This man was a prophet. In fact, he is the first one that we know.
Who was Adam?
The first 4 books of the New Testament all revolve around the birth, life, teachings, death, and atonement of this person?
Who is Jesus Christ?
Talk about sibling rivalry! These two brothers gave Nephi a note that they thought his boat wouldn't even float in a moat. The tension between them was positively electric.
Who were Laman and Lemuel?
This first prophet of the restoration was a champion of the game known as "stick pulling," which is exactly what it sounds like.
Who is Joseph Smith?
Though many people think it was the first, this fourth dedicated temple is currently closed and under reconstruction, thus ruining the dreams of many young couples who wanted to be married in a castle.
What is the Salt Lake temple?
Name that giant-killer! This man played the harp, loved to dance before the Lord, and was king over Israel. But in spite of all that, he's probably best known for bringing down Goliath with just a stone.
Who is David?
This man was a cousin to Jesus, thought grasshoppers were delicious, and was crazy hairy, but he might be best known for baptizing both Jesus and many of his followers.
Who is John The Baptist?
Lehi taught that Adam fell that man might be; and that men are that they might have this.
(a) lots of fancy cars and toys
(b) joy
(c) families
(d) an easier time returning to the Lord
(e) a lot of fun before they die
What is joy?
This phrase completes the scripture saying that "No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by..."
(a) a competition to see who is best at stick pulling
(b) trying very hard to have people like you better
(c) persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned
(d) a person's wealth so they can help the poor
What is "persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned"?
This is the list of every bishop the Barber Valley Ward has ever had.
Who are Bishop Erickson and Bishop Wolfe?
With God's help, this man freed the Israelites from Egypt, spent 40 years in the desert, and brought the ten commandments down from Mount Sinai. (He also bears a striking resemblance to Charlton Heston in my mind.)
Who was Moses?
This was the first mortal we know of that saw the resurrected Christ (full name).
Who is Mary Magdalene?
This missionary to the Lamanites used service, well-timed preaching, and his "disarming" personality to bring many souls to Christ. How lucky King Lamoni was to have him watch his flocks!
Who was Ammon?
These three individuals were sent to restore the Melchizedek priesthood in May of 1829.
Who are Peter, James, and John?
Translated from old German, this word literally means "a tenth part."
What is tithing?
Talk about a copyright violation! This Old Testament prophet was quoted in the New Testament, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and Messiah's Hallelujah Chorus.
Who was Isaiah?
Jesus fed 5,000 disciples who had come to hear him with this many loaves of bread and this many fish.
Five loaves of bread and two fish.
I like those odds! This prophet, who had no known military experience, led 2,060 "stripling warriors" gathered from the sons of the Anti-Nephi-Lehies into battle and had exactly zero fatalities.
Who is Helaman?
This city, near the banks of Lake Erie in Ohio, served as the first major gathering place for the Saints in the early days of the Church. Don't you dare give me the name of a Costco product!
What is Kirtland, Ohio?
It seems as though a certain time period that once seemed modern has passed. This magazine was discontinued last year in favor of the new publication called "For the Strength of the Youth."
What is the New Era?
This woman, who was the wife of Abraham, had her first child, Isaac, when she was 90 years old, and that really made her chuckle.
Who is Sarah?
I want to rock! This man was the rock upon which Jesus said the church would be built after his death. Probably Jesus didn't mean he would sink like a stone due to his lack of faith.
Who is Peter?
This organized-crime group, who was responsible for much pain and suffering in the second half of the Book of Mormon, was actually founded by a stealthy man named Kishkumen, but is named for the man that took over when Kishkumen died. Good thing, too--the "Kishkumen Mafia" just doesn't have the same ring.
Who are the Gadianton robbers?
Boy, that's a relief! This woman was the first president of the Relief Society.
Who was Emma Smith?
This weekend we will get a new stake presidency. This is how long our current stake presidency has been serving, which is also the approximate amount of years that a stake presidency ideally will serve. (Hint: think of a German's response to someone asking him if he wants a punch in the face.)
What is nine years?