Speedback Lesson 15

Question 1

The most important of the Lord’s work we will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes. True or False?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A literal descendant of Aaron can serve as the Presiding Bishop if

Answer 2

…he is so designated by the First Presidency.

All calls to presiding councils, including that of Presiding Bishop, must be approved by the First Presidency.

Question 3

The Lord commended William E. McLellin for…

Answer 3

receiving the fulness of the gospel.
McLellin was not commended by the Lord for being without guile or for serving a faithful mission. He certainly was not without sin, nor did the Lord commend him for giving to the poor. He is commended for receiving the fulness of the gospel. See D&C 66:2.

Question 4

Who was not given stewardship over the revelations?
Martin Harris
Joseph Smith, Jr.
David Whitmer
Sidney Rigdon
Oliver Cowdery

Answer 4

David Whitmer

Question 5

At the October 25, 1831 Conference at Orange, Ohio, what important thing did the eleven witnesses of the Book of Mormon do?

Answer 5

They bore solemn testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.
This conference was very important for several reasons. One was that this was probably the last time the eleven witnesses together bore solemn testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.

Question 6

What other events took place at this important conference?

Answer 6

• Joseph Smith stated it was not intended to tell the world all the particulars of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.
• Joseph Smith said that God had often sealed up the heavens because of covetousness in the Church.
• Hyrum Smith asked Joseph to detail the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.
• Joseph Smith taught that if the Church didn’t receive the Joseph Smith Translation, the Church would fall.

Question 7

Elder M. Russell Ballard stated that families that limit television viewing to a maximum of _____ hours a day of carefully selected programs may see . . . significant changes in family relationships.

Answer 7

Two

Question 8

Necessities, not wants, are considered when putting surpluses in the storehouse. True or False

Answer 8

False -
One of the important aspects of the Lord’s law of consecration is that not only are our necessities taken into consideration but also our wants. See D&C 70:7

Question 9

The Lord has commanded that we should not be equal in temporal things.

Answer 9

False -

We are commanded to be equal not only in spiritual but also in temporal things.

Question 10

What was a guideline for writing Church history that was given to John Whitmer?

Answer 10

Go from place to place and from church to church to obtain a knowledge of the history.

Question 11

Adultery is…

Answer 11

the harvest of an impure thought that has developed into lust.
Adultery never comes as an act of a single thought, nor is it just a sin against the world. As great as this sin is, it still can be repented of. But when a thought is sown, it develops into lust, and the harvest will be adultery.

Question 12

Who asked the Lord five questions privately and received answers from the Lord to all five questions through the Prophet Joseph?

Answer 12

William E. McLellin received, through the Prophet Joseph Smith in D&C 66, the answer to the five questions he had asked the Lord.

Question 13

What is the section’s major theme - D&C 66

Answer 13

William E. McLellin is commended and rebuked.

Question 14

What is the section’s major theme - D&C 67

Answer 14

The wisest is challenged to duplicate the least of the revelations.

Question 15

What is the section’s major theme - D&C 68

Answer 15

The words of elders when moved upon by the Holy Ghost are scripture.

Question 16

What is the section’s major theme - D&C 69

Answer 16

John Whitmer is to preach and collect and write historical data.

Question 17

What is the section’s major theme - D&C 70

Answer 17

Saints should be equal in temporal things.

Question 18

Why did William E. McLellin fail in his attempt to write a revelation?

Answer 18

He lacked divine spirit.

It is not so easy to put the spirit of life into things.

Question 19

If parents don’t teach their children properly, the sin of the children is upon the heads of the parents. True or False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

No man has seen God at any time in the flesh. True or False

Answer 20

False
Contrary to what many Christians believe, it is not true that no man has seen God at any time in the flesh. But the Doctrine and Covenants adds this important qualification, “except quickened by the Spirit.” See D&C 67:11.

Question 21

Who was asked to accompany Oliver Cowdery to Missouri with the revelations because of the dangers involved?

Answer 21

John Whitmer
It was not because of a lack of trust that John Whitmer was asked to accompany Oliver Cowdery to Missouri, but for his protection. See D&C 69:2

Question 22

How do we magnify our offices?

Answer 22

..by doing more than is expected or asked of us.

Question 23

Parents are commanded to teach their children which of the following prior to age eight?

• to observe the Sabbath to keep it holy
• to pray
• the doctrine of repentance
• faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God

Answer 23

All of the above.

Question 24

What happens to all people who enter the Church?

Answer 24

They enter the new and everlasting covenant.

Question 25

What is scripture?

Answer 25

• revelation which comes to the bishop of a ward
• revelation which comes to the father of a family
• the mind and will of the Lord revealed to his children here on earth
• whatsoever is spoken when moved upon by the Holy Ghost