President Oaks
President Oaks taught, "The Church of Jesus Christ is sometimes known as a family-centered church." He followed this statement with two words.
What is "it is"?
How do we balance making the church family-centric while being mindful and kind to those who have different family situations?
Elder Patrick Kearon taught that everything Jesus did — healing, forgiving, lifting the shamed — was Him offering people “a new beginning,” and that it’s not just once at baptism. According to Elder Kearon, how often will the Savior let us start over? Through what specific power is this gift given to us?
What is “as many new beginnings as we need — you can start again through the grace and might of Jesus Christ”?
Christ's grace is amazing! How can we think about his grace more often and use it in our lives?
Elder Ronald M. Barcellos reminded us that in the Old Testament, David wasn’t the strongest or most skilled, but he was still chosen by God to be king. According to Elder Barcellos, what is the reason the Lord chose David?
What is “because the Lord looks on the heart”?
How does this truth change the way you see yourself or others?
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President Oaks taught "The family circle is the ideal place to demonstrate and learn eternal values". Name two of the three he listed.
What is the importance of marriage and children, the purpose of life, and the true source of joy?
Why is the family such a good place for learning eternal truths?
Quentin L. Cook shared some interesting statistics on missionary work, "In the first six months of this year, conversions have risen by more than __ over the previous year in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America. In North America we have seen a __ increase." Fill in both blanks for full credit. Get one right for half credit.
What is 20% and 17%?
What can we do as quorum to improve missionary work i.e. invite others to come unto Christ? What are the challenges of missionary work in Provo and how do we overcome those challenges?
Elder Kevin G. Brown said a testimony can be built on three “powerful truths” of the Restoration. Name any two of the three.
What are: “God is a loving Heavenly Father who gives every good gift,” “agency is the gift to choose Christ and choose eternal life again and again,” and “a testimony comes through the power of the Holy Ghost, whose witness is greater than sight”?
Elder Brown also taught "A testimony is enduring and should not expire." How can we make our testimonies eternal?
Sister J. Annette Dennis taught, "There will be times in each of our lives when we will be the ones who need ___ and ________. Let's commit now to always do that for each other."
What is help and encouragement?
President Oaks said that “parents, single or married — and others, like grandparents, who fill that role — are” this.
What are “the master teachers”?
President Oaks continued with "Their most effective teaching is by example." Are there examples from people other than your parents that had a profound effect on you while growing up? What examples do you hope your kids are exposed to?
Elder Gerrit W. Gong taught that in the restored Church, “we are all better when no one sits alone,” and that our wards should “genuinely welcome, acknowledge, minister to, [and] love.” According to him, what should a Latter-day Saint ward/family look and feel like.
What is “a place where everyone — young, old, rich, poor, local, global — is seen as a brother or sister ‘at home,’ not a stranger, and nobody sits alone spiritually or physically”?
How can we improve as a quorum to meet this standard?
Elder Peter M. Johnson asked, “How do we become — and help each other become — devoted disciples of Jesus Christ and worship in the house of the Lord?” He answered with five specific words. What were they?
What is “We minister to the one”?
How can we change the way we minister so we are ministering to the one?
Elder Uchtdorf taught, "Your ____ ____ is divine and so is your destiny. You left heaven to come here, but heaven has never left you!"
What is origin story?
President Oaks taught that extended family members can fill in the gaps to ensure children are raised in a loving home. He experienced this first-hand when he was this age, after this occurred.
When he was seven years old after his father passed away on a business trip to Denver, CO?
It's unlikely that many of us will take on the role of caretaker and parent after a tragic death like President Oaks's grandparents did, but how can we offer our support to our extended family members in more practical ways? Can "filling the gaps" take on other forms?
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “Discipleship takes self-discipline. It is not a casual endeavor, and it doesn’t happen by accident.” According to him, what does real discipleship require from us.
What is “a conscious choice to be loyal to Jesus Christ with all our might, mind, and strength, and to keep nourishing faith through effort and never giving up”?
When life is busy/chaotic, which piece of discipleship is the first thing you personally drop — scripture, prayer, church, repentance, service — and what happens to you spiritually when that one thing goes?
Brother Webb identified where “true doctrine” is found for gospel teaching. Name the two sources.
What are “the scriptures” and “the teachings of modern prophets”?
When preparing to teach at church or to your family, how do explicitly invite the Holy Ghost—not just share content?
Elder Stevenson taught, "To be a peacemaker is not to be ____ - but to be ____ in a way the world may not understand."
What is weak and strong?
President Oaks warned that in today’s world, many youth treat their homes like this kind of place, instead of a place with parental direction.
What is “a boardinghouse”?
How can we remove distractions like technology, busy schedules, work, or hobbies to make room for more time to focus on things of eternal consequence?
Elder Gary E. Stevenson challenged us to try a one-week, three-step “peacemaker plan.” The three steps were called contention-free home zone, digital bridge building, and repair and reunite. Explain what what two of the steps invites you to do.
What is “pause and reboot with kind words when contention starts in the home,” or “before posting online ask, ‘Will this build a bridge?’ and only publish peace,” or “seek out a strained relationship and apologize, minister, and try to heal it”?
How can we improve at being a peacemaker?
According to Sister Tracy Y. Browning, Primary songs do more than entertain. Name two specific spiritual functions she says they perform for children.
What are: “teach eternal truths,” “help write the doctrine of Christ into the soul,” and “prepare children to receive sacred ordinances”?
How can we make music a part of our worship?
Elder Uchtdorf taught, "The fire of yesterday’s testimony can warm us for only so long. It needs ______ __________ to keep burning brightly."
What is constant nourishment?