Baptism For The Dead
What is baptism for the dead? (D&C 128:12–13)
Being baptized on behalf of someone who has died
what is the book called which the dead were judged out of (128: v. 6)
The book of life
Which prophet’s prophecy is fulfilled through this work? (D&C 128:17)
Malachi (Elijah’s)
What word does Joseph Smith repeat throughout D&C 128:19–24?
Rejoice!
Why is baptism for the dead important? (v. 15–16)
So everyone has the chance to accept the gospel
Who keeps the record on earth? (v. 3–4)
Church recorders / priesthood holders
What does it mean for the hearts of children to turn to their fathers? (v. 17–18)
We feel love and connection to our ancestors
What joyful sound does Joseph describe in D&C 128:19?
A “voice of gladness” — rejoicing from heaven and earth together
Where must baptisms for the dead be performed? (v. 13–14)
In a temple
Whatsoever you ____ on earth shall be _____ in heaven? (v. 8)
bind/bound or loose/loosed
What warning does Joseph Smith give if the work is not done?
That if this work were not done, the whole earth would be wasted at the Lord’s coming
How does Joseph describe the joy of this work in D&C 128:19–23?
Like a great choir or symphony of rejoicing throughout heaven and earth
What does Joseph say baptism for the dead shows about God? (v. 13–14)
That He is merciful and just
In D&C 128:8, what happens when an earthly record agrees with the heavenly one?
It becomes valid in heaven
What are some ways we can “turn our hearts” today?
Temple work, family history, learning ancestor stories
What phrase ends D&C 128:23?
“Let the hearts of the saints rejoice, and shout aloud hosanna!”
According to D&C 128:18, what is the purpose of this work?
To make us and our ancestors perfect together
How can we be “record keepers” in our own families? (apply v. 7–8)
By writing in journals, preserving stories, doing family history work
Why can neither we nor our ancestors be saved without each other?
We cannot be made perfect without them neither can they be made perfect without us.
According to D&C 128:19–24, what does this joy teach us about temple work?
It brings happiness and unity to both the living and the dead as heaven and earth work together