D&C 57
In which city did the Lord say Zion would be established?
Independence, Missouri
What year was the revelation that makes up D&C 57 received?
1831
Sing a line from a hymn that includes the word Zion. (The line you sing must include the word Zion as well).
...Beautiful Zion, Built Above.
Where do we go to make sacred covenants?
Temples
What Article of Faith mentions the word Zion
10
Who was appointed to be the bishop in Zion
Edward Partridge
What did the Lord instruct the Saints to purchase in Zion?
Land
Use a straw to blow a ping pong ball across a row of paper cups without it falling off.
First person to do this wins the points for their team.
Zion people lift and guide, not force. We build Zion by helping others stay on the path - something it is hard to guide!
Is Zion a physical place only? Justify your answer.
D&C 97:21 - this means that Zion is not just a place but also a type of people (righteous, unified).
Zion is defined as: the _____ in _____.
The pure in heart.
What was William W. Phelps called to do in Zion
Run the church printing press (be a printer for the church)
Why did the Saints eventually leave Missouri?
Persecution from mobs and other local citizens
Pictionary
Holy people
What is a daily activity that strengthens our spiritual foundation and helps build Zion in our homes?
Personal or family prayer / scripture study
Zion was the name of someone's city - the city was was so righteous it was taken up to Heaven. Who's city was this?
Enoch
According to v2-3, why was this land chosen as the center place for Zion?
Because the Lord consecrated it and appointed it for the gathering of the Saints.
What was the first temple to be built in Missouri?
The St Louis Missouri Temple (in 1997)
Charades
One heart and one mind
What is one way that the Lord gathers Israel and builds Zion today?
Missionary work, temple work, strengthening our wards, strengthening families.
What law, practiced by early Saints, involved giving all to the Church to help build Zion?
The law of consecration
How does the Lord build up Zion?
The Savior builds up Zion by using our individual abilities - we all contribute to building Zion, His Kingdom, on the Earth.
Where was the first temple commanded to be built in this dispensation?
Independence, Missouri
You have two minutes to build the tallest free-standing tower. The team with the tallest tower at the end of the time wins.
Zion is built through our efforts - no matter how big or small these are.
What two types of education does the Lord want us to pursue to prepare us to build Zion and bless others? Give an example of each type of education.
What are three traits Jesus Christ has that would make it enjoyable to live near Him?
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