Elder Renlund used this aviation-related object to describe the limits of personal revelation.
A runway
Elder Jorge F. Zeballos spoke of how buildings can never be made "anti-seismic", but rather only "seismic-resistant". That is, they cannot not be built to prevent earthquakes, but they can be built to withstand them. How did he relate this to the gospel of Jesus Christ?
We cannot simply choose to be "anti-Satan" and thus be spared from temptations and trials. We can, however, build up resistance to temptations so that we can withstand them.
In her talk titled "Wholehearted", Sister Michelle D. Craig taught, "Trials do not mean that the plan is failing; they are part of the plan meant to help me seek God. I become more like Him when I endure patiently, and hopefully, like Him, when in agony, I _____."
"pray more earnestly"
Elder Ryan K. Olsen taught, "Throughout your life, no matter how difficult or confusing the challenges may be, you can always remember that the answer is simple: it is always _____."
Jesus
In the Saturday morning session President Nelson said, "With the dedication of each new temple, additional ___ comes into the world."
Godly power
What is special about this, and what is its significance to us?
It is Elder Ronald A. Rasband's personal and cherished copy of a Book of Mormon from his time serving as a full-time missionary.
Speaking on the doctrine of "belonging", Elder D. Todd Christofferson said, "We don't join the Church for fellowship alone, important as that is. We join for ..."
"... redemption through the love and grace of Jesus Christ."
In the parable of the Royal Marriage Feast, it reads "For many are called, but few are chosen." Elder David A. Bednar explains that God does not have favorites, but rather, whether we are chosen is based upon righteous exercise of our moral agency. How can we become counted as one of God's chosen?
1) Honoring sacred gospel covenants and ordinances
2) Obeying the commandments
Elder Jonathan S. Schmitt taught, "Just as Jesus knows each of us by name, one way we can come to better know Jesus is by learning _____."
"His many names"
In the Sunday morning session President Nelson spoke of overcoming the world. According to him, what does it mean to "overcome the world"?
* Overcome the temptation to care more about the things of this world more than the things of God.
* Trust the doctrine of Christ more than the philosophies of men.
* Delight in truth, denounce deception, and become "humble followers of Christ".
* Choose to refrain from anything that drives the Spirit away.
* Be willing to "give away" even our favorite sins.
Elder Rafael E. Pino spoke of coconuts and avocados to illustrate that what is "normal" depends on where you live (among other things). What four habits did he say should be normal for members of the Church of Jesus Christ?
1. Personal and family study of the scriptures
2. Personal and family prayer
3. Weekly sacrament meeting attendance
4. Frequent participation in temple and family history work
According to Sister Kristin M. Yee, "_____ can be one of the most difficult things we ever do and one of the most divine things we ever experience."
Forgiving
In her talk titled, "His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light", Sister J. Anette Dennis taught, "We are commanded to love others, not to _____. Let's lay down that heavy burden; it isn't ours to carry."
judge them
Finish this sentence from Elder Isaac K. Morrison: "I have learned some of my best lessons ...."
"... during the hardest times in my life"
2x point bonus:
What personal experience did he share related to this topic?
In the Sunday morning session President Nelson spoke of overcoming the world. According to him, how do we "overcome the world"?
* Seek for and follow the promptings of the Spirit.
* Do things that "the natural man" would not do (Mosiah 3:19).
* Spend more time in the temple.
Quoting Joseph Smith--and referencing the revised "For the Strength of Youth" booklet--Elder Uchtdorf said, "[We] teach them correct principles and let them ___."
Govern themselves
Elder Paul V. Johnson spoke of his grandson, Aaron, who received a bone marrow transplant from his brother, Maxwell. He said that, thereafter, if Aaron were to leave his blood behind at a crime scene, Maxwell would be charged. What parallel did Elder Johnson draw between this and the gospel of Jesus Christ?
When we embrace Jesus Christ and receive His Atonement in our lives, it is as if His blood becomes our own. Our DNA and his become one.
Speaking about youth who attended FSY conferences this last summer, President Steven J. Lund said a common response was, "“Well, on Monday I was so annoyed with my mother because she made me come and do this. And I didn’t know anybody. And I didn’t think it was for me. And I wouldn’t have any friends. … But now it’s Friday, and _____.”
"I just want to stay here. I just want to feel the Spirit in my life. I want to live like this."
Elder Mark D. Eddy spoke of "The Virtue of the Word", where Word has reference both to the scriptures and to Jesus Christ Himself. He quoted the following from President Nelson: "I promise that as you _____ every day, you will make better decisions—every day."
"prayerfully study the Book of Mormon"
In the Sunday morning session President Nelson spoke of overcoming the world. According to him, how does overcoming the world bless our lives?
* It makes everything about life easier.
(How so?)
* It gives us access to the strength and redeeming power of Jesus Christ.
Alma 1:30 states, "[They] were liberal to all ... whether out of the church or in the church". According to President Oaks, what is the role of this scripture in the Church of Jesus Christ?
It is the basis for the Church's welfare efforts.
According to Elder Ulisses S. Soares, these two individuals are the president and vice president in the family.
No one. Husband and wife "walk side by side, as equals, the divine offspring of God".
In his talk titled, "Our Earthly Stewardship", Bishop Gerard Causse taught, "_____ is a sacred responsibility entrusted to us by God, which should fill us with a deep sense of duty and humility."
"The care of the earth and of our natural environment"
Elder Gary E. Stevenson spoke about nourishing and bearing our testimony. In his opening, he invited each of us to ponder these four questions.
1. Do I know and understand what a testimony is?
2. Do I know how to bear my testimony?
3. What are the obstacles in sharing my testimony?
4. How do I keep my testimony?
In the Saturday afternoon session President Nelson promised that "_____ will bless your life in ways nothing else can."
Increased time in the temple