First Presidency
Words of Wisdom
Stories Told
Doctrinal Mastery!
Music and the Spoken Word
100

Pres. Russell Mm. Nelson pleaded with us to counter the lure of the world by spending more time with the Lord.  "If most of the information you get comes from social or other media, your ability to hear the whisperings of the Spirit will be ________."

diminished

100

Elder Vaiangina Sikahema taught, "If you choose to live your life out of ___________, you will find life more difficult and chaotic."

sequence

100

Elder Sean Douglas told the story of five year old Ruby who had already faced many trials in life.  She was set to have surgery on fix a deformed hand.  When asked is she was scared, what did Ruby reply?

"I'm happy!  I know Jesus will hold my hand."

100

Elder Anthony D. Perkins quoted Doctrine & Covenants 6:36 in its entirety.  Can you quote it without looking?

Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.
100

Elder Sean Douglas quoted the 2nd verse to this hymn, "When dark clouds of trouble hang o'er us, and threaten our peace to destroy.  There is hope smiling brightly before us, and we know that deliverance is nigh."  Name the hymn.

We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet (hymn 19)

200

Pres. Russell M. Nelson taught, "The _________ lies at the centre of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Saviour and His doctrine are the very heart of the ______."  (same word)

temple

200

Brother Bradley R. Wilcox, 2nd counsellor in the General Young Men presidency taught, "God's message is that worthiness is not ____________.  Worthiness is being honest and trying."

flawlessness

200

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf told about scientists confirming the theory that people who are lost walk in circles.  He said, "Without the help of landmarks to guide us, we inevitably deviate off course and end up in places we never thought we would be."  He then showed a picture.  What was the picture of?

A car in a pool.

200

Elder Anthony D. Perkins talked about covenants and quoted, "the power of godliness is made manifest."  Name the doctrinal mastery reference.

Doctrine & Covenants 84:20

200

Bishop L. Todd Budge spoke about the tremendous outpouring of time, energy and generosity that Latter-day Saints have given over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, and how service makes one holy.  He then quoted this Primary song.

"Give," Said the Little Stream
300

Pres. Henry B. Eyring taught, "The way to receive revelation from God has not changed from the days of Adam and Eve.  It is the same for you and for me.  It is always done by __________ _________."

exercising faith

300

Elder Christoffel Golden taught that this event is approaching and that God continues to work miracles in the "everyday life of countless people".

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

300

Elder Brent H. Nielson told the story of his father who had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  Even though the Nielson family fasted and prayed for him to be healed, he was not.  Elder Nielson said, "The Old Testament teaches of an aromatic spice or ointment used for healing wounds that was made from a bush grown in Gilead.  Through literature, music and art, the Saviour Jesus Christ has often been referred to as the _____ ___  _________ because of His remarkable healing power.  The Nielson was blessed by this during this difficult time.

Balm of Gilead

300

Elder Marcus B. Nash spoke of our responsibility to hold up the gospel light.  He then quoted part of this doctrinal mastery, "Truly, 'how great shall be your joy' as you share the gospel!  Sharing the gospel is joy upon joy, hope upon hope."  Name the scripture reference.

Doctrine & Covenants 18:15-16

300

Elder Erich W. Koptische quoted two verses from hymn 85, "Fear not, I am with thee, oh be not dismayed, For I am thy God and will still give thee aid.  I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand.  Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand."  Name that hymn.

How Firm a Foundation

400

Pres. Russell M. Nelson said, "There has never been a time in the history of the world when knowledge of our Saviour is more personally vital and relevant to every _________ __________."

human soul

400

Elder D. Todd Christofferson taught, "As we abide in God's love we depend less and less on the ______ of others.  

approval

400

Sister Bonnie H. Cordon shared the story of watching her son play soccer.  He was the goalie in charge of guarding the net.  What did her son do during the game?

He got distracted and looped his arms and legs through holes in the net until he was stuck and couldn't defend the goal.

400

Elder David A. Bender said, "Covenant promises and blessings are possible only because of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.  He invites us to look to Him, come unto Him, learn of Him and bind ourselves to Him through the covenants and ordinances of His restored gospel."  Find the doctrinal mastery verse that begins, "Look unto me in every thought..."

Doctrine & Covenants 6:36

400

Sister Susan H. Porter quoted the second verse to this sacrament hymn written by Eliza R. Snow, "His precious blood he freely split, His life He freely gave."  Name the hymn.

How Great the Wisdom and the Love (hymn 195)

500

Pres. Dallin H. Oaks said, "Members who forgo Church attendance and rely only on individual spirituality separate themselves from these gospel essentials."  He then listed three things.  Name one of them.

The power and blessings of the priesthood, the fullness of restored doctrine, and the motivations and opportunities to apply that doctrine.

500

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland shared this story from the New Testament and then said, "With or without riches, each of us is to come to Christ with the same uncompromised commitment to His gospel that was expected of this young man."  What story did he share?

The rich young ruler who asked Jesus "What shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?"

500

Elder Moises Villaneuva told the story of a missionary who lost his mother and younger brother in a tragic accident.  Instead of going home for the funeral, the elder decided to stay and finish his mission.  A while later the missionary's bike was stolen and the thieves had injured him with a knife.  When Elder Villaneuva and his companion went to visit this elder in the hospital, what did they find out he had been doing?

The missionary was smiling while waiting to go into surgery.  While he was recuperating he passed out pamphlets and copies of the Book of Mormon to the doctors, nurses, and other patients.

500

At age 14, Elder Giuffra and his mother were taught by Latter-day Saint missionaries about Christ, the Apostasy and Joseph Smith's First Vision.  "The Spirit confirmed to me several truths."  One truth was Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have bodies of flesh and bones, but They are glorified and perfected.  The Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit.  Find the doctrinal mastery reference that teaches this truth.

Doctrine & Covenants 130:22-23

500

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland closed his talk by quoting this beloved hymn that was in the old hymnbook (before the green one).  "Here's my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for they courts above."  Name the hymn.

Come Thou Font of Every Blessing

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