Prophets Through the Years
President Nelson had a world-renowned career in which field?
Heart surgery
Name at least one general authority who practiced law before they were called?
Dallin H. Oaks and D. Todd Christofferson
Which general authority coined the phrase, "Think celestial" in 2023?
Russell M. Nelson
Which musical instrument did President Nelson play?
Piano
Which two general authorities were mission companions in the London England mission?
Jeffrey R. Holland and Quentin L. Cook
Which prophet lived to be the oldest, before Russell M. Nelson? (Bonus points if you know how old he was when he passed away)
Gordon B. Hinckley (passed away at age 97)
Which military position did Elder Uchtdorf serve in?
German air force, fighter pilot
Which prophet said, "Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved?"
Thomas S. Monson
Which general authority met his wife while playing a tennis match (which she clearly won)?
Henry B. Eyring
This leader was born in England and called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 2023.
Patrick Kearon
Which prophet announced The Family: A Proclamation to the World?
President Gordon B. Hinckley
Name at least one current general authority who has previously served as the president of BYU-Idaho (previously Ricks College).
Henry B. Eyring, David A. Bednar
Who coined the phrase, "Let God prevail," in a Conference talk from 2020?
Russell M. Nelson
Name at least one general authority who has mentioned skiing as a hobby.
President Russell M. Nelson, Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Which general authority accompanied President Monson to gift President Obama several volumes of Obama's family history?
Dallin H. Oaks
Which former prophet was called as a bishop at age 22?
Thomas S. Monson
Name at least one country other than the US where a current member of the First Presidency or the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was born.
Possible answers: Czechoslovakia (Dieter F. Uchtdorf), Brazil (Ulisses Soares), and England (Patrick Kearon).
Which general authority said, "Doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith?"
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Name at least one general authority (past or present) who enjoys woodcarving and painting.
Henry B. Eyring, Boyd K. Packer
Which member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles got engaged to his wife over the phone?
Gerrit W. Gong
How many children did President Nelson have? Bonus points if you can name how many grandchildren!
10 kids (9 daughters, 1 son)
57 grandchildren
Which apostle was a quarterback in his high school and met his wife while playing flag football in college?
David A. Bednar
Who said this: "However late you think you are, however many chances you think you have missed... however far from home and family and God you feel you have traveled, I testify that you have not traveled beyond the reach of divine love. It is not possible for you to sink lower than the infinite light of Christ’s Atonement shines."
Jeffrey R. Holland
Which general authority has a degree in physics, and a father who was a renowned chemist?
Henry B. Eyring
Which member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles joined the Church as an adult and is the only member of the Church among his siblings and parents?
Patrick Kearon