HISTORY
First Patriarch of the Church?
Joseph Smith Sr. (1833), Church History Topics
Who do you talk to when ready?
Bishop or stake president, Handbook 38.2.8.3
Where in scripture does it say: “Ask of God … and it shall be given”?
James 1:5
What does every patriarchal blessing declare?
Lineage in the house of Israel, Youth Guide
Everyone gets a patriarchal blessing at age 12.
False; only when spiritually ready, Youth Guide
Which early leaders received blessings?
Joseph & Emma Smith, Joseph Smith Papers
Do you have to fast?
No; fasting not required, spiritual prep is encouraged, Youth Guide
BONUS
Recite your favorite scripture (anyone from your team)
Why does lineage matter?
Connects you to Abraham’s covenant (priesthood, posterity, promised land), Abraham 2:9–11
A blessing is like fortune-telling.
False; revelation, not prediction, FSY
Who recorded some of the first blessings?
Oliver Cowdery, Joseph Smith Papers
BONUS
Alma 37:40 → What worked only ‘according to their faith’?
The Liahona, Alma 37:40
Lineage connects you to what great work?
Gathering of Israel, Abraham 2:9–11; 2 Nephi 30:2
Patriarchal blessings are personal and sacred.
True, Youth Guide
Who was the first stake patriarch?
Isaac Morley, Church History Topics
Most important preparation?
Faith and prayer, FSY: Personal Revelation
Abraham 2:11 → Which prophet was promised that ‘all nations would be blessed’?
Abraham, Abraham 2:11
Can families have different tribes?
Yes, by revelation, Youth Guide
Every blessing includes lineage.
True, Youth Guide
BONUS
🎶 Sing your favorite Primary song together!
What 3 things invite revelation?
Pray, study scriptures, act on promptings, FSY
Who speaks the ‘words of Christ’ in 2 Nephi 32:3?
Angels, by the Holy Ghost, 2 Nephi 32:3
What responsibility is given to Ephraim?
Spread the gospel, gather Israel, Deut. 33:17; D&C 133:32
Patriarchal blessings given since 1833
True, Church History Topics