Doctrinal mastery references
“The gospel [was] preached also to them that are dead.”
WHAT IS: 1 Peter 4:6
“If any of you lack __________, let him __________ of __________”
WHAT IS: wisdom; ask; God;
A friend asks you why you would prioritize a strong marriage and family relationships over professional success and money.
Identify a doctrinal mastery passage that could help someone in the following situations.
WHAT IS 1 Corinthians 11:11 “Neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.”
Explain what it means to "act in faith" to a child?
WHAT IS: We choose to trust God and turn to Him first through sincere prayer, a study of His teachings, and obedience to His commandments. We hold onto and rely on the testimony that we already have of Jesus Christ.
What are 3 identifiers of knowing who we are as taught by President Nelson in the Worldwide Day of Testimony held Oct 22, 2023?
WHAT IS:
1. Child of God
2. Child of the Covenant
3. Disciple of Christ
“The holy scriptures … are able to make thee wise unto salvation.”
WHAT IS: 2 Timothy 3:15–17
____________ __________ is " the __________
of spirits" (Hebrews 12:9)
WHAT IS: Heavenly; Father; Father
Some people believe that their bodies are their own and that they can do what they want with them.
Identify a doctrinal mastery passage that could help someone in the following situations.
WHAT IS: 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 “Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost.”
Teacher note: They don’t realize that the Savior paid the price to redeem us, which literally means to “buy us back.” For this reason, we are not our own but are indebted to the Savior.
Explain what it means to "seek further understanding through divinely appointed sources" to a child?
WHAT IS: We consider our questions in the context of the plan of salvation and the teachings of the Savior.
What DM scripture teaches us about our Heavenly Father and our relationship to Him?
WHAT IS:
Hebrews 12:9 Heavenly Father is “the Father of spirits.” or
James 1:5–6 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.” or
James 2:17–18 “Faith, if it hath not works, is dead.” or
or any DM passage that teaches us about Heavenly Father and our relationship to him.
“Neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.”
WHAT IS: 1 Corinthians 11:11
“Your __________ is the __________ of the __________ __________”
(1 Corinthians 6:19–20).
WHAY IS: body; temple; Holy Ghost
Your friend’s loved one has recently passed away. Your friend has many questions about what happens to us after death.
Identify a doctrinal mastery passage that could help someone in the following situations.
WHAT IS: 1 Corinthians 15:20–22 “As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” or
1 Peter 4:6 “The gospel [was] preached also to them that are dead.” or
1 Corinthians 15:40–42, Revelation 20:12 or any DM passage to help explain God’s plan for us after physical death.
Explain what it means to "examine concepts and questions with an eternal perspective" to a child?
WHAT IS: We turn to the light of Christ, Holy Ghost, scriptures, our parents, and teachings of prophets and apostles for answers to our questions rather than relying solely on the internet for answers.
When the Savior was tempted by Satan, He used truths from scriptures to help Him overcome those temptations.
What is a real situation youth face today that could be addressed by one of the DM passages? (include the situation and the DM reference and phrase
WHAT IS : The situation, DM Reference, and phrase that can help overcome the situation.
“In the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ.”
WHAT IS: Ephesians 1:10
“The day of Christ … shall not __________, except there come a __________ away __________”
(2 Thessalonians 2:1–3).
WHAT IS: come; falling; first
Your brother seems to be struggling and is questioning if God is really aware of him.
Identify a doctrinal mastery passage that could help someone in the following situations.
WHAT IS: Hebrews 12:9 Heavenly Father is “the Father of spirits.” or
James 1:5–6 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.” or
Any DM scripture that explains that God is aware of us.
You have a friend who is about to graduate from high school and is nervous about the important decisions she will be making in their life over the next few years.
WHAT IS:
Invite her to choose to trust and turn to God first or
Invite her to pray, or
Invite her to study the scriptures. or
other actions that help her act in faith.
Think of a time when you relied on one of the truths from a doctrinal mastery passage. (include a DM reference and phrase, and experience)
WHAT IS: the experience, DM reference, and phrase .
“Faith, if it hath not works, is dead.”
WHAT IS: James 2:17–18
The Church is “built upon the __________ of the __________ and prophets, ___________ __________ himself being the chief corner stone” ( Ephesians 2:19–20).
WHAT IS: foundation; apostles; Jesus Christ
A Church leader asks you to give advice to your peers in an upcoming Sunday School lesson on how they can stay faithful when faced with false ideas and temptations.
Identify a doctrinal mastery passage that could help someone in the following situation.
WHAT IS: 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 “Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost.” or
Revelation 20:12 “And the dead were judged … according to their works.” or
1 Corinthians 11:11, James 1:5–6, 2 Timothy 3:15–17, or any DM scripture that helps us remain faithful when facing false ideas and temptations.
You have a friend who is about to graduate from high school and he is nervous about the important decisions he will be making in his life over the next few years.
WHAT IS: James 1: 5-6 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.” or
2 Timothy 3:15-17 “The holy scriptures … are able to make thee wise unto salvation.” or
Ephesians 2:19-20 “Faith, if it hath not works, is dead.”
These passages helps us understand how to receive guidance for important decisions in our lives.
You have a friend who is about to graduate from high school and is nervous about the important decisions she will be making in her life over the next few years.
WHAT IS: Consider the question in the context of the plan of salvation and the teachings of the Savior. or
Seek the help of the Holy Ghost in order to see things as the Lord sees them.or
Reframe the question to see the question differently. or
Stay anchored to her trust in Heavenly Father and the plan to see the question more clearly.