D&C
Facts
Facts
Who was commanded to pause their translation work to respond to false accusations in D&C 71?
Jospeh Smith and Sidney RIgdon
In D&C 71, what did the Lord command Joseph and Sidney to do with their critics?
Confound them by preaching the gospel boldly.
Who tried to trap Jesus with questions about paying tribute to Caesar?
The Pharisees (Matthew 22)
What did the Lord tell the Saints to return to doing in D&C 73?
Continue the translation work of the Bible.
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Who was commanded to pause their translation work to respond to false accusations in D&C 71?
D&C 73
What does “confound your enemies” mean in your own words?
To prove their accusations false with truth and the Spirit.
What did Jesus say to those who accused the woman taken in adultery?
“He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone.”
What does “be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only” mean? (James 1:22)
Live the gospel daily, not just listen to it.
Which city was the Declaration of Independence signed in?
Philadelphia
Who was commanded to journey and preach in D&C 75?
Orson Hyde and Luke Johnson (among others)
Why did the Lord want them to preach openly instead of hiding?
To turn hearts back to truth and stop lies from spreading.
When Jesus was on the cross, what did He say about His persecutors?
“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”
Name one way you can make the gospel practical every day.
Pray, read scriptures, stand up for standards, be kind, etc.
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which section reminds the Saints that the Lord’s words will always be fulfilled?
D&C 73
Name one reason people today might criticize your faith.
Church history, standards, teachings, etc.
True or False: Jesus always answered His critics harshly.
False. He answered wisely and with calm authority.
What did Elder Bednar say about acting on truth?
“If you do not act upon the truths you learn, you will not receive more.”
What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?
The original colonies
What did the Lord promise would happen to “no weapon formed against you” in D&C 71?
It shall not prosper
What does “no weapon formed against you shall prosper” mean for you today?
Evil won’t succeed if you stand with the Lord.
Give one Christlike way to respond to harsh critics.
stay calm, forgive, speak truth, don’t retaliate, etc.
What does it mean to “continue the work” in your life today?
Keep growing spiritually and helping others despite challenges.
Which U.S. President was born on the Fourth of July?
Calvin Coolidge (born July 4, 1872)