Scripture Reference
1st Semester DM's
Prominent People in early church history
Key Phrases
Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge and the Temple
Apply what you've learned using Doctrinal Mastery
100

"Of you it is required to forgive all men."

What is Doctrine and Covenants 64:9-11


100

Doctrine and Covenants8:2-3

What is "I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost."

100

One of the eight witnesses of the gold plates, and a brother to the prophet. (And one of Sister Snow's favorite church leaders.)

Who is Hyrum Smith 

100

Doctrine and Covenants 88:118

What is “Seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”

100

The phrase the young woman in Sister Snow's story used, to motivate herself to connect to the temple each week. 

What is "touch the temple."

100

A few of your friends who are not members of the Church have asked you why you do not drink coffee, tea, or alcohol. After you briefly explain what you know about the Word of Wisdom, your friends mention how restrictive they think it is and ask, “Why would anyone want to live that way?”


What is Doctrine and Covenants 76:22-24 or... (teacher's discretion)

200

"I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say."

What is Doctrine and Covenants 82:10

200

Doctrine and Covenants 19:16-19

What is "I, [Jesus Christ], have suffered these things for all."

200

A school teacher, scribe to the prophet, and one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon plates.

Who is Oliver Cowdery 

200

Doctrine and Covenants 64:9-11

⁠What is “Of you it is required to forgive all men.”

200

The first principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge 

What is act in faith 

200

Brock’s parents continue to tell him how important it is that he gain an education. However, he is struggling in school and does not feel it is worth his time and effort.


What is Doctrine and Covenants 88 118

300

"Seek Learning, even by study and also by faith."

What is Doctrine and Covenants 88:118

300

"The worth of souls is great in the sight of God."

What is Doctrine and Covenants 18:10-11

300

Joseph Smith Jr...

What is
•Saw two personages 

•Translated the Book of Mormon 

•Restored the gospel of Jesus Christ

300

Doctrine and Covenants 82:10

What is ⁠“I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say.”

300

Three positive things to do when seeking answers to gospel questions. 

What is 

•Study the scriptures 

•Pray for inspiration 

•Talk to parents or leaders 

•Keep living the gospel trusting the answers will come 

•Search in the church library 

•Google the question using site:churchofjesuschrist.org 

300

A group of LDS youth are preparing for a youth conference. Two close friends, Emma and Lily, had a falling out a few months ago over a misunderstanding during a school project. Now, both girls are assigned to lead a service activity together at the conference. The tension is obvious, and it’s affecting the whole group. Some youth are taking sides, and the spirit of unity is fading.


What is Doctrine and Covenants 64:9-11 

400

"He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven."

What is Doctrine and Covenants 58:42-43

400

Doctrine and Covenants 49:15-17

What is "Marriage is ordained of God."

400

First bishop in the restored church of Jesus Christ. 

Who is Edward Partridge

400

Doctrine and Covenants 58:42–43⁠

What is ⁠“He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven.”

400

Temple worship focused versus temple work focused 

What is 

•Look for Jesus Christ 

•Meditate, pause, and feel the Spirit 

•Be intentional and in the moment 

•Go with a question in your mind, draw near to the Lord and ask for an answer 

400

Jacob, a 16-year-old priesthood holder, has been feeling distant from the Spirit lately. He’s active in church, attends seminary, and even helps plan youth activities. But inside, he’s carrying guilt from something he did a few months ago—he cheated on a major exam at school and never told anyone.

Jacob thought it wasn’t a big deal at the time, but now he feels like he’s living a double life. He’s afraid to confess because he doesn’t want to disappoint his parents, leaders, or friends. He wonders if he can ever feel clean again.


What is Doctrine and Covenants 58:42-43

500

"By [Jesus Christ] the worlds are and were created."

What is Doctrine and Covenants 76:22-24

500

The Aaronic Priesthood "holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism."

What is Doctrine and Covenants 13:1

500

Martin Harris...

What is
•One of the three witnesses of the Book of Mormon plates.

•Sold a portion of his farm to fund the publication of the Book of Mormon.

•Lost 116 pages of the original translation of the Book of Mormon. 

500

Doctrine and Covenants 76:22–24⁠

What is ⁠“By [Jesus Christ] the worlds are and were created.”

500

Asking questions isn't wrong but we should not... 

What is doubt 

500

Maya, a 17-year-old Laurel, has been struggling to feel close to God. She reads her scriptures, prays, and attends church, but lately she feels like something is missing. During sacrament meeting, she watches others bear testimony and wonders why she doesn’t feel the same spiritual power.

Later that week, her bishop invites her to attend the temple with the youth to do baptisms for the dead. Maya hesitates—she hasn’t been in a while and feels unworthy, even though she’s keeping the commandments. She wonders: “Will going to the temple really help me feel closer to God?”


What is Doctrine and Covenants 84:20-22

600

"In the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest."

What is Doctrine and Covenants 84:20-22

600

Joseph Smith "saw two Personages,whose brightness and glory defy all description."

What is Doctrine and Covenants JS-H 1:15-20

600

Commanded to make a selection of hymns for the church and first president of the Relief Society. 

Who is Emma Smith 

600

Doctrine and Covenants 84:20–22⁠

⁠What is “In the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.”

600

Those who are "pure in heart" and come into the temple shall...

What is see God

600

Ethan, a 13-year-old deacon, has been trying hard to live the gospel. He recently made a goal to read his scriptures daily, be more kind to his siblings, and strive to fulfill his Aaronic Priesthood duties.

But after a tough week—he missed scripture study, got into an argument with his brother, and forgot to pray. He wonders if God is disappointed in him and if his efforts really matter anyway. 


What is Doctrine and Covenants 82:10