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By David in NY
Good morning! Can anyone point me to the source of an alleged quote by Joseph Smith to the effect of "When I'm speaking as prophet, I'll let you know. The rest of the time I'm just Joe Smith."?
THANKS!
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By Broker
Since we are focusing on the restoration and in particular the experiences of Joseph Smith, has anyone considered young Joseph's leg operation as a type of Christ?
He was seven years old. Seven can signify the fulfillment of a prophecy, in this case a type of the fulfillment of Christ's Atonement.
His body had an infection that needed to be removed. Analogous to sin that needed to be cleansed.
He declared that he would do whatever was required to remove the infection...Christ was willing to do whatever was required to remove our sins.
The infection was removed by the shedding of a lot of blood. He endured pain that took him to his bodily and spiritual limits.
Before the final operation, painful incisions were made in his leg, analogous to a scourging of his body.
He was upheld through the experience by His Father.
He refused a drink that might have made the ordeal more bearable.
During his greatest agony, his concerned turned towards his Mother, by asking her to leave the awful scene.
The doctors wanted to amputate his leg, but in the end, not bones were broken.
He bore the marks, a limp, of his ordeal for the remainder of his life.
Perhaps there are other analogies, and maybe this is a stretch comparison, but Joseph Smith was one of the greatest prophets, if not the greatest prophet to live on the earth. He had unusual spiritual and physical strength to enable him to do the work. For the Lord to use him as a type of himself would not be unusual for a prophet of God.
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By nuclearfuels
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/09/11/robert-gehrke-utah-should/comments/#twt-comments
Surprised to see the Trib advocate this but here we are.
My own take on the issue: the gov't of UT and State Supreme Court won't legalize polygamy at all.
It won't really matter though, some US state (MN?) will legalize it after Canada does (following Kenya, other African countries, Denmark which already have), and based on freedom of religion (not the freedom of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, no; but the freedom of religious practice of other groups.
Wondering though when we might hear an announcement about this in General Conference, 5, 10 20 years?
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By nuclearfuels
Kenya legalized polygamy in 2014. Any readers here serve mission there and have to tell investigators they'd need to stop the practice before being able to be baptized? I understand in Latin America a lot of married people split up but forgo the legal part of making the divorce official and that has to be done before they can be baptized.
Germany is trying to indirectly legalize polygamy for one of their migrant culture's beliefs.
My wife and I support our ancestors who practiced polygamy, to say nothing of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob practicing polygamy.
Curious as to your thoughts:
Will other African countries and European countries following suit? Will / Should people in Congress - Ilhan, Tlaib, Romney, Bishop, etc. allow migrants here to practice what their faith encourages? Declining populations (Japan, Europe) really have two options: welcome in higher fertility populations from other countries or legalize polygamy.
Pushed by politicians, polygamy enjoys a heyday among Christians in ...
Germany: Citizenship for Polygamous Migrants? -
By blueglass
Here is the 2019 end of year seminary assessment my kids received yesterday. Would love to hear your thoughts on the questions, the probable answers, and the doctrine taught. Don't forget the last 4 questions pertaining to the Explain Doctrine section.
https://ibb.co/Dfz4JNr
Read instructions before you start the test:
Exam code: 8
If you have difficulty taking the learning assessment in the traditional way, please talk with your teacher to figure out the best way to help you succeed.
Use a no. 2 or HB pencil. Indicate your response by completely filling in the bubble on your answer sheet.
Section name: Multiple Choice
1. Who will receive a place in a kingdom of glory? (1 mark)
a) Every individual born into mortality
b) All of God's children except the sons of perdition
c) Only individuals who are worthy of exaltation
2. Which of the following is a specific responsibility mentioned in the oath and covenant of the priesthood? (1 mar)
a) To magnify their callings
b) To pay a generous fast offering
c) To not be idle
3. Because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, in the Resurrection all individuals will receive ____ (1 mark)
a) at least a terrestrial glory
b) celestial glory
c) glory according to the law they obeyed
4. Which of the following blessings does God offer to those who keep the Word of Wisdom? (1 mark)
a) They will not be burned at the Second Coming.
b) Their bodies will be protected from all illness.
c) They will receive wisdom and great treasures of knowledge.
5. To be endowed in the temple means to receive ____ (1 mark)
a) a guarantee of eternal life
b) spiritual power and knowledge
c) unique physical gifts from the Lord
6. What does the existence of the precious truths in the Pearl of Great Pric teach us about the Prophet Joseph Smith? (1 mark)
a) He no longer needed the power of God to help him translate.
b) He was a prophet, seer, and revelator.
c) He is the only prophet of this dispensation that can receive new scripture.
7. As watchmen on the tower, modern prophets have a responsibility to ____ (1 mark)
a) warn us of coming dangers
b) stop Satan from tempting members of the Church
c) change truth to fit modern times
8. What is a bishop's or branch president's main responsibility when a teenager confesses sin to him? (1 mark)
a) To prevent the person from being part of the Church
b) To help the person receive forgiveness of the sins and regain peace of mind
c) To inflict severe consequences and punishments from sinning
9. Who visited the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple to restore priesthood keys? (1 mark)
a) Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Malachi
b) Moses, Elias, and Elijah
c) Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
10. According to the Doctrine and Covenants, what are tithing funds used for? (1 mark)
a) They are the main fund the Church uses to support the poor and the needy.
b) They are used to build temples and to accomplish the work of the Lord.
c) They are used to pay ward and branch members for serving in the Church.
11. While the Prophet Joseph Smith was falsely imprisoned in Liberty Jail, the Lord taught him that adversity and affliction
(1 mark)
a) will not occur if we trust in God
b) are always a consequence of our poor choices
c) can give us experience and be for our good
12. Which of the following is a true statement about Relief Society? (1 mark)
a) It was divinely organized to assist in the work of salvation.
b) It was established during the trek west to help Saints who were suffering.
c) It did not exist during the lifetime of the Prophet Joseph Smith.
13. A man and a woman will receive eternal life and glory if _____ (1 mark)
a) they love each other more than they love themselves
b) they keep the new and everlasting covenant of marriage they made in the temple
c) they are married in the temple
14. Why do our ancestors who die without having a knowledge of the gospel need us to perform ordinances for them in the temple?
a) Without these ordinances, our ancestors cannot progress toward eternal life. (1 mark)
b) Without these ordinances, our ancestors cannot be saved in any kingdom of glory.
c} Without these ordinances, our ancestors will not be resurrected.
15. Marriage between one man and one woman is the Lord's standing law. Wen is the only time plural marriage is justified?
a) Wen there are more women than men in the Church (1 mark)
b) Whenever local laws and traditions allow members to practice it without breaking the law
c) When the Lord authorizes it through the priesthood keys given to the President of the Church
16. When the President of the Church dies, which quorum becomes the presiding quorum of the Church? (1 mark)
a) The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
b) The Quorum of the First Presidency
c) The Presiding Bishopric
17. Which of the following shows the correct chronological order (first to last) of places the Saints were told to gather to? (1 mark}
a) A stake in their homeland; Nauvoo, Illinois; Winter Quarters, Nebraska; Salt Lake City, Utah
b) Nauvoo, Illinois; Winter Quarters, Nebraska; Salt Lake City, Utah; a stake in their homeland
c) Winter Quarters, Nebraska; Nauvoo, Illinois; Salt Lake City, Utah; a stake in their homeland
18. After the Savior visited the spirit world, what did righteous spirits there begin to do?
a} They were all resurrected and began entering the highest kingdom of glory.
b) They began performing ordinances for those who had not received them.
c) They began teaching the gospel to those in spirit prison.
(1 mark)
19. According to Official Declaration 2, the Lord revealed that all worthy male Church members may ___ _ (1 mark)
a) receive the ordinance of baptism
b) serve a mission at age 18
c) receive the priesthood and enjoy temple blessings
20. What principle is emphasized in Doctrine and Covenants 121:36, 41-2? (1 mark)
a) Priesthood holders can draw upon the powers of heaven only if they live righteously.
b) lf we actively seek to learn through study and faith, our faith in Jesus Christ will increase.
c) If we obey the Lord, He will always keep His promises to bless us.
21. Which of the following accurately describes Heavenly Father? (1 mark)
a) He is without feelings or emotions.
b) He is a personage of Spirit and can dwell in us.
c) He has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man's.
22. Which of the following is a requirement for receiving exaltation in the celestial kingdom? (1 mark)
a) Bearing testimony of the Savior is all that is needed.
b) Receiving a patriarchal blessing
c) Receiving and being valiant in the testimony of Jesus Christ
23. Of the following groups, who will inherit the celestial kingdom? (1 mark)
a) All children who die before they reach the age of accountability
b) All members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
c) All individuals who have been baptized
24. Which eternal truth corrects the following worldly philosophy: "God doesn't care how marriage is defined"? (1 mark)
a) Ever individual born into morality is a child of God, and God loves each of us.
b) Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God.
c) God changes truth to meet the circumstances and needs of His children.
25. Which eternal truth corrects the following worldly philosophy: "It isn't as important for couples to have children today as it used to
a) Marriage between a man and a woman is the ideal setting for children to be born, reared, and nurtured.
b) God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between a man and a woman who are
lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
c) God's commandment fr husbands and wives to have children remains in force today.
26. Which eternal truth corrects the following worldly philosophy: "As long as two individuals love each other, physical intimacy is
acceptable"? (1 mark)
a) Marriage between a man and a woman is the ideal setting for children to be born, reared, and nurtured.
b) Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God.
c) God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between a man and a woman who are
lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
27. Which eternal truth corrects the following worldly philosophy: "As governments continue to redefine marriage, God's definition of
marriage will change to reflect the values of modern society"? (1 mark)
a) Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God.
b) God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between a man and a woman who are
lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
c) Changes in the civil law do not change the moral law that God has established.
28. Which eternal truth corrects the following worldly philosophy: "The only purpose of marriage is for adults to find fulfillment and
happiness"? (1 mark)
a) Marriage between a man and a woman is the ideal setting for children to be born, reared, and nurtured.
b) Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God.
c) God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between a man and a woman who are
lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
Section name: Explain Doctrine _
Instructions: Write your answer on a piece of paper. Compare your response with the correct answer received from your teacher. After self-grading the explain-doctrine question, bubble in your answer sheet.
Self-grade your answer for each question:
a. Yes, I explained this in my response.
b. No, I left this out of my response.
29. What is an example of a truth that was restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith? Explain why the truth you chose can help you receive eternal life. (1 mark)
30. What is an example of an ordinance that was restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith? Explain why the ordinance you chose can help you receive eternal life. (1 mark)
31. What is an example of priesthood authority that was restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith? Explain why this authority of the priesthood can help you receive eternal life. (1 mark)
32. Share your personal thoughts on the importance of the Prophet Joseph Smith. (1 mark)
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