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100
Which early Church leader wrote several hymns in our hymnbook?
W.W. Phelps
100
Where were the Smith's living when Joseph had the First Vision?
Palmyra, New York
100
Where was Joseph living for 4 miserable months during the winter of 1838 while the saints were being driven from their homes?
Liberty Jail in Missouri with several other church leaders
100
What 3 scripture mastery references talk specifically about Heavenly Father & Jesus Christ?
JSH 1 "Vision of Father & Son"; D&C 76 "Their Testimony Sticks"; D&C 130 "Three In Diety"
100
What was Emma's maiden name?
Hale
200
Which Church leader was with Joseph Smith when he saw Heavenly Father & Jesus Christ in section 76?
Sidney Rigdon
200
What Church city is derived from a Hebrew word meaning "beautiful city?"
Nauvoo
200
After the doctrine of baptism for the dead was revealed, where did many of the Saints perform their baptisms?
In the Mississippi River
200
Which 2 scripture mastery references talk about Christ's suffering and cleansing power?
D&C 19 "Christ's Suffering" and D&C 76 "He Cleanses Us From Sin"
200
In whose cabin was the Church officially restored?
Peter Whitmer Sr. cabin in Fayette, New York
300
Name at least 4 angels that appeared to Joseph Smith AND specify which priesthood keys they brought as part of the restoration.
John the Baptist (Aaronic Priesthood) Peter, James & John (Melchizedek Priesthood) Moses (Keys of Gathering--Missionary Work) Elias (Gospel of Abraham--Celestial Marriage) Elijah (Keys of Temple Work for the Dead) *Moroni brought knowledge & instruction, not keys
300
Name the two Church centers where members lived before moving to Kirtland, Ohio.
Palmyra, New York & Harmony, Pennsylvania
300
Where did the Lord tell the Saints to move in order to "be endowed from on high?"
Kirtland, Ohio (D&C 38)
300
Connect 3 scripture mastery references together in a logical sequence (i.e. "D&C___ teaches that we should...and that can be connected to ___ which teaches that..." etc.)
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300
Which foreign country did thousands of early converts immigrate from?
Great Britain
400
Who was the first bishop called in the Church?
Edward Patridge
400
What is and where is Adam-Ondi-Ahman?
The valley where Adam dwelt and will come again before the Second Coming. It is located at Spring Hill, Missouri. (D&C 116)
400
What was the historical setting for the Word of Wisdom being received in the Newel K. Whitney store?
Emma complained to Joseph about having to clean up tobacco spit on the floor after the School of the Prophets met.
400
What 3 scripture mastery pictures depict ordinances being performed?
D&C 18 "Bring Others Unto Me" (baptism); D&C 25 "Keep Your Covenants Alive" (partaking the sacrament); D&C 121 "Be a Righteous One" (being ordained to the priesthood)
400
Besides architecture, what was the biggest difference between the Kirtland & Nauvoo Temples?
The Kirtland Temple was more of a TEACHING temple whereas the Nauvoo Temple was an ORDINANCE & ENDOWMENT temple
500
Which of Joseph's siblings died while Joseph was a teenager and was later seen by him in the Celestial Kingdom in section 137?
His oldest brother, Alvin Smith
500
Why didn't Church members build up the city of Far West like they were commanded to?
Because mob persecution and the "extermination order" issued by Governor Lilburn Boggs in Missouri forced them from the state.
500
Name the month & year when the Kirtland Temple was dedicated AND the month and the year when the Lord appeared to accept it?
March 27, 1836 (D&C 109 dedication) and April 3, 1836 (When the Lord appeared and accepted it along with Moses, Elijah & Elias who restored important priesthood keys)
500
Give the reference for the following 1-word clues: *Thankful; Anxiously; Fixed; Conquers; Cease
D&C 78 "Thankful Hearts Appreciate"; D&C 58 "Be Anxiously Engaged"; D&C 6 "My Thoughts Are Fixed"; D&C 10 "Prayer Conquers Satan"; D&C 88 "Cease to Sleep Late"
500
1) How old is the Church today 2) what was the date it was officially restored and 3) how many members do we currently have in the world?
185 years old-- April 6, 1830--over 15 million
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