Lists Given
Stories Told
General Authorities
What Should We Do
In the Scriptures
100
Elder John C. Pingree Jr. shared four principles to help an individual come to understand and perform the work God intends him or her to do. Name two of the four:
1. Focus on others. 2. Discover and develop spiritual gifts. 3. Make use of adversity. 4. Rely on God.
100
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf told the story of a dog who made an incredible journey from Indiana back to his home in Oregon after he got lost while he was with his owners on a family vacation. What was the name of the dog?
Bobby/Bobby the Wonder Dog
100
This apostle died just after the Sunday morning session of General Conference. His last General Conference talk was about becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ. Who was it?
Elder Robert D. Hales
100
Sister Bonnie L. Oscasrson said, “What good does it do to save the world if we neglect the needs of those closest to us?” Later she taught we should ask Heavenly Father this. What was it?
“Ask your Heavenly Father to show you those around you who need your help and inspire you on how to best serve them.”
100
Elder Ronald A. Rasband began his talk by recounting the experience of Alma, who was commanded by an angel to return to the wicked city of Ammonihah and preach the gospel despite his prior failure. Alma was obedient and returned “speedily” to Ammonihah. By the time he entered the city he was hungry and asked a stranger for something to eat. Who was that stranger?
Amulek
200
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf offered two reasons individuals should turn to the Lord. What are they?
“First: Your life will be better. Second: God will use you to make the lives of others better.”
200
Elder O. Vincent Haleck told a story of when he was serving as a counselor to a bishop in a new ward in American Samoa. During that time members were encouraged to donate to a building fund to assist in the construction of a temple. He compared the members’ contributions to what?
a widow’s heart (talking about the widow who gave two mites)
200
These two apostles were heart surgeons. Who are they?
President Russell M. Nelson and Elder Dale G. Renlund
200
Elder Gary E. Stevenson said, “With so many appropriate and inspired uses of technology, let us use it to ____, _____, and _____.” Name one of the three things Elder Stevenson said we should use technology for
Teach, Inspire and Lift
200
Elder D. Todd Christofferson shared the story of Jesus teaching in Capernaum the day after feeding five thousand Galileans with five barley loaves and two small fishes, He perceived that many were more interested in being fed again than in His teachings. Trying to convince them of the greater value of His words, He declared, - John 6:48-51 - Race to find the scripture!
"I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world"
300
President Russell M. Nelson made several lists about The Book of Mormon. Name three of the lists he made.
what it is, what it affirms, what it refutes, what it fulfills, what it clarifies and what it reveals.
300
Elder W. Craig Zwick told the story of Beau Richey who was tragically killed in an ATV accident. At the hospital a policeman handed Beau’s cell phone to his mother. Just then an alarm on his phone rang. Beau had set this reminder. What did the reminder say?
Remember to put Jesus Christ at the center of your life today.
300
These two apostles were both presidents of Brigham Young University. Who are they?
Elder Dallin H. Oaks and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
300
Sister Jean B. Bingham said many wonder, “How do I find joy despite the difficulties of mortal life?” What did she say we should do to find that joy?
- Focus on the Savior, Jesus Christ, and following His example in living the gospel.
300
Elder W. Craig Zwick told the story of Elisha and his servant being surrounded by the Syrian army. The servant asked Elisha “Alas, my master! how shall we do?” Tell the rest of the story.
Elisha answered, “Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.” He then prayed to have the young man’s eyes opened. The Lord opened the young man’s eyes and he saw the mountain full of horses and chariots of fire.
400
Elder David A. Bednar gave two specific sources of divine help instituted by God to assist us in rising above the level and corruption of the world. Name both of them.
The Sabbath Day and the Holy Temple
400
Elder M. Russell Ballard told of his great-grandparents, Henry and Margaret Ballard, who served diligently in the Logan 2nd Ward - Henry as the bishop and Margaret as the Relief Society president. How long did they each serve in their callings?
Henry served as the bishop for 40 years. Margaret served as the Relief Society president for 30 years.
400
These apostles were both presidents of BYU-Idaho. Who are they?
President Henry B. Eyring and Elder David A. Bednar
400
“In today’s world of so much suffering for different circumstances, sending a text message with a funny emoji or posting a nice picture with the words “I love you” is good and valuable,” said Elder Jose L. Alonso. “But what many of us need to do is leave our mobile devices behind and with our hands and feet, help others in great need. Love without service is like ______ _______ _______; it’s dead indeed.” Fill in the blanks.
Faith without works
400
Elder Donald L. Hallstrom shared the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego who refused to bow down to the king’s idols. What response did they give to the king when he asked them “Who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?”
“If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.”
500
President Henry B. Eyring quoted this doctrinal mastery scripture from the Doctrine and Covenants several times in his talk. It is a short scripture that lists three things to do. Name the scripture.
Doctrine and Covenants 6:36 “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
500
Both President Russell M. Nelson and President Henry B. Eyring told what they did after hearing President Thomas S. Monson’s admonition to all of us last General Conference. What did they both do?
Read and study the Book of Mormon again
500
President Thomas S. Monson did not attend General Conference because of his declining health. How old is he?
90
500
Elder Neil L. Anderson spoke about the teachings we receive in General Conference. He taught, "I promise that as you hear the voice of the Lord to you in the teachings of this general conference, and then____ ___ ______ _______, you will feel heaven's hand upon you, and your life and the lives of those around you will be blessed." (Fill in the blanks)
Act on those promptings
500
Bishop W. Christopher Waddell shared the story of Alma and his people who escaped from the wicked King Noah only to later be kept under Lamanite rule. The Lamanite king made Amulon, a wicked priest of King Noah, ruler over Alma’s people. What did Amulon forbid the people from doing?
They were not allowed to pray
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