Saturday Morning
Elder Gong gave the first talk of conference. What was this first talk of general conference about?
Temples!
“While we are grateful our temples and everything in them are physically beautiful, let us celebrate and treasure even more the spiritual blessings temples bring.”-Elder Gong
Elder Dunn talked about being rescued during this 100 mile race in which he was exhausted and ready to quit long before reaching the finish line.
Ultramarathon
“The Redeemer rescues not by shortening our course but by helping us lengthen our stride.”
What did Elder Dube say that President Oaks did with the “Trespassers will be prosecuted” sign at a mission home?
He asked for it to be removed.
“We invite all to come unto Christ through faith in Him and His Atonement.”
Elder Stevenson spoke primarily to which group during conference?
To primary children.
“Your Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, know you and love you. Even though you are young, you are an important part of Their work”
Complete this phrase:
Isaiah 1:18:“Though your sins be as _______, they shall be as _____ as snow.”
Scarlet, white
What was one of your favorite talks from conference?
Answers vary
Elder Fale taught about how families often provide important opportunities to learn about God’s love. What do you love about your family?
Answers will vary.
“It is often through families, despite all their imperfections, that Our Father teaches us about His love.”
How many times were the words of Isaiah specifically referenced in conference? None, 1, or 2 times?
2 times!
Elder-What feeling did you get from conference?
Answers vary.
Unscramble the key scripture phrase: “good that them Woe evil, unto good call and evil.”
Isaiah 5:20:
“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil.”
In Bishop Douglas’ talk, what calling was a young returned missionary called to on his wedding day?
Bishop
“To all the rising generation of the Church, I invite you to place serving a full-time mission high on your list.”
What was a favorite song that you heard in conference?
Answers vary
What is a tradition your family does during conference?
Answers vary.
In a talk by Elder Sinclair, How did a small non-judgemental primary girl help save the primary program?
She untangled a little boy from his misbuttoned jacket.
“I testify that when we help people rather than judge them, one by one, in our own small and simple ways, we are preparing the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.”
Isaiah prophesied that the Lord would do a “marvellous work and a wonder.” What does this refer to?
The Restoration of the gospel, including the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.
Isaiah 29:13-14
What type of art did Sis Runia describe this “God is shaping us into something only He knows we can become.”
Sculpting (with clay)
Elder Kearon used lessons he learned while flying this motorless aircraft as a teenager to teach about spiritual lift and sink.
A Glider
“Your Savior is your lift. He is your ever-rising air,” he said. “There is no limit to how high you can climb with Him.”
Sis Rosemary K. Chibota shared a Southern African greeting “Sawubona”. What does this word mean?
“I see you”
“I plead with you, as disciples of Jesus Christ, to pray to see others as He sees them and to treat them accordingly.”
Brother Reid gave a talk about teaching the gospel. Who is he? A musician, a former NFL player, or a professor at BYU.
An NFL player
“Learn of Him. Love Him. And as you do, He will help you love those you teach — and that love will make your teaching more like His.”
Listen carefully to this musical setting of a doctrinal mastery scripture. After the clip, tell us: What did the Savior “bear” and “carry” for us?
Isaiah 53:3–5:“Surely [Jesus Christ] hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows.”
Pres Christofferson talked about this and how about 46% have done this in the last 12 months.
What is gambling.
“My plea again is not only to refrain from gambling but to use the time and resources saved thereby for doing good. … ‘O be wise; what can I say more?’” (Jacob 6:12).
What recurring theme did you notice in the messages of conference?
Any response can be correct. Also recognize a theme of Jesus Christ’s power to lift His children.
What has President Oaks asked us to do?
Pray, Study the scriptures, Take one step closer to Christ each day, Keep the commandments and your covenants, Be patient with yourself and others, Participate in the sacrament and attend the temple, Remember: Christ’s grace is for all, Share what you know about Jesus Christ.
The last talk of conference, given by our prophet, talked about…
Studying the conference talks and looking forward to the Salt Lake Temple open house.
“Truth is to be found here — truth about the teachings of the Lord and truth about the covenant path that will lead us to our destiny — the destiny desired by our Heavenly Father.”
T I T L W A T H A H S D T P
Proverbs 3:5–6:
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart … and he shall direct thy paths.”