Words of Wisdom
Brother Milton Camargo of the Sunday School Presidency taught, "_______ with our Father in Heaven enables us to sort through what is true and what is false, what is relevant to the Lord's plan for us and what is not."
Fill in the blank.
Communication
Elder Kelly R. Johnson of the Seventy spoke about the principles of God's power. He shared a funny story about his daughter who had to practice the piano for 30 minutes before she could play with her friends. What did his daughter do?
She pushed the buttons on the microwave for 30 minutes using it as a timer. After 20 minutes she went to check the timer and saw that the microwave was on fire! Instead of setting the timer, she had set it to cook for 30 minutes while it was empty.
President Nelson said for centuries prophets have foretold an event and it is happening right now. What is that event?
The gathering of Israel
Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi of the Seventy told about losing his brother, Chad, to cancer and the hard year their family had following Chad's death. In their Come Follow Me study they came across James 1:2 and decided to make one of the phrases from that verse their motto for the coming year of 2020. They had t-shirts for the entire family printed with the phrase. What was printed on the shirts?
Count it all joy
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland taught, "Christianity is comforting but often it is not _____. The path to holiness and happiness here and hereafter is a long and sometimes rocky one. It takes time and tenacity to walk it. But, of course, the reward for doing so is monumental."
Fill in the blank.
Comfortable
Sister Lisa Harkness of the General Primary Presidency taught, "Our faith increases as we choose to ______ rather than doubt, ______ rather than judge, ______ rather than rebel."
Fill in the blanks.
Believe
Forgive
Repent
In speaking of the global pandemic and our reactions to it, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, "We feel like tearing our hair out!" What did he say after that?
"Apparently some of my brethren have already begun that course of action."
"If you really want to embrace a _____ _____ , I invite you to turn your heart, mind and soul increasingly to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Let that be your _____ _____."
Fill in the blanks.
New normal
President Henry B. Eyring spoke of some lessons learned from his mother. One was when he was little and had to help weed the garden. He complained it was too hard. What was his mother's response?
"Oh, Hal, of course it's hard! It's supposed to be. Life is a test."
Elder Ulisses Soares said this, "As we resist temptation, it fades away and loses its power over our mind and heart, and consequently, over our actions." What did he compare yielding to temptations to?
Approaching a magnet with a metal object. The magnet's force attracts the object and holds it tightly. When the object is moved away, the magnet loses power.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught, "In a way we are seeds. And for seeds to reach their potential, they must be _____ before they can sprout."
Fill in the blank.
Buried
Elder Carlos A. Godoy of the Seventy didn't have a picture to show of him at his baptism. He did have a picture of him and his sister at the activity afterward. What did he say about the picture that was funny?
"I might have to clarify who is who."
"Brothers and sisters, please listen carefully to what I am about to say. God does not love one _____ more than another. His doctrine is clear. He invites all to come unto Him, 'black and white, bond and free, male and female.' I assure you that your standing before God is not determined by the color of your skin. Favor or disfavor with God is dependent upon your devotion to God and His commandments, and not the color of your skin."
Fill in the blank.
For 100 extra points each, name the Doctrinal Mastery phrase and reference from last semester that President Nelson quoted from.
Race
All are alike unto God
2 Nephi 26:33
Sister Lisa L. Harkness of the Primary General Presidency told the story of her young daughter who watched her older siblings jump into a lake. She plugged her nose, and while wearing a life preserver, also jumped into the lake. What did her daughter do after that?
Daily Double
When she came to the surface of the water she cried, "Help me! Help me!"
Elder D. Todd Christofferson said these two institutions "are and have been crucial for endowing individuals and communities with the virtues that sustain an enduring society." What are they?
Families
Religion
Elder Ronald A. Rasband said, "Though temples throughout the world are closed or in limited use due to the COVID-19 pandemic, being worth to attend the temple has not been _____."
Fill in the blank.
Daily Double
Suspended
Bishop W. Christopher Waddell told of attending a Sacrament meeting (pre-COVID) as he was traveling home from other church assignments. After the meeting, an enthusiastic deacon approached him and asked if Bishop Waddell knew President Nelson and if he ever had the chance to shake President Nelson's hand. Bishop Waddell answered that he did know President Nelson, he had shaken his hand, and as a member of the Presiding Bishopric he had the opportunity to meet with President Nelson and his counselor a couple of times a week. How did the deacon react to that information?
Daily Double
He sat down on a chair, threw his hands in the air, and shouted, "This is the greatest day of my life!"
"I have learned that one of the Hebraic meanings of the word Israel is'____ _____ _____.'"
Fill in the blanks.
How did this deepen President Nelson's understanding of the gathering of Israel?
Daily Double
Let God prevail.
God is gathering those who are willing to let God prevail in their lives.
Elder Carlos A. Godoy shared his testimony of the following truth, "I have experience with _____. Not all _____ are from the other side of the veil. I believe in _____! We are all here today - a giant army of _____ set apart for these latter days - to minister to others as extensions of the hands of a loving Creator."
Fill in the blanks. (Hint: all the same word)
Angels
Elder Quentin L. Cook taught these two things are not opposites. What are they?
Unity
Diversity
Elder Dallin H. Oaks said this was the way to division and enmity. What is it?
Anger
Elder David A. Bednar told the story of he and his wife, Susan, taking inventory of their emergency supplies. They found items in a remote closet that had been in their food storage for decades. What did he say about that food storage?
"Frankly, we were afraid to open and inspect some of the containers for fear of unleashing another global pandemic!"
"The work of the Lord is steadily moving forward. Amid social distancing, face masks, and Zoom meetings, we have learned to do some things differently and some even more effectively. Unusual times can bring unusual _____."
Fill in the blank.
Rewards
President Nelson had a one word answer after hearing about his granddaughter-in-law's struggles with her father dying and her faith. What was the word and what does it mean?
Myopic = nearsighted
Elder Dallin H. Oaks taught, "Though Jesus' teachings were revolutionary, He did not teach _____. We can have a national identity and diversity. Both must be rooted in _____ _____."
Daily Double
Revolution
Constitutional Freedom