The atonement of Jesus Christ

What is the atonement?

 

The Atonement is the sacrifice Jesus Christ made to help us overcome sin, adversity, and death. Jesus’s atoning sacrifice took place in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross at Calvary. He paid the price for our sins, took upon Himself death, and was resurrected. The Atonement is the supreme expression of the love of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
~Come Follow Me Curriculum

            Scriptures about the atonement:

D&C 19: 16-19

16 For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;

 17 But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;

 18 Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—

 19 Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.

Alma 7: 11-13

11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.

 12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.

 13 Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.

The Atoning Sacrifice

Jesus’s atoning sacrifice took place in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross at Calvary. In Gethsemane He submitted to the will of the Father and began to take upon Himself the sins of all people. He has revealed some of what He experienced as He paid the price for our sins:

“I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;

“But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;

“Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—

“Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men” (D&C 19:16–19; see also Luke 22:44; Mosiah 3:7).

The Savior continued to suffer for our sins when He allowed Himself to be crucified—“lifted up upon the cross and slain for the sins of the world” (1 Nephi 11:33). 

This is from True to the Faith, Atonement of Jesus Christ

How does the atonement work?
There is no physical pain, no anguish of soul, no suffering of spirit, no infirmity or weakness that you or I ever experience during our mortal journey that the Savior did not experience first. You and I in a moment of weakness may cry out, “No one understands. No one knows.” No human being, perhaps, knows. But the Son of God perfectly knows and understands, for He felt and bore our burdens before we ever did. And because He paid the ultimate price and bore that burden, He has perfect empathy and can extend to us His arm of mercy in so many phases of our life. He can reach out, touch, and succor—literally run to us—and strengthen us to be more than we could ever be and help us to do that which we could never do through relying only upon our own power.
Perhaps now we can more fully understand and appreciate the lesson of Matthew 11:28–30:
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
I express my appreciation for the infinite and eternal sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Atonement is not only for people who have done bad things and are trying to be good. It is for good people who are trying to become better and serve faithfully and who yearn for an ongoing and mighty change of heart. Indeed, “in the strength of the Lord” (Mosiah 9:17) we can do and overcome all things.
David Bednar, In the Strength of the Lord

         Orson F. Whitney dream:

“One night I dreamed … that I was in the Garden of Gethsemane, a witness of the Savior’s agony. … I stood behind a tree in the foreground. … Jesus, with Peter, James, and John, came through a little wicket gate at my right. Leaving the three Apostles there, after telling them to kneel and pray, He passed over to the other side, where He also knelt and prayed … : ‘Oh my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will but as Thou wilt.’

“As He prayed the tears streamed down His face, which was [turned] toward me. I was so moved at the sight that I wept also, out of pure sympathy with His great sorrow. My whole heart went out to Him. I loved Him with all my soul and longed to be with Him as I longed for nothing else.

“Presently He arose and walked to where those Apostles were kneeling—fast asleep! He shook them gently, awoke them, and in a tone of tender reproach, untinctured by the least show of anger or scolding, asked them if they could not watch with Him one hour. …

“Returning to His place, He prayed again and then went back and found them again sleeping. Again He awoke them, admonished them, and returned and prayed as before. Three times this happened, until I was perfectly familiar with His appearance—face, form, and movements. He was of noble stature and of majestic mien … the very God that He was and is, yet as meek and lowly as a little child.

“All at once the circumstance seemed to change. … Instead of before, it was after the Crucifixion, and the Savior, with those three Apostles, now stood together in a group at my left. They were about to depart and ascend into heaven. I could endure it no longer. I ran from behind the tree, fell at His feet, clasped Him around the knees, and begged Him to take me with Him.

“I shall never forget the kind and gentle manner in which He stooped and raised me up and embraced me. It was so vivid, so real that I felt the very warmth of His bosom against which I rested. Then He said: ‘No, my son; these have finished their work, and they may go with me; but you must stay and finish yours.’ Still I clung to Him. Gazing up into His face—for He was taller than I—I besought Him most earnestly: ‘Well, promise me that I will come to You at the last.’ He smiled sweetly and tenderly and replied: ‘That will depend entirely upon yourself.’ I awoke with a sob in my throat, and it was morning.”

Liken the scriptures to us:

 1 Nephi 19:23 

And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning.

Moses 6:63

 And behold, all things have their likeness, and all things are created and made to bear record of me, both things which are temporal, and things which are spiritual; things which are in the heavens above, and things which are on the earth, and things which are in the earth, and things which are under the earth, both above and beneath: all things bear record of me.

Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs

Because of Him Video

None Were With Him Video

Christ’s Grace Is Sufficient to Transform Us

Christ’s arrangement with us is similar to a mom providing music lessons for her child. Mom pays the piano teacher. Because Mom pays the debt in full, she can turn to her child and ask for something. What is it? Practice! Does the child’s practice pay the piano teacher? No. Does the child’s practice repay Mom for paying the piano teacher? No. Practicing is how the child shows appreciation for Mom’s incredible gift. It is how he takes advantage of the amazing opportunity Mom is giving him to live his life at a higher level. Mom’s joy is found not in getting repaid but in seeing her gift used—seeing her child improve. And so she continues to call for practice, practice, practice.

Christ’s Grace Is Sufficient to Help Us

“But Brother Wilcox, don’t you realize how hard it is to practice? I’m just not very good at the piano. I hit a lot of wrong notes. It takes me forever to get it right.” Now wait. Isn’t that all part of the learning process? When a young pianist hits a wrong note, we don’t say he is not worthy to keep practicing. We don’t expect him to be flawless. We just expect him to keep trying. Perfection may be his ultimate goal, but for now we can be content with progress in the right direction. Why is this perspective so easy to see in the context of learning piano but so hard to see in the context of learning heaven?

In all of these cases there should never be just two options: perfection or giving up. When learning the piano, are the only options performing at Carnegie Hall or quitting? No. Growth and development take time. Learning takes time. When we understand grace, we understand that God is long-suffering, that change is a process, and that repentance is a pattern in our lives. When we understand grace, we understand that the blessings of Christ’s Atonement are continuous and His strength is perfect in our weakness (see 2 Corinthians 12:9). When we understand grace, we can, as it says in the Doctrine and Covenants, “continue in patience until [we] are perfected” (D&C 67:13).
Brad Wilcox, His Grace is Sufficient

Because of the Atonement, all failures are changeable and temporary, except the one that occurs when we give up. So whatever you do, don’t you dare give up.
What I am suggesting is not simply an affirmation of the power of positive thinking; it is a recognition of the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ—the perspective it gives us, the truths it provides, and “the infinite virtue of [Christ’s] atoning sacrifice”²⁹ that is available to us all. Yes, I am asking you to trust yourself more, but, more important, I am asking you to trust God. I urge you—in your moments of doubt and despair, in the times when you think you have failed and you think you can’t make it right—to focus more on Him and less on yourselves.
Too often we ask the wrong question when we fail. We ask, “Am I good enough?” But the real question is, “Is God good enough?” Is He as good as He says He is? Can He really deliver on His promise that “all things” will “work together for [our] good”³⁰ if we will trust Him and strive to do the best we can and keep going whenever we fall short?
I testify that He is. God is as good, as powerful, as loving, as patient, and as consistent as He says He is. If we will but focus on the eternal truths He has made available to us, both through institutional revelation and through personal promptings and reassurances, He will turn all our failures into successes. I bear my witness that He lives and loves us with a love we cannot comprehend. He gave His Son so that we might move forward in our quest for perfection with full confidence and assurance that we will succeed despite our failures.
Kevin J. Worthen, Successfully Failing

Why is Jesus Christ Important in my life?

 

Jesus Christ was chosen to be our Savior. His Atonement makes it possible for us to be resurrected and to repent and be forgiven so we can return to our Heavenly Father’s presence. In addition to saving us from our sins, Jesus Christ, our Savior, also offers us peace and strength in times of trial. He sets the perfect example for us, and His teachings are the foundation for happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come.                                                     ~Come Follow Me Curriculum

Link to the lesson in Come Follow Me

Why We Need A Savior video

Elder Oaks story from "Teachings of Jesus":

 At a stake conference many years ago, I met a woman who said she had been asked to come back to church after many years away but could not think of any reason why she should. To encourage her I said, “When you consider all of the things the Savior has done for us, don’t you have many reasons to come back to church to worship and serve Him?” I was astonished at her reply: “What’s He done for me?” For those who do not understand what our Savior has done for us, I will answer that question in His own words and with my own testimony.

 Video: He Will Give Us Help

Elder Oaks' talk: The Teachings of Jesus

Testimony of Elder Oaks:
Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten and Beloved Son of God. He is our Creator. He is the Light of the World. He is our Savior from sin and death. This is the most important knowledge on earth, and you can know this for yourself, as I know it for myself. The Holy Ghost, who testifies of the Father and the Son and leads us into truth, has revealed these truths to me, and He will reveal them to you. The way is desire and obedience. As to desire, Jesus taught, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” (Matthew 7:7). As to obedience, He taught, “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself” (John 7:17). I testify of the truth of these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

The Living Christ

Video from Elder Holland: The Only True and Living God and Jesus Christ Whom He Has Sent

 

Who am I and Who Can I Become?

YW Lesson Who am I, and who can I become?

We are beloved spirit daughters of heavenly parents, and, as such, we have a divine nature and destiny. By divine design, we have unique gifts and talents that will help us fulfill our destiny as daughters of God. Knowing who we are gives our lives purpose and helps us make the right decisions.                                      ~Come Follow Me Curriculum

 Pres. Uchtdorf:  Your True Identity

 https://youtu.be/wiiadnMvm20

“Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity.”
~Margaret Nadauld 

The Family Proclamation:

All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny.

Notes from Pres. Nelson’s talk on True Millennials:

Link to the whole talk

“You are a chosen generation, fore-determined by God to do a remarkable work — to help prepare the people of this world for the Second Coming of the Lord.”

“The term ‘millennial’ is perfect for you if that term reminds you of who you really are and what your purpose in life really is,” President Nelson said. “A ‘true millennial’ is one who was taught and did teach the gospel of Jesus Christ premortally, and who made covenants with Heavenly Father there about courageous things — even morally courageous things — you would do while here on earth.”

First, “learn who you really are.”

Second, expect and prepare to accomplish the impossible.

“Because you are covenant-keeping sons and daughters of God, living in the latter part of the latter days, the Lord will ask you to do difficult things. You can count on it.”

Recognizing that being asked to do something that seems far beyond one’s capacity can be unnerving, President Nelson encouraged listeners to accept challenging tasks and become an instrument in the Lord’s hands.

“The Lord is able to do His own work, and I was privileged to watch the unfolding of one miracle after another — always, and only, after I had brought my best thinking, my most courageous efforts, and my most fervent prayers to the task,” he said.

“As a ‘true millennial’ whom the Lord can count on, you will make history too!” he said. “You will be asked to accept challenging assignments and become an instrument in the Lord’s hands. And, He will enable you to accomplish the impossible.”

Third, “true millennials” learn how to access the power of heaven.

Recognizing that some may be struggling with questions, President Nelson said it is up to an individual to learn how to qualify for and receive answers.

“Where can you start?” he asked. “Begin by spending more time in holy places.”

Just as the apostles seek, ponder, pray, study and wrestle when faced with difficult questions, so does each person as he or she seeks answers to his or her own questions.

Give the Lord a generous portion of your time. 

Fourth, President Nelson spoke of the need to “follow the prophets.”

“Prophets see ahead,” he said. “They see the harrowing dangers the adversary has placed, or will yet place, in our path. Prophets also foresee the grand possibilities and privileges awaiting those who listen with the intent to obey. …

“You may not always understand every declaration of a living prophet,” he said. “But when you know a prophet is a prophet, you can approach the Lord in humility and faith and ask for your own witness about whatever His prophet has proclaimed.”

Other thoughts about divine potential:

Don’t give the Lord the crumbs of your time.- something I heard from a YW leader at a training

Be loyal to the royal within you.

There are two important days in your life:  The day you were born and the day you found out why.

“My dear friends, you are a royal generation. You were preserved to come to the earth in this time for a special purpose. Not just a few of you, but all of you. There are things for each of you to do that no one else can do as well as you. … If you will let Him, I testify that our Father in Heaven will walk with you through the journey of life and inspire you to know your special purpose here” (H. Burke Peterson, “Your Life Has a Purpose,” New Era, May 1979, p. 5)

“You are not just ordinary young men and young women. You are choice spirits, many of you having been held back in reserve for almost 6,000 years to come forth in this day, at this time when the temptations, responsibilities, and opportunities are the very greatest. …

“… We pray that you will be prepared for the reins of leadership. …

“… I pray that you—the young and rising generation—will keep your bodies and minds clean, free from the contaminations of the world, that you will be fit and pure vessels to bear off the kingdom of God triumphant in preparation for the second coming of our Savior” (Ezra Taft Benson, in Conference Report, Oct. 1977, pp. 43, 46–47; or Ensign, Nov. 1977, pp. 30, 32).

“You, our youth of today, are among the most illustrious spirits to be born into mortality in any age of the world. … Be prepared to become leaders in that glorious millennial day when Christ himself will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords” (Harold B. Lee, Happiness through Faith in Jesus Christ [family home evening manual, 1977–78], pp. 34, 39).

If you ever question that spark of divinity within you, kneel in prayer and ask Heavenly Father, “Am I really Thy daughter, and dost Thou love me?” Elder M. Russell Ballard said, “One of the sweetest messages the Spirit will relay is how the Lord feels about you.”   Rosemary Wixon  

My deep desire is to clarify how we in the presiding councils of the Church feel about the sisters of this Church, how our Heavenly Father feels about His daughters, and what He expects of them. My dear sisters, we believe in you. We believe in and are counting on your goodness and your strength, your propensity for virtue and valor, your kindness and courage, your strength and resilience. We believe in your mission as women of God. We realize that you are the emotional (and sometimes spiritual) glue that holds families and often ward families together. We believe that the Church simply will not accomplish what it must without your faith and faithfulness, your innate tendency to put the well-being of others ahead of your own, and your spiritual strength and tenacity. And we believe that God’s plan is for you to become queens and to receive the highest blessings any woman can receive in time or eternity. On the other hand, Satan’s plan is to get you so preoccupied with the world’s glitzy lie about women that you completely miss what you have come here to do and to become. Remember, he wants us to “be miserable like unto himself” (2 Ne. 2:27). Never lose your precious identity by doing anything that would jeopardize the promised eternal future your Heavenly Father has provided for you.

M. Russell Ballard,  Women of Righteousness, April 2002

 

“The whole design of the gospel is to lead us onward and upward to greater achievement, even, eventually, to godhood” (“Don’t Drop the Ball,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 1994, 48).

The Young Women Theme:
We are daughters of our Heavenly Father, who loves us, and we love Him. We will “stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places” (Mosiah 18:9) as we strive to live the Young Women values, which are:

Faith • Divine Nature • Individual Worth • Knowledge • Choice and Accountability • Good Works • Integrity • and Virtue

We believe as we come to accept and act upon these values, we will be prepared to strengthen home and family, make and keep sacred covenants, receive the ordinances of the temple, and enjoy the blessings of exaltation.

Spiritual gifts are blessings or abilities that are given by the power of the Holy Ghost. As children of Heavenly Father, we all have spiritual gifts. God gives us these gifts so that we can serve others and help build His kingdom. He has commanded us to diligently seek out and develop our spiritual gifts.

~Come Unto Me Curriculum, How does Heavenly Father want me to use my spiritual gifts?~

Let us review some of these less-conspicuous gifts: the gift of asking; the gift of listening; the gift of hearing and using a still, small voice; the gift of being able to weep; the gift of avoiding contention; the gift of being agreeable; the gift of avoiding vain repetition; the gift of seeking that which is righteous; the gift of not passing judgment; the gift of looking to God for guidance; the gift of being a disciple; the gift of caring for others; the gift of being able to ponder; the gift of offering prayer; the gift of bearing a mighty testimony; and the gift of receiving the Holy Ghost.
                                                                                            ~Marvin J. Ashton

Elder Bednar quoted Elder Ashton is this talk: Quick to Observe .

Spiritual Gifts

True to the Faith, (2004), 165–67

Spiritual gifts are blessings or abilities that are given by the power of the Holy Ghost. God gives at least one of these gifts to every faithful member of the Church. As you receive these gifts, they will strengthen and bless you individually and help you serve others. (See D&C 46:8–12.) The scriptures teach of many gifts of the Spirit:

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  Knowledge “that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he was crucified for the sins of the world” (D&C 46:13).
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  The capacity to believe the words of those who testify of Jesus Christ (see D&C 46:14).
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  Knowledge of “the differences of administration” (D&C 46:15; see also 1 Corinthians 12:5). This gift is used in administering and leading the Church.
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  Knowledge of “the diversities of operations,” which helps us discern whether a teaching or influence comes from God or from some other source (D&C 46:16; see also 1 Corinthians 12:6–7).
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  The gift of “the word of wisdom” (1 Corinthians 12:8; D&C 46:17). This does not refer to the law we know as the Word of Wisdom. Rather, it is the gift of wisdom—the ability to use knowledge in righteous ways.
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  The gift of “the word of knowledge” (1 Corinthians 12:8; D&C 46:18).
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  The ability to teach by the power of the Holy Ghost (see Moroni 10:9–10; see also D&C 46:18).
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  The gift of faith (see 1 Corinthians 12:9; Moroni 10:11).
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  The gift “to have faith to be healed” (D&C 46:19).
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  The gift “to have faith to heal” (D&C 46:20; see also 1 Corinthians 12:9; Moroni 10:11).
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  “The working of miracles” (1 Corinthians 12:10; D&C 46:21; see also Moroni 10:12).
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  The gift of prophecy (see 1 Corinthians 12:10; Moroni 10:13; D&C 46:22). John the Beloved taught that “the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy” (Revelation 19:10).
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  “The beholding of angels and ministering spirits” (Moroni 10:14).
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  “Discerning of spirits” (1 Corinthians 12:10; D&C 46:23).
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  The gift to speak in different languages, or tongues (see 1 Corinthians 12:10; Moroni 10:15; D&C 46:24).
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  The gift of “the interpretation of tongues” (1 Corinthians 12:10; D&C 46:25; see also Moroni 10:16).

These spiritual gifts and others listed in the scriptures are only some examples of the many gifts of the Spirit. The Lord may bless you in other ways depending on your faithfulness and on your needs and the needs of those you serve. He has commanded us to work diligently so we can receive spiritual gifts:

“Beware lest ye are deceived; and that ye may not be deceived seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given;

“For verily I say unto you, they are given for the benefit of those who love me and keep all my commandments, and him that seeketh so to do; that all may be benefited that seek or that ask of me” (D&C 46:8–9; see also verse 26).

Thoughts on being Self-Reliant

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What does it mean to be self-reliant?

When we are self-reliant, we use the blessings and abilities God has given us to care for ourselves and our families and find solutions to our own problems. As we become self-reliant, we are also better able to serve and care for others. The Lord wants us to become both spiritually and temporally self-reliant.

“When you are living righteously and are acting with trust, God will not let you proceed too far without a warning impression if you have made the wrong decision.”
Elder Richard G. Scott, Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer, April 2007 General Conference

"It is not expected that you go through life without making mistakes, but you will not make a major mistake without first being warned by the promptings of the Spirit. This promise applies to all members of the Church."
President Boyd K. Packer, Counsel to Youth, October 2011

When we are consistently praying morning and night, studying our scriptures daily, having weekly family home evening, and attending the temple regularly, we are actively responding to His invitation to “come unto Him.” 

Elder Richard G. Scott, Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority, October 2014

Remember, no one can reach upward on your behalf. Only your faith and prayers will cause you to lift yourself and have the mighty change of heart. Only your resolve to be obedient can change your life. Because of the Savior’s atoning sacrifice for you, the power is in you.  You have your agency, you have strong testimonies if you are obedient, and you can follow the Spirit that guides you.

In the Savior’s parable of the prodigal son, the son had many blessings awaiting him, but before he could claim them, he had to look closely at his life, his choices, and his circumstances. The miracle that happened next is described in the scriptures with a simple phrase: “He came to himself.”  May I encourage you to come to yourself? In the Church, when important decisions must be made, we often hold council meetings. Family councils serve a similar purpose. You may want to conduct what I’ll call a “personal council.” After praying, spend some time alone. Think about what is ahead. Ask yourself: “What areas of my life do I want to strengthen so that I can strengthen others? Where do I want to be a year from now? two years from now? What choices do I need to make to get there?”

Just remember, you are a pilot, and you are in charge. I testify that as you come to yourself, your Heavenly Father will come to you. By the comforting hand of His Holy Spirit, He will help you along.

Elder Robert D. Hales, Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World, October 2015

General Conference Jeopardy

I have been doing some thinking about Pres. Monson's talk on gratitude at this past General Conference and I was going to add some of my thoughts about that. That got me thinking about our combined Young Women activity last Wednesday,so I thought I would share what we did for that first.

Before General Conference, we challenged the Young Women to take notes at Conference in preparation for our activity which was General Conference Jeopardy. There are plenty of ways to check out conference afterwards if you weren't able to watch a particular session. (Look online for video, transcript, look in the Church News, etc.) We played the Young Women vs. the leaders. I took a chalkboard and divided it into 6 sections: Sat morning, Sat afternoon, Sun morning, Sun afternoon, Stats/Misc and Pres. Monson's messages. Then I made a grid with the points underneath each section. I had two Mia Maids keep score and one Mia Maid would erase the points on the game board when someone chose the points the points they played for.

Here are the rules we played:
1. A young woman and a leader come to the front. (We flipped a coin to see who went first.) The first person picks the category and points they want to play for.

2. We had two buzzers. You can't buzz in until the answer is finished. You can't buzz in until you have an answer. You can go back to your group to get the answer if you want.

3. You have to give the answer in the form of a question.
(example- Answer: This man spoke 4 different times during General Conference. Your "answer" would be in the form of a question: Who is Pres. Monson)

Here are the Jeopardy Answers we used. If you want to use these, there are a few that are more specific to us that you might want to change:
Saturday Morning

100- This is how much money was left in Elder Holland’s bank account when he got back from his mission. (All of it. Elder Holland’s parents never took any money out.)

200- This is the name of one of the 2 general authorities that mentioned a specific talk that Pres. Ezra Taft Benson gave 25 years ago on following the prophet. (Kevin R. Duncan, Claudio M. Costa)

300- Elder David M. McConkie’s message was to members who had ever been called to do this. (teach)

400- Elder D. Todd Christopherson opened his talk by quoting from this movie that was shown at the 1964 World’s fair in New York City. (Man’s Search for Happiness)

500 Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf began his remarks by talking about the growth patterns of these. (Trees)

1000- Sister Rosemary M. Wixom spoke of a young mother who encouraged her children to do this when they were traveling in a snowstorm. (pray)



Saturday afternoon

100- This was the topic of Elder Robert D. Hales’ talk. (agency)

200- This favorite movie of Sister King’s was mentioned in Elder Quentin L. Cook’s message on Light. (Amazing Grace)

300- This member of our stake spoke on the Temple Mirrors of Eternity (Elder Gerritt W. Gong)

400- Elder Richard C. Scott said that faith and this are intimately related. (character)

500- Elder Neil L. Andersen counseled us to choose not be these 2 things. (offended, ashamed)

1000- Bishop Richard C. Edgley said that you have to do this to faith. (choose it)







Sunday morning

100- This Book of Mormon prophet was quoted by Pres. Henry B. Eyring. (Alma)

200- Pres. Boyd K. Packer said that some people would like to do this to alter the designs of God’s laws and nature. (vote)

300- Elder Jay E. Jensen said that this book is saturated with the spirit of the Lord. (Book of Mormon)

400- Sister Mary N. Cook mentioned this aunt who made a big impact on her in her teenage years. (Carma Cutler)

500- Elder Dallin H. Oaks spoke about these 2 communications lines with God. (personal, priesthood)

1000- Elder Packer says that Satan seeks to degrade the righteous use of the life-giving powers by tempting you into immoral relationships because he is this. (jealous)



Sunday afternoon

100- 25 years ago, Elder L. Tom Perry used this visual aid in his conference talk. (His eldest grandson)

200- Elder David A. Bednar said these four words are not a passive pronouncement; rather, they constitute a priesthood injunction. (Receive the Holy Ghost.)

300- Elder Larry R. Lawrence said that it takes this to be a parent. (courage)

400- Elder Per G. Malm told a story of his grandmother who suggested that they make these when the eggs her child brought home were broken. (pancakes)

500- Elder Jairo Mazzagardi opened his talk by talking about doing this with his granddaughter, Vicki. (Taking a walk)

1000- According to Elder Mervyn B. Arnold, each of us will have to give this to the Savior. (account for what we did with His name.)




Statistics/Misc.

100- These are the members of the first presidency. (Pres. Thomas S. Monson, Pres. Henry B. Eyring, Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf

200- The family choir in the Sat. afternoon session came from this area. (Sandy and Draper)

300- This is the number of talks Pres. Monson gave. (4)

400- This is the number of sessions the Tabernacle choir sang in. (3)

500- This scripture has always been quoted by at least one speaker for at least the past 4 years. (Matthew 11:28-30, Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden…)

1000- These are the names of 2 of the 5 new temples announced in Conference. (Lisbon, Portugal; Indianapolis, Indiana; Urdaneta, Philippines; Hartford, Connecticut; and Tijuana, Mexico.)





President Monson’s Messages

100- In his opening remarks, Pres. Monson said that this is a priesthood duty. (missionary work)

200- This is the instrument Pres. Monson’s mother wished he had stayed with. (piano)

300- In Pres. Monson’s message on gratitude, he told the story of Jesus and 10 people who had this disease. (leprosy)

400- Pres. Monson said he hopes we will take the time to do this with the conference talks. (read them)

500- When Pres. Monson became the president of the church, he gave himself this assignment. (Adviser for the tabernacle choir)

1000- These are what the 3 R’s stand for in the message Pres. Monson gave in the general priesthood session when he spoke about the 3 R’s of Choice. (first, the right of choice; second, the responsibility of choice; and third, the results of choice)

Both teams determine how many points they want to wager. I had pictures of the 12 apostles and they listed them in order of seniority.


Jeopardy Question- These are the 12 members of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles listed by seniority. (Boyd K. Packer, L. Tom Perry, Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, M. Russell Ballard, Richard G. Scott, Robert D. Hales, Jeffrey R. Holland, David A. Bednar, Quentin L. Cook, D. Todd Christofferson, Neil L. Andersen)

At the end, we happened to end in a tie. I was glad. I told everyone there are no losers when it comes to general conference. Anyone who watched even a little is a winner. If you didn't get a chance to watch, you can still get the information by prayerfully reading the talks when they come out in the Ensign in just a few weeks.