Important Definitions
The authority given to men to act with the power of God.
What is the Priesthood?
The brother of Moses. The "lesser" or "levitical" priesthood is named after him.
Who is Aaron?
The first man to hold the priesthood.
Who is Adam?
The presiding authority in the home if there is no husband/father.
Who is the Mother?
Repentance & Forgiveness, emotional healing from trauma. Research, discover, new medicine, medical procedures. Teach hygiene in 3rd world countries, blessings for people that are ill.
What is "heal the Sick"?
A sacred act performed by the authority of the priesthood. (Baptism, sacrament, etc)
What is an ordinance?
They have access to the power of the priesthood through covenants made with him. They serve with the authority of the priesthood when called and set apart by those in authority.
Who are all of God's children (men and women)?
He was foretold before his birth. Escaped being murdered as a child by living in the wilderness. He was known as “a wild man” because wore an animal skin as clothing, ate locusts and honey. But mostly because he spoke boldly and fearlessly against the currupt Jewish leadership of the time. It cost him his head. He restored the Aaronic Priesthood in this dispensation.
Who is John the Baptist?
The president of the Aaronic Priesthood in the ward.
Who is the Bishop?
Missionary work, leading by example, teach people to learn how to recognize the Holy Ghost, promote the truth.
What is "open eyes of the blind" and "unstop the ears of the deaf"?
A sacred promise between God and His children that members receive through ordinances.
What is a covenant?
A school teacher by trade, he became a scribe as Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon. Then an official witness. He was with Joseph Smith when the Aaronic and the Melchizeded priesthoods were restored.
Who is Oliver Cowdry?
Fishermen who left their occupations to be “fishers of men”. Became the “first Presidency” of the church established by Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. Restored the Melchizedek priesthood in our dispensation.
Who are Peter, James and John?
People on Earth that hold all the keys of the Priesthood.
Who are the First Presidency and the twelve apostles?
Bring the spirit of peace into a room, conversation. Help resolve contention. Literally command evil spirits to depart.
What is "cast out devils"?
The right to use the power of the priesthood.
What are the keys of the Priesthood?
He was promised that he would have a nearly innumerable posterity. A posterity that would receive the gospel and bear the priesthood. Through his descendants "all the families of the earth [would] be blessed".
Who is Abraham?
The date the Aaronic priesthood was restored.
What is May 15 1829?
The Presiding High Priest of the Ward, Stake, and Church respectively.
Who are the Bishop, Stake President, and the Prophet?
Listening to people, especially those with "small voices". Give people who are considered "lower class" in society a voice- help them find fair platforms and advocate for political change.
What is "tongue of the dumb shall speak"?
The promise from the Lord to the faithful that obtain both priesthoods and magnify their calling. The word means "made holy", clean or consecrated. A person must be this to be able to see the face of God. (See D&C 84:23 & 33)
What is Sanctified?
Abraham paid tithes and offerings to him. He was known as "The Prince of Peace" because he taught repentance to his people and established peace in his city. "There were many before him, and also there were many afterwards, but none were greater" (Alma 13:19)
Melchizedec
The time period where the priesthood was completely removed from the earth.
What is the great Apostasy?
The number of people on the Earth that hold and are authorized to excersize all the keys of the priesthood.
What is one? (The most senior apostle/the President of the Church)
When people call you names, when Satan tells you you are not worthy, or underserving, or less you have the Knowledge that you are a Child of God- you are worthy, you are deserving and you are enough. When people have mal-intentions you have the Holy Ghost to help you navigate your decisions.