Priesthood Authority
Priesthood is the Authority to Represent and Act in Who's Name?
Jesus Christ
How do you receive Priesthood Keys?
By the Laying on of Hands by someone who has those Keys.
What is Priesthood Power
Power by which God blesses his Children
Who appeared to Joseph Smith to restore the Aaronic Priesthood?
Bonus: Where did he visit him?
John the Baptist
Bonus:Harmony Pennsylvania or by the Susquehanna River
What is the name of the Lesser Priesthood?
Aaronic
Who can Exercise Delegated Authority as they are set apart or assigned in Accomplishing God's Work?
All Members
Who holds all the Keys that pertain to the Kingdom of God on Earth?
Bonus: Who is the Only Person on Earth authorized to exercise all of those priesthood Keys?
The Apostles
Bonus: President of the Church
Who can receive Priesthood Power?
All Members as they keep the Covenants they have made with him. Covenats are made as they receive Priesthood Ordinances
Where did Moses, Elijah, and Elias appear to Joseph Smith?
Kirtland Temple
What are some of the Duties of the Aaronic Priesthood?
Passing, Preparing, and Administration of the Sacrament, Fast offerings.
Includes the Keys of The Ministering of Angels, The Gospel of Repentance, and Administering in outward ordinances such as baptism for remission of sins.
Are Members Accountable to God and those he has appointed to preside for how they exercise HIS Authority? T or F
True
Name 3 Priesthood Leaders that are Given Keys (Direct Work in their Specific Responsibilities)
Stake and District Presidents
Bishop and Branch Presidents
Melchizedek and Aaronice Priesthood Quorum Presidents
Temple, Mission, and MTC Presidents
Church Historic Site Presidents
Are Gifts of the Spirit able to Magnify your Abilities? T or F
True
Who appeared to Joseph Smith to restore the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Peter, James, and John
Who is President of the Aaronic Priesthood in the Ward?
Bishop
Who can receive the Priesthood Authority?
What Leaders are NOT given Keys, rather are given delegated authority when Set Apart?
Counselors to Local Priesthood Leaders
Presidents of Church organizations (they preside under the direction of those who hold priesthood keys)
Priesthood Power gives help and Strength to become more like______________?
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ
What did Moses restore to Joseph?
Bonus: What did Elijah Restore to Joseph?
Moses restored the Keys of the Gathering of Israel-aka Missionary Work. Prepare now
Bonus-Elijah restored the Sealing Power- Temple Work for your Ancestors- Regular Temple attendence
Who can spell the Higher Priesthood M_______?
Melchizedek Priesthood
All Priesthood Authority is Exercised under the Direction of those who hold Priesthood ________?
Keys
Who holds ALL the Keys to the Priesthood
Jesus Christ
What are some Priesthood Power Blessings in your lives?
Guidance for their Lives
Inspiration to know how to Serve family members and others
Strength to endure and overcome challenges
Revelation to know how to fulfill the work they are ordained, set apart, or assigned to do.
Who Restored the Abrahamic Covenant- Blessings of the dispensation of the Gospel to Abraham?
Bonus: How do you go forward with Faith?
Elias- Appeared to Joseph Smith in Kirtland Temple
Bonus:
Pray, Daily Scripture Study, Be Obedient, Follow Prophets Teachings, and Be Humble and willing to Listen to the Holy Ghost
What are some of the Duties of an Elder or High Priest
Ministering and Ordinances (Setting Apart of Callings, Marriage Sealings, Receiving the Holy Ghost (Confirmation)
Priesthood Blessings: Blessing of Healing- with Olive oil (preferably with 2 Priesthood holders, but only 1 is required)
Blessings of Comfort and Direction
Father's Blessing
Remember-you can't give yourself a Priesthood Blessing-designed only to bless others.