BOM intro/
Plan of Salvation
1 Nephi 1-5,6,9
1 Nephi 7,8,10-15
Random/misc.
Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge
100
Name the 3 witnesses
1- Oliver Cowdery 2- David Whitmer 3- Martin Harris
100
Why did Lehi have to leave Jerusalem with his family? Who was another old testament prophet who was teaching the same things as Lehi during the same time in Jerusalem? (Hint:1 Nephi 7)
He was called as a prophet, and preached repentance to the people, who got angry and wanted to kill him. Jeramiah
100
What does the "Stick of Joseph" refer to? (Remember Ezekiel's prophecy about the "stick of Juda and the stick of Joseph"?)
The book of Mormon !!Double points if you can tell where Ezekiel's prophecy is found!!
100
Define the word "Principle", as in a principle of the gospel
An unchanging guideline for personal behavior that is based on Doctrine.
100
List the 3 principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge....
1- Act in Faith 2- Examine concepts and ?s from an eternal perspective 3- Seek further understanding through divinely appointed sources
200
What were some of the sources of the plates composing the gold plates of the book of Mormon? Which plates did the prophet historian Mormon abridge? What plates were abridged by his son Moroni?
The small plates of Nephi, the large plates of Nephi, the plates of Ether, the plates of brass. The large plates of Nephi The plates of Ether
200
What principle is taught in 1 Nephi 3:7?
The Lord prepares a way to obey His commandments
200
What was Nephi doing when the angel came to him to show him the vision his father saw, and many other marvelous things?
He was "pondering" in his "heart" the words of the Lord. !!Double points if you can say what chapter this occurs in!!
200
Define "the light of Christ"
Its the light which is in all things that precedes forth from God, and is a power that's an influence for good in the lives of all people. Conscience is a manifestation of this light. (paraphrased from True to the Faith) "The light of Christ is just what the words imply: enlightenment, knowledge, and an uplifting, ennobling, persevering influence that comes upon mankind because of Jesus Christ." The light of Christ should not be confused with the personage of the Holy Ghost, for the light of Christ is not a personage at all. Its influence is preliminary to and preparatory to one’s receiving the Holy Ghost. " - Bible Dictionary
200
Which one of the Book of Mormon Doctrinal Mastery scriptures illustrates the principle that "God gives knowledge line upon line"?
2 Nephi 28:30 **Double your points of this question if you can recite the scripture!
300
What book was first translated from the plates by Joseph Smith, and then the manuscript of the translation was lost? Who lost the manuscript?
The book of Lehi Martin Harris
300
What principle is taught is 1 Nephi 5:7-9?
When we receive blessings from God, we can choose to pause and give Him thanks.
300
Identify the symbols of Lehi's dream; what are they symbolic of? Tree, iron rod, mists of darkness, river, great and spacious building
Love of God, The word of God, Temptations of the devil, filthiness/hell, pride of the world
300
Define the word "Doctrine", as in a doctrine of the gospel:
An unchanging truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
300
List at least 3 of the divinely appointed sources that God has provided us to get answers to our questions:
Answers can include: the light of Christ, the Holy Ghost, the scriptures, parents, and Church leaders, The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles....
400
Regarding the Book of Mormon, the prophet Joseph Smith said "...a man would get nearer to God by __________________ , than by any other book.”
"abiding by its precepts" !! Double your points for this question by defining what "abiding by its precepts" means!!
400
In our lesson about Nephi's obedience to the Lord, we heard from Elder Anderson as he told about a Brazilian boy named Aroldo, who promised his dying mother he would care for his siblings, but who chose to serve a mission even when it seemed impossible. Elder Anderson said that his faith was not by chance, but by _________"
"Choice"
400
What is the "condescension of God"? How do the Savior’s actions show His condescension?
a member of the Godhead, the Firstborn of the Father, the Creator, Jehovah of the Old Testament—now leaving His divine and holy station; divesting Himself of all that glory and majesty and entering the body of a tiny infant; helpless, completely dependent on His mother and earthly father.
400
Why did Brother Millsap use the North Star, or "Polaris" as a symbol of principles?
Because it is constant, does not change positions, can be used to navigate correctly and not get lost.
400
Complete the following sentence with the correct words from the core document of doctrinal mastery: "Satan is the father of _______ and seeks to ________ truth and persuade us to turn away from the Lord and His __________ servants." (Hint: its in number 3. of acquiring spiritual knowledge)
"lies" "distort" "appointed"
500
If we were in the presence of God before this life, and our goal is to return to His presence after this life, then why did we ever leave His presence in the first place!?
Because to have the level of happiness He has, that He wants us to have, we must become like Him, and that is the purpose of our mortal experience (tests, trials, temptations, and even tragedies.)
500
What is the purpose of the Book of Mormon? (Hint: 1 Nephi 6:4
To persuade all men to believe in Jesus Christ and be saved.
500
What principle is taught in 1 Nephi 15:24-25?
Continually hearkening and holding fast to the word of God enables us to withstand Satan’s attempts to blind and destroy us
500
Why doesn't Brother Millsap (or other church leaders) just give us the answer to our questions sometimes?
Because we are trying to teach you to search out and find the answers on your own, to know where to look, and to put forth the effort that develops your spiritual strength.
500
What principle does Moroni 10:4-5 reveal?
In your own words explain that The Holy Ghost reveals truth to those who ask God with real intent.
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