Stories
Teachings of President Nelson Throughout the Years
First Presidency
Apostles
Music & the Spoken Word
100

Elder Kearon mentioned a certain toy he really wanted and eventually received. What was it?

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car

100

Elder Taylor G. Godoy of the Seventy told of a wedding gift he and his wife received from a police officer as they were trying to get the proper documents to get married. What was the gift?

A puppy

100

President Henry B. Eyring taught, “Qualifying to make sacred covenants is not a one-time effort but a lifetime _______. The Lord has said it will take our full heart, might, mind and strength.” Fill in the blank.

Pattern

100

What word did Elder Neil L. Andersen use to describe the youth of the church?

Incredible!

He said, “The youth of this Church are incredible. In a difficult world, they take upon themselves the name of Christ.”

100

In his talk to “call, not fall” Elder Taylor G. Godoy of the Seventy quoted this hymn, “Ere you left your room this morning, ___ ___ _____ __ ____?” Fill in the blanks to name the hymn

Did You Think to Pray

200

Elder Marcus Palmer said that he went outside to chop down a tree that had been uprooted during a storm, and as he was walking over to it with his chainsaw, someone told him to stop. Who was it, and why did they stop him?

His neighbor, said the tree could still live if the owner took enough care of it and allowed it to grow.

200

Newly called apostle, Elder Patrick Kearon, made the joke that behind every new apostle stands what?

An astonished mother-in-law

200

President Dallin H. Oaks taught, “Persons who wear their garments faithfully and keep their temple covenants continually affirm their role as __________ of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Fill in the blank.

Disciples

200

Speaking about the interdependency between the two great commandments to “love the Lord” and “love your neighbor,” Elder Gary E. Stevenson used this as an analogy.

The two towers of a suspension bridge.

200

In his talk about finding joy in Christ while facing life’s trials Elder Brian K. Taylor of the Seventy quoted this hymn, “In the quiet heart is hidden, sorrow that the eye can’t see.” Name the hymn.

Lord, I Would Follow Thee

300

Elder Brent H. Nielsen of the Presidency of the Seventy spoke of meeting with faithful members of the church all over the world. He then quoted, “I would desire that you should consider on the blessed and happy state of those who keep the commandments of God.” Be the first to find this doctrinal mastery verse!

Mosiah 2:41

300

What did someone tell Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf after his last General Conference talk?

 “I listened carefully to your talk. I didn’t hear anything about aviation!”

300

President Russell M. Nelson asked “Consider how your life would be different if __________ ____ had not been restored to the earth.” Fill in the blanks.

Priesthood Keys


300

Elder Patrick Kearon said, “God is in __________ ________ of you. He wants all of His children to choose to return to Him, and He employs every possible measure to bring you back.” Fill in the blanks.

Relentless pursuit

300

Elder Ronald A. Rasband quoted this hymn when he said, “More blessed and holy, more Savior like thee.” Name the hymn.

More Holiness Give Me

400

Elder Holland shared a story about a fight between two of his grandkids. What did the older sister do to teach her little brother a lesson?

She bit him on the arm.

400

When he asked his wife why they’ve never had major trials in their life, how did the wife of Elder Massimo De Feo of the Seventy reply?

You have a short memory!

400

President Russell M. Nelson named three priesthood keys that were restored to the earth in the Kirtland Temple. Name one of them.

Keys to the: Gathering of Israel, Gospel of Abraham, Sealing Power

400

Elder Quentin L. Cook taught, “To receive the blessings of the Savior’s Atonement, we must affirmatively exercise our moral ______ to choose Christ and obey His commandments.”

Agency

400

In his talk about how the nature of God is “to bring all things together for our good,” Elder Gerrit W. Gong quoted two hymns that remind us of this truth. Name one of the hymns

Be Still My Soul and Come, Come Ye Saints

500

Amy Wright shared a story about her son, who had wanted to go to law school since he was a child. During an interview with one of the top choices for school, he was asked the question, "Where do you derive your moral compass?" How did he respond to that?

"The archetype of morality I strive to pattern my life from is that of Jesus Christ."

500

Elder Ulisses Soares spoke of a bishop who called the oldest class in Primary a “temple preparation class.” The class was prepared throughout the year by meeting with the bishop and being taught by their teachers. They were so prepared and excited to go to the temple that they wanted their temple recommends printed and signed when?

On New Year’s Day at 12:01am

500

President Russell M. Nelson taught, “Nothing will help you more to hold fast to the iron rod than ____________ in the temple as regularly as your circumstances permit.” Fill in the blank.

Worshiping

500

Elder Ulisses Soares taught, “If we change our __________ to enter the temple, we will change our experience in the temple, which will transform our lives outside of the temple.” Fill in the blank.

Preparation

500

Elder Jack N. Gerard of the Seventy taught living a life of integrity means being true to God, to each other and to our divine identity. Integrity means not lowering standards or behavior to impress or be accepted by others. He then said, “It means we __ ___ __ _____ and let the consequence follow.” Name the hymn he quoted by filling in the blanks.

Do What is Right