D&C-Midterm-Lesson 8
section 36 is directed at what person?
Edward partridge
where was D&C 36 given?
Fayette NY
on what principles/why did the Lord scold David Whitmer?
He had been slothful in that he didn't listen to the spirit, he had placed his heart upon the vain things of the world, and he had feared men more than God
What journey was Peter Whitmer Jr. to take with Oliver Cowdery?
He was to go with him on a mission to the Lamanites
How was David Whitmer restricted by the Lord?
He was told to make his home with his family until the Lord let him know when he would be called to preach the gospel and he was left in his own to ponder for he had not listened to the spirit and had placed his heart upon the things of the world
Who were the 1st missionaries sent to the descendants of Lehi in this dispensation?
Oliver Cowdery, Parley p Pratt, zigga Peterson, peter whitmer jr
Which of the following individuals mentioned in sections 30 and 31 did not later leave the Church? John Whitmer David Whitmer Peter Whitmer, Jr. Thomas B. Marsh
Peter Whitmer
What is the principle illustrated in the following passage: "I will lay my hand upon you by the hand of my servant Sidney Rigdon" (vs. 2)?
The way in which the Lord ministers to us through the hands of others, specifically the priesthood and the laying on of hands
true/false The 1831 Lamanite Mission was tremendously successful with thousands of Native Americans that were baptized.
false
true/false The Lord compared Edward Partridge to John the Baptist, both being forerunners that were prepared for great works.
false
How was E'Marsh a physician to the church?
he was a healer of souls, there were many who he brought back to activity in the church that were wandering
What is the significance of "more blessed" in verse 34:5?
he will continue to be blessed even further for his missionary efforts because as we have already covered we receive a remission of our sins as we seek to do missionary work
Thomas B marsh had many afflictions because of ...?
his family
What character trait possessed by Edward Partridge caused the people of Kirtland to send Edward to New York to investigate the Church?
his integrity
what benefit comes to a missionary when he serves?
his sins are forgiven him
true/false Even before he joined the Church, Sidney Rigdon was being directed by the hand of the Lord in gathering many of the elect together.
true
true/false Ezra Thayre and Northrop Sweet are commanded to be like the five righteous virgins from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
true
true/false Orson Pratt was one of the great mathematicians of modern times.
true
How old was Orson Pratt when this revelation was received?
19
What is the gospel?
1st principles of the gospel: faith repentance baptism receiving the holy ghost enduring faithfully to the end
If you had been asked in September 1830 to predict areas of future problems for Thomas B. Marsh, what would they be? Why?
anger because it is very specific that he should be patient in trials and not revile against those that revile against him and also prayer as it tells him specifically to always pray so that he wouldn't fall into temptation.
What is unusual about D&C 34:9? "the sun shall be darkened, and the moon be turned into blood. and the stars shall fall"
it is included in all of the standard works
What does Howard W. Hunter teach us about prayerfully watching for the Second Coming of the Lord?
it requires quiet, steady attention to present duties
What is said in D&C 30 that helps to explain Oliver Cowdery's position as "second elder" of the Church?
it says that no one is to counsel him in matters of the church but Joseph Smith
What important dimension does section 34 add to the generally understood and oft-quoted truth, "God so loved the world that he gave his only Begotten Son"? How does that apply to us?
it shows another perspective that Christ also loved the world in a manner that he gave his own life
What prompted this revelation in D&C 32?
many of the elders were very interested in the prophecies of the Lamanites receiving the Gospel and helping in the cause in the last days that they were anxious that missions should be sent unto the Lamanites and wished to know if this was the will of the Father.
Which of these brethren had no counselor over him but Joseph Smith, Jr.? John Whitmer David Whitmer Peter Whitmer Joseph Smith, Jr. Philip Burroughs Oliver Cowder
oliver cowdery
why did thomas b marsh's wife leave the church?
over his wife's reputation which was called into question when she broke her promise with another sister and withheld stripings of milk
when we fail to heed the Lord's counsel who becomes our shepherd?
satan
What is the basic message to John Whitmer in D&C 30?
that he should go forth and labor with all his might in bringing others to a knowledge of the father
What is the meaning of "discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart"?
that the Lord will not only judge us for the thoughts that we have but also for the intent of our hearts, our attitudes and the reasons behind our actions
what is the symbolism of out of the wilderness in D&C 33?
that the church would be restored from out of a time of apostasy where it had to flee into the wilderness in revelations describes the great red dragon (satan) trying to devour the man child (priesthood) but it was taken up to heaven while the woman (church) fled into the wilderness until her son would come to rule with an iron rod (christ and the gospel)
What covenants did the missionaries in D&C 32 make?
that they would go to the Lamanites and declare the gospel and do the will of the Lord, obey oliver cowderys guidance and keep the commandments
What is meant when the Lord says we need to be ready for the coming of the bridegroom?
that we must always be repentant and ready for the coming of the Lord and judgement
What is meant by the "last time" or "the eleventh hour"?
the time b4 the coming of the Lord
What of great significance to the Church resulted from the missionary journey to the descendants of Lehi, apart from any success among these descendants themselves?
they laid the footwork for the saints to go to Kirtland ohio and independence Missouri
What did Spencer W. Kimball say about the Lamanites?
they will rise again in dignity and strength
Why did Edward Partridge come to see Joseph Smith in New York?
to seek a witness of whether the church was true or not