President Oaks
President Oaks has served as the president of the Quorum of the Twelve for this number of years.
What is 7 years?
The main purpose of the Doctrine and Covenants is to help us deepen our conversion to this man.
Who is Jesus Christ?
The Saturday morning choir asked us how we would act if the Savior stood here.
What is "beside me?"
For the first time in 75 years, this many Apostles were seated on the stand.
What is 14?
President Oaks started the first session of Conference by explaining that this small quorum was dissolved when President Nelson passed away.
What is the First Presidency?
President Oaks said he learned more about Christ from this man's life than from any other man.
Who is Russell M. Nelson?
President Eyring referred to this man who was proved and tested to become stronger in Liberty Jail.
Who is Joseph Smith?
This many new hymns were sung during this conference.
What is 7?
When the sustaining of officers happens at conference, anyone who opposes should do this.
What is speak to a local priesthood leader?
This year's youth theme was mentioned several times in conference. Give the scripture and verse and recite it.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 6:36; Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not?
President Oaks reminded us that the Doctrine of Christ centers on THIS and quoted from a proclamation about it.
What is the family?
Multiple speakers referenced this scribe who wrote almost the entire Book of Mormon with a feather pen. A third of the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants are directed to him, about him, or involve him.
Who is Oliver Cowdery?
This hymn was referenced in 2 talks and was the closing hymn on Sunday afternoon.
This is the number of new temples announced at this past conference.
What is zero?
One of the most powerful speakers this conference was Kevin Brown from this country.
What is Jamaica?
When he was 7, President Oaks lost his father. As he cried his heart out by his bed, his grandpa came in and knelt with him and said this.
What is, "I will be your father?"
Elder Bednar quoted Doctrine and Covenants 101:78 to help us understand this principle.
What is moral agency?
Elder Holland shared this hymn at the end of His talk.
What is Amazing Grace?
These two Apostles gave their talks while seated.
Who are Jeffrey R. Holland and Henry B. Eyring?
Elder Rasband spoke about this document given to the church 30 years ago.
What is the Proclamation on the Family?
President Oaks listed at least 8 ways to strengthen our families. Share 3 of them.
What are:
*garden together * do recreational activities together * share stories * have family traditions * share spiritual experiences * stay connected to parents/grandparents * plan family reunions?
Elder Matthew S. Holland shared this Old Testament story as part of his message.
What is the story of Jonah and the whale?
This hymn that is commonly sung at General Conference (and is one of Sister Smith's favorite hymns!) was performed by a multicultural choir during the Saturday evening session.
What is How Firm a Foundation?
One of the major themes of conference was from President Nelson's talk in 2023 that asked us all to be this.
What are peacemakers?
Elder Carlos A. Godoy shared stories about going to different units in Africa and finding people serving with these two things.
What are smiling faces and grateful hearts?