Scriptural Dating Advice
Jacob 2:27 famously reminds us that a man should have this number of wives.
What is one?
Joseph Smith was an avid wrestler and famously challenged people to this specific type of physical contest in Nauvoo.
What is stick-pulling (or leg-wrestling)?
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What is Sunshine in My Soul?
I never said it would be easy, but I default to saying it will be worth it."
Who is Jeffrey R. Holland?
Genesis 6, Noah is told to build an ark, but in Genesis 9, after surviving the flood, he plants a vineyard and gets into trouble with this beverage.
What is wine (or getting drunk)?
In Alma 38:12, Alma counsels his son Shiblon to use boldness, but not this, and to bridle all his passions.
What is boastfulness (or overbearance)?
Before the Salt Lake Temple had air conditioning, members relied on these handheld items featuring pictures of church leaders during summer conference.
What are hand fans?
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What is High on the Mountain Top?
Think celestial!
Who is Russell M. Nelson?
In 1 Samuel 17, David defeats Goliath with a sling and a stone, but to make sure the job is done, he uses Goliath’s own version of this weapon.
What is his sword?
According to Proverbs 31:10, a virtuous woman’s worth is far above these precious gems.
What are rubies?
1856, Brigham Young called a group of saints to establish a mission in this Nevada city, which later became famous for casino gambling.
What is Las Vegas?
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What is A Mighty Fortress Is Our God?
"Be grateful in all circumstances." / "Doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith."
Who is Dieter F. Uchtdorf?
In Numbers 22, when Balaam beats his donkey for stopping, the donkey does this unexpected thing to defend itself.
What is speaks to him (talks)?
Genesis 29 tells the story of Jacob working this many total years for Laban to marry Rachel.
What is 14 years?
The original publication of the Book of Mormon in 1830 did not include these two common structural elements found in modern scriptures.
What are verses and chapters (or footnotes/headers)?
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What is How Firm a Foundation (or Come, Come, Ye Saints)?
Where will you go? What will you do?"
Who is M. Russell Ballard?
In 2 Kings 2, a group of youths mocks the prophet Elisha for being bald, resulting in two of these wild animals coming out of the woods to attack them.
What are bears (she-bears)?
In 1 Nephi 16, after Nephi breaks his steel bow and everyone is exhausted and hungry, he doesn't wait around—he builds a wooden bow and goes hunting, demonstrating this key trait every good dating partner looks for.
What is initiative (or problem-solving / resilience)?
This prophet was the first to be born in the 20th century.
Who was Gordon B. Hinckley (born 1910)?
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What is Redeemer of Israel?
Choose your love; love your choice."
Who is Thomas S. Monson?
In Judges 15, Samson catches 300 of these animals, ties their tails together in pairs with torches, and sets them loose to burn down the Philistines' crops.
What are foxes (or jackals)?