Doctrinal Mastery
identify the scripture mastery the passage belongs to:
"That the rights of Priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven..."
D&C 121:36
How is being "called" different from being "chosen"?
A "call" is an ordination; "chosen" happens with righteousness is demonstrated.
If a man is unrighteous, what will happen to the priesthood he holds?
It will be withdrawn.
Fill in the blanks:
Elder David A. Bednar stated:
"The power of the priesthood is ____ power...and may [be received] by the ______ on of ____..."
God's power
Laying, hands
identify the scripture mastery the passage belongs to:
"No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by persuasion, by long suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned..."
D&C 121:41-42
In which state and what building was Joseph Smith located in when he wrote D&C section 121?
Liberty Jail in Missouri
What year was the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints organized?
(+100 points for month and date)
April 6, 1830
List 3 duties of an Aaronic priesthood holder
Passing sacrament, baptize, minister, teach
Fill in the blanks.
"We are called when ____ are laid upon our ____ and we are given the priesthood"
hands, head
identify the scripture mastery the passage belongs to:
"A man may receive the Holy Ghost, and it may descend upon him and not tarry with him."
D&C 130:22-23
Spring of 1820
In what year did the church begin the Sunday block 3 hour meeting schedule?
1980
Name 3 duties only a Melchizedek priesthood holder can perform
Blessing the sacrament, performing blessings, sealing powers, serving as a bishop, ordaining another man to the priesthood, confirmation following baptism
identify the scripture mastery the passage belongs to:
"And in order to obtain the highest, a man must enter into this order of the priesthood [meaning the new and everlasting covenant of marriage]...
D&C 131:1-4
What year were ALL worthy male members allowed to receive the priesthood?
(+100 extra points for month and day)
June 8, 1978
Which important person related to the priesthood is discussed in Alma 13?
Melchizedek
identify the scripture mastery the passage belongs to:
"...seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books...seek learning, even by study and also by faith."
D&C 88:118
In September 1832, the prophet Joseph Smith received what he referred to as a "revelation on the priesthood."
Where was the prophet when he received this revelation? (250 for the city+250 for the state)
Kirtland, Ohio
There is a man in the New Testament who attempted to "purchase" the priesthood from Peter. What was his name?
(hint: look up Acts 8:18-20!)
Simon
Which section of the D&C are the 3 quorums of the Priesthood listed?
(+100 extra points for the specific verses)
107:85, 86, 88
Alternate: 20:39
Fill in the blanks.
"...we are not ______ until we have demonstrated to ___ our __________, our __________, and our ________."
(100 points for each blank)
1. chosen
2. God
3. righteousness
4. faithfulness
5. commitment