Come Follow me 1
Joseph had the power to do this to his brothers after becoming governor of Egypt—but chose not to.
What is take revenge?
Joseph went through this unjust hardship after being falsely accused before eventually rising to power.
What is imprisonment (being in prison)?
This relationship is declared to be ordained of God and essential to His eternal plan.
What is marriage between a man and a woman?
Elder Oaks warned that podcasts and this online environment can spread speculation and false information.
What is social media?
This group of people should be sought out, according to Elder Oaks, to help strengthen our faith and feel the Spirit.
Who are other believers / faithful friends?
Joseph explained his suffering by saying this phrase, showing that God had a higher purpose.
What is “God meant it unto good”?
Writing down this—especially someone who may need it from you—can be a step toward healing relationships.
What is the name of someone you need to forgive?
According to the proclamation, this is an essential characteristic of identity that exists premortally, mortally, and eternally.
What is gender?
Elder Oaks taught that overcoming doubts comes by getting closer to this central figure of the gospel.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Elder Oaks said we should gain knowledge through both the scientific method and this other method based on faith and revelation.
What is the spiritual method?
Joseph’s actions in saving his family from famine are often compared to this Savior who rescues all of us spiritually.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Jacob gave these inspired messages to his children, which can be compared to something many members receive today.
What are patriarchal blessings?
This plan, accepted in the premortal life, allows God’s children to gain bodies and progress toward eternal life.
What is the plan of happiness?
According to President Nelson’s warning quoted in the talk, we cannot survive spiritually without this constant influence.
What is the Holy Ghost?
President Ezra Taft Benson taught that this quality is the antidote for pride.
What is humility?
This Christlike principle Joseph showed his brothers brings healing and reconciliation in families.
What is forgiveness?
Joseph eventually realized his trials had meaning because God can turn difficult experiences into this.
What is something for our good (a blessing/purpose)?
The proclamation states that these sacred responsibilities primarily belong to fathers and mothers respectively: to provide and protect, and to nurture.
What are fathers provide and protect, and mothers nurture?
Elder Oaks said this university is destined to become “the great university of the Lord.”
What is Brigham Young University (BYU)?
This is the first of four ways Elder Oaks listed to draw closer to the Savior.
What is strengthening our faith in Him?
According to the lesson, when forgiving feels hard, we should seek help from this divine source of healing.
Who is the Savior (Jesus Christ)?
In the lesson, teens are encouraged to surround themselves with this kind of influence to strengthen faith and make better choices.
What are good friends / people who follow the Lord?
The proclamation warns that the breakdown of this fundamental unit will bring calamities upon individuals, communities, and nations.
What is the family?
This term, symbolizing prophetic authority, comes from the biblical story of Elijah and Elisha.
What is the mantle?
This final principle Elder Oaks emphasized includes trusting in the Lord’s timing while continuing to serve others.
What is being patient?