Faithful Even When It’s Hard (2x)
The Road to Zion (2x)
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100

Who kicked the Colesville Saints off his land?


Leman Copley

Reference: D&C 54 (see Historical Background)


100

In what U.S. state did the Lord reveal Zion would be located?


Missouri

Reference: D&C 57:1
“The land of Missouri… is the land which I have appointed and consecrated for the gathering of the saints.”


100

Do we know how many wise men there were?

No

100

Where was the headquarters of the church in the last years of Joseph Smith’s life?

Nauvoo, Illinois (forced to leave Missouri in 1839)

100

I looked out the window and what did I see?

Popcorn popping on the apricot tree

200

What law required Saints to share what they had and receive only what they needed?


Law of Consecration

Reference: D&C 51:3–6
“…appoint unto this people their portions, every man equal according to his family, according to his circumstances and his wants and needs.”


200

What town was declared the center place of Zion?


Independence, Missouri

Reference: D&C 57:3
“…in the city of Independence… the center place.”


200

Who made the 2 tablets of stone for the Lord to write on?

Moses

200

What was Joseph Smith's mother's first name?

Lucy

200

According to this Article of Faith, Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent

Article of Faith 10

300

What did the Saints do when they were forced to leave the land they were given?


They left peacefully and followed God’s new direction.

Reference: D&C 54:1–8
“…go unto the land of Missouri, unto the borders of the Lamanites.”


300

What kind of land did the Saints find when they arrived in Zion?


Rough frontier land—muddy, hard, not what they expected.

Reference: Historical context, not directly in verses
Saints were surprised by the undeveloped conditions—this is from Church History Sources and journals.


300

Who was Amulek's missionary companion?

Alma the Younger

300

Where is the Relief Society's Monument to Women located?

Nauvoo, Illinois

300

What are the last names of 7 members of the. Quorum of the Twelve?

President Nelson, Oaks, Eyring

President Holland, Elder Uchtdorf, Bednar, Cook, Christofferson, Andersen, Rasband, Stevenson, Renlund, Gong, Soares, and Keaton

400

What does it mean to be a “wise steward”?


Taking care of what God has given you with honesty and responsibility.

Reference: D&C 51:19
“He that is faithful and a wise steward shall inherit all things.”


400

Why were the Saints told to go to Missouri even after being forced to move so often?


It was part of God’s plan for Zion, and they were being tested in faith.

Reference: D&C 54:8
“…that I may preserve unto myself a pure people…”


400

Name 3 parables taught by the Savior

tares, hidden treasure, pearl of great price, 10 virgins, talents, unmerciful servant. Good Samaritan, prodigal son, Lazarus & rich man, unjust steward, 10 pieces of money, laborer the vineyard, and Others
400

Lot escaped from what wicked city?

Sodom

400

Where was the first modern-day temple built?

Kirtland, Ohio

Dedicated in March 1836

500

How can we build Zion today in our own lives?


By being kind, inclusive, living faithfully, and helping others feel God’s love.

Reference: D&C 58:26–28 (just beyond this lesson’s scope, but highly relevant)
“…men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause… and bring to pass much righteousness.”
(Alternatively, the principle is inferred in D&C 57:15—“let my servant Edward Partridge… build up my church.”)


500

What’s one reason Zion wasn’t just about location but also about who the Saints were becoming?


Because God cares more about the kind of people we are than the place we’re in—Zion starts in our hearts and behavior.

Reference: D&C 57:15
“…let them repent of all their sins… lest they be moved out of their place.”


500

In which standard work do we read two separate accounts of the creation of the earth?

The Pearl of Great Price

500

Joseph Smith once hid on an island in what river to escape persecution?

Mississippi River

500

How many years did it take to construct the Salt Lake Temple? (+/- 5 years).

40 years

1853–1893