Words of Wisdom
Brother Stephen W. Owen, Young Men general president, told the story of deer who died over a hard winter even though they had hay to eat. It was not the right kind of food for the deer so they starved to death even though their bellies were full. Brother Owen said, “Many of the messages that bombard us in the information age are the spiritual equivalent of feeding hay to deer — we can eat it all day long, but it will not _______ us.”
Nourish
Elder Dale G. Renlund told the story that “More than a century ago, many in Congo worshipped inanimate objects. After their conversion to Christianity, some would intentionally make a pilgrimage to throw these objects into ___________________, where the items became unrecognizable.” Where did they throw their objects?
The churning waters of a massive waterfall.
- Elder D. Todd Christofferson quoted John 16:33. Be the first to find the scripture! Then read it.
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Elder David A. Bednar taught, “Remember always that your ____ is the true center of gospel learning and living.”
Home
Elder Terence M. Vinson of the Presidency of the Seventy talked about an Australian phrase. He said, “In Australia, the term ____ ______ means people are what they say they are — essentially, they do what they mean and they go “all in” when they say they are committed. . . So, the question for each of us is: Are we also ____ ______ about the gospel? Because being half-hearted is not being ____ ______! And God is not known for showering praise on the lukewarm.” What is the phrase?
Fair Dinkum
Elder Jorge M. Alvarado taught, “The influence we have on our children is more ________ as they see us walking faithfully on the covenant path.”
Powerful
Elder David A. Bednar and his wife, Susan, watched for hours how a pair of cheetahs stalked a large group of topis on African grasslands. This led to discussing what was observed and identifying valuable lessons. Elder Bednar named three of those lessons.
Beware of evil’s beguiling disguises, to stay awake and be alert, and to understand the intent of the enemy.
Elder Walter F. Gonalez shared the story of Jesus cleansing the leper found in Luke 5:12-13. Be the first to find the scripture! Then read it.
“And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.”
Elder Dale G. Renlund said, “It might be nice if increased faith were transmitted like the flu or the common cold. Then, a simple _________ ______ would build faith in others.” Fill in the blanks.
‘Spiritual’ sneeze
Elder Ronald A. Rasband taught, “_______ ________ is not a habit; it is a characteristic of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.” Fill in the blank.
Keeping promises
Elder Gerrit W. Gong said, “As we honor our covenants, we may sometimes feel we are in the company of ______.”
Angels
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf compared our lives to this novel by J.R.R. Tolkein. What is the name of the book?
The Hobbit
President Russell M. Nelson spoke about the great humanitarian work that members of the church are doing worldwide. He then quoted Matthew 25:35-36. Be the first to find the scripture! Then read it.
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.“
This apostle announced the changes last October for two hour church and the new Come, Follow Me - For Individuals and Families. He also announced the changes to the young men program in the Saturday afternoon session. Who is he?
Quentin L. Cook
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “Remember that discipleship is not about doing things perfectly, it is about doing things _____________.” Fill in the blank.
Intentionally
President M. Russell Ballard taught, “You are — first and foremost and always — a _________ _____.”
Spiritual being
Elder Gary E. Stevenson used two stories from his family about animals to share and likened them to Satan, the father of lies and the great deceiver. What two animals did he tell about?
A black labrador (being painted white) and a skunk
Elder Peter D. Johnson spoke about the peace Christ brings. He quoted John 14:27. Be the first to find it! Then read it
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
President Henry B. Eyring taught, “Greater happiness comes from greater personal ________.” Fill in the blank.
Holiness
Elder Gary E. Stevenson told the story of Moses not being deceived by Satan. He then invited us to respond in the same way when we feel influenced by temptation. What did he say to do?
“Command the enemy of your soul by saying, ‘Go away. You have no glory. Do not tempt me or lie to me. For I know who I am, a child of God. And I will always call upon my God for his help.’”
In speaking of the repentance process, Elder Ulisses Soares implored us, “You cannot afford to ____ ______.”
Stop Trying
- Elder Hans T. Boom told about getting a behind the scenes look at The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra on Temple Squares preparations for performances in Europe. He spoke of the massive effort it took to ship a certain instrument overseas even though it had a minor part to play. He compared that to our own lives and how we are worth the effort even if we feel we are only playing minor parts. What was the instrument?
A gong
Elder Ulisses Soares used this scripture as the basis of his talk. Be the first to find Matthew 16:24-25! Then read it
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Elder Neil L. Andersen said, “In our world today, the adversary’s construction crews are working overtime, hastily inflating the _____ ___ ________ ________.” Fill in the blanks.
Large and spacious building
President M. Russell M. Ballard taught, “It seems clear to me that one of the most important things we can learn in this life is how to emphasize our eternal ________ nature and control our ____ desires.” Fill in the blanks.
Spiritual, evil