HIGH COUNCIL
How was the high council established?
By revelation
Where were the saints being persecuted and moved off their lands?
Jackson County, Missouri
What does it mean to be a child of God?
You are expected to act in the way He expects you to act - in a way that represents His values
How many people did God initially ask for to head out to Missouri? How many actually went?
500 / 200
What was the purpose of setting up the high council
To settle difficult affairs of the church
Where were the other group of people who were preparing to help those in Missouri?
Kirkland, Ohio
What are some of the hard things about being a child of God?
More is expected of us
We need to be okay to be different
We have to be a light to the world
How many miles did they travel from Ohio to Missouri?
approx. 900 miles
The high council is called a court of ________
Love
Briefly describe two types of people...
those who _____ and those who _______
Those who question what can they do to help but don't do anything at all, and those who plan and quickly jump in to help
What are the good things about being a child of God
He will help us as soon as we take His name upon us, we will receive greater blessings, we will receive heavenly help
What was the purpose of heading out to Missouri?
To fight and help bring the displaced people back to their lands.
What are two circumstances that warrant a high council court?
Serious transgression, leadership involvement, public knowledge, threat to members, persistent misconduct, divine direction
As you become the strength of God's house, that means you are His ___________________
voice, hands, heart
When have I felt God's influence in my life?
Personal experience
Was Zion's camp a failure or a success?
Their purpose didn't happen, but many future church leaders were chosen from that experience. They grew spiritually during that time and proved their worthiness