Brooks Exam 3 with correct answers

1. Elder Kofford said as you prepare for the temple, the most important thing to evaluate is _____________, because there is no substitute for that. - correct answer-your level of obedience to God's commandments 2. Elder Kofford recommended that all who are preparing to go to the temple should participate in ________________. - correct answer-stake-sponsored temple prep class 3. True or False: When possible, Elder Kofford said, it is recommended that you receive your endowment the same day you are sealed? - correct answer-false- a few days before 4. What is the primary purpose of temples? - correct answer-The primary purpose of temples is to provide the ordinances necessary for exaltation in the celestial kingdom- for both the living and the dead 5. What do the words dedicate and consecrate mean? - correct answer-dedicated: set apart from the world consecrate: devoted to holy purposes 6. When the people went to hear King Benjamin's address at the temple, what was significant about the positioning of their tents? - correct answer--getting the most out of their temple experiences, instead of facing their tents away from the temple towards the world 7. Of what two things is the initiatory ordinance comprised? - correct answer-Washing: Symbolic of spiritual cleansing and purification from sin. Anointing: Associated with promised blessings, some pertaining to this life and some pertaining to the next. The initiatory ordinances prepare us to make the covenants associated with the endowment. 8. Where and when was the endowment revealed to Joseph Smith? - correct answer-It was revealed to him in Nauvoo on March 4, 18___ in the attic of his Red Brick House 9. An endowment is a gift. What three gifts do we receive with the endowment? - correct answer-power, knowledge, blessings 10. Name the four covenants, noted by President Faust, we make in the temple. - correct answer-obedience, sacrifice, chastity, and consecration 11. As discussed in class, Elder Kofford gave three suggestions regarding what we can do to help nonmember parents or relatives, or those who cannot qualify for a temple recommend, feel that they are part of the marriage? Name them. - correct answer-1. Be understanding of feelings/express why and what will happen 2. Not a tone of apology-but of love, be empathetic 3. Invite them to come, arrange for someone to be with them, visitor's center, include them as much as possible 12. What is the position of the Church on exchanging rings in the temple? On exchanging vows, outside the temple, after a temple marriage? - correct answer-Couples may exchange rings after the ceremony in the room where the ceremony takes place. Couples should not exchange vows even after. Revelation and the Marriage Decision - correct answer- 1. In striking a balance between agency and inspiration, what did Elder Bruce R. McConkie say is expected of us in terms of our agency? - correct answer-We need to determine what we ought to do on our own. 2. Elder McConkie related how Oliver Cowdery was counseled to "ask in faith." What does it mean to ask in faith? - correct answer-We need to determine what we ought to do on our own. 3. In seeking revelation to confirm a decision we have made, what did Elder McConkie say we will feel if our conclusion is right? What will follow if our conclusion is wrong? - correct answer--If it is right: your bosom shall burn within you, shall feel that it is right -not right: no such feelings, stupor of thought that shall cause you to forget the thing which is wrong 4. When, did Elder Holland say, revelation almost always comes? - correct answer-In response to a question, usually an urgent question. 5. Elder Holland described three lessons we can learn from the example of Moses parting the Red Sea. What were they? - correct answer-1) Satan can oppose us right to the end but if all effort is exercised, God's influence will be dispelled and light will appear. 2