HISTORY
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Who is the first man to hold the priesthood?
84:16
Adam
Who is supposed to watch over the church?
How can we "Hear Him"
84:60
Read the scriptures
What do you receive after you are baptized?
84:64
Holy Ghost
Who gave Joseph Smith the Aaronic Priesthood and who was with Joseph?
John the Baptist
Who holds all the priesthood keys to direct the church on earth?
The Prophet
How does the organization of the priesthood, with keys and authority, help the Church function in an orderly way throughout the world?
It provides a clear line of authority, ensures the proper administration of ordinances, and helps everyone know their roles and responsibilities.
Heal the blind/deaf/sick, cast out devils.
What offices belong to the high/low priesthood and why both are necessary?
The Aaronic(low) Priesthood provides the essential foundational ordinances, and the Melchizedek Priesthood(high) 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.
Who gave Joseph Smith the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Peter, James, and John
What priesthood do the teachers and deacons hold?
84:30
Aaronic
What are some examples of priesthood ordinances that we can participate in or witness in our lives?
Baptism, confirmation(receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost), the sacrament, blessings of healing, and temple ordinances.
What do members of the Church need to do live righteously?
84:57
Repent, remember the New Covenant, read the scriptures.
The Lord promises those who receive the priesthood and magnify their callings that they will become the sons of who?
84:34
The sons of Moses and of Aaron
How does one receive priesthood ordination and office?
If worthy, you receive it under the hands of another person that possesses it themselves.
What is the name for the Power of God delegated to men?
Priesthood
What is Priesthood?
Power and Authority to act in His name.
John the Baptist.
Where should the Church send missionaries?
84:62
Into all the world
How old is the priesthood?
84:17
Eternal
When will there no longer be Priesthood Power?
84:17
Never. It will be here forever.
Who makes the "oath and covenant" of the priesthood?
Who gives Priesthood Authority?
God gives it through His servants who already have the Priesthood.
D&C 84:33-39 describes an incredible promise to those who are faithful to the oath and covenant. How does this promise give you hope and motivation to keep your covenants, no matter your role in the Church?
The promise of becoming like God and receiving all that He has is an incredible promise that inspires us to be faithful.