Doctrinal Mastery
Stories Told
Funny Things
Words of the Prophet
What is the Subject
100
Elder Mathias Held quoted this scripture to “seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” Be the first to find it in the scriptures
Doctrine and Covenants 88:118
100
Elder Brook P. Hales spoke of his son who was called to serve in the France Paris Mission. The overcoat the son wanted was not in stock in the size he needed but the store promised to send it to him before he left the Missionary Training Center. Elder Hales’ son did not try the coat on when he received it but packed it in his suitcase instead. Months later as winter set in he realized the coat was too small. Tell the rest of the story.
Elder Hales deposited money in his son’s bank account so he could purchase a new coat that fit and told his son to give the other coat away. His son later wrote that he was able to give it to a missionary who had been praying for a warmer coat. This other missionary was a convert and only had his mother and the missionary who baptized him supporting him on his mission
100
Sister Beck Craven told the story about a train engineer who saw a car stuck on the track ahead of him. He quickly applied all safety measures he could to stop the train but it still hit the car. Thankfully all occupants were able to flee the car before it was struck. What did one eye witness say about the accident that drew laughs from the audience?
The train didn’t even try to swerve to miss the car.
100
President Nelson spoke of visiting with his daughter, Wendy, during her final days of her battle with cancer. He said, “We worked together, sang together, and often skied together," but before her death "we talked of things that matter most.” Name one of those things President Nelson listed.
Covenants, Ordinances, Obedience, Faith, Family, Fidelity, Love, and Eternal Life
100
Bishop W. Christopher Waddell told about his older brother, Mike, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Bishop Waddell spoke about those who helped Mike and followed President Nelson’s challenge to care for one another in a “higher, holier” way. What was the subject of Bishop Waddell’s talk?
Ministering
200
Sister Sharon L. Eubank of the General Relief Society Presidency quoted part of this doctrinal mastery scripture, “He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.” Be the first to find it in the scriptures!
Doctrine & Covenants 58:42-43
200
Elder Brook P. Hales told the story of Patricia Parkinson who was born with normal eyesight. At age 7 she began to go blind. At age 11 she permanently lost her eyesight. At age 10 Pat was scheduled to have a medical procedure to address her diminishing eyesight. Her parents had always told her what would happen in terms of her medical care but for some reason they did not tell her about this particular procedure. When her parents did tell her, Pat was a mess. She ran to the other room but came back later. What did she tell her parents?
“Let me tell you what. I know it. God knows it and you might as well know it too. I’m going to be blind the rest of my life.”
200
Elder Takashi Wada shared when he was young he thought true feasting was simply having a big meal of what?
rice, sushi, and soy sauce
200
-“While salvation is an individual matter, __________ is a family matter.” Fill in the blank
Exaltation
200
Elder Takashi Wada taught that “________ upon the scriptures is not just reading them. It should bring us real joy and build our relationship with the Savior.” Fill in the blank
Feasting
300
Brother Tad R. Callister quoted part of this doctrinal mastery scripture, “in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.” Be the first to find it in the scriptures!
Doctrine & Covenants 84:20-22
300
President Russell M. Nelson told about visiting Paradise, CA (USA) after a devastating fire destroyed the community. Who did President Nelson meet and what was his story?
He met a police officer, John, who worked fifteen hours rescuing people. What terrified John the most was this all-consuming question, “Where is my family?” He was later able to learn that his family had evacuated safely.
300
When talking about punctuality to church, or the lack thereof, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said mothers with children, Cheerios, and diapers bags get a late pass and occasionally for others the ox might be in the mire. Of this latter group he cautioned
“If the ox is in the mire every Sunday, then we strongly recommend that you sell the ox or fill the mire."
300
President Nelson named four couples from the scriptures who made eternal covenants, the same covenants a husband and wife make today when sealed in the temple. Name two of those couples.
Adam and Eve, Noah and his wife, Abraham and Sarah, Lehi and Sariah.
300
Elder David P. Homer taught, “The Spirit speaks to _________ people in _________ ways, and He may speak to the same person in _________ ways at _________ times. As a result, learning the many ways He speaks to us is a lifelong quest.” Fill in the blanks. Hint: It is all the same word
Different
400
Elder David P. Homer’s talk was about hearing the voice of God through the impressions of the Holy Ghost. Which doctrinal mastery scripture from the Doctrine and Covenants teaches about how the Holy Ghost speaks to us? Be the first to find it in the scriptures
Doctrine & Covenants 8:2-3
400
When Ivan, the older brother of a 16-year-old Juan Pablo Villar, came home and announced he was going to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, into which he had been baptized just a year earlier, Juan Pablo felt admiration for him. Months later, when Juan Pablo took the opportunity to visit his missionary brother, he was surprised by how different it was from what he imagined. Not a member of the Church himself, Juan Pablo had no idea what to expect when it came to spending the day with a missionary. How many hours did Juan Pablo spend with his missionary brother?
Elder Villar spent 10 hours following Ivan and his companion as they walked the streets greeting people, knocking on doors and teaching people about Jesus Christ
400
President Russell M. Nelson showed a picture of 4 year old Blake. Early on a Saturday morning Blake grabbed a church book to read. What did Blake say?
“I need to feed my spirit.”
400
“Seek to learn what the Lord is trying to teach you through ___ ________.” Fill in the blanks
His servants
400
Brother Tad R. Callister taught that this is "heaven's antidote to the obstacles and struggles of this world." What is it?
The Atonement of Jesus Christ
500
Elder Ronald A. Rasband quoted “whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.” Be the first to find this in your scriptures!
Doctrine & Covenants 1:37-38
500
Elder Kyle S. McKay shared about Emily, who struggled with substance abuse. Tell her story
Her addictions held Emily captive for years. Emily carefully concealed her problem especially after she became a wife and mother. One minute she was going through a routine medical exam and the next she was being transported by ambulance to an inpatient treatment facility. That night, while alone, desperate, and pressed down with anxiety and fear, she knelt in prayer and poured her soul out to God. Immediately there came over Emily a wondrous calm, courage, assurance, and love. Emily’s recovering took months and months. Because of God’s goodness she was able to go to the temple and be sealed to her husband and children.
500
Elder Gerrit W. Gong started his talk asking if we have ever had trouble falling asleep and tried counting imaginary sheep. “As fluffy sheep jump over a fence you count 1, 2, 3, 245, 246, 657, 658. In my case counting sheep doesn’t make me sleepy . . . “ What else did Elder Gong say?
“I worry about missing or losing one and that keeps me awake!”
500
President Russell M. Nelson announced places where eight new temples will be built. Name three locations.
Pago Pago, American Samoa; Okinawa City, Okinawa; Neiafu, Tonga; Tooele Valley, Utah; Moses Lake, Washington; San Pedro Sula, Honduras; Antofagasta, Chile; Budapest, Hungary
500
Elder Gerrit W. Gong‘s talk was centered around two names for Jesus Christ. What are those names? Hint: They both have to do with sheep
The Good Shepherd, The Lamb of God