The Great Gathering (D&C 133)
In D&C 133:4, the Lord issues a command to gather together upon the land of this place
Zion
In verse 17, we read that the angel is crying through heaven, "Prepare ye the way of the Lord, and make his paths ____."
Straight
D&C 134:1 states that governments were instituted of Who for the benefit of man?
God
Who are the three people in the ward who hold Aaronic Priesthood Keys?
Bishop (president of the Priests Quorum), Teachers Quorum President, Deacons Quorum President
Verse 5 commands the Saints to "Go ye out from" this ancient city
Babylon
Verse 48 describes the Lord’s clothing at the Second Coming. He will be "red in his apparel," similar to one who treads in this
The wine-vat (or winepress)
Verse 2 lists three fundamental rights that laws should secure: 1. The free exercise of conscience. 2. The protection of life. 3. The right and control of ____.
Property
Name Two Duties of your Priesthood office.
Multiple Correct Responses. See D&C 20:46-67 And D&C 84:111
According to verse 10, the "cry" that goes forth to all people is to "Awake and arise and go forth to meet" this person.
The Bridegroom
Verse 23 prophesies of what massive geological change during the gathering?
"The islands shall become one land"
Verse 4 states that human law has no right to interfere in prescribing rules of_____
Worship
Recite the Aaronic Preisthood Theme from Memory
I am a beloved son of God, and He has a work for me to do.
With all my heart, might, mind, and strength, I will love God, keep my covenants, and use His priesthood to serve others, beginning in my own home.
As I strive to serve, exercise faith, repent, and improve each day, I will qualify to receive temple blessings and the enduring joy of the gospel.
I will prepare to become a diligent missionary, loyal husband, and loving father by being a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
I will help prepare the world for the Savior’s return by inviting all to come unto Christ and receive the blessings of His Atonement.
In verse 59, the Lord states that because the world is wicked, He will "thresh the nations" by the power of His Spirit and by ___________.
The weak things of the earth.
Verse 56 promises that the graves of this group of people shall be opened, and they shall come forth to stand on the right hand of the Lamb
The Saints (or the righteous/saints)
Verse 6 says that divine laws are given of heaven, but _______ laws are instituted for regulating our interests as individuals and nations
Human
What is the purpose of the Aaronic Priesthood ?(According to the General Handbook of Instructions section 10.1)
The Aaronic Priesthood helps God’s children prepare to return to His presence. It holds “the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism”
Name something you are doing (or can do) to help gather Israel.
"Anytime you do anything that helps anyone—on either side of the veil—take a step toward making covenants with God and receiving their essential baptismal and temple ordinances, you are helping to gather Israel. It is as simple as that." - President Russell M. Nelson
Name something you are doing (or can do) to prepare for the 2nd Coming.
"What if the day of His coming were tomorrow? If we knew that we would meet the Lord tomorrow—through our premature death or through His unexpected coming—what would we do today?"
Recite the 12th Article of Faith from memory.
12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
Think back to our last stake priesthood meeting. Answer who was Armando Galarraga? OR what did President Wright get in trouble for when he was a youth?
1. Galarraga = a Detroit Tigers pitcher, who was one out away from a perfect game when first-base umpire Jim Joyce incorrectly called a runner safe.
2. Pres Wright = Leaving camp and shirking his priesthood duties