Midterm 2 Flashcards
How did Jesus fulfill prophecy when he went to Zabulun and Nephtalim?
The people of Zabulun and Nephtalim lived in sin and apostasy. By showing up, he was a light to them. These two areas are covered by volcanic basalt and are literally dark.
When Jesus said, “come after me” what was he really saying?
Keep my commandments
What did he mean when he said, “come after me, and I will make you fishers of men?”
Keep my commandments, and I will make you leaders of men
What is Elder Wirthlin’s definition of a net?
anything that entices or prevents us from following the call of Jesus Christ.
What are some examples of Elder Wirthlin’s nets?
work, hobbies, our pleasures, temptations, sins, computers, athletics. Anything that pulls us away from our relationship with heavenly father.
How is work a net?
When it consumes us to the point where the spiritual dimensions of life are neglected.
What is Elder Talmages description of a miracle?
Miracles cannot be int contravention of natural law, but are wrought through the operation of laws not universally or commonly recognized.
What are the 4 categories of miracles?
raising the dead
casting out devils
power over elements
healing the sick.
Why did jesus cast out the legion of devils?
- evil spirits gain literal entrance into mortal bodies
- they have power to control the physical body
- person’s possessed are subject to torment
- devil’s remember jesus from the preexistence
- The desire to gain bodies is so great they will go into animals
- Devil’s know their eventual destiny
Do Evil spirits have laws by which they are bound?
yes
What is a legion?
6000 men in a roman army
How many swine fell down the slope?
2000
Why did the devil kill the hogs?
Because he knew that it would drive Jesus out of their coasts
Why was Jesus’s destruction of swine justified?
- If they were owned by Jews it was illegal
2. If they were owned by Gentiles it was an insult
What is the Messianic Secret?
Jesus wanted people to learn he was the christ through the holy ghost.
What were the consequences of the leper who told his friend about christ and the man posessed of the devils who did the same?
the leper - Jesus could no more openly enter the city
The possessed man - the people gladly received him for they were all waiting for him.
What was the first miracle fo the restored church?
Newel K whitney having the Devil blasted out of him
Why was it significant that the woman with the blood issue touched Jesus?
Any body that had an issue of blood was unclean
Why did Joseph Smith turn white when he was blessing the children?
So much virtue left him.
What did Elder Mconkie say about healing and forgiveness of sins?
He that can do one can do the other.
What connection does McConkie make about healing and forgiveness of sins?
“The very fact that a member of the kingdom has matured in the gospel to the point that he has power through faith in christ to be healed, means that he also has so lived that he is entitled to have his sins remitted.
Was the paralytic man a member of the church?
Probably, if not then the healing also meant to become a member of the church
What did Elder Oaks say about miracles?
Seeking miracles to convert someone is improper sign seeking
what day did jesus heal the man who had an infirmity for 38 years?
sabbath day
What answer did Jesus give to the accusation that he made himself equal to God?
He only did the things that God did.
What did Jesus say the Father had committed unto him
All Judgement
What hour did Jesus say was coming?
The dead shall hear the voice of father
What Witnessed Did jesus say they had besides the witness of himself?
Joh, his works, the scriptures
Who did jesus say accused the jews?
Moses
what do the twelve apostles bear witness of?
Bodily resurrection, divinity, son of God
what animals did Jesus tell his apostles to be like?
Wise as serpents, harmless as doves
whom would the apostles be brought to and what were they to speak?
Governers, Kings, councils. Speak by the spirit
Who did Christ use as examples to show that he wasn’t breaking the sabbath?
David ate the shewbred, priests in the temple profaning the sabbath.
What question was asked of Jesus in order to have verbal evidence to accuse him?
Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath?
what two groups plotted against jesus?
PHarisees, Herodians
what does bargones mean?
sons of thunder
Did Jesus attend passover in Jerusalem the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year?
Nope, only the first 2 years
What question did President Monson ask us to answer?
What shall I do with Jesus?
What did President Monson say he would do if Jesus appeared to him?
He would listen to him.
What did Joseph Smith say about Christ’s Kingdom?
He will present it to his father, and then God will be more exalted and Christ will take his place
What section of D&C did Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith receive while they were translating the bible?
76
what are 5 witnesses other than his own that bear witness of Jesus Christ?
holy ghost john the baptist works father scriptures
when were the 12 called?
about a year into the ministry?
what was the 12’s first bit of instruction?
sermon on the mount
Who did the 12 follow before they followed christ?
John the baptist
were the disciples full time or part time first?
part time
where were all of the disciples besides Judas?
Galilee
who were his full time disciples like?
the 70
who were the 12 called from?
the 70 he had originally chosen
who were the three pairs of brothers called to the ministry?
matthew and james the less
andrew and peter
james and john
must an apostle see the savior?
No, having a manifestation of the Holy ghost is more important
Why did jesus keep healing on the sabbath?
to stay in the headlines
what is the the latin word for the english word beatitude?
beatus
what does the word beatitude mean?
to be fortunate, to be happy, to be blessed
what two ordinances did Jesus ask his followers to receive in 3 nephi?
baptism and confirmation
what is the alternative greek meaning for the word meek?
gentle forgiving, benevolent
what is salt representative of?
covenant
who are the least in the kingdom?
commandment breakers?
who are the greatest in the kingdom?
commandment keepers
what does raca mean
comtempt
what did christ say about being sued at the law?
give him your cloak also
what are alms?
righteous acts of religious devotion
what are the 6 be’s?
1 grateful 2 smart 3 clean 4 true 5 prayerful 6 humble
was it the smell or the meat of the offering that was given to the lord in sacrifice?
smell
what would sweeten the smell that went to heaven?
salt
What did elder Asay say about salt and savor?
Salt will not lose its savor with age, savor is lost through mixture and contamination
what valley represents hellfire and why?
himnon valley, where Jerusalem burned their trash
what is a man’s hand?
his friend
how does a baptized member come unto jesus?
the sacrament
What did Elder Oaks say about women who dress immodestly?
They are becoming pornography
What did elder benson say about pornography and r rated movies?
The mind through which the filth passes is never the same afterwards
what does the greek word offend mean?
to cause to stumble?
why does jesus say just to give someone your cloak if they ask for it
He doesn’t want them taking time away from the ministry bickering over legal matters.
What is jesus’s instruction to dealing with roman’s and neighbors?
If a roman asks you to go a mile with him, then do it. But nothing more, If your neighbor asks you to go a mile with him then do it, and a lot more.
What were Elder Oak’s counsel about judgement?
- intermediate, not final judgements
- they must be spirit guided
- they must be within one’s stewardship
- they must not be made until you have all the facts
- we should judge circumstances, not people
- apply righteous standards
- forgive others
straight
undeviating
strait
narrow, close, not broad
What did Elder Mcconkie say about the straight and narrow path
whoever is on that path, when they die they will go to heaven.
what evidence did Jesus give of his divinity?
Miracles and the gospel preached to the poor
what three cities did jesus upbraid?
chorazin, bethsaida, capernaum
What parable did Jesus give to the pharisee who accused the woman who anointed his feet?
The parable of the two debtors
what are the three reasons John was such a great prophet?
- He was trusted with preparing the way before the lord
- he was intrusted with baptizing the son of man
- John was the only priesthood holder
he that is considered least among you is greater than he.
christ was considered least, and he is greater than john
Is it impossible for the sons of perdition to be forgiven?
YUP
Did paul liken the forgiveness of the sons of perdition to 1/3 of the host of heaven being forgiven?
YUP
who are the people by the wayside?
. - hard hearts filled with iniquity
Who are the people by the stony places?
don’t give whole souls to christ, gain only a superficial knowledge - uncommitted hearts
thorns
so it is of the saint who think more of the honors of men, the educational standards of the worlds, etc. - distracted hearts
good ground
heareth the word and understandeth it - soft hearts
field
the world
sowers of seed
apostles
sowers of tares
satan
the period of time represented in the parablee
last days
how does the jst change the order of the gathering?
1st the wheat, then the tares
the good seed
children of the kingdom
the tares
children of the wicked one
the harvest
end of the world
What did Elder. McConkie teach about parables
It is never proper to teach any person more than his spiritual capacity qualifies him to assimilate
What did Joseph Smith teach was the key to understanding parables?
What was the question which drew out the answer or caused Jesus to tech teh parble?
What are three rules for interpretation of parables
- do not force a meaning on subordinate incidents
- do not regard as parallel parables that are connected by superficial likeness of imagery
- Bear in mind that the same illustration does not always have the same significance
- remember that the comparison in a parable is not complete
What were the three misconceptions of the Jews that Jesus taught against
- the kingdom would come suddenly
- the jews would be saved as a race because they were greater
- the kingdom would come in great military and political power
What chapter teaches more about gathering than any other place?
matthew 13
what is the parable of the mustard seed represent?
represent the church as it shall come forth in the last days
parable of the leaven
testimony of three witnesses
what is the difference between the man finding the treasure and teh man finding the pearl of great price?
the treasure was found by chance, the pearl was the product of an inquiring mind at work. The truth seeker finds the cherished pearl after long and diligent search
angels by field of tares
about to destroy the place
How did Jesus appoint his servants?
- need for new leader
- chosen through elmination, and revelation
- officially called by one with authority
- he is presented to a constituent assembly of the people
- he is ordained or set apart by the laying on of hands
when were the 70 sent to teach?
after the mount of transfiguration
what was a purse
a girdle in which money was carried
what was a scrip
a small bag or wallet used to carry provisions
what was the order of preaching christ gave to his apostles before he ascended into heaven?
- jerusalem
- judea
- samaria
- uttermost parts of the earth
what is the purpose of the cleansing of feet?
those who receive this ordinance are on their own, and the person who performed it is not responsible for them
who should perform the ordinance of washing feet?
only those whom the lord expressly commands
how are general authorities called?
chosen by the president through names that have been submitted by the quorum of the 12
what keys do the apostles have when they are set apart?
all the keys and authorities which were given by joseph smith to the apostles before his death
is every key given to each apostle?
yes
how long do the keys given to apostles lie dormant?
until he becomes president
how does the lord control who presides sa the church president?
through life and death
which herod killed john?
Herod Antipus
