Doctrinal Mastery
Stories that teach
Conference Humor
Doctrines
Apostles and Prophets
Grab Bag
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Ironically, Elder Ballard spoke on loved ones who have died just a few days after he lost his beloved wife. He had prepared this talk months ago. Although not a doctrinal mastery scripture; find the section which is the vision of the redemption of the dead that he told us to read through carefully.
What is Section 138?
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Brother Brough taught that sometimes individuals are required to face hard things. He learned this lesson the hard way on a trip to the Alaskan wilderness. (Tell the story)
What is the story of throwing food out of the plane and not being able to find it?
"Frequently, our first reaction to hard things is 'Why me?' Asking why, however, never takes away the hard thing. The Lord requires that we overcome challenges, and He has indicated 'that all these things shall give (us) experience, and shall be for (our good)’ (D&C 122:7)."
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President Nelson spoke of the importance of using the proper name of the Church. He taught us to respond like this if we are asked if we are a Mormon.
What is, If you are asking me if I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; then yes I am!
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Elder Bednar spoke of how many threads make up a strong rope. He illustrated this by tying together these 1st four principles and ordinances together.
nWhat is What is faith, repentance, baptism, gift of the Holy Ghost?
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In the Women’s session, President Oaks said "My young sisters — and adult women too — it will bless your lives if you limit your use of and dependency on these."
What is Cell Phones?
100
Last week it was announced that this would be the new name of the Choir formerly know as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
What is The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square?
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In President Nelson’s opening address he “gratefully acknowledged” the inspiration and guidance from the Lord in the decision to have a more home centered church. “whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.”
What is D&C 1:37-38?
200
DAILY DOUBLE!
Bishop Davies told the miraculous story of how President Hinckley chose the lot for this beautiful temple. (tell the story)
What is the Vancouver, British Columbia temple?
200
When President Nelson was announcing the new temples there were a lot of excited cheers until they got to this one.
What is Washington County UT
200
Elder Oaks helped us to see that the Church's stand on issues of marriage, gender, abortion, etc. are better understood as we keep in mind this doctrinal mastery topic.
What is the Plan of Salvation?
200
This Apostle said; Courage comes when people stand “in holy places” such as righteous homes, dedicated chapels and consecrated temples (full name)
Who is Ronald A. Rasband?
“God loves us, always, and we love Him. Our love of God counters all fears and His love abounds in holy places,”
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President Nelson had Elder Cook announce a new home centered church which includes a new 2 hour church schedule. This includes having Sunday School on these 2 Sundays each month.
What is 1st and 3rd?
“It is time for a home-centered Church, supported by what takes place inside our branch, ward and stake buildings. The adversary is increasing his attack on faith and on families at an exponential rate. "To survive spiritually, we need counter-strategies and pro-active plans. Accordingly, we now want to put in place organizational adjustments that will further fortify our members and their families."
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In the women’s session; President Oaks taught us the importance of being kind to others. We should always “remember that the worth of souls is great in the sight of God”
What is D&C 18:15-16?
Be kind to others. "Kindness is something many of our youth are doing already. At the same time, we know that the adversary tempts all of us to be unkind. "It is not pleasing to the Lord "if we are cruel or mean to others. "If anyone participates in any meanness or pettiness, resolve now to change and encourage others to change.
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Elder Soares used this river to teach us that as Church members we need to be unified and blend together, especially with new converts, to become a mighty force in the world.
What is the Amazon River?
300
Elder Gong told the story of Elder Scott approaching him and asking him if he would like to do this with him. Elder Gong felt very inadequate in this activity.
What is Water Color?
“In various times and ways, we all feel inadequate, uncertain, perhaps unworthy,” Elder Gong said. But by seeking to be obedient to the commandments of Christ and through “faithful efforts to love God and to minister to our neighbor,” Elder Gong promised that everyone can feel the love of the Savior and find strength to bear their personal challenges.
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Elder Holland “My beloved brothers and sisters, I testify that this doctrine, is central to the grandeur of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.”
What is Forgiving offenses?
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This Apostle spoke about how well the ministering program is going. (Full Name)
Who is Elder Gary E. Stevenson
“As children of a loving Heavenly Father and as sheep in His flock, we enjoy the blessing of being individually ministered to by Jesus Christ. Simultaneously, we have a responsibility to provide ministering assistance to others around us as shepherds ourselves.
300
DAILY DOUBLE!
In President Nelson’s address to the Women he issued these 4 challenges.
What is Participate in a 10-day fast from social media
Read the Book of Mormon between now and the end of the year and mark each verse which refers to the Savior.
Attend the temple regularly
Participate more fully in Relief Society.
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Elder Bowen's mission president invited his missionaries to read the testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith found in Joseph Smith — History every week.
"He taught us that a testimony of the First Vision would have a direct correlation to our own testimony of the gospel and our testimony of the Book of Mormon."
What is JSH 1:15-20
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President Eyring tenderly told of his aging wife. He said his wife over a lifetime has spoken for the Lord and served many people for Him. Now she can only speak a few words. Every night and morning he sings hymns and prays with her. Recently, after singing the words "Love one another as Jesus loves you. Try to show kindness in all that you do," his wife said softly….
What is "Try, try, try."
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Elder Uchtdorf spoke of changing the name of home and visiting teaching. One word that was considered was shepherding. He stated, however, that that name came with this complication.
What is, it would make him a German Shepherd?
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In President Nelson’s final address, he stressed that doing this is crucial to salvation and exaltation of individuals and families.
What is Attending the temple.
"After we receive our own temple ordinances and make sacred covenants with God, each one of us needs the ongoing spiritual strengthening and tutoring that is only possible in the House of the Lord."
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This Apostle told the story of the terrorist bombing in the Brussels airport that severely wounded Richard Norby, a retired seminary teacher, and Mason Wells, a former Lone Peak Seminary student. He spoke about how even righteous people have trials and tragedies, they are a part of this Mortal experience.(Full Name)
•Who is Elder Neil L. Andersen?
“Never give up — however deep the wounds of your soul, whatever their source, wherever or whenever they happen, and for how short or long they persist, you are not meant to perish spiritually. You are meant to survive spiritually and blossom in your faith and trust in God.”
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Sister Craig encouraged listeners to "live and care in a 'higher and holier way' and follow the example of the Savior, who went about doing good. “Have you done any good in the world today? (must find in hymn book)
What is #223, Have I done any good?
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Elder Holland gave an amazing talk on forgiveness. He quoted the mastery scripture which reminds us; “of you it is required to forgive all men”.
What is D&C 64:9-11?
500
President Nelson loves women and mothers so much that during a talk in South America he accidentally introduced himself as this.
What is the mother of 10 children?
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Sister Cardon told of meeting a primary child in Chile, He introduced himself with; I’m David; will you “do this for me”
What is “talk about me in General Conference?”
Youth can be among some of the strongest shepherds. “I hope, like our prophet, that we recognize the magnificent strength and nobility found in these youth. They elevate, expand and magnify the work. Ministering side by side with them, we see wonders.”
500
DAILY DOUBLE!
Elder Uchtdorf taught that discipleship begins with these three simple words. (BLD)
What is Believe, Love, Do?
500
This apostle went to this Ivy League school.
Who is Elder Jeffrey R. Holland?
Interestingly, the Hebrew on the crest which is found all over Yale’s campus says Urim and Thummim meaning Light and Truth
500
What number semi-annual conference was it. (Hint; the first was in 1830)
What is 188th?
600
President Eyring quoted the sacrament prayer. Find it in the D&C
What is D&C 20:77?
600
Elder Holland spoke on forgiveness and told the story of Morrell Bowen who left the Church for 15 years over a dispute with his Bishop over this. (tell the story)
What is tithing?
"Because you were hurt once, this whole family has hurt for years."
600
Even the Beatles were excited for this announcement
What is 2 hour church?
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Many of the talks in Conference focused on overcoming trials and bringing ourselves and others to Christ. Our leaders made it clear that they Believe in Christ. (must find in the hymn book)
What is Hymn # 134 I believe in Christ?
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This Apostle, like President Nelson, was also a heart surgeon. He spoke of Agency and making good choices.(Full Name)
Who is Dale G. Renlund?
Agency is essential to following the Father’s plan. "Heavenly Father’s goal in parenting is not to have His children do what is right; it is to have His children choose to do what is right, and ultimately become like Him. If He simply wanted us to be obedient, He would use immediate rewards and punishments to influence our behaviors.”
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Elder Nelson announced the building of 12 new temples, Name 6 of them. Don’t need exact city, country will do.
What is Mendoza, Argentina; Salvador, Brazil; Yuba City, California; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Praia, Cape Verde; Yigo, Guam; Puebla, Mexico; Auckland, New Zealand; Lagos, Nigeria; Davao, Philippines; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Washington County, Utah.