History of the Priesthood
Who appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on May 15th 1929 to restore the Aaronic Priesthood?
John the Baptist
What is the youngest age a young man can be to be ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood?
11
Name two ordinances that needs priesthood authority.
Baptism, Confirmation, Receiving the temple endowment, marriage sealing, naming and blessing babies, administering to the sick, priesthood blessings of comfort, dedicating homes, passing the sacrament, setting apart members, patriarchal blessings
What is the power and authority that God gives to man to act in all things necessary for the salvation of God's children?
The priesthood
What age can a young man receive the Melchezidek priesthood?
18
How does a male receive the Priesthood?
From the laying on of hands from someone who already holds priesthood keys
Who was baptized first in the Susquehanna River?
Oliver was baptized first (by Joseph) and then Joseph was baptized second (by Oliver).
What are the 3 offices for Aaronic Priesthood holders?
Deacons, Teachers, and Priests
Who is the only person on the earth who is authorized to use all the priesthood keys?
The prophet
Who restored the Melchezidek Priesthood to Joseph and Oliver?
What are at least two duties of an Aaronic Priesthood holder?
Pass the sacrament, prepare the sacrament, bless the sacrament, collect fast offerings, serve as a ministering brother.
What is the purpose of having priesthood power and authority?
To help us become more like Him, receive revelation, help each other live the gospel, do missionary and temple work, and care for those in need. It magnifies us to be more than we could be on our own.
What are the blessings and gifts that Joseph and Oliver received after being baptized? JSH 1:73-74
The spirit of prophesy, filled with the Holy Ghost, minds were enlightened.
What is meant by having the keys to "the ministering of angels"?
It means that the priesthood holder is an authorized messenger to others to bless people's lives, like an angel does.
How do women receive priesthood power?
Through participating in ordinances (like baptism or temple ordinances), and by keeping their covenants, and when given callings. Women aren't ordained to an office of the Priesthood, but they still have access to Priesthood power to do God's work.