Elder Alvin F. Meredith III shared how focusing on the things of eternity is key to safely maneuvering through life. He listed three things to remember. Name one.
First, focus on Christ. Second, beware of distractions. Third, people can be rescued.
Elder Sean Douglas quoted the 2nd verse to this hymn, “When dark clouds of trouble hang o’er us, and threaten our peace to destroy. There is hope smiling brightly before us, and we know that deliverance is nigh.” Name the hymn.
We Thank Thee, Oh God, for a Prophet hymn 19
Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr. invited us to practice the first two principles of the gospel saying, “This will allow you to be yoked with Christ and receive the power and blessings of godliness.” What are the principles?
Faith and Repentance
Elder Anthony D. Perkins quoted Doctrine and Covenants 6:36 in its entirety. Can you quote it without looking?
Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.
President Rusell M. Nelson pleaded with us to counter the lure of the world by spending more time with the Lord. “If most of the information you get comes from social or other media, your ability to hear the whisperings of the Spirit will be ___________.”
Diminished
Elder Alfred Kyunga shared four of the Savior’s qualities one can develop to be a better disciple of Him. Name two.
Humility, Courage, Forgiveness, Sacrifice
Bishop L. Todd Budge spoke about the tremendous outpouring of time, energy and generosity that Latter-day Saints have given over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how service makes one holy. He then quoted this Primary song.
“Give,” Said the Little Stream
- Elder Michael A. Dunn spoke of the strategy that helped change the British cycling team from perpetually losing to consistently winning as they implemented small improvements in everything. He invited us to “Seek modest but makeable ______ in your life that might result in the sweet joy of being just a little better.”
Fixes
Elder Anthony D. Perkins talked about covenants and quoted, “the power of godliness is made manifest.” Name the doctrinal mastery reference
Doctrine and Covenants 84:20
President Russell M. Nelson taught, “The _______ lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the ______.” Fill in the blanks (same word)
Temple
Elder Gary E. Stevenson shared four divinely appointed responsibilities that are simple, inspirational, motivating and doable. Name one of those responsibilities.
1. Living the gospel of Jesus Christ
2. Caring for those in need
3. Inviting all to receive the gospel
4. Uniting families for eternity
Elder Erich W. Kopischke quoted two verses from hymn 85, “Fear not, I am with thee; oh be not dismayed, For I am thy God and will still give thee aid. I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause theeto stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand… The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose I will not, I cannot, desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!” Name the hymn.
How Firm a Foundation
Sister Camille N. Johnson said, “I testify that the Savior is ‘the author and finisher of our faith.’ She then invited us to do what?
“Will you invite Him to be the author and finisher of your story?”
Elder Marcus B. Nash spoke of our responsibility to hold up the gospel light. He then quoted part of this doctrinal mastery, “Truly, ‘how great shall be your joy’ as you share the gospel! Sharing thegospel is joy upon joy, hope upon hope.” Name the scripture reference.
Doctrine and Covenants 18:15-16
President Henry B. Eyring taught, “The way to receive revelation from God has not changed from the days of Adam and Eve. … It is the same for you and for me. It is always done by __________ ______.”
Exercising faith
Elder Ronald A. Rasband listed seven things of his soul. Name four of them.
1. Love God the Father and Jesus Christ, our Savior 2. Love thy neighbor 3. Love yourself 4. Keep the commandments 5. Always be worthy to attend the temple 6. Be joyful and cheerful 7. Follow God’s living prophet
Sister Susan H. Porter quoted the second verse to this sacrament hymn written by Eliza R. Snow, “His precious blood he freely spilt; His life he freely gave.” Name the hymn.
How Great the Wisdom and the Love hymn 195
Elder Ciro Schmeil based his talk on an invitation from President Nelson who invited all to become more like the Savior and strengthen their faith by asking, acting and ________.
Studying
Elder David A. Bednar said, “Covenant promises and blessings are possible only because of our Savior, Jesus Christ. He invites us to look to Him, come unto Him, learn of Him and bind ourselves to Him through the covenants and ordinances of His restored gospel.” Find the doctrinal mastery verse that begins, “Look unto me in every thought…”
Doctrine and Covenants 6:36
President Russell M. Nelson said, “There has never been a time in the history of the world when knowledge of our Savior is more personally vital and relevant to every _____ ____.”
Human soul
- President Russell M. Nelson invited us to look for three things at this conference. Can you list two of them?
Pure truth, pure doctrine of Christ, pure revelation
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland closed his talk by quoting this beloved hymn that was in the old hymnbook (before the green one), “Here's my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above.” Name the hymn.
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Elder Clark G. Gilbert used the mathematical formula for a line to teach that we all have different intercepts, or starting points, in life. He invited us to “involve the Lord in the process of lifting your _____.”
Slope
- At age 14, Elder Giuffra and his mother were taught by Latter-day Saint missionaries about Christ, the Apostasy and Joseph Smith’s First Vision. “The Spirit confirmed to me several truths.” One truth was Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have bodies of flesh and bones, but They are glorified and perfected. The Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit. Find the doctrinal mastery reference that teaches this truth.
Doctrine and Covenants 130:22-23
President Dallin H. Oaks said, “Members who forgo Church attendance and rely only on individual spirituality separate themselves from these gospel essentials:” He then listed three things. Name one of them.
The power and blessings of the priesthood, the fulness of restored doctrine, and the motivations and opportunities to apply that doctrine.