1. Tribulation & Blessings
What comes after much tribulation, according to D&C 58:3?
Glory
What U.S. town did early Saints believe would be the center of Zion?
Independence, Missouri
What does D&C 58:27 say we should be “anxiously engaged” in?
A good cause
According to D&C 58:43, what are two signs someone has truly repented?
Confesses and forsakes sins
What day of the week is the Sabbath for Latter-day Saints?
Sunday
Why were early Saints disappointed when they saw the land of Zion?
It was undeveloped and not what they expected.
What must Saints do to help Zion come forth
Build it through faith, obedience, and work.
Why doesn't the Lord want us to be “compelled in all things”?
So we learn and choose for ourselves.
What promise does the Lord make in D&C 58:42?
He will remember sins no more.
What kind of feelings does the Lord want us to have on the Sabbath?
Rejoicing, cheerfulness, gladness, etc.
What blessing is promised in D&C 59:23?
Peace in this world and eternal life in the world to come.
Name one person who sacrificed to see Zion, even in poor health.
Polly Knight
Open to 2 Nephi 2:27. What does this verse teach us about our agency and the choices we are free to make?
We are free to choose between liberty and eternal life through Jesus Christ or captivity and death through the devil. This verse teaches that agency is a gift, and our choices have eternal consequences.
What do scriptures say happens when we hide our sins? (Proverbs 28:13)
We will not prosper.
Name one activity that helps keep the Sabbath “holy.”
(Examples: worship, service, rest, studying scriptures)
Read D&C 58:2. What kind of people does the Lord say He is pleased with?
Those who remain faithful in tribulation.
According to D&C 58:6–7, what role were the Saints supposed to play in the land of Zion?
They were to prepare the land, preach the gospel, and help gather others to Zion.
Read D&C 58:28–29. What does the Lord say about those who are compelled in all things?
They are slothful servants and not worthy of reward.
Name one scripture besides D&C 58 that talks about the importance of confessing sins.
Psalm 32:5, Proverbs 28:13, Mosiah 26:29, Alma 39:12–13 (any one is acceptable).
Read Isaiah 58:13–14. What does Isaiah say will happen if we call the Sabbath a delight?
We will delight in the Lord and ride upon the high places of the earth.
Why were the Saints told to “wait for a little season for the redemption of Zion” in D&C 105:9?
Because Zion could not be redeemed except through obedience and tribulation.
What is one way we can “build Zion” in our lives today?
Through unity, service, righteousness, sharing the gospel, or keeping covenants.
Why is acting of our own free will better than being told everything to do? (Use D&C 58:26–28 for help.)
Because the Lord trusts us to act for ourselves and grow spiritually; being anxiously engaged shows true discipleship.
Bradley R. Wilcox taught that “worthiness is not flawlessness.” What does that mean in the context of repentance?
We can still be worthy and progressing even if we are imperfect—as long as we keep repenting and striving.
Name two blessings promised in D&C 59:9–19 to those who keep the Sabbath day holy.
Physical and spiritual strength, fullness of the earth (food, water, etc.), peace, and joy.