What does the father in the Prodigal Son parable teach us about the nature of God?
God always loves us and wants us to return to him no matter what.
What was Jesus’s greatest act in his mortal life?
Taking upon himself our sins
How many sessions of Conference are there each General Conference?
5 sessions
Where are the Saints moving during D&C 41-44?
They were moving the Kirtland Ohio. Kirtland is 50 points, Ohio is 50 points.
How old is President Nelson?
He is 100 and going to turn 101 in September
God’s sacrifices for us
Jesus
Where did Jesus live in his younger years? (I.E. 2-5 years old)
Egypt
Who does the father in the Prodigal Son represent?
God
What law did God give the church in section 42
The Law of Consecration
What was our prophet's occupation before he became an apostle?
Heart surgeon. Half points for only mentioning surgeon/doctor
Many today identify themselves through race, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. What is one spiritual identifier that everyone on this Earth shares?
A son or daughter of God
What is the name of the statue that the church uses as its symbol?
The Christus statue
Which parable uses a farming metaphor to talk about the different ways we can receive the Word?
Parable of the Sower
Who was called to be the first Bishop of the church?
Edward Patridge
What is our prophet’s full name
Russel Marion Nelson
What is the difference between the Godhead and the Trinity?
The Trinity describes the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost as one person and being, but the Godhead describes the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost as all separate beings that are of one heart and mind.
What were Jesus's last words? Exact wording needed, but extra 200 for extra correct answers
-"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit."Luke 23:46
-"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"Mark 27:46
-"It is finished!"John 19:30
In which General Conference talk is the story of Easton passing the sacrament for his first time shared?
"As a Little Child" by Jeffrey R. Holland. Giving the title or the speaker is acceptable. No extra points for listing both.
What did the Lord instruct the Prophet and the elders of 1831 to do in order to receive His "law" in Section 42?
Pray in faith (Or just pray)
When was President Nelson called to be a prophet? (Double points for when he was called to be an apostle)
Called to be the prophet January 2018 and called to be an apostle 1984.
Who has God appeared to in person? 4/4 required for points. An additional 100 for every instance of someone seeing Jesus outside his mortal life.
Adam and Eve, Moses, Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith saw God and Jesus.
How many people did Jesus feed in his life? (In regard to feeding the masses, not individual encounters)
The scriptures say around 9,000 people were there. The scriptures only counted the men however, but 9,000 is the correct scriptural response.
In the General Conference talk, "Divine Authority, Sublime Young Men", a story is shared about a man named Alan who is ministered to by a group of Young Men he nicknames "My boys". These boys minister to Alan when they are deacons, teachers, and priests. How does Alan's story end? (Extra 200 points for naming the Elder that gave this talk)
He is baptized by one of his boys. President Steven J. Lund gave this talk
What are the names of President Nelson's General Conference talks starting from April 2023, up until the 2025 April General Conference? 3/6 needed for full credit
1. "Peacemakers needed"April 2023
2. "The Answer is Always Jesus" April 2023
3. "Think Celestial" October 2023
4."Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys" April 2024
5."The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again"October 2024
6. "Confidence in the presence of God" April 2025