President Nelson
When is President Nelson's birthday? How old is he?
September 9, 1924 & he's 101
What state was Zion located in? What was it called?
Independence, Missouri
(Section 98) Therefore, ____war and proclaim peace, and seek diligently to turn the hearts of the___to their ____, and the hearts of the ____to the ____;
D&C 98:16, Therefore, renounce war and proclaim peace, and seek diligently to turn the hearts of the children to their Fathers, and the hearts of the Fathers to the children.
What are some trials that we experience today?
Social Media, Temptation, Divorce, School, Expectations, etc.
Name one of the temples the Saints were supposed to build
Kirtland, Ohio; Independence, Missouri
Who is President Nelson's wife?
(Extra points: Who was his previous wife?)
Wendy Watson Nelson & Dantzel White
Why were the saints going to Missouri?
To build God's temple and establish Zion
(Section 98) For he will give unto the faithful ___ ___ ___, __upon ___; and I will try you and prove you herewith.
D&C 98:12 For he will give unto the faithful line upon line, precept upon precept; and I will try you and prove you herewith.
Why are we given trials?
To learn, grow, and improve
What are the 3 main reasons trials happen in our lives? (Why do bad things happen to good people?) (Come Follow Me lesson)
Personal Choices, Poor Choices of Others, and Life/Difficulties of Mortality.
Agency
How old was President Nelson when he got baptized?
16 years old
What date were the Saints supposed to leave Missouri? Did they leave at that time? (Hint: there were two separate days they were supposed to leave)
January 1st and April 1st
(Section 98) ______, be not afraid of your enemies, for I have decreed in my heart, ___ the ____, that I will prove you in all things, whether you will abide in my _____, even unto death, that you may be found ____.
D&C 98:14 Therefore, be not afraid of your enemies, for I have decreed in my heart, saith the Lord, that I will prove you in all things, whether you will abide in my covenant, even unto death, that you may be found worthy.
Give an experience of a trial you faced and how you overcame it with the Lord's help.
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How many times does the Lord ask us to forgive others? What other rules about forgiveness does the Lord share in this section? (Section 98)
"seventy times seven" D&C 98:40
If the person who wronged you repents, always forgive. If they don't repent, after 3 times, you are not required to forgive them; give it unto the Lord. D&C 98: 39-48
How many temples have been announced by President Nelson? (15 number difference)
about 200
Who were tarred and feathered in Independence, Missouri by the mob?
Bishop Partridge and Charles Allen
(Section 99) And who _____ you as a ___child, ______my ____; and _____are they, for they ___ ____mercy
D&C 99:3 "And who receiveth you as a little child, receiveth my kingdom; and blessed are they, for they shall obtain mercy"
What are some examples of trials the Saints faced?
Driven out of Missouri, houses destroyed, tarred and feathered, etc.
In the parable of the Olive Tree Vinyard in Section 101, who does the master symbolize, who do the workers symbolize, and what is the symbolism of the unbuilt watchtower?
The master is Jesus Christ
The Workers are the Saints and can also be us
The watchtower is the unbuilt temple.
Section 101: 44-45, 54,
Name 3 countries/states that President Nelson announced temples in his most recent conference talk
Reynosa, Mexico; Chorrillos, Peru; Rivera, Uruguay; Campo Grande, Brazil; Porto, Portugal; Uyo, Nigeria; San Jose del Monte, Philippines; Nouméa, New Caledonia; Liverpool, Australia; Caldwell, Idaho; Flagstaff, Arizona; Rapid City, South Dakota; Greenville, South Carolina; Norfolk, Virginia; Spanish Fork, Utah
Why were the Saints driven out of Missouri? Were there any benefits to the Saints leaving?
The people of Missouri were worried the Saints' votes would turn Missouri into a free state. The people didn't like how many Saints were coming. It caused the Saints to turn to the lord. The Civil War was also fought in the region where the Saints left.
(Section 100) Therefore, verily I say unto you, __up your voices unto this people; ___ the thoughts that I shall put into your ___, and you shall not be _______before __;
D&C 100: 5 "Therefore, verily I say unto you, lift up your voices unto this people; speak the thoughts that I shall put into your hearts, and you shall not be confounded before men;"
How does knowing about the trials of the Saints help us today?
The advice the Lord gives the saints is still applicable to us. Seeing the Saints' trials and how they overcame it can help inspire and motivate us.
What advice does the Lord give us and the saints in section 98? How does he comfort the saints?
Verses 1-3: "fear not, let your hearts be comforted...rejoice evermore....give thanks"
"All things wherewith you have been afflicted shall work together for your good."