Seminary Potpourri
With love, kidness and patience
President Oaks counseled that turning _________ on often means turning _______ off.
What is family, technology
There were only 6 operating temples when President Nelson was born. Name at least 2 of them.
Logan, Utah - Cardston, Alberta - Laie, Hawaii - St. George, Utah - Manti, Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah
Elder Richard G. Scott said "A true principle makes decisions clear even under the most confusing and compelling circumstances. It is worth great effort to organize the truth we gather to simple statements of .”
What is principle
In section 95, The Lord chastens the saints for this 'greivous sin'.
What is not following the great commandment 'concerning the building of mine house'
800 miles
What is the distance Zion's Camp traveled to get to Missouri
Doctrine & Covenants 89:18-21
The blessings of the Word of Wisdom
It took the saints almost this many years to complete the building of the Kirtland temple.
What was 3 years
What is the trunk and what are the branches when we speak of the priesthood?
Trunk: Melchizedek Priesthood
Branches: Aaronic Priesthood, Sunday School, Primary, Young Women's, Melchizedek Priesthood, Relief Society
"This is the church of new beginings" was said by this speaker.
Who is Elder Kearon
Tell us about something that President Nelson taught that stuck with you and how it has helped you.
Whatever your sincere answer is
Name at least 3 ways you can make your scripture reading more meaningful (i.e. what tools in the Gospel Library can you use)?
In section 98, The Lord promised that all things shall work together for your good, which comforted the saints who were suffering in this location.
What is Missouri.
Doctrine & Covenants 76:22-24
By [Jesus Christ] the worlds are and were created
Doctrine and Covenants 107:8
The Melchizedek Priesthood . . . has power and authority . . . to administer in spiritual things.
This inscription is located above the door of temples around the world.
What is Holiness to the Lord- The House of the Lord
What are some examples of how women participate in the priesthood?
Temple workers, class presidents, any calling, ministering, etc.
Doctrine & Covenants 82:10
I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say
200
What is the number of temples President Nelson announce and also the number of temples currently in operation?
YGOWYPI
What is, you get out what you put in.
God asked a lot of the Saints in Kirtland when He asked them to build a temple. Name at least 2 of the blessings the saints received for their sacrifice?
Restoration of priesthood keys, heavenly manifestations, an outpouring of the spirit, they became more Zion-like
When stuck between the forks of the Fishing River in Missouri, Zion's Camp was protected by this miracle.
What is a storm with lightning, heavy rain, and the flooding causing the banks of the river to overflow.
This group is called to be traveling councilors or special witnesses of the name of Jesus Christ in all the world, thus differing from other offices in the church.
What is the Quorum of The Twelve Apostles
Describe efforts you've made to be better prepared to worship the Lord in the Temple.
Any sincere answer goes
(Review temple recommend questions)
Name something you have done recently that has impacted your testimony that prophets and apostles really are special witnesses of Christ. Explain how that helped your testimony.
Prayed, watched General Conference, took notes, read scriptures, read articles from the prophets and apostles, etc...
a fortune cook and gospel culture
What is what Elder Gong talked about
Doctrine and Covenants 21:4-6
"The prophet's word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth."
Studying the names and ________ of Jesus Christ help us to understand how He can help you in your life right now.
What are title or attributes (both with bless you as you identify them, study them, and in the case of attributes, apply them)
Doctrine & Covenants 64:9-11
Of you it is required to forgive all men
Doctrine & Covenants 58:42-43
He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven.
These 3 Heavenly Messengers appeared to Joseph and Oliver in the Kirtland temple to restore priesthood keys.
Who is Moses, Elias and Elijah
Doctrine and Covenants 84:20-22
"In the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest."
The full name of the Melchizedek Priesthood and why it is important for us to understand this.
What is the Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God - because it helps us remember that the Priesthood comes from Christ to do His work on this earth.
Talked about peacemaking in the context of the tragedies that had happened shortly before Conference and - possibly as a silent tribute to President Nelson and of course, Jesus Christ.
Who is Elder Stevenson
Focusing on Christ, getting temples closer to more people, preparing spiritually for the coming days, peacemaking.
What are some of the things President Nelson focused on?
Doctrinal Mastery- D&C 88:118 describes how we should seek learning.
What is dilligently, from the best books words of wisdom, even by study and also by faith.
The Lord wanted the latter day saints to become Zion like those of this ancient city that was taken into heaven because of their righteousness?
What is the people/city of Enoch (Moses 7:18)
The Lords perfect wisdom and testing in the Camp of Israel prepared many future leaders of the church to serve in callings within these 2 quorums.
What is the majority of the First Quorum of the 12 Apostles, First Quorum of the Seventy, all seven presidents of the seventy and 63 members of the First Quorum of the Seventy.
April 3, 1836 was the second most important ________ of all time - only second to _____________.
Easter, Christ's resurrection.
Doctrine and Covenants 8:2-3
"I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost."
Doctrinal mastery focuses on 2 outcomes, name either one. Double points if you can name both.
What is 1) Learn and apply divine principles for acquiring spiritual knowledge 2) Master the doctrinal mastery scripture passages and the doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ they teach.
Sum up a recent message from the 1st Presidency or Quorum of the Twelve that was meaningful to you.
Any sincere answer goes
Married to _______ White in 1945 who dies after nearly 60 years of marriage.
Who is Dantzel
Who is the rock upon which we are to build our spiritual foundation and what is one way you can anchor yourself to that foundation?
Christ, repentance, service, studying His titles and attributes, striving to be like Him, etc.
What are 2 ways we can build Zion now?
Doctrine & Covenants 121:36, 41-42
The rights of the priesthood... cannot be controlled nor handled only on the principles of righteousness.
Name 1 of the keys restored by the following in the Kirtland Temple in April 1836: Moses, Elias, Elijah. Double points if you can name all three.
MOSES: Gathering of Israel
ELIAS: Abrahamic Covenant - blessings to individuals, families and nations
ELIJAH: Sealing Power
Doctrine and Covenants 49:15-17
"Marriage is ordained of God."