Church History & Structure
Young Joseph Smith was only this age, when he first beheld Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father in The Sacred Grove.
What is Fourteen.
This golden figure sits atop the majority of LDS Temples.
Who is Moroni
At the command of the Lord, I left Jerusalem with my wife and four sons and fled into the wilderness. One morning when I awoke, I found a brass ball by the door of my tent. This “Liahona” guided us in our travels through the wilderness, across the ocean, and into the promised land.
Who is Lehi.
He was taken up by his father in the mountains to be sacrificed, only to be saved by an Angel.
Who is Isaac.
Acts as current Prophet, Seer, Revelatory and Leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Who is Russell M. Nelson
We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
In this hymn, you can hear bees humming, birds singing, and music ringing.
What is Joseph Smith's First Prayer
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was officially formed on this day.
When was April 6th, 1830.
This temple dedicated in 1836, was the first temple of this dispensation, and most recently was purchased alongside many other historic church buildings from the Church of Christ.
What is the Kirkland Temple.
My father did the work of the Lord, but my friends and I were unbelievers. We persecuted members of the until one day an angel appeared to us. Afterward we served as missionaries and taught many people the gospel.
Who is Alma the Younger.
She ensured Moses's safety after he'd been placed in the river.
Who is Moses's sister, Miriam.
This General Authority speaks often about flying in WW2 in their General Conference talks.
Who is Dieter F. Ucthdorf.
The 6th Commandment.
What is "Thou shall not kill."
Originally written as "Teach me all that I must 'know", President Spencer W. Kimball requested this lyric to be changed to "do."
What is "I am a child of God."
Organized on March 17th 1842 in the Upper room of the Red Brick store, The Relief Society was established with her as their first president.
Who is Emma Smith.
The Baptismal font rests on the back of oxen statues, representing this, and the works its children had to do.
What is the 12 Tribes of Israel
I received the records of my people from my father, made the final entry on the plates and then buried them in the Hill Cumorah. On September 22, 1827, I delivered these plates to Joseph Smith.
Who is Moroni.
This Mountain where god gave Moses the 10 Commandments.
What is Mount Sinai.
Born in Oakland CA, he and his wife, Susan, have three sons, and served as the president of Ricks College.
Who is David A. Bednar.
Faith, Divine Nature, Individual Worth, Knowledge, Choice and Accountability, Good Works, Integrity, & Virtue.
What are the Young Women Values.
Written and sung for the first temple dedication in 1836, this song is now recited at every temple dedication.
What is "The Spirit of God."
What are the three groups of gentlemen that preside over the church?
What are The Presidency, The Quorum of the 12 Apostles and The Area Seventy.
Although ground was broken to build this temple in February 1853, it was not completed until April 1893—40 years later.
What is "The Salt Lake Temple."
My brother and I and our families did not have our language confounded at the Tower of Babel. We were told to prepare barges for the crossing of the ocean. I saw the finger of the Lord touch stones to provide light for our journey, and then Jesus Christ appeared and taught me many important truths.
Who is The Brother of Jared.
The first miracle Jesus performed.
Turning water into wine.
This Apostle served as the President of BYU, and acted as a Utah Supreme Court judge.
Who is Dallin H. Oaks.
God authored a great and merciful plan by which His children could come to earth to gain a body and become more like Him.
What is "The Plan of Salvation" or "The Plan of Happiness."
This song was sung twice by John Taylor, shortly before the Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith in 1844.
What is "A poor wayfaring man of grief."
Known as the Three witnesses, they were permitted to see the gold plates.
Unlike the majority of LDS temples that feature a spire, these ones don't. (Name one of the 10.)
Tokyo, Japan. Laie, Hawaii. Boise, Idaho. Meridian, Idaho. Orlando, Florida. Cardston, Alberta. Mesa, Arizona. Paris, France. Hong Kong, China. Lima, Peru.
It grieved Nephi that his older brothers Laman and Lemuel rebelled against their father, Lehi. However, Nephi’s older brother _____ believed the words of Nephi, who had been visited by the Lord.
Who is Sam.
This Apostle served as a tax collector and is symbolized by a lion because of his depictions of Christs Royal character.
Who is Matthew.
He plays the piano and organ, and has perfect pitch.
Who is President Russell M. Nelson.
This released in 1995, defined the official position of the Church on marriage, gender roles, sexuality and articulates the Devine purpose of families in the plan of Happiness.
What is "The Family: A Proclamation to the World."
This declaratory song of firm faith, was written by Elder Bruce R. McConkie.
The original translation and abridgement of the Book of Lehi, this was manuscript was borrowed and lost by Martin Harris.
What is the "Lost 116 pages."
The number of LDS Temples in Operation today.
What is 180.
(335 total announced and under construction or renovation.)
Desiring to tarry until his coming, they were blessed with never having to suffer the pains of death or sorrow, no power of the advisory to overcome them and to bring souls to Christ until his second coming.
The Primary language of the Old Testament.
What is Aramaic.
These Apostles did not serve full time missions in their youth. (Name 2 of the 4)
Who are Henry B. Eyring; Dieter F. Ucthdorf; Russell M. Nelson and Dallin H. Oaks.
In General Conference April 2020, He taught, "I testify that the future is going to be as miracle-filled and bountifully blessed as the past has been."
Who is Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
This much loved song is currently in the hymnbook twice– as a traditional hymn, and as a men's arrangement. In fact it's so popular the the Bell tower at BYU played the first two lines on the hour.
What is "Come, Come, Ye Saints."