Temples
What was the second temple built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Answer: Nauvoo
The Nauvoo temple was built in Nauvoo, Illinois. It was dedicated in private on April 30, 1846, and a public dedication was on May 1st. The Saints were not able to use it for very long because they were issued with the Extermination Order. It burned to the ground in a suspicious fire on October 9, 1848.
According to the second Article of Faith, whose transgressions, specifically, will humanity not be punished for?
Answer: Adam's
Some world religions believe that men are born sinners, because of Adam's original sin. In the LDS church, children are considered innocent and free of sin until they reach the age of accountability, or age eight. After that, members are expected to repent of their sins or they will count against them in heaven. They do not have to repent for the sins of those who came before.
Where did an angel say the disciples were to meet Jesus?
Galiee
The President and Prophet of the Mormon Church who led the church from the 1990s into the new millennium was ___________ ?
Answer: Gordon B. Hinckley
President Hinckley has been very well loved by the members of the church, and has also appeared on news programs like "Sixty Minutes". He has presided over a great increase in Temple building.
This author wrote the New York Times best-selling series of fantasy books, popular with both young adult and adult readers. The success of the books created a pop culture surrounding the stories with the books made into a five-movie adaptation.
Stephanie Meyer - Twilight Author
Meyer grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, a member of a large Latter-day Saint family. She attended Brigham Young University, where she received a BA degree in English in 1997. She married Christian Meyer in 1994, and together they have three sons. They continue to be active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Where was the first temple built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?
Answer: Kirtland, Ohio
The Kirtland Temple was completed in 1836. To make it beautiful, Saints donated china to be crushed up and mixed with the plaster for the outside. The Kirtland Temple is now owned by the Community of Christ.
This prophet was a great religious scholar who wrote The Miracle of Forgiveness and the Faith Precedes the Miracle.
Spencer W. Kimball
Spencer had a challenging life. He suffered from typhoid fever, smallpox, and temporary paralysis but was miraculously cured. Once, he nearly drowned. He also suffered numerous serious medical ailments later in life, including throat cancer and heart problems. Once, he lost his voice, but later, he regained it. Toward the end of his life, cancer cost him his vocal cords. A transplant gave him the power to speak again, but only with a thin, raspy voice. His biographer recorded a humorous statement by President Kimball, wherein he said that he 'fell among cutthroats'. He would maintain that sense of humor throughout his life.
What did Jesus explain to the two men on the road to Emmaus?
What the scriptures said would happen to him.
This Prophet lead the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Brigham Young
In 1830, Brigham was handed a copy of the Book of Mormon. Intrigued but cautious, for two years, he carefully studied the Book of Mormon and put it to every test he could find. He studied the Bible as well. Finally, in early 1832, a young Mormon missionary gave a humble testimony of the Book of Mormon in Brigham’s presence. Brigham later said that this humble testimony entered like fire into his bones, and he knew the truth. He and his family, including his brothers, were baptized in the spring of 1832
Mustoachioed actor who hawked Quaker Oats and diabetes testing supplies.
Wilford Brimley
Anthony Wilford Brimley was born in Salt Lake City on September 27, 1934
President Young stated that this temple would be built with volunteer labor only, "wages are entirely out of the question. Nevertheless, the temple can be built without any burden to ourselves." The temple is located in the Cache Valley.
Answer: Logan
The skills that the Saints gained in building up the temple not only allowed them to finish it, but it also gave them the tools and knowledge to build their own homes and the community. The temple was dedicated on May 17, 1884.
Which Doctrine and Covenants Scripture Mastery refers to "the song of the heart"?
Answer: DC 25:12
Doctrine and Covenants 25:12 "For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart." This scripture followed an instruction to Emma Smith to create a hymn book for the Church.
How long did Jesus stay with his disciples before he ascended to heaven?
40 days
He served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture before becoming President of the Church of Latter-Day Saints.
Answer: Ezra Taft Benson
In 1952, Elder Benson accepted a cabinet position under Dwight D. Eisenhower as the Secretary of Agriculture. He served in this position for eight years. His presence in politics helped the Church become accepted throughout the world. In 1973, Ezra Taft Benson became the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and in 1985 became the president of the Church. He was 86 years old. President Benson emphasized the importance of reading the Book of Mormon, missionary work, and strengthening families.
"Fast and Furious" star who died in a car accident in 2013.
Paul Walker grew up a member of the church in California.
This temple was built in a place without many typical building materials. Instead, the builders decided to use natural volcanic rock and coral to make concrete.
Answer: Hawaii
The Hawaii temple is located on the Island of Laie and it was dedicated on November 27, 1919.
What book of scripture contains exclusively revelations received since 1800?
Answer: The Doctrine and Covenants
The book of Moroni is part of the Book of Mormon, which was transcribed by America's ancient inhabitants. Although it was first published in 1831, the actual text is believed to be much older. The New Testament is part of the Bible.
What prophet conducted surgery on another prophet, Spencer W. Kimball?
Russell M. Nelson
A retired heart surgeon and also the current 17th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In 1972, Dr. Nelson replied to President Kimball, "We have no experience doing both operations on patients in this age group. Therefore, I cannot give you any risk data based on experience. All I can say is, it would entail extremely high risk."
Then, a weary President Kimball said, "I'm an old man and ready to die. It is well for a younger man to come to the Quorum and do the work I can no longer do."
Elder Nelson described the dramatic reaction of President Lee: "At that point, President Harold B. Lee, speaking for the First Presidency, rose to his feet, pounded his fist to the desk, and said, 'Spencer, you have been called! You are not to die! You are to do everything that you need to do to care for yourself and continue to live.'"
President Kimball responded, "Then I will have the operation performed."
Who was the President of the LDS Church when the Salt Lake temple was dedicated?
Wilford Woodruff
He stated he would "have gone a thousand miles to see a prophet or a man who could teach me what I read in the Bible. I could not join any church at that time because I could not find any church that advocated these principles. I spent many a midnight hour, by the riverside, in the mountains, and my mill ... calling upon God that I might live to see a prophet or some man that would teach me of the things of the kingdom of God as I read them." (Collected Discourses, ed. Brian H. Stuy, 5 vols., 4).
When he was 26, Wilford Woodruff heard a sermon from a Latter-day Saint missionary. President Woodruff knew he had found what he was looking for. He was baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on December 31, 1833, just two days after hearing the sermon.
Which famous LDS member quarterback led the San Francisco 49ers to a great Super Bowl victory and participated in several others?
Answer: Steve Young
Young is a descendant of Mormon prophet Brigham Young.
What was the first temple built outside of the United States?
Answer: Cardston, Alberta
The Cardston Temple was completed in 1923.
Which Biblical scripture prompted Joseph Smith to pray to God concerning the true church?
Answer: James 1:5
James 1:5 encourages the reader to pray to God when he seeks more knowledge and understanding.
As the year 2000 grew to a close, how many dedicated temples were there worldwide?
Answer: 102
President Gordon B. Hinckley aimed to have 100 operating temples by the end of 2000. The Church made that goal, plus some. As of June 2004, there were 119 dedicated temples and at least 10 under construction.
He served the shortest tenure as President of the LDS - just nine months.
Howard Hunter
Howard W. Hunter was born in Boise, Idaho, on November 14, 1907. His father was not a member of the Church, and when Howard wanted to be baptized at age eight, his father forbade it. He finally persuaded his father to let him be baptized when he was twelve. On Hunter's 46th birthday, his parents surprised him by showing up at the Mesa Arizona Temple, ready to be sealed to each other. He and his sister, who had also made the trip, were ready to be sealed together.
Black Panther leader who wrote, "Soul on Ice." He converted to Mormonism in 1983
and, incredibly, became a conservative Republican.
Eldridge Cleaver
After a turbulent life, He sought retribution with many different Christian denominations before Eldridge was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on December 11, 1983. He periodically attended meetings and spoke frequently at Latter-day Saint gatherings.