Lineage
Most members of the Church are part of this tribe.
Ephraim
Patriarch is an office in the _________.
a) Aaronic Priesthood
b) Melchizedek Priesthood
c) Area Seventies
b) Melchizedek Priesthood
Will your patriarchal blessing detail all that will happen in your life?
No.
Who do you need to first contact in order to get a patriarchal blessing?
Bishop
When will the promises in your patriarchal blessings be fulfilled?
A patriarchal blessing is eternal, and its promises may extend into the eternities.
Who is our current stake patriarch?
Brother Jesse C. Little Jr.
If you lost your patriarchal blessing do you need to get another patriarchal blessing?
No, request the copy on your church account
What should I wear when I receive my patriarchal blessing?
Sunday clothes
Is it possible for two members of the same family to be from different tribes in Israel?
Yes
When a patriarch is released from his calling?
When they die
Once you receive your patriarchal blessing, how often should you read it?
You should read it frequently.
True or False: If I make a mistake I will disqualify myself from the patriarchal blessings I have been given
False; practice repentance
The role of the tribe of Ephraim in the last days is to
a)preach the gospel and gather Israel
b)be rulers until the Messiah comes
c)serve as the Lord's priesthood ministers
a) Preaching the gospel and gathering Israel
True or False: You can get a blessing from a patriarch in a different stake
True as long as you are directly descended from that patriarch
You should share your patriarchal blessing with
a) Anyone who is willing to listen
b) No one
c) Only your close relatives if you want to
d) Only people who are close to you if you want to
d) Only people who are close to you if you want to
What age do you need to be in order to get a patriarchal blessing?
No set age, need to be mature enough to appreciate the sacred nature of the blessing
Your patriarchal blessing will state what tribe you belong to. Name the 12 tribes of Israel.
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Benjamin, Joseph (Ephraim, Manasseh)
Who was the 1st patriarch in the latter days?
Joseph Smith Sr (Joseph Smith's dad)
Say the 5th article of faith
We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof
Name 3 or more things you can do to prepare for your patriarchal blessing
Prayer, fasting, scripture study, meditation and repentance