Church History
When was the Chuch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints founded?
6 April 1830
Before President Nelson announces 15 more temples, how many temples does President Oaks declares are dedicated and are in progress?
189 dedicated temples in many nations and 146 more in planning and construction. 335 in total
Name this temple
Richmond Virginia temple
Which city did Jesus visit first: Capernaum or Samaria
Capernaum
Fill in the blank:2 Nephi 29:6 Thou fool, that shall say: A ______, we have got a _____, and we need no more _____. Have ye obtained a _____ save it were by the Jews?
Bible
Where and when was Joseph Smith born?
23 December 1805 in the town of Sharon, Windsor county, State of Vermont.
What does Elder Holland teach about prayer?
God hears every prayer we offer and responds to each of them according to the path He has outlined for our perfection.
The Salt Lake City temple was originally dedicated on 6 April 1893. When did the groundbreaking take place?
14 February 1853
For how many pieces of silver did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus?
30
Who is Mormon and why is he called that?
[prophets] words, written on gold plates, were quoted and abridged by a prophet-historian named Mormon. After Mormon completed his writings, he delivered the account to his son Moroni,. Named after the fountain of water where Alma taught and baptized the people of the Lord
On 6 October 1890 an official declaration ended the endorsement of plural marriage. Who issued this declaration and who cosigned?
Wilford Woodruff, Lorenzo Snow
Which apostle used the story of flooding from the Teton Dam to express the spiritual security we find in temple convenants?
Elder Henry B. Eyring
What country, outside of the United States, has the largest and smallest temples worldwide?
Mexico-
Mexico City Mexico Temple – 116, 642 square feet
Colonia Juarez Chihuahua Mexico Temple – 6,800 square feet
Who appeared on the Mount of Transfiguration?
Christ in is Glorified Form, Moses, and Elias (Elijah)
Besides the Nephites and Lamanites, what other groups of people were brought to the Americas in the Book of Mormon?
The Jaredites and the descendants of Mulek
What state did the saints first go to after leaving New York: Illinouis, Ohio, or Missouri?
Kirtland Ohio
Who is the newest called apostle to the Quorom of the 12?
Elder Patrick Kearon
How many operating temples do NOT have an angel Moroni?
15
How are Jesus and John the Baptist related?
Luke 1:36 Mary (mother of Jesus) was cousin to Elisabeth (mother of John)
At the end of the Book of Mormon, what does Moroni ask of the reader?
And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
How many prophets have been called to lead the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?
17
What does President Nelson say that the priesthood keys restored in the Kirtland temple prove?
God loves ALL his children
The gathering of Israel is evidence that God loves all of His children everywhere.
The gospel of Abraham is further evidence that God loves all of His children everywhere. He invites all to come unto Him—“black and white, bond and free, male and female; … all are alike unto God.”
The sealing power is supernal evidence of how much God loves all of His children everywhere and wants each of them to choose to return home to Him.
What country is this temple from? Hint: It was built on 1/4 acre and the lower floors are a common meeting house and family history center.
Hong Kong China
How many different words/phrases does Christ use to address Heavenly Father?
(6) The Most High, Father, Abba, God, Heavenly Father/Father in Heaven, the Eternal Father
Who said this concerning the preaching of the Gospel? :
I do not boast in my own strength, nor in my own wisdom; but behold, my joy is full, yea, my heart is brim with joy, and I will rejoice in my God.
Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever.
Ammon (the same who cuts off arms)