Elder Holland told this New Testament story to illustrate that
"When difficult things are asked of us, even things contrary to the longings of our heart, remember that the loyalty we pledge to the cause of Christ is to be the supreme devotion of our lives."
What is the story of the rich young ruler?
Elder Renlund told a story about two countries that had been enemies for centuries. When the host country dedicated their temple, they allowed the saints from the enemy country to receive their temple blessings first. Name the two countries.
What are Finland and Russia?
President Oaks taught that all members of all churches need to do this, not merely rely on individual spirituality.
What is attend church?
How many temple did President Nelson announce were to be built or remodelled?
Bonus for every temple you can name. (State or Country)
14 Temples:
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Tacloban City, Philippines
Monrovia, Liberia
Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Culiacán, México
Vitória, Brazil
La Paz, Bolivia
Santiago West, Chile
Fort Worth, Texas
Cody, Wyoming
Rexburg North, Idaho
Heber Valley, Utah
Provo, Utah remodel
This was quoted at least four times. This man said it in 2016.
"The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives."
Who is President Nelson?
Elder Soares told this story to warn us NOT to be like this man. We should feel contrition and not have a SUPERIORITY complex.
What is the woman washing Jesus' feet at dinner with Simon the Pharisee?
Sister Eubank shared the story of these sisters in Germany sewing something that they noticed their Muslim Afghan sisters needed.
What are head coverings? Prayers are answered by God using other people.
There will be no safer place during an earthquake in the Salt Lake Valley than inside that temple. Likewise, whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in your life, the safest place to be spiritually is ________________________.
What is "living inside your temple covenants?"
Sister Bonnie Cordon taught 1. Know who you are. 2. Know your purpose. She shared a story of when her son Tanner got distracted, forgot his purpose and what he had been entrusted to do.
What is he tangled his arms and legs in the net instead of protecting the goal?
This Book of Mormon prophet was mentioned many times, more than any other Book of Mormon prophet.
Who is Nephi?
Elder Gong taught that Jesus wants us to see ourselves in these two roles in this parable.
What is the wandering son and his brother?
Elder Stevenson told the story of a man who felt compelled to immediately replace a light bulb. He jumped on his bike to purchase a bulb. This happened next.
What is he saved a child from drowning?
Elder Rasband spoke about this number of things in his soul.
*Bonus: What did he invite us to do with the list?
What is 7?
** Add numbers 8, 9, & 10.
When Elder Kyungu was a mission president in the Congo, he and his missionaries needed to have courage and carefully follow Heavenly Father's inspiration when traveling between zones because of this problem.
What is there were frequently bandits with weapons on the roads?
Elder Uchtdorf told about a study that confirmed that when people are lost they do this.
What is go in circles?
We must seek and accept the spiritual landmarks God has provided to lead us "straight" back to Him.
Elder Nielson wondered why his father wasn't healed from pancreatic cancer. Over time he recognized other miracles especially that his father, like this man, received this most important miracle.
What is his sins were forgiven? "Jesus' grace can cover any sin or trial and still have leftovers."
Elder Rivello's father gave this up to join the Church. This blessing was a result of his choice to change.
What are cigarettes and what are four generations of family in the gospel?
Brother Wilcox taught:
Worthiness is being honest and trying. Worthiness is NOT ______________.
What is flawlessness?
When Elder Perkins was in a lot of pain and distress because of his cancer, He experienced this while blessing his food.
What is he felt encircled in Heavenly Father's love?
Elder Clark Gilbert (the toothless wonder) taught that our future will be determined far less by our starting point and much more by our _______. Jesus sees divine potential no matter where we start.
What is slope?
The question Jesus is asking Peter in this story. Elder Ballard said the Lord may be asking about the influences competing for time and attention.
What is "lovest thou me more than these?"
Elder Andersen told two stories about members that insisted on using the correct name of the Church. Retell one or both for extra points.
What is Iriura and her teacher and or the brother who said "Mormon did not die on the cross or suffer in Gethsemane for my sins?"
Elder Christofferson taught that ours is NOT a religion of RATIONALISM nor a religion of PERFECTIONISM. Ours is a religion of _____________.
What is REDEMPTION?
Sister Camille Johnson taught that we should let God be the _________ in our stories.
Be the author and finisher of your story.
Elder Vai Sikahema, former NFL player, taught us that God follows a pattern of teaching us in a _____________ order.
What is sequential?