Hymns
Recite the last phrase of the verse
"As I search the holy scriptures,
Loving Father of mankind,
May my heart be blessed with wisdom,
And...
may knowledge fill my mind
277
God and Christ visiting the inhabitants of the kingdoms of Heaven are compared to this in D&C 88
A man having a field to which he sends various workers and visits them at different times of the day.
D&C 88:51
True or False
Only members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints can have true manifestations of the spirit including the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues and so forth.
False
While baptized members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are blessed to always have the Holy Ghost with them, others can feel its influence and receive revelation and other gifts of the spirit as their faith permits and God allows.
What was the name of the school Joseph Smith was instructed to organize in D & C 88
The School of the Prophets
discern means
perceive, recognize, distinguish between, realize
Come, listen to a prophet's voice,
And ____________________
hear the word of God
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"And I give unto you a commandment that you shall teach one another the ____________ of the kingdom."
doctrine
D&C88:77 - 78
"Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient for you to understand."
Fasting is a commandment from the Lord. Explain the concept and actions associated with this practice.
Refrain from eating 2 consecutive meals in 24 hours
Include prayer with your fast
Donate the money that would have been spent on the meals as a fast offering.
Name 3 topics that were taught in the School of the Prophets
history, current events, reading, writing, mathematics, doctrinal teaching, Hebrew, mission preparation, Word of Wisdom, economics, civic planning
Give a personal or scriptural example of this concept
We should learn to discern the truth not only through our rational minds but also through the very still and small voice of the spirit.
Joseph Smith - word of wisdom
Joseph Smith - translating Book of Mormon
Teach me _____________________________.
to walk in the light of his love
304
"For he who is not able to abide the ___________ of a celestial kingdom cannot abide a celestial glory."
law
D&C 88: 22
32 - Enjoy that which they are willing to receive not what they might have received
Name the first principles and ordinances of the gospel
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Repentance
Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins
Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost
Compete the following quote
"Heavenly Father wants His daughters and sons to always be learning. You have both temporal and spiritual reasons to seek and love learning. Education is not just about earning money. It is part of your eternal goal to become ____________.
More like Heavenly Father.
Explain the importance of this type of teaching
"I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, ...for they shall learn wisdom; for unto him that receiveth I will give more."
2 Nephi 28:30
Lift up your voice! Rejoice! And prepare for that day!
Learn of the __________ and keep following ______.
Lord and keep following His way.
1002
Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me _____________ and ye shall find me; ask and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
diligently
D&C 88:63
What does Joseph Smith say in his record of the First Vision that he was trying for the first time that day?
Pray Vocally
"The Glory of God is __________ or, in other words, light and truth."
intelligence
D&C 93:36
Complete this quote from President Russell M. Nelson
"In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of _____________.
the Holy Ghost
Revelation for the Church, Revelation for our Lives
April 2018
Jesus walked in wisdom
Jesus grew in _________.
Showing love to God and man while in His youth.
truth
1004
"Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of __________, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God."
learning
D & C 88:119
During the endowment church members covenant to live the law of obedience, law of sacrifice, law of the gospel, the law of chastity and the law of consecration.
Give an example of how YOU can live the law of consecration now.
Giving the Lord your time to serve a mission, teach a lesson, prepare a sacrament talk.
Paying tithing, fast offering, participating in service and humanitarian activities.
True or False
Education is so important that the Church administers a Perpetual Education Fund that offers student loans to members.
True. The fund was created in 2001 and has helped more than 110,000 individuals
Explain a correlation between using both our rational minds and faith and having two eyes to see.
Eyes; Each gives different perspective, depth perception, peripheral vision and increases our understanding of the world around us.