SAMUEL
What is one Truth we can learn from the story of Samuel hearing the Lord's Voice? Samuel 3:4-10
A.The Lord gives us one chance to recognize His voice.
B. Samuel’s unrighteousness kept him from receiving revelation.
C. Our ability to recognize the Lord’s voice can grow.
D. It's nice to get a good night's rest.
C. Our ability to recognize the Lord's voice can grow.
How can worshipping in the Temple help us?
1 Kings 8:37-40 BD: Temple
A. It can strengthen and comfort us when we have challenges.
B. We can receive the ordinances necessary for eternal life.
C. Both the above
C. It can Strengthen and Comfort us when we have challenges & It allows us to receive the ordinances necessary for eternal life.
King Cyrus of Persia allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. What does this story teach about opposition? Ezra 4:4-5, 5: 1-5, 6: 1-2, 7-8, 14
C. During times of opposition, God watches over and helps those who seek to obey Him.
What is the main truth taught in Proverbs 3:5-6?
A. The Lord speaks to us in our heart and mind.
B. If we trust in the Lord, he will direct our path.
What truth can we learn from Daniel's refusing to eat the king's meat and drink his wine?
Daniel 1: 17-20
A. Keep the Lord’s laws & be blessed physically and spiritually
B. The Lord will curse the wicked for breaking His commandments
A. If we keep the Lord's laws, then He will bless us physically and spiritually.
President Boyd K. Packer stated, "As valuable as the Word of Wisdom is as a law of health, it may be much more valuable to you spiritually than it is physically.
Malachi 3: 8-10
A. Ordinances.
B. Commandments (tithing)
"If we return to God and pay our tithes and offerings, then the Lord will pour our blessings upon us."
What is a symbol in the Old Testament that teaches about Jesus Christ? Include what your learned about Him.
Example:
Manna was given to the Israelites in the wilderness for daily nourishment and strength. Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life who will give us daily nourishment and strength.
A lamb without blemish. Jesus Christ lived a sinless life so He could atone for our sins.
The Israelites sprinkled blood on their doorposts so the destroying angel would pass over them. Christ's atonement can save us from both spiritual and physical death.
Moses held up a brass serpent and all who looked on it were healed. If we look to Christ, His atonement can heal us.
Psalms talks about a shepherd caring for his sheep. Christ is the good shepherd who knows, care for, and works to protect us.
Why did the Israelites ask Samuel for a King?
1 Samuel 8: 5-7, 19-20
A. They wanted to be like all of the other nations.
B. The prophet had commanded it.
C. They needed to defeat the Assyrians.
D. They were hungry for a good juicy burger
A. They wanted to be like all of the other nations.
It shows they placed their trust in man rather than in the Lord.
What was the result of Solomon's marrying outside of the covenant? 1 Kings 11: 3-6
A. His wife later became a member of the Church
C. His wife left him.
B. His heart was turned from the Lord.
If we marry in the covenant, our hearts are more likely to turn toward God and we can receive the full blessings of the gospel.
What did Esther have the courage to do? Esther 3:6, 4:8,11,14, 5: 1-2, 7: 3-6
A. Risk her life to save the Jews.
The Lord can place us in particular circumstances so we can help others.
If we act courageously to do what is right, then our efforts can bless the lives of many people. Esther acted courageously to do what was right and blessed the lives of many Jews.
What scripture mastery passage teaches that our sins can become "white as snow"?
B. Isaiah 1:18
If we sincerely repent, we can be purified of all of our sins through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
According to King Nebuchadnezzar's dream, what will happen to the kingdom of God?
Daniel 2:34-35, 44-45 D&C 65:2
A. Be destroyed by apostate members.
B. Stop growing because of the wickedness of mankind.
C. It will roll forth and eventually cover the entire earth.
"The Lord establishes His church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and it will continue to grow until it fills the whole earth.
Amos 3:7
A. Ordinances
C. Prophets and Revelation
"The Lord reveals truth through His prophets."
What is an event or prophet in the Old Testament that teaches about Jesus Christ? Include what you learned about Him
Example:
The story of David and Goliath teaches that Jesus will not abandon us. If we seek Christ in our time of need, He will strengthen us. We can overcome obstacles with his help.
Daniel continued to pray even when it wasn't the popular thing to do. Like Jesus Christ, we can always follow Heavenly Father's will even when it isn't popular.
Joseph's brothers sold him into Egypt, yet he still chose to forgive and help them years later. Christ has mercy on us, even those who betray Him.
Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. Heavenly Father sacrificed His Son, Jesus Christ, for us.
What did David say he would rely on to defeat Goliath? 1 Samuel 17:37, 45-47
A. His physical strength.
B. His armor
C. The strength of the Lord
D. His wisdom and mental capacity
C. The Strength of the Lord.
What does the story of the widow in Zarephath providing food for Elijah teach us about blessings?
1 Kings 17:13-16
A. Wickedness will prevent us from being blessed.
B. Acting in faith to follow a prophet's counsel will bring us blessings.
Before we can receive the Lord's promised blessings, we must first act in faith.
What does the story of Job teach us about trials?
Job 13: 13-16
A. Our family and friends will support us during our trials.
C. We can continue to trust God when we don't know the reasons for our trials.
What scripture mastery passage teaches that the Restoration of the gospel is "a marvelous work and a wonder"?
B. Isaiah 29:13-14
The Restoration, including the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, is a marvelous work that corrects false teachings and counters the wisdom of the world.
How did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego show great faith? Daniel 3: 14-18
A. Knew God could deliver them & still trust Him if He didn’t (but if not)
B. Asked Daniel whether they should worship the golden image.
A. They said they knew God could deliver them, but they would still trust Him if he didn't.
"We show our faith in the Lord by choosing to obey Him, regardless of the consequences."
Which scripture mastery passage relates to family history and temple work?
A. Psalm 119:105
B. Isaiah 5:20.
C. Malachi 4: 5-6
"As we do family history and temple work, our hearts will be turned to our ancestors and we will help prepare the earth for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ"
What is a scripture mastery passage in the Old Testament that has helped you understand Jesus Christ's Atonement? Explain what you learned, using the language of the verse you chose.
Example:
Because of the Atonement, we can repent and overcome our sins. If we sincerely repent, our sins will be washed away. Isaiah taught that our sins can become "white as snow" (Isaiah 1:18)
Jesus Christ suffered for our sins so that we can be forgiven and healed. He has "borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows." His atonement allows us to be healed from the wounds of our sins.(Isaiah 53:3-5)
To enter the house of the Lord, or obtain eternal life, we need "clean hands, and a pure heart." The Atonement makes it possible for us to have "clean hands, and a pure heart." (Psalm 24:3-4)
What is one truth we can learn from Uzzah's attempt to steady the ark of the covenant?
2 Samuel 6: 3-7
A. Don't attempt to direct God’s work without authority
B. God will give us strength to obey difficult commandments
C. Keeping God’s laws brings temporal and spiritual blessings.
D. Never try to stop a moving ark with an uzzi
A. Attempting to direct God's work without authority brings spiritual death.
Steadying the ark can be compared to trying to correct something in the Church without having received the authority to do so...
What does the story of Elijah's contest with the prophets of Baal teach us about the Lord?
1 Kings 18: 26-29, 36-39
A. He knows and cares for each of us individually.
B. He understands all of our pains and sufferings.
C. His power is greater than the power of men and their false gods.
What is one truth we can learn from the phrase "I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands"? Isaiah 49:15-16
A. The Lord sometimes forgets things.
B. The Lord counts each of our sins.
C. The Lord loves us and will never forget us.
What is the main truth taught in Ezekiel 37:15-17?
A. Turn from God, lose His protection, get sorrow and suffering.
B. Both bible & Book of Mormon witnesses that Jesus Christ is our Savior.
B. The Bible and the Book of Mormon come together as witnesses that Jesus Christ is our Savior.
What does the phrase "I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh" mean? Joel 2:27-29
A. The Lord will visit everyone on earth
B. Wicked will recognize the Spirit and choose to be converted
C. The Lord will bless all people and send them his spirit.
Your thoughts on how studying the Old Testament has helped you rely more on Jesus Christ's teachings and Atonement.
Explain your thoughts...
What does King David's experience with Bathsheba teach us? 2 Samuel 11:2
A. Lustful desires can lead to serious sin.
B. God will help us find the person we should marry.
A. Lustful desires can lead to serious sin.
What did Naaman do that allowed him to be healed of his leprosy? 2 Kings 5: 9-10, 13-14
A. He obeyed the prophet even in the simple things.
If we have faith that the prophet speaks for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, then we will follow all of his words. As we do the small and simple things requested by God's prophets, we will receive great blessings.
What is the name of the 1000-year period during which the Lord's people will enjoy happiness, peace, and prosperity? Isaiah 65: 17-25
B. The Millennium
Isaiah 53:3-5
D. The Atonement of Jesus Christ
"Jesus Christ bore our griefs and carried our sorrows"
How can we become saviors on Mount Zion?
Obadiah 1:17-21
A. By doing temple work for our ancestors
B. By suffering for the sins of our family and friends
A. By doing temple work for our ancestors.