Missionary Work
John Murdock was called to serve a mission in the midst of this (D&C 99:1)
What is persecution and wickedness
Bonus: Share a time you've been asked to do something good even though it is inconvenient
In section 98 what were the trials facing the saints in Missouri?
What is persecution
If someone smites us how should we bear it? (D&C 98:23)
What is patiently
Bonus: What happens if we do not bear it patiently? (D&C 98:24)
This weeks doctrinal mastery topic
What is priesthood and priesthood keys
In D&C 99:3 the Lord talks about receiving his kingdom "as a little child." What does it mean to receive something as a child? (see Mosiah 3:19)
What is with meekness, humility, patient, full of love, and willing to submit to the Lord
The saints in Missouri were ____, and ____, and ____ from the land of their inheritance because of ___ (D&C 101:2-3)
What is afflicted, persecuted, cast out, and transgression
D&C 101:22 says we should stand in these
What are holy places
Bonus: name 2 holy places
The Aaronic priesthood
What is D&C 13:1
When we share the gospel or our testimony who confirms what we are saying? (D&C 100:8)
Who is the Holy Ghost
Alma and his people were ruled over by Amulon, a wicked priest of King Noah, and the Lamanites. How did they bear this burden? (Mosiah 24:15)
What is cheerfully and with patience
Bonus: The Lord eased their burdens, how did they obtain this blessing? (Mosiah 24:10-12)
D&C 101:34 and D&C 88:79 reference this. Hint section 88 is instruction for the school of the prophets
What are things we should study
The Lord’s representatives must be called by one who has authority
What is D&C 42:11
The Holy Ghost takes our message ___ the hearts of the children of men (2 Nephi 33:1)
What is unto
Bonus: can we force someone to receive what the Holy Ghost brings unto their heart? (2 Nephi 33:2)
In D&C 98:3, 90:24, and 100:15 the Lord explains that our afflictions and all things will work together for our good. These verses also list 5 things we must do to qualify for this blessing. Name the 5 things
What is search diligently, pray always, be believing, walk uprightly, and remember our covenants
In the parable of the nobleman what was the role of the watchman? (D&C 101:53)
What is watch for the enemy
Bonus: How can we be "watchman" for others?
Priesthood power depends on one’s righteousness
What is D&C 121:36, 41-42
When we receive the Lord's servants who are we really receiving (D&C 99:2)
Who is the Lord
Chastening though unpleasant serves a purpose. What blessings do we receive through chastening? (D&C 101:5, 95:1) Hint there are 3 blessings
What are forgiveness of our sins, deliverance out of temptation, and sanctification
How many times should we let someone "smite" us before we retaliate? (D&C 98:23, 25, 26, 29)
What is 3 times
The authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood
What is D&C 107:8