When did they speak?
President Monson
Scripture Mastery
General Questions - Get it? :)
Crazy Hard Questions
100
[Sunday morning session] Jeffrey R. Holland said, "I'm not certain what our experience will be on judgement day, but I will be very surprised if at some point in that conversation, God does not ask us exactly what Christ asked Peter, ___ ____ _____ __?"
"I'm not certain what our experience will be on judgement day, but I will be very surprised if at some point in that conversation, God does not ask us exactly what Christ asked Peter, Did you love me?" This was in reference to the question he asked Peter 3 times, "Do you love me?", after His resurrection and before the Apostles started their official mission. He said if we cannot answer in the affirmative, then "You face a lot of long nights and empty nets." Then he challenged the youth to "remain clean."
100
[Saturday morning session] What did he say his Mom wished he had stuck with in his youth?
Learning to play the piano.
100
[Sunday morning session] Boyd K. Packer spoke of a treacherous boat journey through a severe storm. Where if it had not been for the lower light on the island, guiding them into the harbor, they would have been lost. He then spoke, "to those who may be lost," and quoted a scripture regarding the "natural man". What scripture did he quote?
Mosiah 3:19
100
This should totally be a 500 point question. :) (Student sighs) How many years did President Monson say he has been an Apostle?
49 years!
100
[Saturday morning session] Quentin L Cook, speaking to the youth said, "the culture in which we live is not conducive to righteousness and spiritual commitment." The challenge from Alma the Younger, in the Book of Mormon, has never been so important. What was Alma's challenge that Elder Cook said we need to ask ourselves?
"Can ye feel so now?" Alma 5:26
200
[Saturday Priesthood session] President Monson said, "There is absolutely nothing in this world that will provide more comfort and happiness than a ____________ of the _________."
"There is absolutely nothing in this world that will provide more comfort and happiness than a testimony of the truth."
200
[Sunday morning session] As the result of a prompting by the Spirit to visit his wheelchair bound friend, what did Pres. Monson save his friend from doing? What did Pres. Monson learn from following this time critical prompting?
When President Monson had found his friend, he was in his wheelchair by himself, on the edge of the deep end of the hospital physical therapy pool. If Pres. Monson had waited to follow the prompting he would have been too late to save his friend. He learned to never delay following a prompting from the Lord.
200
[Sunday afternoon session] Elder David A Bednar said, "testimony alone is not sufficient for the latter day darkness we will face." What New Testament scripture did he reference where the Savior had asked Peter, whom Peter thought He was? Did Elder Bednar say Peter's response represented a testimony or conversion?
Matt 16:15-19: In this scripture Peter bore his testimony of the Divinity of Christ. Elder Bednar said Peter had a testimony, but the Savior taught him the next step, "and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren".
200
[Saturday Priesthood session] What did President Henry B Eyring say he carved into the height boards for his sons and why did he do it?
For each of his sons he carved a scripture that described one spiritual gift the Lord had revealed to him, as a result of prayer and observation, that his son's possessed. He did this because he said it is important for us all to realize our POTENTIAL as a result of the gifts God has given us. For his four sons he carved: 1. An eagle - "on eagles wings", 2. a lion roaring - "as bold as a lion", 3. angels blowing trumpets - "angels rejoice over you". 4. The Sun - "This is life eternal".
200
[Saturday morning session] What did Sister Ann M. Dibb (Pres. Monson's daughter and 2nd Counselor in YW Presidency) observe was written on the shirt of the young woman she met at the grocery store? And what did she ponder that she might write on a shirt to reflect her belief and testimony?
Young Woman's shirt: "I'm a Mormon, are You?" Sister Ann M. Dibb's shirt would say: "I'm a Mormon. I know it. I live it. I love it."
300
[Sunday morning session] President Monson said, "The lords purposes are often accomplished when we give _____ to his _________.
"The lords purposes are often accomplished when we give heed to his Spirit."
300
[Saturday morning session] What did he see as he looked out at the congregation in the conference center and then remarked jokingly, "there is still room for improvement"?
"A few empty chairs in the back."
300
[Saturday afternoon session] Elder Neil L. Andersen said, "fiery trials make us stronger", by bringing us closer to our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ who we learn to rely on during our trials. What New Testament scripture did he reference in regards to the effects of getting to know Heavenly Father?
John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
300
[Saturday afternoon session] M. Russell Ballard used an insect, commonly known to all Seminary/Institute students as Apis mellifera Linnaeus of the Hymenoptera order :) to teach an object lesson. What was the insect? How did he relate what he had observed of this insect, on his Father's farm, to the importance of each member of the Church?
A Honey Bee! He taught that each member being faithful in following the commandments of Jesus Christ and serving in the Church, no matter how small their contribution or role, is very significant to the whole. Lots of honey when everyone is doing their part!
300
[Saturday morning session] In Russell M. Nelson's talk, what did the Lord inspire Jerry the preacher to do in response to his prayer to help a depressed Sister in his congregation? And what did Elder Nelson say over and over and over to those who want to learn about the Gospel?
Jerry heard in his mind, "Stop the boys on the bikes." Elder Nelson said over and over, "Ask the Missionaries!".
400
[Saturday afternoon session] Elder L. Tom Perry said, "At the top of the list of these values and therefore prime targets of the adversary are the sanctity of __________ and the central importance of the ___________."
"At the top of the lists of these values and therefore prime targets of the adversary are the sanctity of marriage and the central importance of the family."
400
[Sunday morning session] President Monson spoke of events, that at the time seemed ordinary, but in retrospect revealed that "the Lord is in the details of our lives" and had answered prayers. Such as at the Kansas City, MO Temple celebration, where 3000 youth knelt in prayer asking for help, because the "Jumbotron" had broken. What miracle occurred? What exercise did he recommend for us all to do so that we could be more grateful and come closer to our Heavenly Father?
After the prayer, the technician was able to fix the Jumbotron in the last minutes before the celebration and attributed the fix, "to luck", to which Pres. Monson laughed. He suggested, "take an inventory of your life and look specifically for the blessings in your life that you have received...Our prayers are answered."
400
[Sunday afternoon session] Elder Richard G. Scott quoted from his wife's journal, "I have just made a decision and I want to stand up and shout out about it!" What decision was she so excited about? Which New Testament scripture did he say puts those in mortality and beyond the veil on the path to salvation?
John 3:5 is the scripture and she was so excited because she had converted her son's room into her new Genealogy room. Elder Scott's wife had spent 30 years doing Genealogy.
400
[Saturday afternoon session] What did Elder Larry Echo Hawk say his Marine Corps drill instructor found in his duffel bag? What did the drill instructor not do to Elder Hawk that he had done to everyone else during the inspection?
He found a Book of Mormon. Instead of yelling and swearing at Elder Hawk he whispered, "Are you a Mormon?" To which Elder Hawk yelled, "Yes, Sergeant Instructor!" After which, the drill instructor put his Book of Mormon back and then proceeded to yell at the next soldier down the line.
400
What were the colors of the flowers behind the pulpit? Crazy hard right?
Purple and Pinkish
500
[Saturday afternoon session] Elder Dallin H. Oaks said, "From the perspective of the Plan of Salvation one of the most serious abuses of children is to deny them _______. This is a worldwide trend. Worldwide there are estimated to be more than forty million __________ per year...to us this is a great evil."
"From the perspective of the Plan of Salvation one of the most serious abuses of children is to deny them birth. This is a worldwide trend. Worldwide there are estimated to be more than forty million abortions per year...to us this is a great evil."
500
[Saturday Priesthood session] Pres. Monson said, "We need to bear in mind that people can change!" He also said, that "many could have a testimony," if Priesthood holders would do what?
"Many could have a testimony, if we would bear ours to them and to help them change."
500
[Sunday morning session] What New Testament scripture did President Henry B. Eyring and Sister Linda K. Burton (General Relief Society President) both use in their talks? Hint: No hint, it's worth 500 points! :) Pres. Eyring spoke about "Pavilions" we put in place through sin or fear that keep us from Heavenly Father's presence and blessings. Sister Burton spoke about serving individuals and the covenants we made at baptism.
Matthew 25:40: Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
500
[Saturday morning session] President Dieter F. Uchtdorf spoke of expressing to his wife that maybe they "could be more competitive when riding their bikes." What was his wife's wise reply, that he then related to how we should live our lives?
She replied, "Dieter, it is not a race, it's a journey, enjoy the moment."
500
[Saturday Priesthood session] Anthony D. Perkins named 6 things we can do that will become "spiritual guard rails" to protect us from going off the Priesthood path. Name 3! (I said it was crazy hard!)
6 things to help us to stay on the priesthood path: 1. Pray always 2. Study ancient and modern scriptures 3. Worthily participate in ordinances 4. Show genuine love. Avoid contention. Satan is the father of contention. Control anger. Influence by persuasion only. 5. Pay tithing faithfully. Do not covet. 6. Obey the law of chastity
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