Testimony & Talents (D&C 60)
Why did the Lord rebuke some elders for not preaching?
D&C 60:2
Because they did not open their mouths to declare the gospel (v2)
What was riding upon the waters to threaten the elders?
📖 D&C 61:19
The destroyer (Satan) was riding upon the waters (v19)
What is recorded in heaven because of the elders’ service?
📖 D&C 62:3
Their testimonies (v3)
Why are sign-seekers condemned?
📖 D&C 63:12
Because signs are for those who already believe—not the faithless (v12)
HOW OLD WAS JOSEPH WHEN HE STARTED TO PRAY REGARDING WHICH CHURCH HE SHOULD ATTEND?
12
What does the Lord do with talents that are hidden?
📖 D&C 60:3
The talent is taken away (v3)
What did the Lord say about His power over the elements?
📖 D&C 61:1
“I, the Lord…have all power” (v1)
Why did the Lord forgive the sins of the elders?
📖 D&C 62:3
Because of their faithfulness in preaching (v3)
What warning does the Lord give about lustful thoughts?
📖 D&C 63:16
Lustful thoughts are an abomination and destroy the Spirit (v16)
HOW MANY PAGES OF THE BOOK OF MORMON WERE LOST?
116
What should missionaries do when people reject them?
📖 D&C 60:15
Shake the dust off their feet as a testimony against them (v15)
How does the Lord instruct them to travel back to Ohio?
📖 D&C 61:22
Some should travel by land, others by water as guided (v22)
What does the Lord say about choosing your own path when traveling?
📖 D&C 62:5
It is acceptable to choose your path; the Lord trusts them (v5)
How should we speak the Lord’s name, according to this section?
📖 D&C 63:61
Speak the Lord’s name with reverence and not in vain (v61)
WHATS THE NAME OF OLIVER COWDERY'S WIFE?
ELIZABETH ANN WHITMER
What blessing comes to those who declare the gospel faithfully?
📖 D&C 60:7
They will be blessed with the Spirit and success (v7)
What assurance does the Lord give to those who are faithful during their travels?
📖 D&C 61:36
“I am in your midst…I will be with you” (v36)
What principle does this section teach about personal agency?
📖 D&C 62:5–7
Righteous choices can be made with agency when done in faith (v5–7)
Who will be allowed to build Zion?
📖 D&C 63:24
Only the pure in heart will build Zion (v24)
WHO AM I?
I stood all alone,
Before wicked kings.
I spoke words of fire
Though death it would bring.
I taught of redemption,
Of Christ yet to come,
Quoted Isaiah,
And silenced the scum.
They burned me alive,
But I did not fear—
My words found a heart
That would truly hear.
ABINADI