Parable of Wheat & Tares
In D&C 86:6–7, the “harvest” represents what future event?
The Second Coming
What does the phrase "still small voice" refer to?
The voice of the "Holy Ghost"
("Spirit")
What state is specifically mentioned in the prophecy about war in D&C 87?
South Carolina
What role do missionaries play in gathering Israel?
Sharing the gospel and helping others come unto Christ
Where is a shrimp's heart located?
Its head
The enemy who plants the tares represents what being?
The Devil (Satan)
Name one way we can invite the Holy Ghost into our lives.
Scripture study, church attendance, prayer, keeping the commandments ... ANSWERS VARY :)
In D&C 87, Joseph Smith prophesied about which major historical event?
The American Civil War
What are some ways we can prepare for the Second Coming?
keeping commandments, staying worthy, listening to the spirit, doing temple work ... ANSWERS VARY
Which one of the Seven Wonders still exists today?
The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
What happens to the tares after the harvest?
bundled and burned
In D&C 85:6, what does the Lord refer to the Holy Ghost as?
"a still small voice"
Other than everything with South Carolina, what was another huge dispute in the United States?
Slavery
Doctrine and Covenants 87:8 says to “stand in holy places” and do what in order to be ready for the Second Coming?
"be not moved"
What is the only planet in our solar system that spins clockwise?
Venus
Why are the wheat and the tares allowed to grow together until the harvest?
-So the wheat isn't uprooted.
-It allows for agency until the very end.
-Another good answer (approved by teacher)
Name 1 hymn or primary song that talks about the Holy Ghost.
Answers Vary.
D&C 85 was written as a letter from Joseph Smith, answering questions about consecrated land and records. Who was it written to?
William W. Phelps
What did President Nelson say is the “most important work” we can be part of?
The gathering of Israel
How long was the shortest war in history? Be within 7
38 minutes
What does everything in this parable represent? Tares, wheat, field, sowers, and the blade
Tares = Wicked
Wheat = Righteous
Field = The world
Sowers = Apostles
Blade = Angles
What's the difference between the power of the holy Ghost and the Gift of the Holy Ghost?
The power can come--or be felt--by anyone, but the gift is the constant companionship you get after baptism and confirmation.
What was going on in the United States around the time of D&C 87?
Rising tensions that would lead to the Civil War.
What does it mean to "stand in holy places"
(Approved by teacher)
Ex: To stay spiritually safe and be where the Spirit can guide and protect us.
Despite its size, what land animal weighs less than the tongue of a blue whale?
Elephant