OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH
PRIESTHOOD LEADERSHIP
DUTIES
APOSTLES
TEACHINGS...
100
He assumes the role when the prophet dies
Who is the Senior Apostle of the twelve?
100
Bishops are ____________ of the flock
What is 'shepherds' of the flock
100
The power of God delegated to men to act for the blessing and salvation of all mankind.
What is the priesthood?
100
An organized group of brethren who hold the same priesthood office.
What is a Quorum?
100
"Counselor to the boy who presided over our deacons quorum"
What is President Hinckley's first responsibility in the Church?
200
BONUS: Quorum of the Twelve Apostles passed away just before the 2nd session of October, 2017 Conference
Who is Elder Robert D. Hales?
200
I urge the people of the Church, whenever you may be, when you are faced with problems, first to try to solve those problems yourselves. Think about them, study alternatives available to you, pray about them, and look to the Lord for direction. If you are unable to settle them yourselves, then talk with your ______.
What is the Bishop?
200
Tremendous are the burdens they carry, I invite every member of the Church to do all that he/she can to lift the burden.
Who is the Bishop?
200
"Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you." (John 15:16).
What is an Apostle?
200
"The Lord is watching over this work. This is His kingdom. We are not as sheet without a shepherd. We are not as an army without a leader."
What is the quote by Pres. Hinckley in the beginning of the lesson?
300
There is no electioneering, no campaigning, no contest, no ambition for office. There is only the quiet and simple operation of a divine plan which provides inspired and tested leadership. Here we sang a sacred hymn and prayed together. It was quiet, peaceful, simple, and sacred. It was done after the pattern which the Lord Himself had put in place.
What is the process for reorganizing the presidency/next prophet?
300
Serves as an adviser to the bishop
What is Stake President?
300
Trained by the General Authorities and in turn trains the bishop.
What is a Stake President?
300
Endowed with a divine calling, they are human, subject to the problems of mortality.
What is a Prophet?
300
BONUS POINTS: The only talk that can be read in General Conference if he passes away prior to delivering it.
Who is the Prophet?
400
This President dedicated 85 temples during his time as an Apostle, First Presidency Counselor, and Church President. He's dedicated more temples than any other Church President.
Who is Gordon B. Hinckley?
400
Must be chosen from the High Priesthood, unless he is a literal descendant of Aaron;
What is a Bishop (D&C 107:69)
400
If we have this, we have everything if we do not have this, we have nothing?
What is a prophet?
400
Ordained an Apostle and sustained a member of the Quorum of the Twelve.
What is a prophet, seer and revelator?
400
After being set apart as a member of the Council of the Twelve, they are expected to devote themselves primarily to the work of the ministry, They place first in their lives above all other considerations.
What is an Apostle?
500
The first presidency is dissolved, the 2 counselors take their places in the Quorum of the Twelve, which became the presiding authority of the Church.
What is when the president of the church/prophet dies?
500
Out of this very process of men speaking their minds has come a sifting and winnowing of ideas and concepts. But I have never observed serious discord or personal enmity among my Brethren.
What is The First Presidency and the Twelve seek revelation before they reach decisions
500
"He does not need to be youthful. He is the presiding high priest, the repository of all of the keys of the holy priesthood, and the voice of revelation from God to his people."
What is the President of the Church? We shall have a President who has been disciplined and schooled, tried and tested, whose fidelity to the work and whose integrity in the cause have been tempered in the forge of service, who faith has matured, and whose nearness to God has been cultivated over a period of many years.
500
His two counselors together comprise a Quorum of the First Presidency will carry on with the day-to-day work.
What is when the Prophet is ill or not able to function fully in all of the duties of his office
500
He is the principal disciplinary officer...it is his duty to see that there is no false doctrine that is taught nor false practice that occurs
What is a Stake President?
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