DOCTRINAL MASTERY
President Henry B. Eyring quoted part of this Book of Mormon doctrinal mastery “And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.”
What is Alma 7:11-13?
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland taught, “Christianity is comforting but often it is not _________. The path to holiness and happiness here and hereafter is a long and sometimes rocky one. It takes time and tenacity to walk it. But, of course, the reward for doing so is monumental.”
What is comfortable?
Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi of the Seventy told about losing his brother, Chad, to cancer and the hard year their family had following Chad’s death. In their Come, Follow Me study they came across James 1:2 and decided to make one of the phrases from that verse their motto for the coming year of 2020. They had t-shirts for the entire family printed with the phrase. This was printed on the shirts.
What is "Count it all joy?"
President Nelson said for centuries prophets have foretold an event and it is happening right now. What is that event?
What is "the gathering of Israel?"
Through the __________ of Jesus Christ, those who repent will dwell in the presence of God forever.
What is the atonement?
Elder Dale G. Renlund paraphrased this Book of Mormon doctrinal mastery when he said we should pray always to avoid falling into temptation
What is 3 Nephi 18:15?
Elder Ulisses Soares said this, “As we resist temptation, it fades away and loses its power over our mind and heart, and consequently, over our actions.” What did he compare yielding to temptations to?
Approaching a magnet with a metal object. The magnet’s force attracts the object and holds it tightly. When the object is moved away, the magnet loses power
President Henry B. Eyring spoke of some lessons he learned from his mother. One was when he was little and had to help weed the garden. He complained it was too hard. This was his mother’s response.
What is, “Oh, Hal, of course it’s hard! It’s supposed to be. Life is a test.”
“If you really want to embrace a ___ ______, I invite you to turn your heart, mind and soul increasingly to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Let that be your ___ ______.”
What is a "new normal?"
Doing this prepares us to receive revelation.
What is pondering the things of the Lord?
Both Elder Neil L. Andersen and Elder Carlos A. Godoy spoke about angels. What Book of Mormon doctrinal mastery verse also speaks of angels?
What is 2 Nephi 32:3 ?
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught, “In a way, we are seeds. And for seeds to reach their potential, they must be ______ before they can sprout.”
What is buried?
DAILY DOUBLE
Sister Lisa L. Harkness of the Primary General Presidency told the story of her young daughter who watched her older siblings jump into a lake. She plugged her nose, and while wearing a life preserver, also jumped into the lake. This is wher daughter did next.
What is, When she came to the surface of the water she cried, “Help me! Help me!
“Brothers and sisters, please listen carefully to what I am about to say. God does not love one ____ more than another. His doctrine on this matter is clear. He invites all to come unto Him, ‘black and white, bond and free, male and female’ (2 Nephi 26:33). I assure you that your standing before God is not determined by the color of your skin. Favor or disfavor with God is dependent upon your devotion to God and His commandments, and not the color of your skin.”
What is "race?"
Purpose of Samuel the Lamanite's mission.
What is preach repentance to the Nephites, warns of destruction that will come if they don't repent, consequences of rejecting the prophets?
Elder Quentin L. Cook and President Russell M. Nelson both quoted, “he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God.”
What is 2 Nephi 26:33 ?
Elder Dallin H. Oaks taught, “Knowing that we are all children of God gives us a divine vision of the worth of others and the will and ability to rise above prejudice and _______.”
What is racism?
General Young Men President, Steven J. Lund, told the story of his son, Tanner, who taught others a timeless lesson in finding joy in Christ shortly before cancer claimed his young life. This is what Tanner did.
One Sunday, 12-year-old Tanner climbed out of bed and dressed himself. The devoted deacon was determined to fulfill an assignment to pass the sacrament. His mother assured him it was not necessary. He could stay home and rest.
“Yes,” said Tanner. “But I see how people look at me when I pass the sacrament. I think it helps them.” That day, every eye in the chapel was on Tanner as he performed his sacred Aaronic Priesthood duty. “Somehow, Tanner expressed a silent sermon as he solemnly, haltingly moved from row to row, his bald head moist with perspiration, representing the Savior in the way that deacons do. His once indomitable deacon’s body was itself a little bruised, broken and torn, willingly suffering to serve by bearing the emblems of the Savior’s Atonement into our lives.”
DAILY DOUBLE
“I learned that one of the Hebraic meanings of the word Israel is ‘___ ___ _______.’
What is "Let God Prevail?""
Pride cycle.
What is Righteousness, Blessings, Pride, Wickedness, Remember God/humility/repent?
Elder David A. Bednar and Brother Milton Camargo quoted, “line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn wisdom.”
What is 2 Nephi 28:30 ?
Elder Dallin H. Oaks said this was the way to division and enmity
What is anger?
Sister Michelle D. Craig of the Young Women General Presidency told the story of a young woman named Rozlyn. What did Rozlyn do?
She noticed someone going through a difficult time and sought to meet her needs each week at church by checking in with her and offering her a hug.
“The work of the Lord is steadily moving forward. Amid social distancing, face masks, and Zoom meetings, we have learned to do some things differently and some even more effectively. Unusual times can bring unusual ________.”
What is "rewards?"
The central feature of Pride is Enmity-enmity toward God and our fellowmen. Enmity means ________, _____ and ___________.
What is hatred toward, hostility or a state of opposition?