Prophets
Who the prophet speaks for
God
The first prophet
Adam
Who is authorized to receive revelation for the Church?
the President of the Church today - Russell M. Nelson
The prophet who opened this dispensation, responsible for translating the Book of Mormon, restoring the priesthood, and forming the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Joseph Smith, Jr.
Genesis 1:26, 27
"Let us make man---."
"in our image"
In addition to the President of the church, who else do we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators?
The Quorum of the 12 Apostles & counselors in the First Presidency
He was a military leader and spiritual leader who came out of Egypt into the promised land.
Joshua
True or false: Sometimes the Lord will give personal revelation to people that contradicts revealed truths taught through the living prophets.
False
He became the Prophet in 1995 and issued the Proclamation on the Family in September of that year.
Gordon B. Hinckley
Exodus 20:3-17
"Thou shalt have no other---"
"Gods before me."
True or false: Whenever a prophet speaks he is always speaking for God.
False
The prophet's name was changed to Israel. What was his original name?
Jacob
Who can receive revelation?
Everyone
Which President was known as the "Mormon Moses", because he led the Saints across the plains from Illinois to what would later become Utah?
Brigham Young
Genesis 1:28
"And God said unto them, be -- and -- and replenish the earth"
"fruitful, multiply"
True or false: All prophets testify of Jesus Christ.
True.
He is the prophet of the 3rd dispensation.
Noah
Name 3 ways of receiving revelation
whisperings of the Holy Ghost, dreams, visions, visitation by angels
In 1844 this LDS leader ran for President of the United States.
Joseph Smith, Jr.
Amos 3:7
"Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his -- -- --"
"sevants the prophets"
How someone becomes a prophet
By being called of God
He escaped death from the enemy as a babe.
He was raised in the enemy's house.
He left the enemy's house to be with his own people.
Moses
Name 3 steps you can take to prepare to receive revelation
Quiet time to ponder, Pray, Repent & get in alignment with God, Keep the commandments, Seek for the companionship of the Holy Ghost, Study the scriptures, Be reverent
He served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture before becoming President of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, and often taught about freedom and preserving the U.S. Constitution.
Ezra Taft Benson
Joshua 24:15
"Choose you this day whom ye will serve.....but as for me and my house -- -- -- -- -- "
" we will serve the Lord"