2–3:“I will tell you in your...
mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost."
Kelly is a pretty close friend and has been for a long time. Recently she began spending a lot of time alone with her boyfriend and ended up making some bad choices. As you talk with her, it's clear that Kelly feels terrible about what she's done and wants to fix it. Still, she's pretty nervous to talk to her bishop. "I mean, I'm still a virgin, so I'm not sure I really need to go talk to him. It just sounds soooo uncomfortable, and I'm not really sure how talking to him is going to make it any better anyways, you know?"
Doctrine & Covenants 13:1 - The Aaronic Priesthood “holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism.”
Missionaries are allowed to proselytize in this country, although the Church voluntarily refrains from proselytizing under an agreement with the Government. They also hold church on Saturdays in this country. Shabbat Shalom!
Israel - shout out to Matisyahu
Katie Feldman moves to a small town on the North Carolina coast and is soon won over by the warmth and caring of the close-knit community, especially that of widower Alex. With the help of Alex and his children, Katie learns to love and trust again -- but when a mysterious stranger arrives and starts asking questions, Katie's dark past threatens to reclaim her.
Safe Haven