Organization of the Church
The day Elder Bednar gave his talk marks how many years since the Church was organized?
195 years
Where can one find the account of Joseph Smith’s First Vision?
Pearl of Great Price / Joseph Smith History
“Priesthood authority allows God’s servants to represent him and _____ in his name
Act
In 1829, Who restored the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins?
The Resurrected John the Baptist
What’s the longest bone in the human body?
Bonus - How many total bones are in the human body?
Femur
206
True or false, the Lord revealed to Joseph the precise day he should organize His church once again on the Earth.
True
What did Joseph learn about the “attributes, character, and perfection of the Godhead”? (name at least two)
1.Father and Son are separate and distinct beings
2. “Jesus Christ is the literal son of God in Spirit and the flesh.”
3. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have physical bodies
“Priesthood ______ are the authority to direct the use of the priesthood on behalf of God’s Children”
Keys
True or False. The prophet is the only one that can make the assignments of location for the full-time missionaries?
False
100 points for every one of the “Great Lakes” you can name. (5 total)
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario
How old was Joseph Smith on the day the Church was organized?
24 years old
Who did Jospeh Smith first tell about his Vision?
His mother, Lucy Mack Smith
Besides the Prophet and the Apostles, can you name THREE people that have priesthood keys?
Temple Presidents, mission presidents, stake presidents, bishops, branch presidents, quorum presidents (deacons and teachers)
As discussed in class, these are the TWO types of full-time missions that you can serve?
Proselyting and Service
Which state is surrounded or touches the most states? (Actually, there are TWO - each of these touches 8 other states… Bonus if you can name both)
Missouri: Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
Tennessee: Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri
What 3 priesthood ordinances were performed during the meeting in which the Church was organized?
Sacrament was administered
The Gift of the Holy Ghost was conferred
Priesthood ordinations were performed
What invitation and promise did Elder Bednar extend to us during conference?
Prayerfully study the message of the restoration and act in faith. Will be be blessed through the power of the Holy Ghost to gain their own witness of its divinity!
Date the Church was organized?
April 6, 1830
This is the number of missions throughout the World? Bonus - How many missionaries are there worldwide?
450
80,000
How many sides does a circle have?
TWO
Inside and Outside
What three “miraculous experiences” led to the formal organization of the Church? (Events that took place before the church was established)
The first vision
“The translation and coming forth of the Book of Mormon.”
“Ancient prophets and apostles personally conferred priesthood authority upon Joseph Smith and committed priesthood keys to him"
What are three things that Joseph learn about his relationship with the Father and Son?
1. Knew him as an individual
2. Cared about his salvation
3. Had a mission for him to perform
When were the first copies of the Book of Mormon available?
March 26, 1830
OR
Right before the Church was organized
Fill in the blanks…
”The field is _____ and all ready to _____.”
Bonus - What section of the Doctrine and Covenants is this found?
White, Harvest
Section 4
ALL PLAY:
What is the sum total if I were to tally up the ages of the First Presidency and 12 apostles?
1,174