Scriptures
Elder Uchtdorf modernized this parable, describing the son posting on Instagram "Living my best life" and "Should have done this years ago."
What is the parable of the Prodigal Son?
Quoted by Elder Cook, Joseph Smith was in this depressing place when he received this counsel from the Lord: "If the very jaws of hell shall gape open the mouth wide after thee, know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good.” (D&C 122:7)
What is Liberty Jail?
This church leader was quoted in almost every session. One quote was this: "In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost."
Who is President Nelson?
Elder Gong taught that each covenant we enter into says this is spoken here.
What is Love?
Adison de Paula Parrella taught about the full name of our Savior's church. What is the correct name of the church?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
President Oaks talked about the Three Degrees of Glory. In this New Testament Doctrinal Mastery scripture, Paul describes the Celestial, Terrestrial and Telestial kingdoms.
What is 1 Corinthians 15:40-42?
Gary Sabin said he loves this smell at church because it indicates that someone is trying to change.
What is Tobacco?
Elder Rasband recounted having only ten couples available to fill 300 vacant positions to serve in this role.
What are Senior missionary couples?
President Oaks explained that this proclamation is founded on irrevocable doctrine, not a changeable statement of policy.
What is the Proclamation on the Family?
Elder Soares taught the vice president of Brazil that we all wear this color in the temple regardless of race, class, or position to emphasize that we are all equal.
What is White?
Ian Arden reminded us of Christ's command to "let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven." Name this New Testament doctrinal mastery reference.
What is Matthew 5:14-16?
Elder Andersen shared a story of a baker, whose family business was preserved from rioting. The baker attributed this blessing to his family's obedience to this commandment.
What is Tithing?
During the sustaining vote, President Eyring used President Nelson's full name, including this middle name.
Christopher Waddell warned that hero worship of politicians, athletes, and celebrities may violate this, the second of the ten commandments.
What is Idolatry?
In the Sunday morning session, this beloved disciple gave a strong example of giving all you can, bearing a freeform testimony because his eyes can no longer see the teleprompter.
Who is Elder M. Russell Ballard?
Jan Newman taught that the wise man did this before building his house.
What is he dug deep (a deep foundation)?
In the Saturday morning session, Robert Daines taught that sometimes we do not recognize the Lord's face, comparing it to this neurological condition.
What is Faceblindness?
Yoo Hwan Choi stated two ways that he helps his wife. Name one of them.
What are Reaching things off of tall shelves, and Walking with her at night so she's not afraid?
Emily Belle Freeman walked the Jesus trail in Jerusalem, teaching about another path that has to do with our relationship with our Savior. This path begins with baptism and continues throughout our lives.
What is the covenant path?
Elder Giraud-Carrier taught that our primary identity is this, not our nationality, race, sexual orientation, gender, wealth or social standing.
What is a Child of God?
President Nelson called this saying that promotes feasts and revelry "One of the most absurd lies in the universe."
What is "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die"?
J. Kimo Esplin shared a story of a faithful saint that felt God's love while facing death in a cave in this country.
What is Okinawa, Japan?
Amy Wright of the Primary Presidency reminded us that magnifying glasses do not just make things look larger, they also do this.
What is gather and focus light to make it more powerful?
Pres. Eyring quoted Pres. Nelson's teaching that doing this daily "is the pathway to purity, and purity brings power."
What is Repentance?
Sister Tamara Runia shared the proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far," do this.
What is "Go Together"?