Fun facts about church leaders
Which apostle was most recently called?
Where is he from? (100 extra points)
Elder Patrick Kearon - he was born in Carlisle, Cumberland, England
According to the eighth and ninth paragraphs, what can give us confidence in the presence of God?
"Let thy bowels ... be full of charity towards all men, ... and let virtue garnish thy thoughts, unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God."
"In the Lord's own words, charity and virtue open the way to having confidence before God!"
Finish the sentence! (Paragraph 17)
"Brothers and sisters, as the world grows more _______________, we need to grow _____________ _________________."
Brothers and sisters, as the world grows more WICKED, we need to grow INCREASINGLY PURE.
Footnote 3: Read D&C 84:88, who will the Lord send to bear you up in your challenging times?
He will send angels!
In his talk, Confidence in the Presence of God, how many temples did President Nelson announce?
15 temples were announced.
Which apostle was born and raised in St. George Utah?
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
As charity becomes part of our nature, what does President Nelson promise us? (Paragraph 14)
1) We will lose the impulse to demean others
2) We will stop judging others
3) We will have charity for those from all walks of life.
In the eleventh paragraph, what did President Nelson invite all covenant followers to be?
Peacemakers!
Footnote 8-9: Read Moroni 7:48, what do we need to do to receive charity?
"pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart,"
Where was the temple announced, that will be built in Idaho?
Caldwell, Idaho
Which of the two current apostles, served together as mission companions in the British mission?
Elder Quentin L. Cook and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
In the third paragraph, President Nelson said, "I am inspired by our youth." He ended the paragraph with a sentence describing the youth. Complete the sentence, "The rising generation is rising up as _______________________________________"
"stalwart followers of Jesus Christ."
In the fifteenth paragraph, what does President Nelson invite us to do?
"Let us plead with our Heavenly Father to fill our hearts with greater charity - especially for those who are difficult to love - for charity is a gift from our Heavenly Father for true followers as Jesus Christ. We are to be His instruments for peace."
In paragraph 15, President Nelson refers to the Savior as the "Prince of Peace." The footnote to this sends us to Isaiah 9:6. What are two additional names of the Savior that are referenced in Isaiah 9:6?
1) Wonderful
2) Counsellor
3) The mighty God
4) The everlasting Father
Finish the sentence! (Paragraph 18)
"_____________ worship in the house of the Lord ______________ our capacity for both __________ and ____________."
"REGULAR worship in the house of the Lord INCREASES our capacity for both VIRTUE and CHARITY."
Which apostle served his mission in the Japan Fukuoka Mission?
Elder Gary E. Stevenson
In the eighteenth paragraph, what did President Nelson share about the Second Coming?
*Bonus Question (Double Points) What is something you will do to prepare for the Second Coming?
"We do not know the day or the hour of His coming. But I do know that the Lord is prompting me to urge us to get ready for that "great and dreadful day."
*This is not a timed question - take some time to personally reflect and ponder on ONE thing you will do to increase your confidence before the Lord. Write it down in your notebook or on your phone.
Once all team members in your team have completed this, your team can receive 400 points.
What did you write?
Footnote 13: Zephaniah 1:14 (Old Testament) What does this verse teach us about the Second Coming?
"The great day of the Lord is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the Lord: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly."
How many temples have been announced since President Nelson was called to be the prophet?
200 temples
Which apostle was a professor of medicine at the University of Utah and the Medical Director of the Utah Transplantation Affiliated Hospitals (UTAH) Cardiac Transplant Program?
Elder Dale G. Renlund
What are the promises that President Nelson lists in the sixteenth paragraph about virtue? (List at least two)
"Virtue makes everything better and happier!"
Virtue will drive away all impure, cruel, or depressing thoughts.
"Virtue will free you from anxious, troublesome thoughts!"
In the nineteenth paragraph, what is President Nelson's deliberate invitation, and promise? (Include both for points)
"I invite you to take intentional steps to grow in your confidence before the Lord." (Invitation)
"...we will be filled with more joy, and your faith in Jesus Christ will increase. We will begin to experience spiritual power that exceeds our greatest hopes." (Promise)
Footnote 15: President Nelson includes the same promise that was given to people in Mosiah 4:3. Who is referenced in Mosiah 4:3 that gave the same promise?
King Benjamin
In the eighteenth paragraph, what does President Nelson say about temple attendance and the Second Coming?
"Increased time in the temple will help us prepare for the Second Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ."