Other Random Stuff
What date have we preliminarily planned for our Temple / INO trip.
January 9, 2027
What is the 1,000 year period called prophesied in the book of Isaiah?
The Millennium
Who said the following quote from class yesterday
"There is nothing happening on this earth more important than gather Israel for Him. Let your Heavenly Father know that you want to help. Ask Him to put you to work in this glorious cause."
President Nelson
This doctrinal mastery passage teaches us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts rather than rely entirely on our own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Your friend tells you, "I know Jesus Christ suffered for our sins, but I don't understand how He could possibly know what I'm going through. He never experienced my exact problems."
Based on which Doctrinal Mastery scripture, what would you tell your friend about the Savior's ability to understand and help us?
Double points if you can recite from memory.
Isaiah 53:3–5
Through His Atonement, Jesus Christ experienced our griefs and sorrows. He understands our suffering and can provide healing, comfort, and peace.
Because Junior Reyes had the courage to share the gospel with his friends, how many young men eventually became part of his priests quorum?
1 --> 26 (2500% growth)
Isaiah warns the Israelites about worshipping these objects or false gods instead of the Lord. What are these objects/false gods?
Idols
Double points if you can explain the comparison to the class.
Fishers and Hunters
This doctrinal mastery passage warns those who confuse good and evil, calling what is evil good and what is good evil.
Isaiah 5: 20
Your friend complains, "I don't understand why we fast. All we do is skip two meals and feel hungry. What's the point?"
According to which Doctrinal Mastery scripture, identify TWO ways we can make our fasting more meaningful.
Double points if you can recite from memory.
Isaiah 58:6–7
Help relieve someone else's burdens.
Feed the hungry or donate to those in need.
Help people who are suffering or oppressed.
Provide clothing or shelter to those in need.
Look for opportunities to serve others
What are some small spiritual improvements you have made in your discipleship of Jesus Christ?
Individual Answer
In Isaiah, the Lord commanded His people to "enlarge the place of their tent". Symbolically, this teaches us to do what?
Make room for others, welcome more people into the church and to help gather Israel.
Love, Share and Invite
Complete the sentence from Isaiah 1: 18
"18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as ________, they shall be as _______as _______; though they be _______ like ________, they shall be as _______."
18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Your friend says, "I'm just an ordinary teenager. I don't have any special talents, and I don't think Heavenly Father has anything important planned for me."
According to which Doctrinal Mastery scripture, explain TWO truths about our relationship with Heavenly Father that could help your friend recognize their divine potential.
Double points if you can recite from memory.
Jeremiah 1:4–5
Heavenly Father knew us before we were born. We lived with Him before coming to earth.
God has a purpose for us. Just as Jeremiah was foreordained to fulfill a specific mission, Heavenly Father has a plan for each of His children.
Earlier this year, we held our ultimate Hero Bracket showdown. Who was crowned the champion? Double points if you can name the runner-up they defeated in the final round!
Tom Holland v Leo Messi
Fill in the blanks on the below sermon from Isaiah 53:5.
But he was _______for our _____________, he was _______ for our __________; the chastisement of our _____ was upon him; and with his _______ we are ______.
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
We discussed many promises that can help us overcome our fears of missionary work. Name 3 of them.
1. God will be with us (Jeremiah 1:8)
2. God will help us know what to say (Jeremiah 1:9; Moses 6:32)
3. The Holy Ghose will help us (Moses 6:34)
4. Even small efforts can make a big difference (D&C 123:16)
5. We don't have to do everything ourselves (D&C 123:17)
6. Many people are searching for the truth already (D&C 123:12)
Complete the sentence from Psalm 24: 3-4
"3 Who shall ascend into the ____ ____ ___ ____? or who shall _____ __ ___ ____ _____?
4 He that hath _____ _____, and a ____ _____; who hath not lifted up his ____ ___ ______, nor sworn _________."
3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?
4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Your friend says, "I don't understand why the prophet sometimes warns us about things that seem perfectly normal to everyone else. Why can't he just let people make their own decisions?"
According to which Doctrinal Mastery scripture, the Lord compares His prophet to a watchman. Explain what a watchman's responsibility is and how that applies to our modern-day prophet.
Double points if you can recite from memory.
Ezekiel 3:16–17
A watchman warns people of approaching danger that they may not recognize themselves.
Modern-day prophets receive revelation from God and warn us about spiritual dangers to help protect and guide us.
During our slime making activity, there were 5 steps we discussed for hearkening to the Lord. Name 3 of them.
Double points if you can name all 5.
In Isaiah 61: 1-3, we discussed that Heavenly Father sent Jesus Christ to.....
Name 3 of the items discussed in class
Preach good tidings unto the meek
Bind up the brokenhearted
Proclaim liberty to the captives
Comfort all that mourn
Release those who are bound
Beauty for ashes
The oil of joy for mourning
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
We briefly discussed two Old Testament prophets who initially questioned their ability to share the gospel because they felt inadequate. Who are they both.
1. Jeremiah - Felt he was too young
2. Enoch - Was slow of speech
This scripture prophesies that the Lord will accomplish a marvelous work and a wonder, helping us understand the latter-day Restoration of the gospel.
Isaiah 29: 13-14
Your friend says, "I believe in Jesus Christ, but I don't understand why we need a living prophet today. We already have the scriptures, so shouldn't that be enough?"
According to which Doctrinal Mastery explain TWO reasons why having a living prophet is important and ONE way we can demonstrate our faith in God's guidance through His prophets.
Double points if you can recite from memory.
Amos 3:7
God reveals His will to His prophets. Through revelation, prophets receive guidance from Heavenly Father for His children.
Living prophets provide guidance for our time. They help us understand and apply eternal gospel principles to challenges we face today.