Sections 1-46
Who are the three witnesses to the gold plates?
Hint: D&C 17
Bonus: Who unofficially also witnesses the gold plates?
Martin Harris, Oliver Cowdery, and David Witmer
Bonus: Mary Witmer
Ever had a canker sore? So, what does it mean to let riches "canker" your soul?
Hint D&C 56:16
We need a pure heart and contrite spirit (verse 18)
Where is Zion?
Hint: D&C 97:18-28
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost
True or False: Because mothers and fathers are not identical, they are not considered "equal partners"
Provide a quote to support answerFalse!
Hint: D&C 20
Bonus: What else happened on this same day in the past?
April 6, 1830
Bonus: Jesus' birth
Should avoid traveling by boat??? Why or why not
The Lord has power over all things (verse 1) this section is mostly in reference to the saints travel to Zion by the Missouri river.
What song was written for the the Kirtland temple dedication and has been sung at every temple dedication since then?
Hint: D&C 109:78-80
The Spirit of God
Who are the three members of the godhead and why is this different than the Trinity?
Separate beings and God and Christ had physical bodies
"In the premortal, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan..."
What four specific aspects of the plan did we accept?
Gain a body, gain earthly experience, progress toward perfection, realize divine destiny as heirs of eternal life
What can you hear in the Doctrine and Covenants?
Hint: D&C 18:34-36
The voice of the Lord
How are we like John the Baptist?
Hint: Matthew 3:1-12 and D&C 65
We prepare the way of the Lord and make His known His wonderful works among the people.
How is wordly power different from heavenly power?
Hint: 121: 34-46
Power is not maintained by the priesthood but by kindness
Which article of faith does NOT begin with "We believe"
The 11th Article of Faith
On what 9 principles are successful marriages and families established and maintained?
Faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work and wholesome recreational activities
What is common consent?
Bonus: D&C 26:2
Demonstrating public support and agreement; sustaining
What is the difference between being saved and being exalted?
Hint: D&C 76:39, 43-44, 50-70
Everyone is saved from physical death, exaltation is our choice
The saints just escaped the intense persecution in Missouri. How is a hotel going to further the Lord's work?
Hint: D&C 124:22-24, 60-61
Bonus: how can we apply these principles to our own homes and how we treat strangers/others outside of our faith
A place of refuge and peace
How many tribes have been gathered according to Article 10?
Many people come from difficult family situations and everyone comes from an imperfect family. How can you use the knowledge in the Proclamation to the Family to provide hope and encouragement rather than despair and depression?
Provide quotes
What is a standard according to D&C 45:9?
What does your standard look like?
Share with the class!!
What are some of the blessings of the Word of Wisdom?
Hint: D&C 89
Health in navel, marrow in bone, find wisdom and knowledge, run and not be weary, walk and not faint
What ordinance is the "welding link"
Hint: D&C 128:18
Baptism for the Dead
Bonus: reserve a name for the temple right now
Recite the third Article of Faith from memory
We Believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel
"We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society"
Two minutes to come up with as many "measures" each one will be worth 100 points
i.e. tax right offs for children, social programs aimed at children having needs met and family support, ease of adoption, Amber alert, maternity/paternity leave, etc.