Faithful Even When It’s Hard (2x)
Who kicked the Colesville Saints off his land?
Leman Copley
Reference: D&C 54 (see Historical Background)
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.”
Do we know how many wise men there were?
No
Where was the headquarters of the church in the last years of Joseph Smith’s life?
Nauvoo, Illinois (forced to leave Missouri in 1839)
I looked out the window and what did I see?
Popcorn popping on the apricot tree
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.”
What town was declared the center place of Zion?
Independence, Missouri
Reference: D&C 57:3
“…in the city of Independence… the center place.”
Who made the 2 tablets of stone for the Lord to write on?
Moses
What was Joseph Smith's mother's first name?
Lucy
According to this Article of Faith, Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent
Article of Faith 10
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.”
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.
Who was Amulek's missionary companion?
Alma the Younger
Where is the Relief Society's Monument to Women located?
Nauvoo, Illinois
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
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.”
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…”
Name 3 parables taught by the Savior
Lot escaped from what wicked city?
Sodom
Where was the first modern-day temple built?
Dedicated in March 1836
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.”)
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.”
In which standard work do we read two separate accounts of the creation of the earth?
The Pearl of Great Price
Joseph Smith once hid on an island in what river to escape persecution?
Mississippi River
How many years did it take to construct the Salt Lake Temple? (+/- 5 years).
40 years
1853–1893