The Aaronic Priesthood
What is another name for the Aaronic Priesthood D&C 107:6 and 18?
The Levitical Priesthood
What is the main difference between the Melchizedek Priesthood and the Aaronic Priesthood as given in D&C 107:8-9 and 14-15?
The Melchizedek Priesthood holds the right of presidency and has authority over all the offices in the church to administer spiritual things
Which quorum is described as having authority equal to the First Presidency?
Verse: D&C 107:24
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Who composes the First Presidency according to D&C 107?
Verse: D&C 107:21-22
Three presiding high priests forming the First Presidency.
According to D&C 107:18-19, what keys does the Melchizedek Priesthood hold?
Keys of all spiritual blessings of the Church
What four offices are included in the Aaronic Priesthood as described in D&C 107: 65-68 and 78-82
Deacon, Teacher, Priest, and Bishop
Which priesthood offices are included in the Melchizedek Priesthood according to D&C 107:1-4, 7-12, 21-26?
Elder, High Priest, Apostle, Seventy, Patriarch, and members of the First Presidency
What quorum's decisions must be made by unanimous voice for them to carry the same power and validity?
Verse: D&C 107:27
The decisions of the quorums of the Twelve Apostles and the Seventy.
What authority does the First Presidency hold within the Church, as stated in D&C 107?
Verse: D&C 107:22
They preside over all priesthood holders and have the highest authority.
Who holds all the priesthood keys and has the right to direct all other Church officers as taught in D&C 107:9?
The First Presidency
According to D&C 107:14, what is the primary role of the Aaronic Priesthood in the Church?
To administer outward ordinances, including baptism and the sacrament
What is the role of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles within the Melchizedek Priesthood in D&C 107:23-24 and 33-34?
They are special witnesses of Jesus Christ with authority equal to the First Presidency and travel globally to build and regulate the Church
Under whose direction do the Seventy act in building up the Church?
Verse: D&C 107:34
Under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
According to D&C 107, how must decisions of the First Presidency be made?
Verse: D&C 107:27
By unanimous agreement among its members.
What does it mean to "hold the keys" of the priesthood as explained in D&C 107 and LDS teachings?
To have the authority to direct and govern priesthood use
What “keys” does the Aaronic Priesthood hold, as mentioned in D&C 107:18-19?
The keys of the ministering of angels and administering outward ordinances
According to D&C 107:30-31, what is a key characteristic church leaders must exhibit to receive knowledge in their priesthood callings?
They must act with unanimity, righteousness, humility, and love in their councils and decisions
Which quorum is called a "Traveling Presiding High Council" to officiate under the Presidency of the Church?
Verse: D&C 107:33
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
What happens to the presidency of the Church if the First Presidency does not exist, as taught in D&C 107:24?
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles assumes the presidency until a new First Presidency is organized.
According to D&C 107:14, which priesthood holds the keys of the ministering of angels and administers outward ordinances?
Aaronic Priesthood
Why is the Aaronic Priesthood called the “lesser priesthood” in D&C 107:14? (remember the tree)
Because it is an appendage to the greater, or Melchizedek Priesthood, and is focused on temporal and preparatory ordinances
In D&C 107:6 and 18, why is the Melchizedek Priesthood considered the "grand head" of all priesthood authority?
Because it holds the highest authority and the keys of the kingdom of God to administer all important spiritual matters
What qualities are described in D&C 107:30 as essential when quorums make decisions to receive the Lord’s knowledge?
Verse: D&C 107:30
Righteousness, holiness, humility, meekness, patience, faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity.
What spiritual roles and gifts does the head of the First Presidency hold, according to D&C 107?
Verse: D&C 107:91-92
The President is a prophet, seer, revelator, and translator with all spiritual gifts.
What is the primary role of the Melchizedek Priesthood as explained in D&C 107:8 and 12?
Administering spiritual blessings and holding the right of presidency