Which Way Do You Face Your Tent?
In Mosiah 2: 5 - 6 what way did the people set up their tents?
To face the temple.
The temple is a representation of all that the Savior has done for us, so they were turning to face the Savior symbolically.
If we rebel against God, how can we obtain salvation? (Mosiah 3:12)
Repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Which Scripture does King Benjamin teach us about the natural man?
Mosiah 3:19
“natural man” refers to the fallen condition of mankind and that it applies to all of us whenever we allow our physical and worldly desires to overcome our desire to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit" (Guide to the scriptures)
Where is this scripture? When you are in the service of your fellow beings you are only in the service of your God?
Mosiah 2:17
Read Mosiah 2:41 to the people in the room
Mosiah 2:41
Joseph Smith forgot which way he faced when he gave Martin the 116 plates. What really was Joseph's error? (D&C 3: 6 - 7)
He feared man more than God.
How is Christ the Father of Heaven and Earth? (Mosiah 3: 8)
He created the Earth and the planets.
What 2 things do we need to do to overcome the natural man that involve the Godhead?
Yield to the enticings of the Holy Spirit and become a Saint through the atonement of Christ
Why should we seek for riches? (Jacob 2:18 - 19)
For the intent to do good--to clothe the naked, and to feed the hungry, and to liberate the captive and administer relief to the sick and the afflicted.
When people keep the commandments, in what 2 ways are they blessed?
Temporally
Spiritually
How did Daniel find the courage to ignore King Darius and to follow God and face the lions? (Daniel 6:10)
He prayed
What is another truth about the blessings of the atonement not taught in the bible? (Mosiah 3:18)
The infant perisheth not that dieth in infancy.
What does it mean to yield to the enticings of the holy spirit?
D&C 84:46 - 47
What is a parable that teaches us to care for our fellow men?
The Good Samaratin
How have you been blessed temporally for keeping the commandments of God (temporally means things of the earth, money, jobs, health, friends, etc)
Personal answer
What did Queen Ester do that showed she faced God and feared God more than she feared men?
She risked her life to save her people
What truths are taught about the blessings of the atonement in Mosiah 3:11 that are not taught in the bible?
Christ's blood atones for 1) those who were fallen because of the transgression of Adam (everyone) 2) those who died not knowing the will of God for them 3) Those who have ignorantly sinned.
What is the only way that we can change our natures and become saints
The atonement of Jesus Christ. Read John 14:6
What is a parable that teaches the principle of caring for our fellow men?
A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
How have you been blessed spiritually for keeping the commandments of God? (spiritually means increased testimony, faith, courage, spiritual experiences)
Answers may vary
Can you name a character in the Book of Mormon or Bible that want to do what was right, but didn't do it because they feel to peer pressure?
King Noah wanted to free Abinidi
Pilate wanted to free Jesus
King Herod didn't want to behead John the Baptist
Aaron let the Children of Israel make a golden calf
The Pharisees loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
How do we learn about Jesus Christ and his atonement and the plan of salvation? (Mosiah 3:13)
The prophets. And if we listen to them and do what they say, we will receive a remission of our sins and rejoice with exceedingly great joy.
What are the qualities of a little child and what do they mean?
Submissive:
Meek: Righteous responsiveness and self restraint
Humble: Willing to do what Father wants us to do
Patient: Wait until God's timing for blessings
Full of Love: Charity, love everyone always
Submit to will of the Father: Be and do what He wants us to be and do with cheerful heart
Why are we in the service of our God when we are in the service of our fellow men?
We are doing for others what God would do for them if He were here. However, He can not be here because we have to learn to walk by faith.
What are the blessings for holding out faithful to the end?
Dwell with God
Never-ending happiness