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"The Melchizedek Priesthood holds the right of _______, and has power and authority over all the _______ in the church in all ages of the world, to administer in _______ things.” (D&C 107:8)
“The Melchizedek Priesthood holds the right of presidency, and has power and authority over all the offices in the church in all ages of the world, to administer in spiritual things.” (D&C 107:8)
This section of the Doctrine and Covenants contains the record of a vision given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in 1832 of the three kingdoms of glory.
What is Section 76?
When were Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, killed (day, month, and year)?
June 27, 1844
What was the name of the town in Illinois the Saints began gathering to in 1839 before Joseph Smith changed the town name to Nauvoo in 1840?
Commerce
In D&C 84:33-42, the Lord promises what to those who are faithful to the oath and covenant of the priesthood?
"all that my Father hath"
“That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably ______ with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be _______nor handled only upon the _______ of righteousness.” (D&C 121:36)
“That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.” (D&C 121:36)
This section of the Doctrine and Covenants teaches, among other things, that "[t]he glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth."
What is Section 93?
Who was the governor of Illinois at the time of the martyrdom, and who failed to protect Joseph and Hyrum as he had promised to do?
Thomas Ford
(From the first term): Who is sometimes referred to as the 12th witness to the Book of Mormon because she was blessed to see the gold plates and was urged to be patient and faithful as she carried the extra burdens placed upon her to care for so many guests in her home during the translation process?
Mary Whitmer
What does D&C 135:3 teach about how much Joseph Smith has done "for the salvation of men in this world"?
"Joseph Smith . . . has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it." (D&C 135:3)
“And now, after the many __________ which have been given of him, this is the __________, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives! For we saw him, even on the _______ _______ of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only __________ of the Father.” (D&C 76:22-23)
“And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives! For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father.” (D&C 76:22-23)
Three sections of the Doctrine and Covenants were written while Joseph Smith was held captive in Liberty Jail. Identify two of the three sections by number.
Sections 121, 122, and 123
The "Mountain Meadows massacre," an inexcusable mass murder of men, women, and children by rogue local leaders and members of the Church in and around Cedar City in 1857, occurred in the aftermath of two events: the murder apostle ________ in Arkansas, and news that President James Buchanan was sending ________ to Utah.
1. Parley P. Pratt (murdered in Arkansas on May 13, 1857)
2. Army/troops and/or a new territorial governor
Alma Smith, son of Amanda Barnes Smith, was shot during the Haun's Mill massacre, and he was later miraculously healed. Which part of his body was wounded, and who was instrumental in the healing?
1. His hip
2. His mother (Amanda)
According to D&C 107:3, what was the Melchizedek Priesthood called before Melchizedek's day, and why was the change made?
1. It was called "the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God"
2. The change was made to respect Heavenly Father's name (from D&C 107:3: "out of respect or reverence to the name of the Supreme Being, to avoid the too frequent repetition of his name")
“In the celestial glory there are _______ heavens or degrees; And in order to obtain the _______, a man must enter into this _______ of the priesthood [meaning the new and everlasting covenant of _______]; And if he does not, he cannot obtain it.” (D&C 131:1-3)
“In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees; And in order to obtain the highest, a man must enter into this order of the priesthood [meaning the new and everlasting covenant of marriage]; And if he does not, he cannot obtain it.” (D&C 131:1-3)
This section of the Doctrine and Covenants, received in December 1832 and January 1833, was designated by Joseph Smith as the "'olive leaf' . . . plucked from the Tree of Paradise . . . ."
What is Section 88?
Name the first two presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in our dispensation (in order).
Thomas B. Marsh (first) and Brigham Young (second)
Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery received keys of the priesthood in the Kirtland Temple on which date (day, month, and year)?
April 3, 1836
Which Doctrinal Mastery passage teaches us that the Lord is bound to bless us according to His promises if we keep His word but that we have no promise if we are disobedient to him?
Doctrine and Covenants 82:10
“Whatever principle of _______ we attain unto in this life, it will _______ with us in the resurrection. And if a person gains more _______ and intelligence in this life through his _______ and obedience than another, he will have so much the _______ in the world to come.” (D&C 130:18-19)
“Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage in the world to come.” (D&C 130:18-19)
According to the heading to this section of the Doctrine and Covenants, it contains "[t]he word and will of the Lord, given through President Brigham Young at Winter Quarters . . . ."
What is Section 136?
Where was Joseph Smith being held when he famously rebuked the guards, including by commanding them, "SILENCE, ye fiends of the infernal pit?"
Richmond, Missouri / the Richmond jail
To whom was Wilford Woodruff referring in the following quote: “I have seen ____________ when it seemed as though the earth trembled under his feet. I never heard a man bear a stronger testimony than he did when under the influence of the Spirit."
Oliver Cowdery
"But the moment he left the kingdom of God, that moment his power fell. . . . He was shorn of his strength, like Samson . . . . He lost the power and testimony which he had enjoyed, and he never recovered it again in its fulness while in the flesh, although he died [a member of] the Church.”
What does D&C 64:10 teach about forgiveness?
"I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men."