April 2018 General Conference Jeopardy

April 2018

General Conference Jeopardy

Sat am

1. President M. Russell Ballard said that if we have even a small amount of this, we can remove mountains of discouragement.  (What is faith?)

2.  In a story that Elder Brian K. Taylor told, the girl, Jen, said that this was the most important knowledge she possesses.  (What is that she is a child of God?)

3. This was the subject of Elder Larry J. Echohawk’s message.  (What is forgiveness?)

4. This is the prophet that died when Elder Gary E. Stevenson was 14 years old.  (Who is President David O. McKay?)

5.  In Elder Lynn G. Robbins’ message “Until Seventy Times Seven”, he said “amid a life full of stumbling blocks and imperfection, we all are grateful for” this.  (What are second chances?) 

6. Elder Neil L. Andersen said that “the prophet does not stand between you and the Savior. Rather, he stands beside you” and does this.  (What is points the way to the Savior?)

Sat pm

1. Elder Bednar used these two men as modern examples of meekness in following the prophet to read the Book of Mormon with more intent.  (Who are Pres. Russell M. Nelson and Elder Henry B. Eyring?)

2.  Elder Godoy’s mother sold this so that he could purchase surgical instruments to continue his education in dentistry.  (What is a bracelet given to her by her father?)

3.  Sister Bonnie Oscarson said that doing this can help youth who are struggling with issues of self-worth, anxiety, high levels of stress, and perhaps even

depression.  (What is showing concern for and service to others?)

4.  In Elder Wakolo’s message on ordinances, he says that casualness leads to this.  (What are casualties?)

5. This was Elder Durrant’s response when asked if reading the Book of Mormon in Spanish as a family might be why all his children spoke Spanish on their missions.  (What is “es posible”?)

6. These are the two brothers Elder Renlund spoke of in his message on family history.  (Who are Parley P. Pratt and Orson Pratt?)

Priesthood

1.  In “What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Know” Brother Holmes quoted Elder Renlund, who said that this is the purpose of the priesthood.  (What is “to provide God’s children access to the atoning power of Jesus Christ”?)

2.  This is what the significant restructuring of the Melchizedek Priesthood quorums was that Pres. Nelson announced in his introductory remarks.  (What is “in each ward, the high priests and the elders are now combined into one elder’s quorum?)

3.  In Elder Christofferson’s message on The Elder’s Quorum, he said that having one Melchizedek Priesthood quorum in a ward unifies the priesthood holders to do this.  (What is accomplish all aspects of the work of Salvation?)

4.  Elder Rasband added his witness to Elder Christofferson and his other brethren of the 12 that the changes that evening were this.  (What is the will of the Lord?)

5.  In “Inspired Ministering” these are the last names of the 4 great grandparents of Pres. Eyring’s that were with Joseph Smith in Nauvoo when he organized a way to care for the flood of  impoverished Saints that were coming into the city.  (Who are the Eyring’s, the Bennion’s, the Romney’s and the Smith’s?)

6.  Pres. Oaks said that men who hold the  Priesthood are not this.  (What is the Priesthood?)

7.  President Nelson wants each stake president and bishop to ensure that every priesthood holder in their stewardship understands how to do this.   (What is give a priesthood blessing?)

Sun am

1. In the message, Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide, Elder Wilson said that this is no time to dust off the gift of the Holy Ghost and figure out how to use it.  (What is during a typhoon?)

2. Sister Reyna I. Aburto used this creature to help us understand how we can work together to make the world a better place.  (What is a monarch butterfly?)

3.  In his talk, Elder Massimo De Feo quoted Elder Holland, who said that this is the first great truth of all eternity.  (What is that God loves us with all of His heart, might, mind and strength?)

4. In Elder Claudio D. Zivic’s message on enduring to the end, he said we must strive to keep all the commandments of the Lord and pay close attention to these.  (What are those that are hardest for us to keep?)

5.  In “His Spirit to be with You”, Pres. Eyring said we can use this person as a guide on how to have and keep the Spirit with us.  (Who is the prophet, Joseph Smith?)

6. This is the number of hymns that Pres. Oaks referred to in his message “Small and Simple Things”.  (What is 2?  “How Great the Wisdom and the Love” and “Have I Done Any Good?”)

7. This is one thing that the Spirit has repeatedly impressed upon President Nelson’s mind since becoming president of the church.  (What is how willing the Lord is to reveal His mind and will?)

Sun pm

1.  Elder Gerrit W. Gong pledged this to the Savior.  (What is all the energies and faculties of his soul?)

2.  This is the miracle that occurred when Elder Ulisses Soares was called as a mission president.  (What is his visa was granted earlier than it should have been?)

3.  In President Nelson’s short message on Ministering, he announced the retirement of this.  (What is home and visiting teaching as we have known them?)

4.  In Elder Holland’s message, he said that when the Savior was leaving his somewhat-confused little band of followers, He didn’t list a dozen administrative steps.  He summarized their task in this fundamental commandment.  ( What is “Love one another; as I have loved you. … By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”?)

5.  In Sister Jean B. Bingham’s message on ministering, she said, “No matter our age, when we consider how to minister most effectively” we ask this question.  (What is what does she or he need?)

6.  Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said that this day was the most important day in the history of mankind.  (What is the day Jesus Christ won victory over death and sin for all of God’s children?)

7.  Bishop Gerald Causse said that the strength and vitality of the church comes from this.  (What is the daily actions of millions of His disciples who strive each day to follow His example by caring for others?)

8. In Quentin L. Cook’s message called “Prepare to Meet God”, he said these 3 keys were restored to the earth on April 3, 1836 in the Kirtland temple.  (What are:  1. The Gathering of Israel 2. The dispensation of the Gospel of Abraham and 3. The sealing power?)

9.  In “Let Us All Press On”, President Nelson said that this general conference marks the beginning of a new era of this.  (What is ministering?)

October 2017 General Conference Jeopardy

General Conference October 2017 Jeopardy

General Women

1- This talk by Sharon Eubank referenced the talk of  this prophet from almost 40 years ago.

 (Who is Spencer W. Kimball?)

2- Sister Neil Marriott compared herself to a pitcher and Jesus’ atonement this.  (What is cleansing water?)

3- According to Joy D. Jones, General Primary president, we always have this in the eyes of our Heavenly Father.  (What is worth?)

4- This is what each of the 3 sisters were in Pres. Uchtdorf’s message, “Three Sisters”.  (What is sad, mad, and glad?)

Sat am

1- This is the nickname of the dog who traveled over 2,000 miles to find his family again.  (Who is Bobbie the Wonder dog?)

2-  In “The Needs Before Us”, Sister Bonnie Oscarson tells us we should ask ourselves this when we go to mutual instead of picking up our phones.  (Who needs me today?)

3- Elder Oaks used this document as the basis for his talk.  

(What is The Family: A Proclamation to the World)

4-  Elder John C. Pingree Jr. said that God has always used ordinary people to do this.  (What is do extraordinary things?)

5- Elder Christofferson’s message on “The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven”, he talks about this phrase that is seen on many objects.  (What is “Holiness to the Lord”?)

6- When referencing one of Jesus’ parables, Elder Holland says that 10,000 talents in current times would be equal to this amount or more.  (What is a billion dollars?)

Sat pm

1-  Elder Gary E. Stevenson mentioned these two additional risks related to social media.  (What are idealized reality and debilitating comparisons?)

2- Brother Stephen Owen said his talk was for these people.  (Who are people who may worry they are not winning in life?)

3-  In Quentin L. Cook’s message, he said that our time on earth could be compared to this.  (What is a British summer?)

4- Elder Rasband says that when we are following the Spirit, “coincidences” are often these.  (What is divine design?)

5-  Elder O. Vincent Haleck stated that he has spent most of his adult life serving the people in this part of the world.  (Where is the Pacific?)

6- President Nelson said that if you immerse yourself in the Book of Mormon everyday, you can be immunized from this.  (What are the evils of the day, even the gripping plague of pornography and other mind-numbing addictions?)

Priesthood

1- Elder Renlund compared the priesthood and the atoning power of Jesus Christ to this.  (What is a rocket and the payload that the rocket delivers?)

2- Elder David Evans’ mother put the responsibility for this on him.  (What is developing faith and finding answers?)

3- Elder Richard J. Maynes stated that the Family: A Proclamation to the World  teaches these 3 things about fathers.  (What is  (1) “fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness,” (2) fathers “are responsible to provide the necessities of life,” and (3) fathers are responsible to protect their families.?

4- In Pres. Uchtdorf’s message to the Priesthood, this is the reason the elderly gentleman gave for not purchasing stamps in the machine.  (What is “Thank you, but I prefer waiting. The machine won’t ask me about my arthritis.”?)

5- These are the four fundamentals Pres Eyring spoke about in telling how the Lord leads His church. 

(What is First, Jesus Christ is the head of the Church in all the earth.

Second, He leads His Church today by speaking to men called as prophets, and He does it through revelation.

Third, He gave revelation to His prophets long ago, still does, and will continue to do so.

Fourth, He gives confirming revelation to those who serve under the leadership of His prophets?)

Sun am

1-  Jean B. Bingham said that she was motivated to memorize “The Living Christ” because of her friend’s daughter who had done it that was this age.  (What is 6 years old?)

2-  In his message, “Has the day of Miracles Ceased?”, Elder Donald H. Hallstrom tells of a story about Elder Bednar asking a boy if he had faith to do this.  (What is NOT to be healed?)

3-  Elder Bednar says this is the ultimate exceeding great and precious promise.  (What is eternal life?)

4- In “Turn to the Lord” by Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, this is what was unusual about a man named Hyrum Shumway.  (What is he was blind?)

5- This is the real reason a missionary in Elder Zwick’s mission wanted to go home.  (What is he couldn’t read?)

6- Pres. Eyring has read the Book of Mormon everyday for this number of years.  (What is 50?)

Sun pm

1-    In Elder Ballard’s message, The Trek Continues, he states that the rising generation must have the same kind of faith as these people.  (Who are the early Saints?)

2-  Elder Tad R. Callister says that  the Book of Mormon can be this in addition to being the keystone of our religion.  (What is your testimony?)

3- According to Elder Joni L. Koch, our words about our fellow beings should reflect this.  (What is our belief in Jesus Christ and His atonement?)

4-  In “Do We Trust Him?  Hard is Good”, Elder Ellis states that “we see that hard is the constant! We all have challenges. The variable is this.”  (What is our reaction to the hard?)

5-  Elder Alonso said that love without this is like faith without works.  (What is service?)

6-  This is the name of the painting Elder Andersen saw in the Provo City Center temple and spoke about.  (What is First Vision from Afar?)

And some quotes from conference that I want to include...

Remember in the Sunday morning session of the April 2017 general conference, President Thomas S. Monson pleaded with “each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day.”  Many have responded to our prophet’s plea.

My dear brothers and sisters, I promise that as you prayerfully study the Book of Mormon every day, you will make better decisions—every day. I promise that as you ponder what you study, the windows of heaven will open, and you will receive answers to your own questions and direction for your own life. I promise that as you daily immerse yourself in the Book of Mormon, you can be immunized against the evils of the day, even the gripping plague of pornography and other mind-numbing addictions.

~ The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It?  Pres. Russell M. Nelson

Like many of you, I heard the prophet’s words as the voice of the Lord to me. And, also like many of you, I decided to obey those words. Now, since I was a young boy, I have felt the witness that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, that the Father and the Son appeared and spoke with Joseph Smith, and that ancient Apostles came to the Prophet Joseph to restore priesthood keys to the Lord’s Church.

With that testimony, I have read the Book of Mormon every day for more than 50 years. So perhaps I could have reasonably thought that President Monson’s words were for someone else. Yet, like many of you, I felt the prophet’s encouragement and his promise invite me to make a greater effort. Many of you have done what I did: prayed with increased intent, pondered scripture more intently, and tried harder to serve the Lord and others for Him.

The happy result for me, and for many of you, has been what the prophet promised. Those of us who took his inspired counsel to heart have heard the Spirit more distinctly. We have found a greater power to resist temptation and have felt greater faith in a resurrected Jesus Christ, in His gospel, and in His living Church.

                                              ~Fear Not to Do Good,  Pres. Henry B. Eyring

The Book of Mormon is not only the keystone of our religion, but it can also become the keystone of our testimonies so that when trials or unanswered questions confront us, it can hold our testimonies securely in place. This book is the one weight on the scales of truth that exceeds the combined weight of all the critics’ arguments. Why? Because if it is true, then Joseph Smith was a prophet and this is the restored Church of Jesus Christ, regardless of any historical or other arguments to the contrary. For this reason, the critics are intent on disproving the Book of Mormon, but the obstacles they face are insurmountable because this book is true.

First, the critics must explain how Joseph Smith, a 23-year-old farm boy with limited education, created a book with hundreds of unique names and places, as well as detailed stories and events. Accordingly, many critics propose that he was a creative genius who relied upon numerous books and other local resources to create the historical content of the Book of Mormon. But contrary to their assertion, there is not a solitary witness who claims to have seen Joseph with any of these alleged resources before the translation began.

Even if this argument were true, it is woefully insufficient to explain the Book of Mormon’s existence. One must also answer the question: how did Joseph read all of these alleged resources, winnow out the irrelevant, keep the intricate facts straight as to who was in what place and when, and then dictate it by perfect memory? For when Joseph Smith translated, he had no notes whatsoever. In fact, his wife Emma recalled: “He had neither manuscript nor book to read from. … If he had had anything of the kind he could not have concealed it from me.”¹

So how did Joseph perform this remarkable feat of dictating a 500-plus–page book without any notes? To do so, he must not only have been a creative genius but also have had a photographic memory of prodigious proportions. But if that is true, why did his critics not call attention to this remarkable talent?

But there is more. These arguments account only for the book’s historical content. The real issues still remain: how did Joseph produce a book that radiates with the Spirit, and where did he get such profound doctrine, much of which clarifies or contradicts the Christian beliefs of his time?

     ~ God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon, Tad R. Callister

Bonnie L. Oscarson-

“Another area of focus for our service can be in our ward families. Occasionally our children would ask us the question, “Why do I have to go to Mutual? I just don’t get very much out of it.”

If I was having a good parenting moment, I would reply, “What makes you think you go to Mutual because of what you get out of it?”

My young friends, I can guarantee that there will always be someone at every Church meeting you attend who is lonely, who is going through challenges and needs a friend, or who feels like he or she doesn’t belong. You have something important to contribute to every meeting or activity, and the Lord desires for you to look around at your peers and then minister as He would.”

 Young women and young men, next time you are at Mutual, instead of picking up your phone to see what your friends are doing, stop, look around, and ask yourself, “Who needs me today?” You may be the key to reaching out and touching the life of a peer or to giving encouragement to a friend who is quietly struggling.