D&C 20
What date was given to Joseph Smith by the Lord as the official date that the Chruch is to be organized?
April 6, 1830
Verse 1
List 5 duties of an Elder
Baptize; ordain other elders, priests, teacher and deacons; administer the sacrament; confirm those who are baptized; teach, expound, exhort and watch over the church; lead and conduct meetings.
Verses 38-45
Nobody can be ordained into a calling without what from the branch/ward?
Verse 65
Whose house held the first meeting of the newly organized Church of Christ in 1830?
Peter Whitmer Sr's house
What is the average lifespan of a toucan in the wild?
20 years -- Indigenous to the South American rainforests, it is a bird easily recognized for its enormous, colorful beak.
Which verses are describing God, The Father?
Verses 17-19
List 5 duties of a Teacher/Deacon
Watch over the church always; to see that there is no iniquity in the church, no hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking; church meet together often, and all members do their duty; assist deacons; lead at times; warn, expound, exhort, teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.
Verses 53-59
What are the requirements/procedures for baptism
Person giving the baptism must have authority to baptize and be called of God.
Must go down into the water with the person who is being baptized
Must immerse into the water completed and come forth again out of the water
Must baptize in the name of God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost.
Verses 72-74
Who was selected to go and search the Book of Mormon for practices, doctrine, and principles for the about-to-be newly organized Church of Christ?
Oliver Cowdry
What two US state capitals cities lie on the Mississippi River?
Baton Rouge and St. Paul
Which Verses are describing Jesus?
Verses 21-25
What are the requirements to enter into baptism?
Humble themselves before God
Truly Repent
Come with a broken heart and contrite spirit
Willing to take the name of Jesus upon them
Determined to serve Him to the end
Verse 37
Which verses in section 20 are used for the sacrament prayers?
Verses 77 and 79
D&C 20 is also referred to as what type of document
A constitution
In North America, moss typically grows heavier on the side of trees facing which direction?
North
Which Verses describe the Holy ghost?
Verses 26-27
List 5 duties of a Priests
Preach, teach, expound, exhort, baptize, administer the sacrament, visit members, ordain, lead meetings, assist elders. (not confirmation)
Verses 46-52
In the early days of the church, what must members who decide to move and change wards/branches have?
A certificate of their membership indicating their good standing to provide to the leadership of the new ward/branch they are moving to.
Verse 84
1.) Book of Mormon
2.) Priesthood
3.) Practices / Procedures
4.) Doctrine
5.)1st Vision/ Revelation
Which country is home to the world's longest roller coaster?
Japan -- The Steel Dragon 2000 is 1.54 miles long, and it climbs up to speeds of 95 miles per hour and features a 307-foot drop.
What are our general responsiblities as memebers of the Church / disciples of Christ?
Repent, Take the name of Jesus upon us, endure to the end, Serve God with all our might and strength
Verses 29-31
How often were church conferences held in the early days of the Church?
Once every 3 months or 4 times a year
verse 61
What is commanded of those who have received baptism?
The duty of the members after they are received by baptism—The elders or priests are to have a sufficient time to expound all things concerning the church of Christ to their understanding, previous to their partaking of the sacrament and being confirmed by the laying on of the hands of the elders, so that all things may be done in order.
69 And the members shall manifest before the church, and also before the elders, by a godly walk and conversation, that they are worthy of it, that there may be works and faith agreeable to the holy scriptures—walking in holiness before the Lord.
70 Every member of the church of Christ having children is to bring them unto the elders before the church, who are to lay their hands upon them in the name of Jesus Christ, and bless them in his name.
Verses 68-770
Section 20 was originally named what?
The articles and covenants of the Church of Christ
What is the only Central American country with English as an official language?
Belize