Doctrinal Mastery
What is D&C 76 about?
The testimony that Joseph Smith (et al) have about the Savior - that He lives.
Name something Joseph Smith has done for our salvation (think D&C 135)
Brought forth the BOM, restored the fulness of the gospel, brought forth revelations (D&C), gathered saints...etc.
Name a location where the saints were forcibly expelled.
Nauvoo, Illinois; Missouri
Who receives the blessing of resurrection?
What is an ordinance? (Give definition and name at least 1)
An act performed by the authority of the priesthood. Examples: Baptism, confirmation, endowment, marriage sealing, ordination to the priesthood, etc.
"...seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith..."
D&C 88 (Learn by study and faith)
Who will receive a kingdom of glory?
Everybody who lived on earth (not those who chose Satan's plan)
How do we inherit the Celestial Kingdom?
Possible answers include: having all of our saving ordinances (B, E, P, S); living righteously and valiantly; following Christ; etc.
Name a blessing of the Word of Wisdom.
Run and not be weary; health in their naval; receive wisdom and knowledge; destroying angel will pass by them
What is a gospel truth? (And give an example)
Literally anything that we believe has been restored through God to us today (AKA, doctrine). Examples include the plan of salvation, word of wisdom, godhead, temple work, atonement of Jesus Christ, Book of Mormon, etc.
Give an important doctrine about the Godhead (think D&C 130).
Heavenly Father/Jesus Christ have bodies, the HG is a spirit; they are one in purpose but three separate individuals; Jesus Christ died for our sins...etc.
Who restored priesthood keys to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdrey in the temple (D&C 110)?
Moses, Elias, and Elijah
Name something Joseph Smith learned while in Liberty Jail.
Trials can be for our good, they can give us experience, our trials are but a small moment, fear not what man can do, Christ has descended below them all
We receive blessings based on what? (Think D&C 82)
The law on which they were predicated. (AKA, we can't get blessings unless we follow through on our covenants).
What is priesthood authority? (Give an example)
The authority to act in God's name with God's power. (Examples: Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood, preisthood keys for ordinances)
In what DM do we learn that to have the powers of the priesthood, we must follow principles of righteousness?
D&C 121
Who was directly affected by the revelation in Official Declaration 2?
Black men (and women) in the church
The early saints were commanded to gather in many places (i.e, Nauvoo, Salt Lake, etc.). Where are we commanded to gather now?
In our individual "Stakes of Zion"
Why do our ancestors need us to do temple work for them?
So they can progress in the gospel.
What does "Endowment" mean?
"A gift". In the temple, we receive gifts of spirituality and knowledge from the Lord.
Give three doctrines found in The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Marriage between a man and woman is ordained of God; We should have children; Fathers and Mothers have specific responsibilities; gender is an important part of identity; life is sacred; sexual relations should only be practiced within marriage...etc.
When the prophet dies, who presides in the interim before a new president of the church is sustained?
The Quorum of the 12 apostles
What do spirits do in the spirit world while they wait for resurrection?
Teach the gospel to those in Spirit Prison.