Aaronic Priesthood
Why is the Aaronic priesthood called the Aaronic priesthood?
It was named after Aaron and his seed
What are some responsibilities of a bishop?
He is responsible for the Young Men of the Aaronic priesthood, the Young Women, tithing, temporal affairs of the church, judge, to seek out the poor, to give counsel and correct, and to instruct.
How many Priesthoods are there and name them
2-Melchizedek and Aaronic
What is the blessing for keeping the Word of Wisdom other than good health?
They will receive wisdom and great treasure of knowledge
Why is the Melchizedek priesthood called the Melchizedek priesthood?
Melchizedek was such a great High priest
What’s another name for the Aaronic priesthood?
Levitical
How are bishops paid in our church?
They are given blessings from God.
What scripture mastery verse talks about the Aaronic priesthood?
D&C 13:1
This scripture mastery scripture emphasizes how God keeps his promises to those who obey
D&C 82:10
Before Melchizedek‘s day, what was the Priesthood called?
The Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God.
What verses in Doctrine and Covenants 107 talk only about the Aaronic priesthood?
Verses 13-17 & 20
What spiritual gift is common with every bishop?
They are all given the gift of revelation
Why is the Aaronic priesthood called the lesser priesthood?
Its an appendage to the greater priesthood
This scripture mastery scripture teaches us more about the basic doctrine of Jesus Christ
D&C 76:40-41
Why was the name of the greater Priesthood changed to the name is has now?
Out of respect/reverence of the Supreme Being-to avoid frequent repetition
What powers and authority come with holding the Aaronic Priesthood?
Hold the keys to ministering of angels and administer in outward ordinances
A bishops main responsibility when a teenager confesses to him is to do what?
He wants to help that person to receive forgiveness of sins and regain peace of mind
Name the presidency of the priesthood in your ward
The bishopric members
What scripture mastery scripture talks about how the Father and the Son have bodies of flesh and bones as tangible as a man’s body?
D&C 130:22-23
Who holds the right of the presidency?
Melchizedek
What four keys are held in the Aaronic Priesthood?
Ministering of Angels
To administer in outward ordinances
The letter of the gospel
The baptism for the remission of sins
How long is a bishop a bishop?
He is a bishop the rest of his life. Once released, his ordination becomes dormant. If called again, his previous ordination is reactivated.
Alma said that this great church leader was called the “prince of peace”. What is the name of this “prince of peace”. (Hint: it is not the Savior).
Melchizdek
The scripture mastery talks about the principle that priesthood holders draw upon the powers of Heaven only if they live righteously
D&C 121:36, 41-42
What are High Priests and Elders supposed to administer to and what should it be agreeable to (v. 12)?
They should administer to spiritual things (blessings, ordinances and covenants). These things should be agreeable to the covenants and commandments of the church