Conference Vibes
Big news from General Conference: how many new temples dropped this time? Spoiler: it’s a total ghost.
Kirtland, OH
Liam feels bad after telling a lie, but he wonders what he actually needs to do to fully repent. What doctrinal mastery passage teaches that when we repent, we confess and forsake our sins, and the Lord remembers them no more?
D&C 58:42-43
“He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven.”
“Of you it is required to forgive all men.”
D&C 64:9–11
D&C 49:15–17
“Marriage is ordained of God.”
OR
Marriage is God’s design
When life hits different and tries to shake you, what fruit you gotta be, according to Elder Kelly R. Johnson?
Cherry
On February 24, 1834, the Prophet Joseph Smith received a revelation from the Lord, commanding him to organize volunteers to assist the suffering Saints in Missouri. More-than-200 volunteers marched over 800 miles and were known by what name?
The Camp of Israel or (later) Zion's Camp
Mia hears her friends say that Jesus was just a good teacher, not the Son of God. She isn't sure how to explain what she believes about who Jesus really is. What doctrinal mastery passage teaches that Jesus Christ lives, is the Only Begotten Son of God, and created worlds without number?
D&C 76:22-24
“By [Jesus Christ] the worlds are and were created.”
“By [Jesus Christ] the worlds are and were created.”
D&C 76:22-24
D&C 58:42-43
“He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven.”
OR
Confess and forsake
Elder Kevin G. Brown basically gave a fill-in-the-blank cheat code for testimonies: “If you ____, you ____. I ____ that I ____.” Same word every time.
KNOW
Where was Joseph Smith when he prayed, "Oh God, where art thou?" and received the answer "My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment..."
Liberty Jail (Liberty, MO)
Evan wants to feel closer to God but wonders why ordinances like baptism or confirmation are necessary. He wonders if he could receive God's power just by praying on his own. What doctrinal mastery passage could give Evan some clarity on this subject?
D&C 84:20-22
"In the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest."
“I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say.”
D&C 82:10
D&C 82:10
“I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say.”
OR
God keeps His word when you do too
Elder Gong’s message in this talk? If you see someone solo at church, don’t just vibe—go say hi. What's the title?
"No One Sits Alone"
Jesus Christ has organized His restored Church in our day upon the same foundation He did during His mortal ministry. In 1835, He called this group to be "special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world."
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Marcus has been struggling with questions about the temple. He has read a lot of articles online--some helpful, some confusing--and feels overwhelmed. He decides that he won't believe anything unless he can find scientific or historical proof for every detail. What doctrinal mastery passage could help Marcus understand that learning spiritual truths requires both diligent study and a willingness to exercise faith?
D&C 88:118
“Seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”
“Seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”
D&C 88:118
D&C 84:20-22
“In the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.”
OR
Ordinances open the door (to God’s power)
This senior apostle basically said the gospel is “family squad goals,” and that God wants us leveling up together at home.
President Dallin H. Oaks
Moses, Elias, and Elijah appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple to restore which three priesthood keys?
1. Moses - keys for the gathering of Israel
2. Elias - keys of the dispensation of the gospel of Abraham or the Abrahamic Covenant
3. Elijah - sealing keys
Julie has heard about marriage sealings, but she believes she will be with her husband forever simply because they love each other. What doctrinal mastery could help Julie understand that in order to receive the promises of a marriage sealing, she would have to follow the associated commandments set forth by God?
D&C 82:10
“I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say.”
“In the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.”
D&C 84:20-22
D&C 88:118
“Seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”
OR
Learn by study and by faith