General Conference - Oct 2023?
Who was the first speaker of General Conference in October 2023? What did he talk about?
Elder David A. Bednar. He expressed his love, admiration and gratitude for Latter-day Saints worldwide and described examples of those who are pressing forward “in the path of their duty.” Your strong faith in Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ and your unpretentious, consecrated lives inspire me to be a better man and disciple.
Which prison was Paul in when he wrote Ephesians?
Caesarea. Paul write two letters while in Caesarea 1) Ephesians and 2) Colossians.
Who was Abish in the Book of Mormon?
Abish, “one of the Lamanitish women” working as a servant in the king's house, who had been converted to the gospel “on account of a remarkable vision of her father” (Alma 19:16). Abish played a pivotal role in the account of King Lamoni’s conversion, as it was she who “ran forth from house to house, making it known unto the people” of Lamoni’s miraculous experience (v. 17).
Who is the President of the Quorum of the twelve apostles?
Dallin H. Oaks is President of the Quorum of the twelve and M. Russell Ballard is "acting" President.
How many books are in the Book of Mormon?
15 books.
Who spoke about "thinking Celestial"?
President Russell M. Nelson.
Fill in the two blanks...
"...be ye _______ one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for ________ sake hath forgiven you?
Ephesians 4: 32
First blank: Kind
Second blank: Christ's
In modern times who is best known for serving a mission for 24 years and was a middle heavy weight champion?
Fighting Preacher: Willard and Rebecca Bean.
Served for 24 years. Called in 1915 and released in 1934.
Who was the 3rd president of the church?
John Talyor
Where are the Sacramental Prayers found in the Book of Mormon?
Moroni 4-5
How many missionary couples were needed on the day Elder Rasband first assigned missionaries as an Apostle?
10 couples were listed BUT 300 couples were needed.
Where do we find the verse;
"...ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God"?
Ephesians 2:19.
How old must you be to receive a Patriarchal Blessing? Is there an upper age limit?
Eight years of age (and baptized member of the Church).
Typically, someone is 11 years of age or older. No upper age limit.
How many presidents (prophets) have there been in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?
17 Including President Nelson.
What is the 4th book in the BOM
Enos
Whose burial chamber in Egypt's Valley of the Kings was elusive for 5 years and then found underneath where the search party was camped?
King Tutankhamun.
Paul said that God "gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teacher;.
Why did he give these callings?
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.
In addition to being worthy and physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially prepared. What other requirements must be met (prior to departure) in order to serve a Full-Time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?
1) 18 - 25 years of age (men); 19 years of age and older for women.
2) Graduated from High School or equivalent.
3) Patriarchal Blessing
4) Receive Melchizedek Priesthood (men) and receive Temple Endowment.
Today, who is in the First Presidency and how old are each of them?
Russell M. Nelson - 99
Dallin H. Oaks - 91
Henry B. Eyring - 90
What is the shortest verse in the Book of Mormon?
1 Nephi 2:15:
And my father dwelt in a tent.
President Nelson said that "_________" is the quickest way to lose the spirit?
Immorality.
Paul notes four main parts of the body to be guarded. Put on the whole armor of God. What are the four pieces of armor and what do they guard?
1) girdle about your loins.
2) A breastplate over your heart.
3) Your feet shod.
4) A helmet on your head.
Ephesians 6:11 - 17
1) What year did the first vision take place AND,
2) what scripture prompted Joseph Smith to ask God for forgiveness and which church he should join?
1) 1820
2) James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Today, who is the youngest apostle (in age)?
Elder Ulisses Soares. 64 years old.
Where do we find Moroni's famous promise in the Book of Mormon? Give the chapter and verse.
Moroni 10:4-5
“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. And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things”