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Who was Mary's cousin who was also pregnant at the same time with John the Baptist?
Elilsabeth (Luke 1:56-57)
Where can you find the blessings of obeying the Word of Wisdom?
Doctrine & Covenants 89:18-21
...is the divine energy, power or influence that proceeds from God through Christ and gives light to all things.
What is the Light of Christ?
What and how does Doctrine & Covenants 88:118 tell us we should seek?
"Seek Learning, even by study and also by faith."
What doctrinal mastery passage teaches us to look unto Christ if we have doubts or fears?
Doctrine and Covenants 6:36: “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
Who was the angel who appeared to Mary?
Gabriel (Luke 1:26)
Where do we learn that "by [Jesus Christ] the worlds are and were created."
Doctrine & Covenants 76:22-24
List 3 things you can do to share your light.
* change phone wallpaper to image of Christ
*Share passage of how Savior can lift burdens
*Invite someone to church or an activity
*Act on impressions from Holy Ghost to share light
This is always important to remember. Of what does Doctrine & Covenants 82:10 inform us?
"I the Lord am bound when you do what I say..."
A friend is struggling to know whether they've been forgiven, and whether it's possible that God can ever forgive them for what they've done. What doctrinal mastery passage could you share?
Doctrine and Covenants 58:42–43: “He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven.”
Where did Joseph and Mary come from when they went to Bethlehem?
Nazareth (Luke 2:4-5)
Which passage explains that priesthood ordinances and covenants are the way to access the power of godliness?
D&C 84:20-22: "In the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest."
How has following Him helped you avoid or reduce darkness from your life?
All team answer
What does Doctrine & Covenants 131:1-4 talk about?
"The new and everlasting covenant of marriage."
Your friend wonders why you believe the Book of Mormon is of God. Which doctrinal mastery passage could you share?
Doctrine & Covenants 135:3 - Joseph Smith "brought forth the Book of Mormon by the gift and power of God"
Who ordered all the baby boys to be killed trying to get rid of Jesus?
Herod (Matthew 2:16)
This doctrinal mastery passage restores the truth about the nature of the Godhead.
Doctrine & Covenants 130:22-23
What does the Savior tell us in Matt 11:28-30?
He can give you rest. His yoke is easy and His burden is light, so learn of Him and take up His yoke.
What does Doctrine & Covenants 107:8 explain?
"The Melchisedek Priesthood... has power and authority... to administer in spiritual things"
Someone is angry because of deep wrongs done to them in childhood and feels they can never forgive. Which doctrinal mastery scripture addresses this?
D&C 64:9–11 —Of us it is required to forgive all men.
Caesar Augustus (Luke 2:1-3)
This doctrinal mastery reminds us that the Lord always keeps His word--but His blessings depend on our obedience to His commandments.
D&C 82:10 — “I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say.” Commandments bring blessings.
How has the Savior been a light in your life or in the life of your family and friends?
All team answer
What does Doctrine & Covenants 121:36, 41-42 teach us?
"The rights of the priesthood... cannot be controlled nor handled only on the principles of righteousness."
A friend wonders why we can’t just pray at home instead of being baptized or receiving other ordinances. Which doctrinal mastery passage explains why ordinances are necessary?
D&C 84:20–21 — “Without the ordinances, and the authority of the priesthood, the power of godliness is not manifest.”