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MIDTERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE: 1-7 Unit 1 - Introduction: Living Prophets What is a prophet? A seer? A revelator? Who are they? What is their primary responsibility? Why do we need “living” prophets? What is revealed to prophets? What distinguishes them from other authorities and how is the modern church like the ancient church (Christofferson)? Be familiar with the “doctrinal mastery” scriptures. Unit 2 - Introduction: The President of the Church What are the keys of the priesthood? Who holds the keys? What are the most important teachings/words for us to read? What is the president’s unique role? What are the main points and invitations of Pres. Benson's 14 fundamentals? Identify key facts about Pres. Nelson’s background, education, career, and Church ministry. (You won’t need to know dates or obscure facts.) Unit 3 - Introduction: Studying Prophetic Teachings What are some suggested study methods? What is our responsibility regarding the things we learn? How can you use T.A.P. questions to enhance your study? In what ways can we identify application as we hear/study the talks? What sources are available to access prophetic teachings? Be familiar with the main points of the prophet's seminal talks you study in this unit.
Unit 4 - Introduction: The First Presidency How does the First Presidency compare today to the time of the organization of the church in 1830? What is its history? What are the duties of the First Presidency? What determines its organization? What is the role and authority of the counselors? What is the organization of the Quorums of the Seventy and their presidency? What responsibilities do the Presiding Bishopric and General Organizations have? Unit 5 - Introduction: Succession What are the main steps and principles of the succession process? How is seniority determined? What happens when a prophet dies? What is a solemn assembly? What is an apostolic interregnum? How do we sustain the president of the Church? Unit 6 - Introduction: Counselors in the First Presidency Identify key facts about their background, education, career, and Church ministry of the counselors in the First Presidency. (You won’t need to know dates or obscure facts.) Note: On the exam, you will be given a piece of biographical information, and you will select the name of the corresponding apostle. Be familiar with the main points of their seminal talks. Unit 7 – Introduction: The Role of Apostles What are the responsibilities of their calling? What is unique about their testimony? How are decisions made in the quorum? To what extent do they hold/exercise priesthood keys? Can you distinguish between the Qof12 duties compared to the First Presidency? What is the historical background for the quorum? What did Elder Bednar teach about an apostle’s role (video)?
Complete the following statement by President John Taylor. "Whoever heard of true religion without _?" communication with God What reason did the Prophet Joseph Smith give for needing unique revelation and direction? We are differently situated from any other people that ever existed upon this earth Which of the following best describes the flow of revelation since the Church's restoration through the prophet Joseph Smith? -unbroken and continuous President Faust: " Our _ies in paying heed to that which he says and following his counsel." (safety) Elder Q. Cook: "Prophets are inspired to provide us with prophetic _to protect us from dangers." (priorities) "The Doctrine of Christ,"J. Reuben Clark taught that prophets, seers, and revelators are distinct from other general authorities and church leaders because they_. have a special spiritual endowment to declare the mind and will of God when the prophets and apostles counsel together, what two things are always a part of the process for obtaining the mind and will of the Lord? -Reason and Faith "The Doctrine of Christ," select the methods below that the Savior uses to reveal his will to his prophets. direction to individual servants; visitation from the Lord or His messengers; the Lord's voice or the voice of the Holy Ghost; acting in council of authorized apostles Elder Bednar's definitions, match the terms with the question: D- Why? P-What? Application- How? Elder H. taught the distinguish between our church and other Christian faiths is: open canon of scripture Which examples from the text chapter were used to demonstrate that the Lord may change his practices and programs through the prophet according to the needs of His people? All faithful, worthy men may receive the priesthood.; The gospel was sent to everyone, not just the house of Israel.; The Law of Moses was fulfilled and replaced by the law of the gospel . Brigham Young taught, "I would rather have the living oracles than _"? all the writing in the books (script What did President Kimball call "the error of the ancients"? -Believing old prophets but not new prophets How many people in a ward hold priesthood keys? -4 "Sustaining the Prophets," he describes that the Brethren come from varying backgrounds but have what in common? - commitment to see the Lord's will be done "Sustaining the Prophets," match up which of the following principles are the Lord's vs Man’s: remove men from office when old or disabled; -Man's Way voting and campaigning -Man's Way; common consent and sustaining -Lord's Way; seniority brings older men to leadership -Lord's Way On which past prophet was President Nelson asked to perform open-heart surgery? -Spencer Kimball When studying general conference talks, according to the T.A.P method, what are two sources of application? - Personal revelation; Direct invitations Your Priesthood Playbook" indicate the application of which study method? Identifying invitations or encouragements in the addresses "Ask the Missionaries..." indicate the application of which study method? Identify repeated words or phrases "Prophets, Leadership, and Divine Law," President Nelson mentioned different prophets he has known. What did he claim that all the prophets have in common? -Understanding of divine law "When you ________________ beyond anything you have ever done before, then His power will flow into you." -Spiritually Stretch "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives," what does he say will be necessary to survive spiritually in coming days? -Influence of the Holy Ghost "Prophets, Leadership, and Divine Law," what challenge did President Nelson give the young adults of the Church to increase their discipleship? - Study Jesus Christ in the standard works What four specific recommendations did President Nelson give for living as a "True Millennial"? Learn how to access the power of heaven; Expect and prepare to accomplish the impossible; Follow the prophets; Learn who you really are
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