Wilderness Wanderings
What did the Lord tell the Israelites to do daily that would remind them to rely on Him?
To gather manna for their food, except on the seventh day.
“If we rely on the Lord daily, He will bless us with the spiritual nourishment needed for that day. . . .
Quote WW100
She was Abraham’s wife and gave birth to Isaac in her old age, which fulfilled the Lord’s promise to her and Abraham.
Who is Sarah.
Most of the symbols, laws, imagery, prophecies, and events of the Old Testament testify of__________.
“The message of the Old Testament is the message of
Christ and his coming and his atonement”
“Although the Old Testament may seem to focus on topics such as covenants, prophets, repentance, the law of Moses, and commandments, there is one theme that weaves through them all: Jesus Christ”
Under the direction of Heavenly Father, what has Jesus Christ created?
What is worlds without number.
“The Sabbath is the Lord’s day and is holy. Because the Sabbath day is already holy, our responsibility is to keep it holy. “. . . Resting from our labors on the Sabbath can help us keep it a holy day”
Which of the following doctrinal mastery passages teaches the importance of keeping the Sabbath day holy?
What is Exodus 20:3–17.
What 2 people from our seminary class, have 6 siblings?
Who is Anabelle and Maddy
What is symbolized by Moses lifting up a brass serpent on a pole to heal those bitten by poisonous serpents?
“If we look to Christ,
He will heal us of our sins, pains, and sicknesses”
He desired righteousness. A false priest tried to sacrifice him when he was young, and years later he was asked to sacrifice his son Isaac. He made covenants with God, which were later renewed by Isaac
Who is Abraham.
What truth can we learn from the symbolism of the Israelites’ putting lambs’ blood around their doors?
“Like the Israelites who were protected from physical death by placing the lambs’ blood around their doors, ........ . . we can be delivered from spiritual death through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ”
What did Heavenly Father do during our premortal existence that provided a way for us to overcome the effects of the Fall?
“He chose Jesus Christ, in the premortal existence to be the Redeemer and Savior of mankind”
"Choose you this day whom ye will serve."
What is Joshua 24:15
The scriptures teach us, "all that God does is for the benefit of His children." What were the benefits of the Flood to God’s children?
The Flood prevented spirits from
being born to parents who were continually wicked (see Moses 8:22) and
“also benefited those who were wicked because they were brought into the spirit world, where they could eventually repent and be taught the gospel of Jesus Christ
Why did the Lord instruct the Israelites to build the portable tabernacle while journeying in the wilderness?
To provide a place for them to make covenants and prepare to be in God’s presence.
Quote WW 300
He was one of Isaac’s sons. His name was changed to Israel. He had 12 sons, whose descendants became known as the twelve tribes of Israel.
Who is Jacob.
What did the sacrifices outlined in the book of Leviticus help the children of Israel understand?
The sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
What accompanies sincere repentance?
“Sincere repentance includes
1. acknowledging our wrongs, (and praying to God)
2. turning away from sinful actions, and
3. having our heart changed through the Atonement of Jesus Christ”
“What is Heavenly Father’s purpose in creating the worlds and their inhabitants? or what is Heavenly Father’s work?
What doctrinal mastery scripture answers this question.
What is Moses 1:39.
State are the reasons why, "marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God?"
God intends that a man and a woman progress together toward eternal life;
together they provide the best setting for the rearing and nurturing of children
(see Moses 3:18–25).
The family is an important part of God’s plan of salvation and the family helps us become more like our Heavenly Father.
When Satan confronted Moses, what did Moses remember that gave him the strength to resist Satan?
Daily Double
That he (Moses) was a son of God.
We can resist Satan’s deceptions as we remember that
1. we are a son or daughter of God. As we
2. remember our previous spiritual experiences,
3. have the Spirit with us,
4. call upon God, and
5. remain faithful,
we can receive the strength to overcome Satan’s influence
Who was the “choice seer” prophesied about by Joseph who was sold into Egypt?
Who is Joseph Smith
“To bring His people out of spiritual darkness and captivity, the Lord raised up a ‘choice seer’ . . . named Joseph Smith”
What can Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac teach us about Heavenly Father?
He willingly sacrificed His Only Begotten Son for us.
“Heavenly Father demonstrated His love for us through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.
Quote T400
Why must we be “born again”?
Daily Double
“We must be born again in order to be sanctified from all sin and to inherit eternal life”
(See Moses 6:59.)
Which scripture teaches that God chose “noble and great” spirits in the premortal life to be leaders in His kingdom on earth?
What is Abraham 3:22–23.
Quote DM 400
What blessings are reserved for individuals who remain faithful to their temple-marriage covenant?
If we marry in the covenant and remain faithful,
then we will receive the blessings of Abraham
(see Genesis 28).
Including the highest degree of glory in the celestial kingdom, all that our Heavenly Father has, and living together forever as a family.
What did the Lord tell Moses when he expressed concern about his calling to deliver the children of Israel from Egypt?
He told Moses that
He would give him power to accomplish His work.
(See Exodus 3:12, 17.)
“The Lord is with those He calls, and He gives them power to accomplish His work”
Esau’s made a choice to give up his birthright. What does his choice tell us about what he valued?
He valued worldly pleasures more than eternal blessings.
“Esau lost blessings not only because of his choice to sell his birthright, but also because of other poor choices he made. . . .
“. . . If we value temporary or worldly pleasures more than we value eternal blessings, then we may lose those blessings”
What do the consequences of Joseph being sold into Egypt teach us about trials?
“If we are faithful, God can direct our lives and help us make trials become blessings for ourselves and others”
What are the conditions of Adam and Eve after the Fall?
1. They could have children.
2. They knew good from evil.
3. They were shut out from God’s presence.
4. They and their posterity would experience death, pain, and disease.
Quote Fall 500
"God our Father has ears with which to hear our prayers. He has eyes with which to see our actions. He has a mouth with which to speak to us. He has a heart with which to feel compassion and love. He is real. He is living. We are his children, made in his image. We look like him, and he looks like us"
Which scripture teaches that we are created in God’s image?
What is Genesis 1:26–27.
What kind of a relationship that should exist between a husband and wife?
Husbands and wives are to be equal partners
(see Moses 3:18–25).
A husband and wife should be honest, loyal, and trusting of each other.
They should also be encouraging, comforting, helpful, and treat each other with respect and kindness.
Ten of the spies Moses sent to explore the land of promise brought back an “evil report.” What did Joshua and Caleb do after seeing the Israelites’ response to the “evil report”?
Joshua and Caleb encouraged the Israelites to not rebel or fear because the Lord would be with them.
“If we know the Lord is with us, we can overcome fear and more courageously stand for righteousness”
What is the correct chronological order (first to last) of some of 5 dispensational Old Testament prophets?
The Bible suggests at least one dispensation identified with Adam,
another with Enoch,
another with Noah,
and so on with Abraham, Moses,
and Jesus with His Apostles in the meridian of time”
Enoch came to see and understand the true natures of God and Satan during his vision. What are the true nature of God and Satan?
God weeps when people choose to be wicked, while Satan laughs at wickedness (see Moses 7:26).
Enoch also came to understand that “although God has created innumerable worlds, He feels deep love and compassion for each one of His children and is close to them”
Adam and Eve came to understand that without the Fall and the Atonement
“they and their posterity could not obtain the blessings of eternal life”
“As the seed of Abraham, the Abrahamic covenant teaches us that we have a responsibility to minister to and bless all the families of the earth with the blessings of the gospel”
What is Abraham 2:9-11.
What Commandments has God given to those who are married as husband and wife?
To have children and teach them the ways of God
(see Moses 2:26–28; 6:1–23).
“Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs”
Parents should teach their children “to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live”