D&C 94-97
This section of Doctrine and Covenants commands the Saints to build both a temple and a house for the First Presidency in Kirtland.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 94?
This magazine is where President Nelson published an essay on his 101st birthday wish.
What is Time Magazine?
This was the first temple built in this dispensation, dedicated in 1836.
What is the Kirtland Temple?
This temple, dedicated in 1877, was the first completed after the Saints arrived in Utah.
What is the St. George Temple
This is the largest country in the world by land area.
What is Russia
In Doctrine and Covenants 95, the Lord rebuked the Saints for neglecting this sacred construction project, calling them to repentance.
What is the Kirtland Temple?
Name an uncommon skill, talent, or fact President Nelson possesses
What are Perfect pitch, plays piano, speaks 12 languages
Every LDS temple bears this sacred inscription, declaring ownership and purpose.
What is “Holiness to the Lord — The House of the Lord”?
This Utah city is home to two temples: one was dedicated in 2016 and another was demolished and is being reconstructed.
What is Provo
This US state contains the city that is the furthest from any ocean
What is South Dakota
This section outlines instructions for the School of the Prophets, including the need for it to be established in the Lord’s house.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 95?
The type of surgery Dr. Nelson performed -- the first of its kind ever in Utah -- in 1955 as a 31-year-old surgeon.
What is Open Heart Surgery
This ordinance, restored in modern temples, allows families to be united eternally.
What is the sealing ordinance?
Completed in 1884, this northern Utah temple was the second temple finished in the state and is known for its castellated towers and hilltop location.
What is the Logan Temple
This U.S. state has the most coastline.
What is Alaska
In section 97, the Lord describes this group as being “pure in heart,” and promises them safety if they keep His commandments.
Who are the people of Zion?
The number of children born to Russell and Dantzel Nelson.
What is Nine.
This temple, dedicated in 1893 after 40 years of construction, is known for its granite walls and iconic spires.
What is the Salt Lake Temple?
This is what I love about going to the temple.
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This country has the world's most populated island
What is Indonesia
Doctrine and Covenants 97 teaches that Zion can only be established on this foundation, which includes obedience, sacrifice, and pure hearts.
What is righteousness?
Name at least 2 notable achievements during his tenure as prophet.
What are shortened church meetings, announced 200+ temples, reorganized elders quorum, introduced Come Follow Me, oversaw SLC Temple renovation
Doctrine and Covenants 109 is the dedicatory prayer for this temple, offered by Joseph Smith and later used as a model for future temple dedications.
What is The Kirtland Temple
The total number of announced temples (this includes dedicated, under construction, or announced)
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This state borders the most other U.S. states — eight in total.
What is Tennessee?
Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, Missouri