Words of a Prophet
President Russell M. Nelson taught, “_____ _______ is the reason we build temples. Each is His holy house. Making covenants and receiving essential ordinances in the temple, as well as seeking to draw closer to Him there, will bless your life in ways no other kind of worship can.”
Jesus Christ
President Dallin H. Oaks quoted five New Testament Doctrinal mastery verses. Be the first to find one of them!
Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 22:36-39, Luke 24:36-39, John 3:5, John 7:17
Elder David A. Bednar said, “The Lord Jesus Christ extends to each of us the invitation to _____ in Him.” Then later in his talk, “I now invite each of us as His disciples to ask, seek, knock and learn for ourselves by the power of the Holy Ghost other meaningful ways we can make Christ the center of our lives in all that we do.”
Abide
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband said, “The Lord knows first-hand that _________ is hard.”
Mortality
When he was young Elder Vern P. Stanfill would watch his father harvest grain. His father would cut a swath with the combine then stop and check to see how much grain was going into the holding tank and how much was getting thrown out with the chaff. His father would make adjustments to the machinery and try again. When he was satisfied with the results, young Elder Stanfill found a few kernels of grain in the chaff on the ground and presented them to his father with a critical look. What did his father say to Elder Stanfill?
- “It is good enough and the best that this machine can do”
President Nelson taught, “True disciples of Jesus Christ are _____________."
Peacemakers
Elder Ulisses Soares taught, “As the Lord’s peculiar people and promoters of His peace, we cannot afford to allow these tricks of the evil one to take place in our hearts. We cannot carry such a corrosive burden that destroys feelings, relationships and even lives. The gospel represents good tidings of great joy.” Be the first to find the doctrinal mastery that quotes “good tidings of great joy.”
Luke 2:10-12
President M. Russell Ballard said, “I invite you to bear your testimony of Jesus Christ more often. Bear testimony of what you ____ and _______ and what you ____, not just what you are thankful for.” Fill in the blanks.
- Know, Believe, Feel
Elder Neil L. Andersen promised, “As you continue to attentively catch hold of this thought of Jesus Christ, trust in Him and keep His commandments, I promise you not only heavenly ________ but heavenly power.”
- Guidance
Years ago President Russell M. Nelson was helping as a surgical assistant, to amputate the leg of someone who had developed gangrene. The lead surgeon lost his temper over a mistake someone else had made. What happened next?
He threw the scalpel with the gangrene germs on it. It landed in President Nelson’s forearm. Thankfully President Nelson did not become infected
President Nelson said, “One of the easiest ways to identify a true follower of Jesus Christ is how _______________ that person treats other people.”
- Compassionately
Elder D. Todd Christofferson taught, “To put on Christ certainly includes making His first and great commandment, our first and greatest commitment, and if we love God, we will keep His commandments.” and “Unity with our brothers and sisters in the body of Christ grows as we heed the second commandment — inextricably connected to the first — to love others as ourselves.” Find the doctrinal mastery about these commandments
Matthew 22:36-69
- Elder Craig C. Christensen of the Seventy taught “We were created to have joy. It is our intended destiny as children of a loving Heavenly Father. He wants to share His joy with us.” He then taught “___________ brings joy because it prepares our hearts to receive the influence of the Holy Ghost.” What is it that brings joy?
Repentance
- Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught “A _______ ____ is one of the strongest forces in the universe. Use it to create a rich environment for teaching truth and building faith.”
Parent’s Love
Elder K. Brett Nattress of the Seventy told a story of his wife and daughters visiting him at work to eat lunch with him. After they left he found a post-it note stuck to his phone that his 5 year old daughter had written. What did the note say?
Dad, remember to love me. Love, Michelle
President Nelson taught, “_______ is the antidote to contention.”
Charity
Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson testified of the relief found in Jesus Christ. “Jesus Christ can lighten our load. Jesus Christ can lift our burdens. Jesus Christ provides a way for us to be relieved of the weight of sin. Jesus Christ is our relief.” She then quoted this doctrinal mastery about coming to Christ who gives us rest. Be the first to find the verse!
Matthew 11:28-30
- Elder Gerrit W. Gong taught, “Inspired ____________ can bless families and individuals. It can also strengthen wards and branches.” Elder Gong invited members to do this better.
Ministering
Elder Dale G. Renlund promised members something. He said, “As you walk the covenant path, from baptism to the temple and throughout life, I promise you _____ to go against the natural worldly flow — _____ to learn, _____ to repent and be sanctified, and _____ to find hope, comfort and even joy as you face life’s challenges.” What did he promise us?
Power
Elder Peter F. Meurs of the Seventy taught the Savior’s healing and redeeming power applies to accidental mistakes, poor decisions, challenges and trials of every kind — as well as sins. Elder Meurs shared a personal story of when he needed the Savior’s healing. What happened?
While driving his family home in Australia, Elder Meurs momentarily fell asleep and caused a head-on car accident. His wife was seriously injured and his infant son was initially unresponsive until receiving a priesthood blessing while the ambulance was en route. With three of his five family members hospitalized, he pleaded with Heavenly Father that his family and those injured in the other vehicle would recover. All were healed over time. But Elder Meurs faced ongoing deep feelings of guilt and remorse, reliving the horrific events. He struggled for years to forgive himself and find peace. Then as a priesthood leader, while assisting others to repent and helping them to feel the compassion, mercy and love of the Savior, he realized that Jesus Christ could heal him.
Quoting part of the 13th Article of Faith President Nelson said, “Please listen carefully. ‘__ _____ __ ________ ________, ______, __ __ ____ ______ __ ____________’ that we can say about another person — whether to his face or behind her back — that should be our standard of communication.” What part did he quote?
- If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy
- Elder Quentin L. Cook taught, “The Father of our spirits desires His children to be safely gathered home.” What doctrinal mastery verse teaches Heavenly Father is the Father of our spirits?
Hebrews 12:9
Elder Quentin L. Cook invited individual members “to become beacon light examples wherever we live. We cannot be in _____________.”
Camouflage
Elder Gary E. Stevenson reflected on how individuals and families can model the teaching and celebration of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection — the Easter story — with the same balance, fullness and religious tradition as His birth — the Christmas story. What did Elder Stevenson say shares the greatest Easter story ever told?
The Book of Mormon
In speaking of not giving up when we face discouragement or other obstacles, Elder Carl B. Cook of the Presidency of the Seventy shared a story about attending his first stake conference as an area seventy. He was accompanied by President Boyd K. Packer, then Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. What was Elder Cook asked to do that was difficult for him?
During the leadership session, Elder Cook was surprised when, after speaking for 15 minutes, President Packer invited him to speak again. Praying, he was blessed with another thought to share. When President Packer invited him to speak a third time, he was overwhelmed! Despite wanting to run, Elder Cook knew it was time to exercise more faith. Miraculously, he was able to give another message. The adult meeting followed the very same pattern and he spoke three more times