Joseph Smith
What year was the Priesthood given to Joseph Smith?
1829
Who holds all the Priesthood Keys to direct the church on earth?
The prophet
The 1832 revelation on the priesthood given through this person.
Joseph Smith
Who gave Joseph Smith the Aaronic Priesthood?
John the Baptist
What offices belong to the Aaronic/Melchizedek priesthood and why both are necessary?
Aaronic: Teacher and Deacon
Melchizedek: Elder and Bishop
The Aaronic Priesthood provides the essential foundational ordinances, and the Melchizedek Priesthood provides the authority and keys to the higher spiritual blessings, including temple ordinances, that lead to eternal life. Without one, the other's work would be incomplete.
These are some of the responsibilities of the Aaronic Priesthood according to D&C 84:26-27
the key of the ministering of angels and the preparatory gospel
Which gospel is the gospel of repentance and of baptism, and the remission of sins, and the law of carnal commandments
Who gave Joseph Smith the Melchezidek Priesthood?
Peter, James, and John
How are Priesthood Keys given to people?
Laying on of hands by those with authority
What truths do you find in Doctrine and Covenants 84:43–61 that help you understand why you need to consistently study the word of God? Note the contrast between light and darkness in these verses; how has your “diligent heed to the words of eternal life” brought light, truth, and “the Spirit of Jesus Christ” into your life? (verses 43, 45).
D&C 84:43-61
Who was with Joseph Smith when the Priesthood was restored?
Oliver Cowdery
Name 2 things God wants you to know about His priesthood power.
1. The purpose of the priesthood is to manifest "the power of godliness" in our lives
2. The priesthood is essential for gaining a knowledge of God and entering His presence
"Therefore, as I said unto mine apostles I say unto you again, that every soul who believeth on your words, and is baptized by water for the remission of sins, shall receive the Holy Ghost."
"And these signs shall follow them that believe"(D&C 84:64-65)
Name at least three signs given.
They shall:
Do wonderful works; cast out devils; heal the sick; open eyes of the blind; unstop ears of the deaf; the tongue of dumb shall speak; not hurt by poison; poison of serpent not harm them.
In what state did Joseph and Oliver received the Melchezidek Priesthood?
Pennsylvania
Can women have Priesthood power and authority?
"Every woman and every man who makes covenants with God and keeps those covenants, and who participates worthily in priesthood ordinances, has direct access to the power of God." President Nelson, Spiritual Treasures
"For consider the _____ of the field, how they grow, they toil not, neither do they spin, and the kingdoms of the world in all their glory are not arrayed like one of these."
Lilies(D&C 84:82)