Lessons Learned
"You should not have feared man more than God"
Joseph Smith received this revelation. What had happened to precipitate this?
The Lord told this to Joseph Smith after Martin Harris lost the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript.
Only the president of the church can receive this type of revelation.
Revelation to direct the entire church
Principle learned from D & C 18:10-11
Jesus Christ's sacrifice benefits each of us and demonstrates the infinite worth of each and every one of Heavenly Father's children.
One way we can prepare for the second coming
Seek the Holy Spirit for our guide
Follow the prophet
Oliver Cowdery received this divine witness to help him know that the work of Joseph Smith was from God.
A feeling of peace that came to his mind.
We learn these truths from Joseph Smith's first vision.
If we ask God in faith, he will answer our prayers.
God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, are separate and distinct beings.
God knows us by name.
What happens through the redeeming power of Jesus Christ?
We can overcome mortal and spiritual death.
What do we learn from D & C 58: 42-43?
How do we repent? 5 Rs
Recognize, remorse, repent, restore, resolve
We will confess and forsake our sins.
Your friend doesn't understand why she should be baptized again since she was already baptized. What does she need to know?
Why she needs to be baptized by the authority of the priesthood and under the direction of those who hold priesthood keys?
Which list is in chronological order?
1. Angel Moroni gives plates to JS, 1st vision, Church organized, P. restored, church center moves to Kirtland, Ohio
2. first vision, plates given to JS, P restored, ch organized, church center moves to Kirtland, Ohio
3. 1st vision, P. restored, plates to JS, Church moves to Kirtland, OH, Ch organized
2. JS sees 1st vision, angel Moroni gives plates to JS, Priesthood is restored. The Church is officially organized. The Church center moves to Kirtland, Ohio.
What is a dispensation?
A period of time in which at least one authorized servant on the earth bears the keys of the holy priesthood and who has the divine commission to dispense the gospel.
The dispensation of the fulness of times gathers together all of the keys, ordinances and truths of past dispensations.
The Savior suffered for our sins so that.....
We could repent and not have to suffer as he did.
What doctrinal topic is emphasized in D & C 1:37-38?
Prophets.
Summary statement: A prophet is a person who has been called by God to speak for Him.
What do we witness when we partake of the Sacrament?
We are willing to keep the Lord's commandments.
Which of the following is true about the restoration of the priesthood?
1. Elijah restored the Aaronic Priesthood
2. Peter, James and John restored the Melchizedek Priesthood.
3. Melchizedek restored the Melchizedek Priesthood.
2. Peter, James and John restored the Melchizedek Priesthood.
What are some doctrines and principles that relate to receiving revelation?
The Lord will speak to our minds and hearts by the power of the Holy Ghost.
Look to the Lord in every thought, doubt not, fear not.
He will answer our prayers.
Only the Prophet receives rev. for the entire church.
The Lord will not allow the prophet to lead us astray.
We are to rely on our judgment and directions of the Spirit.
Sometimes we need to make our own choices.
The Lord revealed that marriage between a man and a woman is a central reason He created the earth.
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE.
Note: It is necessary for exaltation.
Which doctrinal topic is emphasized in D & C 8:2-3
Revelation
Summary statement: God has promised to reveal truth to our minds and hearts through the Holy Ghost if we will diligently seek Him.
According to the law of consecration, what are members asked to give to build the kingdom of God?
time, talents, material wealth
The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints was oragnized on this date.
April 6, 1830
What do we know about discerning true revelation from false revelation?
That which comes from God enlightens and edifies, but that which is not of God brings confusion and darkness.
Revelation we receive will not contradict what the prophets and scriptures say.
Only the prophet receives revelation for the entire church.
Which of the following is true about the gifts of the Spirit?
1. The wicked and the righteous use them to further God's work on the earth.
2. They are blessing or abilities given by the power of the Holy Ghost.
3. They are given for the purpose of helping us gain riches, honor, and worldly status.
2. They are blessings or abilities given by the power of the Holy Ghost.
What is the reference for this doctrinal summary?
Jesus Christ's atoning sacrifice provided the only way for us to be cleansed and forgiven of our sins so that we dan dwell in God's presence eternally.
Doctrine and Covenants 19:16-19
Individual apostasy occurs when an individual...
turns away from the principles of the gospel.
What mode of transportation did the church members use to travel from from New York to Kirtland?
boats on the Erie Canal and then on lake Erie.