Midterm Flashcards
Who will lead the forces of good against Satan for the last time at the end of the millennium?
Michael (Adam) will direct the forces of good that will cast Satan from the earth
Section 87 was given on what date?
December 25, 1832
A full end to all nations as described in the revelation implies that
all nations will come to an end, even those on the “promised land”
The Word of Wisdom was not lived fully by members of the Church until after what year?
1930
Who was the first Bishop of the Church?
Edward Partridge
The Lord asked the leaders of the Church to apply the truths of Section 93 to their
family responsibilities
How does Section 93 describe intelligence?
the ability of man to respond to truth
Given the size of the temple described in section 94, it would fit
inside the thirty yard line of a football field
The building that was to be built for a school of the elders was
the Kirtland Temple
Where in the Whitney Store would be the best place for this revelation to take place?
the translation room
Which site in historic Kirtland is not located in the French farm?
the Newel K. Whitney store
What was happening in Kirtland the same day that the Saints accepted the mob demands?
They laid the cornerstone of the temple
Did Joseph know about the persecutions in MO at the time he received Section 97?
No, because Oliver C did not arrive until later with the news
When did Oliver arrive in Kirtland with news of the mobbing in MO?
before August 18, 1833
What about Bro Gould’s assignment concerned the prophet?
He and Orion Hyde were in MO during the period of mob violence
What question did the prophet repeatedly ask of the Lord?
Why did this happen?
T/F Lyman Wight helped build the Kirtland temple
False
When did Lyman Wight and Parley P Pratt arrive in Kirtland to tell JS about the persecutions
Saturday, 2/22/1834
T/F Lyman Wight was known for his overly kind and forgiving nature
False
What section first provided specific instructions regarding Zion’s camp?
101
The redemption of Zion would come after the
endowment of the elders
Zion’s camp began in what month and year?
May 1834
What year/month did the battle of Fishing River take place?
June 1834
The reason the camp went to Clay County instead of Jackson County was
the governor had refused to help them
How far into the camp were the Saints when they learned that the governor would not help?
at the end of their journey
How many high priests are on a high council
12
T/F Hyrum Smith was a member of the 1st high council
false
The high council members who draw even numbers
stand up in behalf of the accused, and prevent insult and injustice
How are high council vacancies filled?
by nomination
T/F The high council must unanimously sustain the decision.
False, the majority of the council have power to determine a decision. A case will have a rehearing if there are dissatisfied parties
Where was the 1st stake high council organized?
Kirtland, OH
T/F The stake high council is a “standing council.”
True
T/F Hyrum Smith was member of the 1st high council
False
What year and where was the 1st stake?
Kirtland 1832
What year and where was the 1st stake high council?
Kirtland 1834
The first high council was organized during a
meeting of 60 church members in JS’s home
The United Order is one________ of the law of consecration. Others include___________ and _________.
program
tithing and fast offerings
List 3 basic assumptions related to the law of consecration
all things are the Lord’s God’s purpose is to provide for all each man esteems his brother as himself members are accountable stewards members exercise freedom of enterprise surplus is socialized for the good of all a standard of worthiness is required
What are the 4 steps to living the law of consecration?
make the covenant of consecration
accept a stewardship
create a surplus
be accountable to the Bishop
The members of the Church did not donate sufficient funds because they
did not have the means
Warren Cowdery lived in
Freedom, NY
The “bond and covenant” that Edward Partridge, Newel K. Whitney, Sidney Gilbert and others were to accept would enable them to
become part of the United Order
What is the main idea of Section 81?
the calling of Frederick G. Williams as a COUNSELOR to JS
Who was the bishop that was chosen to distribute the land of the Peter French farm?
Newel K. Whitney
Which section was given at a time when the Saints were putting off building the temple?
95
Section 100
This revelation came as a comfort as JS and Sidney Rigdon
served a mission in Canada
Who was to help Oliver Cowdery run the printing office in Kirtland?
Frederick G. Williams
In which section did the Lord direct that changes be made in the Kirtland United Order?
Section 104
This revelation came in December at the time when the Saints had found refuge in Clay County
Section 101
“Another comforter” refers to the
responsibility of the Holy Ghost to ratify all ordinances before the Father
This section deals with the affairs of the Saints in Zion
98
The violence in Missouri began
July 1833
The watchmen on the tower mentioned in the revelation refer to
the leaders of the Church in Missouri
What characterized the November 1833 exodus from Jackson County?
confusion, suffering and discouragement
T/F Lyman Wight traveled to recruit members of Zion’s camp
true
T/F Lyman Wight arrived in Kirtland to tell Joseph about the persecutions during the summer of 1833
false
The Battle of Fishing River is remembered for
a storm that discouraged the Missouri mobs
What was the name of the Governor of Missouri?
Daniel Dunklin
This revelation came at the time that Zion’s Camp reached the Fishing River in Missouri
105
In Section 101, the Lord indicated that much of the suffering of the Saints in Missouri was the result of
their transgressions
Why did JS describe the behavior in ancient councils?
council member behavior had not met the Prophet’s expectations
The United Firm is best described as
a special application of the Law of Consecreation
Who was not a member of the first high council in the Church?
Newell K. Whitney
Which section relates to Oliver Cowdery’s brother?
106
Section 102 is best described as
the minutes of the first High Council
Who took the minutes of the 1st high council meeting?
Oliver Cowdery and Orson Hyde
What does the oath of the Melchizedek Priesthood promise?
All that the Father has will be given to the faithful
Section 92: The purpose of this revelation was to
invite Frederick Williams to join the United Order
Section 105: The members of Zion’s Camp had a military mindset. In response, the Lord declared the need for
an ensign of peace
What section is a letter from the Prophet?
85
Which section includes reports of returning missionaries?
84
What section refers to the evils and the designs in the hearts of conspiring men?
89
