Scripture Mastery
In D&C 51:9, what does the Lord say His servants must be?
Honest in all things.
Who was called as the first bishop of the Church?
Edward Partridge.
What is the law of consecration?
Giving your time, talents, and possessions to God’s work.
What modern practice helps us live the law of consecration?
Paying tithing and giving service.
What is one challenge early Saints faced in Kirtland?
Lack of housing and supplies.
According to D&C 52:14, how can we know if someone is preaching by the Spirit?
If what they say is moved upon by the Holy Ghost.
Where were the Saints commanded to gather before moving to Missouri?
Kirtland, Ohio.
In D&C 54, what principle is emphasized when the Saints had to leave their homes?
Obedience and trust in the Lord during trials.
How can teenagers be wise stewards today?
By using their time and talents to serve others and follow the Spirit.
What attitude did the Lord condemn in D&C 56:8–10?
Hypocrisy and disobedience.
D&C 56:16 warns against what attitude related to material possessions?
Being selfish or unwilling to share with the poor.
Which convert allowed the Saints to live on his land, then later changed his mind? (D&C 54)
Leman Copley.
What does the Lord say about using property selfishly or not according to His laws? (D&C 56:17)
Those who do so will have it taken from them.
What does it mean to “gather to Zion” in a spiritual sense today?
Strengthening the Church and community wherever you live.
What lesson can we learn from the Saints being asked to move multiple times?
We must follow the Lord even when plans change.
In D&C 57:1–3, what city is revealed as the center place of Zion?
Independence, Missouri.
Who was told in D&C 52 to preach in Missouri and help with Church leadership?
Newel K. Whitney.
How does the Lord define a “faithful steward” in D&C 51:19?
One who does everything with honesty and wisdom.
Why is being honest important in your online presence and relationships?
Because God expects integrity in all areas of life.
In D&C 52, missionaries were sent out two by two. What principle does this teach?
The strength of companionship and teamwork in the Lord’s work.
What promise is given in D&C 51:19 to those who are faithful and wise stewards?
They will inherit the mansions prepared for them by the Father.
In D&C 57, who was commanded to purchase land in Zion for the Church?
Edward Partridge.
What warning is given in D&C 56:15–16 about wealth and pride?
That those who are rich and selfish will be cursed and lose their blessings.
How can living consecrated lives prepare us for the Second Coming?
By helping build Zion and becoming spiritually self-reliant.
What’s one way you can live like a Saint in the early Church this week?
serve others, be more honest, live simply, study scriptures daily