Spiritual Cairns
What is a 'CAIRN'
Trail markers, such as a small pile of rocks showing which way the trail goes.
"By Jesus Christ the worlds are and were created."
Doctrine and Covenants 76:22-24
What sacrifices have you made to worship in the house of the Lord?
Experience of sacrifice
What are priesthood keys?
Priesthood keys are the right to preside over and direct the Church within a jurisdiction.
What have you done recently that has impacted your testimony that the prophets and apostles really are special witnesses of Christ?
Life example
List three spiritual cairns
Covenants, scriptures, prayers, revelation, prophets, temples, anything that helps keep you on the strait and narrow path to Jesus Christ
"Seek learning, even by study and also by faith."
Doctrine and Covenants 88:118
Doctrinal Mastery phrase, "In the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest."
Doctrine and Covenants 84:20-22
Who has priesthood keys?
Members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, temple presidents, mission presidents, stake presidents, district presidents, bishops, branch presidents, and quorum presidents, including deacons and teachers quorum presidents.
What is one of your favorite hymns and how has it been a strength to you?
Hymn and experience
What is a spiritual truth you have applied this year that has helped you feel closer to Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. Give an example.
stated truth/cairn and example of how it helped you feel closer to God.
The blessings of the Word of Wisdom
Doctrine and Covenants 89:18-21
Doctrinal Mastery phrase, "The new and everlasting covenant of marriage."
Doctrine and Covenants 131:1-4
Doctrinal Mastery phrase, "The rights of the priesthood... cannot be controlled nor handled only on the principles of righteousness."
Doctrine and Covenants 121:36, 41-42
Select a recent message from the First Presidency or the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles that was meaningful to you. How did it impact your feelings about Jesus Christ?
Title of message, how it was meaningful and how it impacted your feelings about Jesus Christ.
Which scripture passage has been meaningful to you and why.
Site the scripture and give an example.
"The Father has a body of flesh and bones...; the Son also; but the Holy Ghost...is a personage of Spirit."
Doctrine and Covenants 130:22-23
What is one of the temple recommend questions?
Do you have faith in and a testimony of God, the Eternal Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy Ghost?
Doctrinal Mastery Phrase, "The Melchizedek Priesthood... has power and authority... to administer in spiritual things."
Doctrine and Covenants 107:8
Quote a favorite scripture and why it is important to you. How has it been a strength to you?
How has a spiritual cairn given you safety and direction on the covenant path this year?
Name the cairn and give an example.
Joseph Smith "brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he translated by the gift and power of God."
Doctrine and Covenants 135:3
When you receive your endowment you make 5 covenants. What are they?
Law of Obedience
Law of Sacrifice
Law of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Law of Chastity
Law of Consecration
Who were the three heavenly visitors that came to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland temple and what keys did they each restore?
Moses-gathering of Israel
Elias- gospel of Abraham: the faithful receive promises of increase
Elijah- sealing of families for eternity: turning the hearts of the children to their fathers
Recite the Aaronic Priesthood or Young Women's theme.
I am a beloved son of God, and He has a work for me to do.
I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny.