Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge
What can A.S.K. stand for?
Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge
True or False: Teaching seminary is my favorite calling
True
Overcoming Perils
Question: What primary action helps us overcome the spiritual perils of the last days?
Studying and living the truths found in the scriptures, attend church, endure, repent, etc
Which Old Testament prophet lay on his left side for 390 days and his right side for 40 days to bear the iniquity of Israel and Judah?
Ezekiel (Ezekiel 4:4–6)
What are the three principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge?
ACT in faith, EXAMINE concepts & questions with an eternal perspective, and seek further understanding through DIVINELY APPOINTED SOURCES.
Where was I born?
Palatine, Chicago, Illinois
Why Prophets?
Question: Why did Jesus Christ establish prophets and apostles in His Church?
So we can know where to turn for truth and be warned to avoid being deceived.
Which Old Testament book is famously the shortest, consisting of only one chapter, and warns against pride and mistreating brothers?
Obadiah.
When looking at social or doctrinal questions with an eternal perspective, what context should you put them in?
The Plan of Salvation, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.
What year did I move to Arizona?
1978
Work for the Dead
Question: Why are the dead taught the gospel in the spirit world?
So all may have the opportunity to hear and accept the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Which Old Testament prophet saw a terrifying vision of a great statue made of different metals smashed by a rock cut without hands?
Daniel (Daniel 2) interpreting King Nebuchadnezzar's
Your friend complains that Sunday is too boring because they can't do what they normally do during the week. Which scripture councils us otherwise?
Isaiah 58:13–14 "Turn away from doing thy pleasure on My holy day, and call the sabbath a delight."
Name at least two divinely appointed sources of truth.
The scriptures, living prophets, personal revelation, and Church-approved teachings.
How many children do I have, and what are their names?
3. Tyler, Courteney, Addison
Recognizing the Signs
Question: How should disciples of Christ approach the signs of the Second Coming?
By watching, studying the signs, and being spiritually prepared. Having a strong testimony grounded in Jesus Christ. etc
Which prophet wore a wooden yoke (and later an iron one) around his neck to symbolize the coming submission of nations to Babylon?
Jeremiah (Jeremiah 27–28)
This DM compares prophets to a security guard standing on top of a tall building. What word does the scripture use?
A watchman. Ezekiel 3:16–17
What does it look like or mean to "act in faith" when you have unanswered gospel questions?
Continuing to keep commandments, praying, and relying on what you already know to be true while you seek further light.
How many different colored long sleeve shirts do I use for seminary?
7
Which prophet had a vivid vision of a valley of dry bones coming to life, which symbolizes both the restoration of the house of Israel and the resurrection?
Ezekiel (Ezekiel 37)
Why did the Israelites demand that the prophet Samuel appoint a king over them?
They wanted to be like all the other surrounding nations, rather than trusting in the Lord as their king.
Your family is talking about doing family history work, and it feels like a chore. Which scripture can help you change your mind?
Malachi 4:5–6 "Elijah shall turn the heart of the children to their fathers."