Sat Morning
Elder D. Todd Christofferson taught:
The ____ of the Father and the Son is freely given but also includes hopes and expectations... Because They ___ you, They do not want to leave you “just as you are.” Because They ____you, They want you to have joy and success. Because They ____ you, They want you to repent because that is the path to happiness. But it is your choice—They honor your agency. You must choose to ____ Them, to serve Them, to keep Their commandments. Then They can more abundantly bless you as well as ____ you.
Love
(What was the story he shared about Joy D. Jones and her husband?)
Quote #1
Elder Moisés Villanueva shared experiences of a missionary he knew while he served as a young man. The missionary experienced two tragedies. One was that his mother and brother passed away while he was serving. What was the other incident?
Thieves had stolen the bicycle belonging to this same missionary and had injured him with a knife.
(What principle was he trying to teach?)
Quote #6
Brother Brad Wilcox taught:
God’s message is that ________ is not flawlessness.
_______ is being honest and trying.
Worthiness
(What did he mean with that quote?)
Quote #11
Elder Dale G Renlund talked about the all Finnish Temple Committee for the Helsinki Finland Temple dedication. Despite a national hatred toward them, The Finns allowed _____ Saints first priority in performing temple ordinances.
Russian
(What was Elder Renlund's message to us?)
Quote #16
Elder Neil L. Anderson shared the story of Brother Lauri Ahola who was visiting a friend from another church. His friend asked him if he was Mormon? What was Lauri Ahola's response?
“I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints"
(Why is it important to use the correct name of the church?)
Quote #21
President Dallin H. Oaks taught:
If we cease valuing our _____ for any reason, we threaten our personal spiritual life, and significant numbers separating themselves from God reduce His blessings to our nations.
Churches
(What was something that stood out to you from Elder Oak’s message?)
Quote #2
Elder Erich W. Kopischke taught:
For all who are personally affected by _____ _______, hold fast to your covenants, even if you might not feel God’s love at this time.
Mental illness
(What principle was he trying to teach?)
Quote #7
This person taught:
Through your ministry, donations, time, and love, you have been the answer to so many prayers. And yet there is so much more to do. As baptized members of the Church, we are under covenant to care for those in need. Our individual efforts don’t necessarily require money or faraway locations; they do require the guidance of the Holy Spirit and a willing heart to say to the Lord, ”Here am I, send me.”
Sister Sharon Eubank
(How is most of the Lord’s work done?)
Quote #12
Sister Camille Johnson promised and invited:
I testify that the Savior is “the ____ and ____ of our faith.” Will you invite Him to be the ____ and ____ of your story?
Jesus Christ stands ready to use us as divine instruments, sharpened pencils in His hand, to write a masterpiece!
Author, Finisher
(Why do we want the Savior to be the author and the finisher of our stories?)
Quote #17
Elder Gerrit W. Gong taught:
We can always _____ God. The Lord knows us better and loves us more than we know or love ourselves. His infinite love and perfect knowledge of past, present, and future make His covenants and promises constant and sure.
Trust
(What did Elder Gong share about trust?)
Quote #22
Sister Bonnie H. Cordon shared a story where she went to watch her son Tanner play in his first soccer game. Tanner was given the goalie position; what did he do?
He forgot about what he was supposed to do and tangled himself in the net.
(What was her point with that story?)
Quote #3
Elder Gary E. Stevenson shared a story about Jens from Denmark. Jens always tried to react quickly to the promptings of the spirit. One day he was prompted to quickly go to the store to pick up a light bulb. What happened on his way there?
Jens saved a small boy who had fallen into a pond.
(What principle was he trying to teach?)
Quote #8
Elder Brent H. Nielson talked about giving a blessing to his father before surgery. What did the doctors find after faithful prayer, fasting, and that blessing?
The cancer was worse than estimated, and he passed away a few months later.
(What did Elder Nielson come to understand?)
Quote #13
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf promised:
We can navigate our way through the darkness and trials of this life and find our way back to our loving Heavenly Father if we seek and accept the spiritual ________ He has provided, embrace personal, revelation and strive for daily restoration. This is how we become true disciples of our beloved Savior, Jesus Christ.
Landmarks
(And what are these landmarks?)
Quote #18
Elder Sean Douglas shared:
____ is an enemy of faith and joy. Just as warm ocean water is the breeding ground for hurricanes, ____ is the breeding ground for spiritual hurricanes. Just as belief is a choice, so is ____. When we choose to ____, we choose to be acted upon, yielding power to the adversary, thereby leaving us weak and vulnerable.
doubt
(How can we combat this doubt?)
Quote #23
This person taught:
"Considering we still have a long way to go to reach perfection, perhaps it would be better if we sit at Jesus’s feet and plead for mercy for our own imperfections, as did the repentant woman in the Pharisee’s house, and not spend so much time and energy fixating on the perceived imperfections of others."
Elder Ulisses Soares
(What was a take-away from his talk?)
Quote #4
This person taught:
We take the Savior’s yoke upon us as we learn about, worthily receive, and honor sacred covenants and ordinances. We are bound securely to and with the Savior as we faithfully remember and do our best to live in accordance with the obligations we have accepted. And that bond with Him is the source of spiritual strength in every season of our lives.
Elder David A. Bednar
(If you were to sum up his topic in one word, what would it be?)
Quote #9
President M. Russell Ballard asked:
How would we answer the question:
“_________________________?”
When we discover a fuller meaning of this question, we can become better family members, neighbors, citizens, members of the Church, and sons and daughters of God.
‘Lovest thou me more than these?’
(What did President Ballard say about most funerals?)
Quote #14
Who said: "My dear brothers and sisters, these are the latter days. If you and I are to withstand the forthcoming perils and pressures, it is imperative that we each have a firm spiritual foundation built upon the rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ."
President Russell M. Nelson
(How do we reinforce our spiritual foundation?)
Quote #19
Elder Alvin F. Meredith III shared the parable of Peter walking on water. What was the difference between Peter walking vs sinking into the water?
Peter's focus on the Savior
(What advice does Elder Meredith share about where our focus should be?)
Quote #24
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland began his talk with which parable?
The Rich Young Ruler
(What was the point he was trying to convey with that example?)
Quote #5
Elder Ronald A. Rasband said:
"Nephi wrote, “And upon these I write the ____ of my soul.”
I used to pass over this verse, thinking the word ____ was not very elegant or spiritual, not grand enough to pair with “my soul.” Yet I have learned that the word ____ is used in the scriptures 2,354 times."
things
(What were some of the "things" on his list?)
Quote #10
President Henry B. Eyring taught:
As our ____ in Jesus Christ will have led us to ask the Father for answers, that ____ will also have brought the Savior’s softening touch enough for us to hear His direction and be determined and excited to obey...
It takes ____ to be obedient to the Lord’s commandments. It takes ____ in Jesus Christ to serve others for Him. It takes ____ to go out to teach His gospel and offer it to people who may not feel the voice of the Spirit or may even deny the reality of the message. But as we exercise our ____ in Christ- and follow His living prophet- faith will increase across the world.
Faith
(What reassurance did President Eyring provide regarding our questions?)
Quote #15
Who said: "...we know that world peace and harmony are not prevalent in our day. In my lifetime, I have never seen a greater lack of civility. We are bombarded with angry, contentious language and provocative, devastating actions that destroy peace and tranquility. "
Elder Quentin L. Cook
(What are some of the “works of righteousness” that will help us deal with contention and find peace in this world?)
Quote #20
Elder Michael A. Dunn referred to “the aggregation of marginal gains” which entails implementing small improvements in everything. This means constantly measuring key statistics and targeting specific weaknesses.
This was applied to which country's Olympic Cycling team with great success?
Great Britain/England
(What was his advice for self-improvement?)
Quote #25