Book of Mormon
Which of the following people was not one of Lehi's sons?
What is it that elders, who serve for two years, burn to commemorate the six-month mark of their mission?
Tie
Which disciple was often referred as the one whom Jesus loved?
John.
He became the Prophet of the LDS in 1995. He issued the Proclamation on the Family in September of that year.
Answer: Gordon B. Hinckley
During his leadership the number of temples increased to more than 100.
Where was the first temple built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?
Answer: Kirtland, Ohio
The Kirtland Temple was completed in 1836. In order to make the temple beautiful, Saints donated china to be crushed up and mixed with the plaster for the outside. The Kirtland Temple is now owned by Community of Christ
How many books are there in The Book of Mormon?
Answer: 15
There are fifteen different books. The are, in this order, First Nephi, Second Nephi, Jacob, Enos, Jarom, Omni, Words of Mormon, Mosiah, Alma, Helaman, Third Nephi, Fourth Nephi, Mormon, Ether, and Moroni.
Before a missionary is sent out into the mission field, he/she is sent to what is called the MTC in order to learn the basic rules of missionary work. What does MTC stand for?
Missionary Training Center
When Jesus had in mind to feed the five thousand, who did he ask where they shall buy the bread for the people to eat?
Philip.
Who became prophet in 2008?
Answer: Thomas S. Monson
Thomas S. Monson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 21, 1927. He was in the United States Navy near the end of World War II. He became president of the church in the year of 2008.
Which of the temples in Utah was the first to be completed?
Answer: St. George
The Salt Lake Temple took 40 years to build, so the St. George Temple was completed first, in 1877 and the Salt Lake in 1893. The Provo Temple was completed in 1972 and the Jordan River in 1981.
Who is Sariah's husband?
Answer: Lehi
Sariah and Lehi are husband and wife. Their sons are Laman, Lemuel, Nephi, and Sam. The righteous ones are Nephi and Sam. Righteous means upright, just, virtuous, honest, true, etc.
Typically, mission presidents serve for what length of time?
3 years
How was Matthew previously named before Jesus called him to follow him?
Levi
This LDS leader served as the first governor of the Utah Territory.
Answer: Brigham Young
After petitioning the US Government to create the State of Deseret, he was presented with the compromise to create the Territory of Utah.
Which book of Mormon scripture includes a section entitled "The Articles of Faith"?
Answer: Pearl of Great Price
The Articles of Faith contain the basic doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Book of Mormon was written by America's ancient inhabitants. The Doctrine and Covenants contains the Lord's instruction to modern prophets. The New Testament is in the Bible. The Pearl of Great Price contains the writings of ancient prophets, and the History of Joseph Smith, and the Articles of Faith.
Nephi and his brothers were commanded to return to Jerusalem to bring a man and his family into the wilderness with them. What was the man's name?
Answer: Ishmael
1 Nephi 7:2 - "And it came to pass that the Lord commanded [my father] that I, Nephi, and my brethren, should again return unto the land of Jerusalem, and bring down Ishmael and his family into the wilderness."
When a missionary finally returns home, he/she gives a special talk in church in which they share their experiences as a missionary. The name of this type of talk is called what?
Homecoming talk
Who replaced Judas Iscariot after his betrayal?
Matthias
Who was President of the LDS Church when the Salt Lake temple was dedicated?
Answer: Wilford Woodruff
Sustained President in April 1889, Wilford Woodruff wrote the famous Manifesto in 1890, that stated the Mormon Church no longer practised plural marriage. He also organized the Genealogical Society in Salt Lake. He died in September 1898.
What was the first temple built outside of the United States?
Answer: Cardston, Alberta
The Cardston Temple was completed in 1923, Bern in 1955, London in 1958 and Johannesburg in 1985.
While they were wandering in the wilderness, Nephi broke this metal object.
Answer: Bow
His first bow was made of steel. When that broke he made one out of wood. Makes you wonder why his brothers didn't make new bows when theirs "lost their springs." (1 Nephi 16:8)
One method that missionaries use to share their message with others is by knocking door to door. How do missionaries refer to this method?
Tracting
When Jesus walked on water, which disciple came to walk on water as well?
Peter.
The Priesthood was restored to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in 1829. Who of the following restored the Aaronic Priesthood?
Answer: John the Baptist
Peter, James and John did visit Joseph and Oliver in the summer of 1829, but they conferred the Melchizedek Priesthood
Which famous Mormon quarterback led the San Francisco 49ers to a great Super Bowl victory and participated in several others?
Answer: Steve Young
Young is a descendant of Mormon prophet Brigham Young.