Themes
Elder Patrick Kearon repeatedly described the Church of Jesus Christ as the Church of...what?
Joy
Who did Elder D. Todd Christofferson call "The Book of Mormon’s unholy trio of anti-Christs" who "provide a classic study of active rebellion against God."
Sherem, Nehor, and Korihor
Elder Christofferson said, "The overarching thesis of Nehor and Korihor was that there is no sin; therefore, there is no need for repentance, and there is no Savior. “Every man prosper[s] according to his genius, and … every man conquer[s] according to his strength; and whatsoever a man [does is] no crime.” The anti-Christ rejects religious authority, characterizing ordinances and covenants as performances “laid down by ancient priests, to usurp power and authority.”
Elder Gerrit W. Gong described a humorous dad joke contest between himself and who
an AI version of himself.
Finish the following lines from Brother Bradley R. Wilcox's talk: Don’t sell your birthright for a mess of pottage. Don’t trade everything for _______. Don’t let the world change you when you were born ___________________.
"nothing"
"to change the world"
Elder Carl D. Hirst said that when
"there is a chorus of voices of discouragement and darkness that weighs into your thoughts, messages telling you that you are too wounded and confused, too weak and overlooked, too different or disoriented to warrant heavenly love in any real way. If you hear those ideas, then please hear this: those voices are..." what?
Just wrong
Elder Gary E. Stevens described what future time period as "Days Never to be Forgotten"
The next 10 years
President Dallin H. Oaks taught that kite strings allow kites to soar higher when they would otherwise crash in the winds without them. What did he compare kite strings to?
Covenants
"That essential string represents the covenants that connect us to God, our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ. As we honor those covenants by keeping Their commandments and following Their plan of redemption, Their promised blessings enable us to soar to celestial heights."
Elder David A. Bednar warned us to "always...be on guard against an...exaggerated sense of self-importance, a misguided evaluation of our own self-sufficiency, and seeking self instead of serving others." All of these are caused by what sin?
Pride
Elder Dale G. Renlund used a metaphor to describe the need for both the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He compared them to a stabilizing agent and this explosive material.
Bishop L. Todd Budge invited us to do what for the Lord every day?
Make time for
or Be Still
Elder David P. Homer reminded us that rather than accepting the world's teaching that "truth is relative, reality is self-defined, or God is so generous that He does not actually care about what we do." that we should follow what "President Russell M. Nelson has consistently taught that God’s saving truths are absolute, independent, and defined by..."this being.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf used an analogy about trees and compared the fundamental truths of the gospel to what?
the roots of a tree
Elder Andersen quoted this famous duo to describe the true source of hope, when they exclaimed “My eyes are opened, and in this life I shall have joy.” and “the joy of [their] redemption, and the eternal life which God giveth unto all the obedient.”
Adam and Eve
Name 4 of the 17 locations announced where a temple will be built. (for USA, must be the city. For other nations, just the country is fine.)
Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Medellín, Colombia
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Puerto Montt, Chile
Dublin, Ireland
Milan, Italy
Abuja, Nigeria
Kampala, Uganda
Maputo, Mozambique
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Queen Creek, Arizona
El Paso, Texas
Huntsville, Alabama
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Summit, New Jersey
Price, Utah
President Henry B. Eyring told the story of an ancestor who was jailed for testifying of Christ. Who did she then write a letter to (from jail), testifying of Christ and calling to repentance?
The judge...who dropped the charges and released her.
Emily Bell Freeman described how her life was changed by following the invitation of President Nelson to study Doctrine and Covenants section 25, which contains a revelation given through Joseph Smith to this "elect" member of the church
Emma Smith
What counsel did Sister Kristen M. Yee's mother give her when she accidentally ruined part of a painting of Christ that had taken her many hours to paint?
“You won’t get back what you had, but do the very best you can with what you’ve got.”
Elder Ronald A. Rasband said we should actively defend who?
The Prophet
Elder Jorge M. Alvarado spoke about repentance. He related a story of a Latter Day Saint woman who had planed to give someone a Book of Mormon but was mugged. What happened to the man who stole her purse containing the Book of Mormon?
He wrote her a letter apologizing for what he had done and asked for her forgiveness. He discovered a Book of Mormon in her purse and was converted by its teachings. He sought to repent and make amends for what he had done.
What did Elder Elder José A. Teixeira covenant keepers can do to be the salt of the earth.
Keeping the house of the Lord at the center of our devotion.
Being deliberate in our efforts to strengthen others by living the gospel together.
Being willing to accept a calling and serving in the Church.
And finally, using digital communication tools with purpose.
Elder Juan Pablo Villar told a story of his older brother Claudio teaching him how to safely navigate a potentially dangerous situation. He compared this with Christ's example to us of ministering. What skill was Elder Villar's older brother trying teaching him?
How to swim in ocean waves
What did President Russell M. Nelson invite us to make our highest priority in order to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ?
Our discipleship
What foundational principle of the gospel did Elder D. Martin Goury describe as "essential for our spiritual development and resilience as we navigate life’s challenges."
Repentance
What did Elder Quentin L. Cook describe as the "original handheld device"
Books
And specifically, the Bible and the Book of Mormon
Elder Ulisses Soares declared that we should not become consumed with ourselves and adopt the worldly attitude of “No matter what, I live my own truth or I do what works for me.” What should we do instead?
The Lord's will instead of our own.
Elder Kyle S. McKay gave a list of revelations that Joseph Smith received by repeatedly inquiring of the Lord for direction. Name 3 of them.
The Father and the Son have bodies “as tangible as man’s.”
Jesus took upon Himself not only our sins but also our sicknesses, afflictions, and infirmities.
His Atonement was so excruciating it caused Him to bleed from every pore.
We are saved by His grace “after all we can do.”
There are conditions to Christ’s mercy.
As we come unto Christ, He will not only forgive our sins, but He will also change our very nature so “that we have no more disposition to do evil.”
Christ always commands His people to build temples, where He manifests Himself unto them and endows them with power from on high.
When Elder Gregorio E. Casillas went with a Stake President who had received revelation to visit an aging sister in the ward they discovered she had just undergone chemotherapy. What was it they helped her to do that she felt to weak to do on her own?
Care for her disabled adult son
President Russell M. Nelson urged us "to devote time each week—for the rest of your life—to increase your understanding of..." what?
The atonement of Jesus Christ
Who described in different words the same process of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge that we discuss in Seminary? And, which step in that process do you think she focused most on?
Sister Tracy Y. Browning
1. Act in Faith
An interfaith group of local clergy which included a cardinal, reverend, rabbi, imam, pastor, monsignor, and an elder.