Pre-mortal Life
Fill in the blank: God is the literal Father of our______.
Spirits
Part of Gods plan is that we have the ability to make mistakes. What allows us to return back to him?
Atonement
In D&C 138 who saw the vision of the spirit world?
President Joseph F. Smith
How is it possible that we will all be resurrected? D&C 138:14
Through Christ’s Atonement
What kingdom of glory did Joseph Smith see a vision of in D&C 137?
Celestial Kingdom
Who did we live with before we came to earth?
Heavenly Father and his other spirit children as a family.
What is our purpose here on Earth?
To gain a body and gain earthly experiences
What is the role of the righteous in the spirit world? (D&C 138:30-33)
Preach repentance to those who died without a knowledge of the gospel or rejected its teachings.
What are we judged by in D&C 138:10?
Our time “in the flesh” on Earth
Who did Joseph Smith see in the Celestial Kingdom D&C 137?
Adam, Abraham, his parents, and his brother Alvin
What was our main purpose for coming to earth?
To receive a physical body, like God’s
What are some qualities we can learn while we are on earth that will help us be closer to God?
Any of the Christ like attributes
Explain the difference of those in spirit “paradise” verses spirit “prison” (D&C 138: 20-22)
The face of the Savior was hid from the unrepented and the righteous were in a state of peace.
Who will be resurrected?
Everyone, no matter what kind of life they lived. It is a gift to everyone through the atonement
Give us 3 descriptions of the Celestial Kingdom that are described in D&C 137:2-4
Gate that was like unto circling flames of fire, blazing throne of God, and streets paved with gold
Why is Jesus Christ central to Gods plan?
We needed a savior to redeem us from sin so we can be like God
Why is there Opposition in all things?
2 Nephi 2:11
For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things. If not so, my firstborn in the wilderness, righteousness could not be brought to pass, neither wickedness, neither holiness nor misery, neither good nor bad. Wherefore, all things must needs be a compound in one; wherefore, if it should be one body it must needs remain as dead, having no life neither death, nor corruption nor incorruption, happiness nor misery, neither sense nor insensibility.
What verses from the bible are quoted in D&C 138 in relation to the spirit world?
Epistle of Peter
Which verse in D&C 138 explains what happens to our bodies after being resurrected? Hint (its in the first 20 verses)
Verse 17 (Read with class)
What are the differences between the 3 kingdoms of glory?
Discussion
What is agency, and why is it essential to God’s plan?
Discussion question
One thing God wants us to learn in this life is to walk by faith. Why do you think that is?
Discussion
When did the Savior go to the Spirit world and what did he do there? (D&C 138: 27-30.)
He went between the time of his Crucifixion and resurrection. He preached the gospel and organized forces and messengers, gave them authority and power to preach the gospel.
What are the qualifications for receiving exaltation?
Those qualifying conditions include faith in the Lord, repentance, baptism, receiving the Holy Ghost, and remaining faithful to the ordinances and covenants of the temple
What verse from the bible refers to the kingdoms of glory?
1 Corinthians 15:40-42