The Prophet Says
Conference
1st & 2nd Nephi
Preach My Gospel
Covenants
100
At the beginning of Saturday's General Conference we participated in a special ceremony where President Dallin H. Oaks was sustained as the prophet. What was this ceremony called?
A Solemn Assembly - this occurs when a new prophet is called and when a new temple is dedicated. It is the time where we sustain the prophet and apostles and promise to support and follow them and their teachings.
100
What virtue did Elder Bednar state we should possess in order to endure to the end?
Charity
100
Nephi and his brothers went back to Jerusalem to acquire the gold plates. They also went back a second time. Why did the brothers go back a second time?
To convince Ishmael and his daughters to join them out in the wilderness so they would have wives
100
The Doctrine or Gospel of Jesus Christ contains 5 principles to follow:
1. Faith
2. Repentance
3. Baptism
4. Gift of the Holy Ghost
5. ?
What is the 5th one?
Enduring to the End
100
When is the first covenant made with Heavenly Father and name one of the covenants that we make at that time?
Baptism
3 covenants made:
1. Keep his commandments
2. Always remember him
3. Take his name upon us
200
The prophet in his talk spoke 1st about the resurrection. Who on the earth will be resurrected? (ex. those who are baptized, those who have in faith in Jesus, those who went through temple?)
Everyone who lives on this earth will be resurrected - "Both bond and free, male and female, the wicked and the righteous" Dallin H Oaks
The prophet called it a "Universal Resurrection"
200
Sister Emily Belle Freeman, the Young Women's President, stressed that Christ is with us through two types of days. What are these two types of days?
Good Days and Bad Days - With her husband having cancer, she has experienced many hard days. She taught that "Joy is not the absence of sorrow but the presence of Jesus Christ." Despite hard days, Jesus can give us strength to find peace and joy always.
200
What was the name of the round ball of "curious workmanship" that Lehi found outside his tent and guided them in the direction they should go as long as they were being righteous?
The Liahona
200
The first lesson taught normally by the missionaries is about The Restoration. This was needed because of an apostasy that occurred. Explain when the apostasy occurred and what it was?
It occurred after Jesus Christ died. All the other apostles were killed and the authority to continue Christ's church left the earth. Although many people sought for truth, there were many doctrines that were lost and/or altered. This set up the need for a Restoration of Christ's original church.
200
Which priesthood is needed to administer a baptismal ordinance and which priesthood is needed to give someone the Gift of the Holy Ghost after baptism?
Baptism - Aaronic priesthood, office of a priest. This is why the priests can perform the baptisms for the dead in the temple
Holy Ghost - Melchizedek Priesthood, this is why only the adult men perform this ordinance in the temple
300
Who are the prophet's two counselors in the First Presidency?
1st Counselor - Henry B. Eyring
2nd Counselor - D. Todd Kristofferson
300
Elder Redlund shared a story about his dog. Explain this story and what the main lesson was that he taught from this?
His dog loved chasing balls. The dog never got tired from chasing them. One day he threw two balls for the dog to catch. The dog couldn't decide between which ball to get. He got so overwhelmed retrieving both balls that he eventually gave up. His lesson was to focus on what is most important and prioritize the most important tasks in life, specifically Jesus Christ and his atonement.
300
What did the fruit of the Tree of Life represent in Lehi's dream?
The Love of God
300
The second lesson often taught in the missionary lessons is about the Plan of Salvation. Where do spirits live prior to the resurrection?
They live in either spirit prison or spirit paradise
300
As part of the ordinance of giving the Gift of the Holy Ghost, a command is stated in the blessing. "We confirm you a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and say to you _________ the Holy Ghost."
Receive the Holy Ghost
How do you follow this command extended to you at your baptism daily in your life?
400
The first part of the prophet's talk he spoke about the resurrection, what was his main topic in the second part of his talk?
Loving our enemy - anyone who actively oppose us - by being peacemakers
400
Elder Stevenson spoke about an airport in Japan who never lost passenger luggage. What lesson did he share that we can learn from this story?
He described that we like luggage can feel spiritually lost. He explained that these Japanese workers had made it a priority to not lose luggage. Just like Jesus Christ makes us a priority to ensure that we are never lost from him.
400
Nephi frequently quotes from an Old Testament prophet and includes many chapters from this prophet in 2 Nephi. What is the name of this Old Testament prophet?
Isaiah
"Now I, Nephi, do speak somewhat concerning the words which I have written, which have been spoken by the mouth of Isaiah. For behold, Isaiah spake many things which were hard for many of my people to understand; for they know not concerning the manner of prophesying among the Jews.
...Behold, my soul delighteth in proving unto my people the truth of the coming of Christ; for, for this end hath the law of Moses been given; and all things which have been given of God from the beginning of the world, unto man, are the typifying of him."
400
Name the three degrees of glory that we can go to based on our faithfulness, in order? I'll give you a hint, the first one is celestial.
Celestial, Terrestial and Telestial
Hint: Sea Turtle (Sea - Celestial, Tur - Terrestial and Tle - Telestial)
400
What are the five saving ordinances?
1. Baptism
2. Gift of the Holy Ghost
3. Priesthood
4. Endowment
5. Sealing to spouse
500
The prophet shared a story about being in a stake conference and calling on a woman to come up and give a talk. He was worried when she started speaking about her topic. Briefly, what personal experience did she share?
She was a nurse and had to take care of a man who was very rude to her and the other nurses caring for him. One day she found him on the floor in a pool of blood. She saw him as a child of God despite all the moments that he had been mean to her. We can do the same with all those who treat us wrong.
500
What is the name of the new apostle that was most recently called?
Clark G. Gilbert - he spoke about how the Savior is always calling for those who are lost to come home to him. He never gives up on us.
500
In 2 Nephi chapter 2, this chapter famously discusses the importance of there being the Fall of Adam and Eve. Why was it so important that Adam and Eve partake of the fruit and produce this "Fall"?
11 For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things. If not so, my firstborn in the wilderness, righteousness could not be brought to pass, neither wickedness, neither holiness nor misery, neither good nor bad. Wherefore, all things must needs be a compound in one; wherefore, if it should be one body it must needs remain as dead, having no life neither death, nor corruption nor incorruption, happiness nor misery, neither sense nor insensibility.
22 And now, behold, if Adam had not transgressed he would not have fallen, but he would have remained in the garden of Eden. And all things which were created must have remained in the same state in which they were after they were created; and they must have remained forever, and had no end.
23 And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin.
24 But behold, all things have been done in the wisdom of him who knoweth all things.
25 Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.
500
Where can you find the invitation in the Book of Mormon that invites us to read and pray about it's teachings and then to ask God if those things are true?
Hint - there are two locations you can find this
1. Moroni chapter 10
3 Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.
4 And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
2. Introduction to the Book of Mormon
We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost. (See Moroni 10:3–5.)
Those who gain this divine witness from the Holy Spirit will also come to know by the same power that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, that Joseph Smith is His revelator and prophet in these last days, and that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord’s kingdom once again established on the earth, preparatory to the Second Coming of the Messiah.
500
After you have done a Baptism and received the Gift of the Holy Ghost for one of your ancestors, what is the next ordinance that is done for that ancestor in the temple?
Initiatory Ordinance (also known as Washing and Anointings) - technically you could say receiving the Priesthood is next
During the Initiatory Ordinance you go into a room where a temple worker lays hands on your head and you receive the Melchizedek priesthood for your ancestor. You then are washed with water and anointed symbolically in preparation for the endowment ordinance. At the end of the ordinance you receive ability to wear the garment which helps you always remember the covenants that you make in the temple but more importantly it helps you remember Jesus Christ every day. Here is the statement read to your parents every time they have a temple interview:
“The garment... is symbolic of Jesus Christ. When you put on your garment, you put on a sacred symbol of Jesus Christ. Wearing it is an outward expression of your inner commitment to follow Him. The garment is also a reminder of your temple covenants. You should wear the garment day and night throughout your life. When it must be removed for activities that cannot reasonably be done while wearing the garment, seek to restore it as soon as possible. As you keep your covenants, including the sacred privilege to wear the garment as instructed in the initiatory ordinances, you will have greater access to the Savior’s mercy, protection, strength, and power.”