GENERAL CONFERENCE JEOPARDY Scripture Masteries - Welcome

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GENERAL CONFERENCE JEOPARDY Scripture Masteries: Abraham 3:22-23 Ether 12:6 D&C 82:3 1 Ne 3:7 D&C 58:42-43 Eph 4:11-14 2 Ne 2: 27

John 7:17 Amos 3:7 D&C 1:38-39 D&C 82:3 Alma 41:10 Moses 1:39

Matt 5:14-16 1 Cor 10:13 Mos. 3:19 D&C 19:16-19 1 Cor 10:13 2 Ne 2:25

WHAT IS THE SUBJECT? 100 Elder Oaks told us that Heavenly Father uses two lines of communications to guide and help us. They were the subject of his talk. Name them. Personal line and priesthood line. 200 Sister Wixom told the story of Joseph at age 7 when he contracted typhoid and needed an operation. He refused the brandy and to endure the pain, what did he request that was the subject of her talk? He asked that his father sit on the bed and hold him in his arms and the doctor’s could do what was necessary. (She said no child should walk alone and we need to take their hands and hold on tight to help them on the path back to heavenly father.) 300 Pres. Uchtdorf said that in family relationships how is love spelled? T-I-M-E. Spend time together and take time to talk with rather than about family members. 400 Turn to the hymn on page 240 to find the subject of Elder Hales talk. Know this that every soul is free. If no hymn book ask: From the Hymn on page 240, we have the song Know this that every soul is free with the last line that God will force no man to heaven. What was the subject of his talk? Agency to choose for ourselves and not to be acted upon! 500 Bishop Edgley told us to choose faith over doubt and faith over fear. He quoted Alma who spoke about faith with actions words found in Alma 32:26-27. Look up Alma 32:26-27 and give three action words that lead to faith.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED? 100 Pres. Holland answered the question: What is the reason for the plan of salvation? Why did Heavenly Father provide us the plan? The sacred value of each of us. You are the reason, you are loved of God. 200 Elder Christofferson spoke about how to live a consecrated life and listed five things that defines that life. Name one: purity, work, respect of one’s body, service and integrity.

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Elder Lawrence answered the question of how to have courageous parenting by establishing five righteous patterns in the home. Name one. Family prayer, family scripture study, FHE, dinner together and one on one interviews. Elder Costa asked why we needed a living prophet? He defined a prophet as a person called by God to speak in his name. Then he quoted Amos 3:7. Be the first to find and read that SM from the old testament Elder Mazzagardi told us about a conversation he had with his granddaughter while they walked a path around a lake. She asked him a question, what is sin? He answered that Sin is intentional disobedience to God’s commandments. She then asked him how does sin get us? He used an object during their walk to answer his question. What was the object and how did he explain it? A fence post that a tree slowly grew into.

LISTS GIVEN 100 Brother McConkie, the General Sunday School president spoke about successful gospel teachers and gave us a list of five things we can do be successful. Name one thing on his list: 1. Immerse yourselves in the scriptures. 2. Apply in your life the things that you learn. 3. Seek heaven’s help. 4. Appeal to spirit with all energy of your heart. 5. exercise our agency and act without delay on spiritual promptings we receive. 200 Elder Jensen quoted Pres. Hinckley who said the Book of Mormon was one of the four essential cornerstones of our religion. Name one of the other three: Joseph Smith’s first vision, restoration of the priesthood, testimony of Jesus Christ. 300 Elder Scott said there are four principles for having feelings of peace and happiness which are the cornerstones to the eternal plan and stepping stones for eternity. Name one. Faith in the Lord and his program. Repentance to overcome mistakes. Obedience to commandments to provide strength and direction. Selfless service to enrich lives of others 400 Elder Bednar said that after we are baptized and we receive the Holy Ghost, we are responsible to receive it. He told us three things we must do to receive the Holy Ghost. Name one. Sincerely desire to receive the Holy Ghost, appropriately invite the Holy Ghost into our lives, and faithfully obey God’s commandments. 500 Elder Duncan spoke about following the prophet and trust in his word. He said Pres. Monson received God’s word for the church and for the world. He quoted Pres. Bensons 14 fundamentals to following the prophet. What did he say comparing a living prophet to the scriptures or a dead prophet? A living prophet is more vital than scriptures. And a living prophet more important than a dead prophet.

WHAT SHOULD WE DO? 100 Elder Ballard spoke about addictions of many kinds including drugs, prescription drug abuse, pornography, gambling. He said any kind of addiction is to surrender something and relinquish our agency. He told us that we are free to choose and read the scripture in 2 Nephi 2:27. Find and read that scripture mastery! 200 Elder Andersen spoke about remaining true to the Savior and being truly converted. He said there were two words we should remember that signaled danger. What were the two words to watch out for? Being offended or ashamed. 300 Pres. Uchtdorf said that we need to work on our relationship with ourselves. He said some people can’t get along with themselves and criticize and belittle themselves all day long. What did he tell us to do about it? Get to know yourself better. Enjoy God’s creations, ponder truths of gospel and what they mean, learn to see yourself as HF sees you, as his precious daughter or son with divine potential. 400 Elder Christofferson said leisure time should be wholesome recreation and a companion to work. What was the warning about he said what passes as leisure time today. Much leisure time today is time wasting and becomes a vice and a destroyer to a consecrated life. 500 Elder Gong told of something in the temple that reminded him that each human being has a divine destiny and that it is possible to return to the presence of God and to be united eternally with our family. What was it that reminded him of that? Temple Mirrors

STORY TOLD! 100 Elder Cook told the story of the song, “Amazing Grace” and how it captured the feeling of the early 1800s and helped eliminate the cruel practice of slavery as the nation struggled against this vice. He then quoted D&C 101:79 which is what Heavenly Father told Joseph Smith in 1833. Find and read that scripture. 200 Elder Andersen spoke of moral character and how a decision made by Frederick G. Williams blessed a temple president, one of his posterity, today. Tell the story of what happened to Frederick G. Williams. Frederick G. Williams got caught up in difficulties of the times and made serious mistakes. In consequence of transgressions, his leadership taken away from him. Whatever his personal weaknesses, he had the strength of character to renew his loyalty to the Lord and the prophet when it would be easy to leave. In 1840 he asked forgiveness and expressed a determination to follow God. He died a faithful member of the church. Temple president a descendant and his decision of character blessed family and 100s of posterity.

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Sister Cook told parents to be an example of the believers in faith and purity. Then she told the story of how Joseph Smith’s mother as being an example to Joseph in two important ways. Tell one of those two examples: Lucy Mack Smith searched the scriptures was an example to Joseph for him to search them when he had questions. She also went to the Lord in mighty prayer. She retired to a grove of cherry trees and prayed. She also prayed with great faith with personal health issues. Lucy prayed in faith. Joseph retired to trees to pray in faith has his mother had. Elder Holland paid tribute and thanks to his mother by telling the story about what happened after he came home from his mission. Tell the story: Mine was an expensive mission. I saved money to pay my own way as best I could but wasn’t sure I’d have enough money. I left my family for my great experience. I returned home just as my parents were called to serve a mission. What do I do now? How can I pay for a college education or pay for board and room and realize the dream of my heart and marry the breathtaking Patricia. I was discouraged and frightened. I went to the bank and asked what is in my account. He said, it’s all in your account. Your parents wanted to do what they could when you got home and didn’t withdraw a cent for your mission. My dad, a self-educated accountant with few clients never wore a new suit or shirt or a new pair of shoes for two years so his son could have those for his mission. My mother who had never worked out of the home, took a job at a department store so my mission expenses could be met. Not one word of that was conveyed to me on my mission. How many mothers in these times are still doing what my mother did. My father is gone 34 years so I will have to wait to thank him on the other side. My mother turns 95 this week and is watching so it’s not late to thank you. To my mom and dad, and to all the moms and dads and families and thankful people everywhere I thank you for sacrificing for your children and other people’s children. Elder Parry told the story of the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood. He told that when Joseph and Oliver reached 3 Nephi, and read his teachings about baptism, they had questions about it and sought an answer through prayer. That is when the heavens were opened to them and John the Baptist restored the priesthood. What date was the Aaronic priesthood restored? May 15, 1829

DOUBLE JEOPARDY FUNNY THING! 200 Pres. Packer told the story about a little boy that brought a kitty to his kindergarten class. The children wanted to know if it was a boy or a girl. How did one little boy answer it? He said they should vote on it. 400 Pres. Uchtdorf started his talk about rings of trees and if the growing conditions are not ideal, the tree’s growth slows down as it devotes its energy to survival. What was the funny he said after that? You are all probably thinking what does this have to do with flying an airplane? 600 Elder Gong told how his wife baked bread and sent it to their son at the MTC. They got back several thank yous from missionary. What was a funny letter that got laughs. Sister Gong, the bread was wonderful. Keep me in mind if things don’t work out with you and Mr. Gong. 800 Elder Hales said he learned as a youth that sometimes our actions can limit our freedom. He then told the story of when he varnished the wooden floor. He made the choice to work from the door into the room. What happened to him? I made my choice to work from the door into the room and left my way no way to get out, no window or door. I painted myself into a corner and had no place to go and was stuck. When we disobey, we spiritually paint ourselves into a corner and are captive to our choices. 1000 Pres. Monson said when he was called, he would make one assignment to himself. What was the assignment that got a laugh? I would be advisor to the tabernacle choir. I’m proud of my choir. He then said that his mom said she was proud of him but said he should have stayed with the piano.

WHAT DID HE SAY? 200 Pres. Eyring spoke about building our trust in God and gave examples from the scriptures of Jonah, Naaman and Peter those who lacked trust. Then he gave an example of someone in the scriptures who shows us to trust in the Lord no matter what happens to us. Name that person: Nephi. (If they cannot, have them chase to find 1 Ne 3:7 and read it!): 400 Elder Lawrence spoke to parents of teenagers but gave the YM and YW mutual theme found in Joshua 1:9. Either recite the theme or find it and read it. 600 Elder Bednar spoke taught us the difference of the power of the Holy Ghost and the gift of the Holy Ghost. He said the power of the Holy Ghost can come upon a person before baptism as they are studying and searching for truth. When and how do we get the gift of the Holy Ghost. The gift of the Holy Ghost comes only after baptism and is given by those holding the priesthood. They tell us: Receive the Holy Ghost. 800 Elder Arnold spoke about our good name and asked in 600 years how will our names be remembered. We said we are free to choose for ourselves, but we are note for chose what? The consequences of our actions.

1000 Elder Packer said that the twin principles are forgiveness and repentance. He said this was SM was the most beautiful words in the scriptures. Find the SM with words of confess and forsake. D&C 58:42-43 WORDS OF OUR PROPHET 200 What did Pres. Monson say was the parent of all other virtues? Gratitude. (He said that to live with gratitude in our hearts is to touch heaven.) 400 Pres. Monson spoke on the first session of conference and spoke about a matter close to his heart. What was the subject? Missionary work TEACHER MOMENT: What did he say to the YM and YW? YM becoming elders – Every worthy able young man should prepare to serve a mission, it’s a priesthood duty and obligation. Keep yourselves clean, pure and worthy to represent the Lord. Maintain health, study scriptures, participate in seminary and institute, familiarizes with Preach my Gospel. Young Sisters – you also make a valuable contribution as missionaries and we welcome your service! 600 Pres. Monson said that gratitude is a divine principle. Then he quoted D&C 59:7. Find and read that scripture. 800 Pres. Monson said that we live in a world of many challenges. We are here to deal with individual challenges of the best of our ability. Endure to the end, we must. What did he say is our goal? Eternal life in the presence of our Father in Heaven. He told us Heavenly Father loves us and wants nothing more for us to succeed in this goal. 1000 Name the state or country where one of the four temples was dedicated since last April Conference. Arizona, BC, Philippines, and Kiev Ukraine. GENERAL AUTHORITIES 200 Name President Monson’s Counselors? Pres. Eyring and Pres. Uchtdorf 400 Name two members from the Quorum of the 12? 600 Who is the acting president of the Quorum of the 12? Pres. Packer 800 How many Presidents of the Quorum of 70 are there? 7 1000 Pres. Monson announced five new temples. Name a state or country one of them will be built. 5 new temples: Lisbon Portugal, Indianapolis, Indiana, Renetta(?) Philippines, Hartford, CT, and Tijuana Mexico.

SCRIPTURE MASTERIES OTHER DOCTRINE & COVENANTS SCRIPTURES 200 Elder Costa quoted Pres. Benson’s list on 14 fundamentals in following the prophet. The first one is that the prophet is the only man who speaks for the Lord in everything. Find the SM that says “by my own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.” D&C 1:37-38 400 Elder Andersen asked a question many youth ask who are trying to live the gospel. Do I have to be different from others? He answered it with the scripture mastery that says where much is given, much is required. Find that SM. D&C 82:3

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Bishop Edgley told us that Satan is active and bombarding all of us with conflicting messages. He then quoted a prophecy Moroni told Joseph about himself that is still being fulfilled today. It is found in JSH 1:33. Find and read that scripture. 800 Elder Packer said that we cannot change and will not change moral standards to match what the world wants. He said we would lose our way if we disobey the laws of God. Then he quoted the SM that talks about the Lord is bound. Find and read that Scripture. D&C 82:10 1000 Elder Cook talked about light and quoted from D&C 84:7 & 11. Find and read those scriptures. FINAL JEOPARDY: Elder Packer said that 15 years ago, the family, a proclamation to the world was given. How many proclamations did that make that church leaders have given? 5th proclamation of the church!

Extra question: Elder Mazzagardi told us that small choices bring great consequences. Then he quoted a scripture that could have been written for early morning seminary students in D&C 88:124. Find and read the part that has to do with students!