Prophets and Patriarchs
Place in chronological order:
(alphabetical)
Abraham, Joseph of Egypt, Moses, Noah
Noah, Abraham, Joseph of Egypt, Moses
Moses 1:39
This is my work and my glory--tobring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.
True or False: The Old Testament is a history book.
False. While it contains true stories, it is not an historical account, but an account of God's relationship with His children.
Short/easy definition of Zion.
The pure in heart.
Sing a song that reminds you of the Creation.
Possibilities:
I Am a Child of God
My Heavenly Father Loves Me
Name at least 4 tribes of Israel.
Reuben. Simeon. Levi. Judah. Dan. Naphtali. Gad. Asher. Issachar. Zebulon. Benjamin. Joseph. Manasseh. Ephraim.
Genesis 1:26-27
God created man in his own image
Posterity
Priesthood
Property/Promised land
Persistent Grace/Hesed
Where is Zion? How does it come to be?
Zion is where we are. It begins in our hearts and homes and extends outward to our wards and communities.
Name at least 8 of the Quorum of the Twelve. Bonus points if you can match the picture with the name.
Uchtdorf, Bednar, Cook, Andersen, Rasband, Stevenson, Renlund, Gong, Soares, Kearon, Causse, Gilbert
Name 2 firstborn sons who didn't get the birthright. (Bonus points: who did get it instead?)
Cain (Abel). Esau (Jacob). Reuben (Joseph). Laman & Lemuel (Nephi). Lesson? You gotta want it.
Abraham 2:9-11
The Lord promised Abraham that his seed would "bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations."
proactive avoidance/run/flee from situation
prioritize integrity/recognize that we offend God when we sin
Establish strong personal boundaries/decide beforehand
What are the 3 types of relational commandments that will help us become Zion-like?
Holiness/Righteousness. Unity. Charity.
Relationship Status Check! Ponder at least 1 thing in each (something going well or something you can improve): You--God, You--Someone Difficult, You--You.
If you couldn't think of anything that you have done recently to strengthen each relationship, write down a goal to do something today.
Draw out the genealogy of the patriarchs... include a couple wives. Start with Abraham... end with lines drawn for the 12 tribes...
Who did you miss?
Exodus 20:3-17
The 10 commandments
Share one lesson we learn from Abraham and Sarah
Blessings come in the Lord's timing
Be patient and trust
The Lord keeps his promises
In regard to becoming Zion, think of one thing you want to START. STOP. CONTINUE.
What do you value and desire? Like Abraham? What are your priorities? (Abraham 1: 2, 4)
Draw a line representing your spiritual momentum either a) since January OR b) since the beginning of the school year.
Label your highs and lows. Take 1 minute to reflect on your slope.
Tell us a spiritual lesson you learned from the story of Joseph.
God is with us through difficult times
God can make all things (good and "bad") work for our good
Moses 7:18
The Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind.
Tell us a spiritual lesson you learned from the story of Joseph of Egypt. Bonus points: Find a scripture that relates to that principle or lesson.
*Genesis chapters 37-45
In Genesis 1:28 we are commanded to be fruitful. How have you been / can you be fruitful? Name at least 4 things.
Smiling. Working out. Forgiving. Making dinner for your family. Studying hard. Magnifying your calling. Volunteering for something. Being kind to your sibling. Sustaining church leaders. Going to the temple. Family Hx. Expressing gratitude. Reading scriptures.
What are 2 questions or topics that you hope to learn or hear more about at General Conference? Journal!
I know that you can receive revelation and comfort as you prepare for General Conference!