Saturday Morning Session
What did Brik V Eyre of the 70 mean when he said to “seek validation vertically, not horizontally”?
Validation should only be sought from God, not those around us.
Quentin L. Cook says a great quote. “To be one with the Lord, we must be one before the Lord.” What does this mean?
We must be inclusive and loving of all of Gods children in order to truly be one with God.
William K Jackson of the 70 gave an amazing (and surprisingly animated) talk. When speaking on goal setting, he insisted that we set goals with what in mind?
Specific names
Fill in the blanks from this quote by James E Evanston: “If teaching missionaries are the Lords ____, then service missionaries are the Lords _____.
Mouth, hands
According to John D. Amos, ____ are Gods Recipe for happy living.
The scriptures
What is one way Kelly R Johnson of the 70 said we can Reconcile ourselves to God or strengthen our relationship with him?
Through the atonement, daily repentance, seek and receive revelation, listen to and act on messages from conference
Ronald A Rasband of the 12 referenced a very specific revelation about our day that the 12 had in 1994. This revelation drove them to produce what document?
The Family: A Proclamation to the World
STAKE CONFERENCE QUESTION:
President McMullen spoke about being peacemakers. he said that peace can be ours if we do what?
Follow the Saviors commandments.
What was the main miracle performed by Jesus that Jeffrey R. Holland referenced in his talk?
Jesus putting mud on the eyes of the blind man and being healed
What did Dallin H Oaks say is the most effective teaching technique for parents to use?
Teach by example
In Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s talk about spiritual gifts, he lists many spiritual gifts, particularly small and overlooked ones. List at least 2 spiritual gifts YOU have.
Showing compassion, noticing overlooked people, finding reasons to be joyful, peacemaker, notice small miracles, sincere compliments, forgiving, repenting, enduring, explaining simply, connecting with children, sustaining church leaders, help others know they belong
STAKE CONFERENCE QUESTION:
Brother Rudd spoke about gaining a testimony on Joseph Smith and the Restoration. He then referenced which founding father telling of the need for a restoration of Christ's church?
Thomas Jefferson
"I adhere to the principles of the first age; and consider all subsequent innovations as corruptions of his religion, having no foundation in what came from him... The genuine doctrines of Jesus, so long perverted by His pseudo-priests, will again be restored to their original purity."
What was the main theme or idea in Patrick Kearons talk?
New beginnings, repentance, healing, the atonement
Name at least 1 blessing of Temperance that Ulisses Soares outlined in his talk.
Humble and full of love, Spiritual strength, Restrain anger, Nurture patience, Treating others with tolerance respect and dignity even through diversity, Less vulnerable to spiritual erosion
Dallin H. Oaks gave a stupendous talk. What trend did he say we need to increase?
Birth rates/having children
Ronald Barcellos of the Quorum of the 70 listed 4 principles in his talk. 1. Our focus, priorities, and motives. 2. Our willingness to obey the commandments. 3. Our diligence in studying the scriptures and seeking revelation. 4. Our thoughts and words. For what purpose does he say we should look at these principles in our lives?
To examine our heart and see if it is in the right place, to align our heart to God.
Kevin G Brown of the 70 gave the greatest talk in the history of General Conference. He speaks on our testimonies, and he says that if our testimony is weakening, there is a specific cause. What is the cause he referenced?
Our choices. It is a choice to let the influence of the world overtake our testimony.
In J. Annette Dennis’ talk, she said a statement. Fill in the blanks: Divine strength comes from ______, thus Satan attempts to ______.
Unity, divide us
What is the promise that D Todd Christofferson claimed is most repeated in the Book of Mormon?
*Hint: 2 Nephi 1:20
Inasmuch as ye keep the commandments, you shall prosper in the land; but inasmuch as ye will not keep my commandments ye shall be cut off from my presence.
David A Bednar gave a talk about agency and choosing God. He also spoke about judgement day. What did he mean when he said that Christ will be the judge of our hearts?
He is our ultimate judge, and he will look at the most sincere desire of our hearts. If we sinned daily, but we daily strived for perfection and holiness and constantly tried to have a repentant soul, then we will be right in the eyes of God.
Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles spoke on being peacemakers. He listed 3 areas of our life where we can be peacemakers. Fill in the blanks: “Peacemaking begins _____, then _____, and it can then spread to ______. “
Our hearts, our home and families, our communities
What’s 1 of the 3 principles Chad H Webb of the 70 said can invite the spirit into our teaching?
Invite diligent learning, teach true doctrine, center Christ in your teaching
Niel L Anderson of the 12 gave a fantastic talk about repentance. He said when repenting we must be completely honest with God, ____, ____, and _____. Fill in the blanks.
Ourselves, the people we hurt, and our priesthood leader.
What are some trials that we may encounter as a form of our being proved as mentioned in Henry B. Eyring?
Trials in family life, illness, disappointment, grief, loneliness, etc.
Dale G Renlund shared a parable of a man who received an award professorship named after President Nelson. He decided after receiving it that since his name was now associated with Pres. Nelsons, he was going to try to be more like him. Dale then drew 5 parallels which apply to both the parable and associating our name with Christ.