PRIESTHOOD BASICS
What is the name of the priesthood revealed in D&C 84:19 that holds “the key of the mysteries of the kingdom”?
What is Melchizedek Priesthood (D&C 84:19)
What does D&C 84:33 say those who receive the priesthood also receive?
God’s oath and covenant (D&C 84:33–34)
In D&C 84:88, who does God promise to be with His missionaries?
Jesus Christ (He says, “I will be with you”; D&C 84:88).
How can we feel God's protection in our lives today?
In D&C 84:43, what does God command His people to give heed to?
His word (D&C 84:43)
In what year was Doctrine and Covenants 84 received?
1832
Name one ordinance through which the “power of godliness” is manifest, according to D&C 84:20
What is baptism, sacrament, temple endowment, or sealing
Name one blessing promised to those who keep the oath and covenant of the priesthood.
What is sanctification, renewal of body, becoming sons of Moses and Aaron, or eternal life (any from D&C 84:33–34).
What does God promise to do for His servants when enemies come against them? (D&C 84:88)
Be on their right and left, with angels round about to bear them up (D&C 84:88).
According to D&C 84:45, what is full of God’s word?
Truth (D&C 84:45)
To whom was D&C 84 given, along with other elders?
Joseph Smith
In D&C 84:20-21, why are priesthood ordinance essential to experiencing the "power of godliness"?
They manifest the power of godliness and enable us to see the face of God.
Can you share a time when a priesthood ordinance, like baptism or the sacrament, helped you feel closer to God?
In D&C 84:39, what is the priesthood called in relation to God’s servants?
What is an everlasting covenant (D&C 84:39–40)
According to D&C 84:79, what will God's faithful missionaries not become weary in?
Their mind D&C 84:79, where the Lord promises that.
When have you felt God sustained you during a hard task, like serving others or sharing the gospel?
What does D&C 84:46 say the Spirit does for those who receive it?
Enlightens them (D&C 84:46)
What was the “new and everlasting covenants” referred to in D&C 84:40?
The restored gospel covenants, including priesthood ordinances.
According to D&C 84, who restored the Aaronic Priesthood to Joseph Smith?
Who is John the Baptist (D&C 84:27–28)
In D&C 84: 39-40, What does it mean to "receive" the priesthood, and how can everyone access it's blessings?
To receive the preisthood meanss to accept its ordinances and covenants; everyone can accesss its blessings through ordinances like baptism and temple covenants.
How can women, men and children all 'recieve' priesthood blessings, even if not ordained?
...participate in ordinances, honor covenatns, serve others etc.
What blessing is promised to missionaries who preach without purse or scrip? (D&C 84:86)
God will provide for their needs (D&C 84:86)
In D&C 84:44, how are we commanded to live in relation to God’s word?
By every word that proceeds from God’s mouth (D&C 84:44).
What is one way we can do this in our daily routines?
Why did the Lord emphasize missionary work in D&C 84:76-86 during 1832?
The Church was growing, and elders were called to preach the restored gospel to gather Israel.
How can we share the gospel in these days?
According to D&C 84:26-27, what role does the Aaronic Priesthood play in preparing people for the Melchizedek Priesthood?
It holds the keys of the ministering of angels and the preparatory gospel, preparing people for greater covenants.
How Have Aaronic Priesthood ordinances (like baptism or the sacrament) prepared you for bigger spiritual responsibilities?
What does D&C 84:40 promise to those who receive God’s servants?
They receive all that the Father has (D&C 84:38–40).
In D&C 84:33–34, what eternal blessing is promised to those who are faithful in the priesthood?
They become the seed of Abraham and the elect of God (D&C 84:34).
Becoming part of God's covenant people, inheriting eternal blessings through faithfulness.
According to D&C 84:45–46, how does God's word, as truth and light, help us in daily life?
It enlightens our minds and quickens our understanding through the Spirit.
How has studying the scriptures or praying helped you understand something better or make a decision?
D&C 84: 1-5 mentions a city called Zion. What was the early Saints' vision for Zion, and how can we build it today?
Zion was a city of holiness and unity; today, we build Zion by living covenants and creating holy communities.
What can we do to make our homes or ward more like Zion?