Invitations to Act
President Russell M. Nelson invited us, “When you are confronted with a dilemma, _____ _________. When tested by temptation,_____ _________. … As you recover from an accident or injury, as I am doing now, _____ _________.” Fill in the blanks
Think Celestial
Elder J. Kimo Esplin of the Seventy told the story of a woman from Okinawa, Japan who survived hiding in a cave during WWII, was taught by sister missionaries, worked to provide for her 5 children after her husband died, and later as a widow did what?
Traveled to the Laie Hawaii Temple to be sealed to her husband and perform the proxy baptism of her deceased mother.
President Dallin H. Oaks spoke of the ancient apostle Paul who named two of the degrees of glory. What doctrinal mastery is he referencing?
1 Corinthians 15:40-42
"Brothers and sisters, it is my privilege to present the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church for your sustaining vote."
President Eyring
What general conference was this?
i.e: 55th semi-annual, 50th annual
193rd Semi-annual General Conference
After returning from a trip to Jerusalem, President Emily Freeman started paying attention to the conversations people were having about the covenant path. Some people asked why they should walk the path or go to the temple or wear the garment. President Freeman’s response was “It depends on what degree of relationship they want to experience with Jesus Christ.” President Freeman then invited us all to do what with that relationship?
Invest
Using the stories of Samuel seeing Jesse’s son Eliab and thought he should be the new king, and Annanias who was sent to bless Saul but had heard of Saul’s reputation, Elder Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier taught “The scriptures are full of examples of people passing judgment based on __________ and assumptions. But the Lord saw these judged people in a better way.” Fill in the blank.
Appearance
Elder Dale G. Renlund taught, “Our spiritual foundation is strengthened through repentance and by conscientiously preparing for and worthily partaking of the sacrament.” Which New Testament doctrinal mastery talks about the sacrament?
Luke 22:19-20
"I am grateful for millions of church members who today are coming unto the Savior and pressing forward on the covenant path in the last wagons of our contemporary wagon trains—and who truly are no less serviceable. 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. I love you. I admire you. I thank you. And I commend you."
Elder Bednar
How many temples are now in the world? Including those that were announced this conference?
335!
Elder Ulisses Soares taught, “We are all fellow travelers as God’s children, equal in our imperfect state and in our ability to grow. We are invited to ____ ________, peaceably, with our hearts filled with love toward God and all men.” Fill in the blank
Walk together
Bishop W. Christopher Waddell of the Presiding Bishopric told the story of Ephraim Hanks. He was one of the rescuers of the Martin and Willie Handcart companies. He went around giving healing blessings to many who were sick. To people of those handcart companies Brother Hanks was a ____. Bishop Waddell then talked about the importance of keeping focus on the Savior and not being distracted by worldly ______. Fill in the blanks.
Hero, Heroes
Elder Quentin L. Cook read a paragraph from the second edition of Preach My Gospel. That paragraph referenced the doctrinal mastery to “Come unto me.” State the New Testament doctrinal mastery.
Matthew 11:28-30
"It’s the Savior’s work to bring our loved ones back.It’sHisworkandHistiming. It is our work to provide the hope and a heart they can come home to."
Sister Tamara W. Runia- Young Women's Presidency
1 person from the team: name everyone in the room/class (first names only to get points)
300 points if everyone in the room is named.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson said Latter-day Saints should be gifted, covenant-keeping people. He then shared four guiding principles to assist in inviting and recognizing the promptings of the Spirit. Name ONE of those principles
1. Stand in holy spaces. 2. Stand with holy people. 3. Testify of holy truths. 4. Listen to the Holy Spirit.
Elder Gary B. Sabin of the Seventy told the story of his family getting ready to go to the movies. Everyone was in the van except for his son and wife. It was dark outside and as his son flung open their door he kicked at the cat on their porch. Unfortunately for his son and his wife, who was coming behind, it wasn’t a cat but a skunk! They had to go and take showers. The family became accustomed to the smell and thought they were okay to go to the movies after all. They found out when they sat to watch the movie that they were wrong. Elder Sabin related this experience to us and asked this thought-provoking question. What was the question?
What if all of our sins had an odor?
Elder Ian S. Ardern of the Seventy spoke about the humanitarian efforts he witnessed in Uganda. As part of his talk, he quoted, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Which New Testament doctrinal mastery is he quoting?
Matthew 5:14-16
"Today, let us speak of three languages of gospel love: the language of warmth and reverence, the language of service and sacrifice, and the language of covenant belonging."
Elder Gong
We have learned 4 main ideas in seminary this week. What were the main ideas?
100 points for each main idea mentioned.
1. Finding truths in the scriptures (flakes of gold)
2. The Church is ‘built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone.’ (Ephesians 2:19-20)
3. Treating family members how the Savior would want you to treat them.
4. Putting on the Armor of God to resist temptation.
Brother Jan E. Newman of the Sunday School general presidency stated, “Let us accept the Savior’s invitation and bring our ________ to Him. As we do so, they will see Him. They will feel Him. They will know Him. He will teach them. He will bless them. And oh how He will love them.” Fill in the blank.
Children
Elder Joaquin E. Costa of the Seventy shared several stories of members who lost their homes to fires in Chile, a widow who lost her husband as they served in Bolivia, and a young woman in Argentina who lost a leg because of the actions of someone else. He then asked, “What gives Church members the power to go through hard things? What gives them an extra layer of strength to go on when everything seems lost?” What answer did Elder Costa give?
Elder Costa has found that the source of strength is Faith in Jesus Christ.
Elder Choi of the Seventy shared, “As we yoke ourselves to [the Savior], we can do things we couldn’t do on our own because He can do the things we cannot do for ourselves.” Which New Testament Doctrinal Mastery is he referencing?
Matthew 11:28-30
"The way we treat each other is a direct reflection of our understanding of and appreciation for the ultimate sacrifice and Atonement of His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ."
Elder Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier
20 new temples were announced. Name 3.
Savai’i, Samoa. Kahului, Hawaii. Fairbanks, Alaska. Vancouver, Washington. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Tulsa, Oklahoma. Roanoke, Virginia. Cancún, Mexico. Piura, Peru. Huancayo, Peru. Viña del Mar, Chile. Goiânia, Brazil. João Pessoa, Brazil. Cape Coast, Ghana. Calabar, Nigeria. Luanda, Angola. Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Laoag, Philippines. Osaka, Japan. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Fun fact: Presently, the closest temple to Mongolia is in Hong Kong, more than 1,800 miles away!