Scriptures
1 Kings 19:12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a _____ ______ _______.
What is a STILL SMALL VOICE.
Define reverence.
What is profound respect and love. Expression of gratitude and honor. Obedience to God's commandments.
Define REVELATION. Refer to T th F.
What is communication from God to his children? Revealing His will to the church through His prophets.
Name the prophet that had the first vision- restoring the true gospel to the earth.
Who is Joseph Smith?
Watch the video "Windows of Revelation".
Any thoughts?
3 Nephi 11:5 ...they did hear the _______, and did open their _______ to hear it; and their _______ were towards the sound thereof; and they did look steadfastly towards _________, from whence the sound came.
What is VOICE, EARS, EYES, HEAVEN
Name blessings given to those who are reverent.
What is a quiet transformation in their life. The Lord pours out his Spirit more abundantly. Less troubles and confusion. Better able to receive revelation for personal and family problems. Brings you closer to God.
Name different means of receiving revelation.
What is a still small voice, through our feelings, scripture study, church attendance, and impressions of peace and comfort?
Name the prophet that was giving a conference address and was prompted to direct his remarks to a girl sitting in the balcony.
Who is President Thomas S. Monson?
Everyone is to set a goal for themselves for this summer to help increase reverence and the possibility to receive personal revelation.
Everyone put on device and set reminders.
Psalm 46:10 Be _____, and know that I am ______: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the ________.
What is STILL, GOD, EARTH.
List ways of displaying a reverent attitude.
What is making good choices: music and entertainment. The way we speak of sacred subjects. How we dress and act in church or the temple. Serving others with kindness and respect.
Describe ways to prepare to receive revelation.
What is daily reading, studying, and knowing the scriptures. Praying for help and guidance in our lives, with patience for God to let known His will. Being reverent, humble, and respectful. Keeping the commandments and partaking of the sacrament worthily, study the specific matter out in our mind and take time to ponder.
Name the prophet who prayed about how to provide temple blessings to more members and was blessed with the revelation to build more smaller temples.
Who is Gordon B. Hinckley?
Watch video, "Receiving Revelation".
Thoughts?
D&C 63:64 Remember that that which cometh from above is _______, and must be _________ ______ ______, and by constraint of the Spirit; and in this there is no condemnation, and ye receive the Spirit through ________; wherefore, without this there remaineth condemnation.
What is SACRED, SPOKEN WITH CARE PRAYER
List ways of displaying reverent behavior.
What is prayer, scripture study, fasting, paying tithes and offerings, using clean language, dressing modestly.
Describe how to recognize promptings of the Holy Ghost.
What is being quiet and reverent enough to be able to hear the still small voice. Heed things you feel are right (if it is right the though is sent from God, if the though is evil it is of the Devil). Seeking and following the Lord will enable you to come to recognize how the Holy Ghost influences you personally. The Spirit is referred to as the Comforter because he brings a feeling of peace when you are doing right.
Name the prophet who , as a very young boy, realized that the Spirit can speak to us and reveal truths and knowledge for our protection and growth. (March 28, 1899 – December 26, 1973) was the 11th president of (LDS Church) from July 1972 until his death in December 1973.
Who is Harold B. Lee?
Watch video "Gods Words Never Cease".
Class discussion is correct answer. ;)
D&C 84:54-57 And your minds in times past have been darkened because of unbelief, and because you have treated _________ the things you have received- Which ________ and _______ have brought the whole church under condemnation. And this condemnation resteth upon the children of ______, even all. And they shall remain under this condemnation until they _______ and __________ the new covenant, even the _____ ___ _________ and the former commandments which I have given them, not only to say, but to do according to that which I have written-
What is LIGHTLY, VANITY, UNBELIEF, ZION, REPENT, REMEMBER, BOOK OF MORMON
How Satan tries to make us irreverent.
What is temptations to follow the world trends in more noise and excitement, contention, and less constraint.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! double or nothing....any one member of your group to share a personal experience from their life in which they had their testimony on revelation strengthened. (This could be anything... stories from seminary, etc that helped you also).
What is any answer given :) THANKS FOR SHARING!!!
In his April 2018 conference address, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, President Nelson tells us that, "In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost." Name 4 of the 10 steps he gives to grow in the spirit of revelation.
1. "Follow the example of the Prophet Joseph.”
2. "Find a quiet place where you can regularly go.” 3. "Humble yourself before God.”
4. "Pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father.” 5. "Turn to him for answers and for comfort.”
6. ”Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknesses yes, the very longings of your heart.”
7. "And then, listen.”
8. "Write the thoughts that come to your mind.”
9. "Record your feelings, follow through with actions you are prompted to take.”
10. "Repeat this process.” Day after day,
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Someone on your team describes a time when reverence invited revelation or a spiritual prompting for them or someone that they know. This could be a personal situation, a scriptural situation, or something heard/learned in seminary, etc.
Any response is a correct response.