Aaronic Priesthood
Why is the Aaronic priesthood called the Aaronic priesthood (v. 13)?
It was named after Aaron and his seed.
Why is the Melchizedek Priesthood called the Melchizedek Priesthood (v. 2)?
Melchizedek was such a great High Priest.
What does ASK stand for?
Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge
According to verse 23, what are the Twelve Apostles called to be?
Apostles are special witnesses of the name of Jesus Christ in all the world.
According to verse 39, how are patriarchs appointed to their calling?
Patriarchs are called by revelation and ordained under the direction of the Twelve Apostles.
What’s another name for the Aaronic Priesthood (v. 6)?
Levitical
Before Melchizedek’s day, what was the Priesthood called (v 3)?
The Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God.
What 3 steps should you take if you have a question or concern about the Church and its teachings and history?
Act in faith.
Examine concepts and questions with an eternal perspective.
Seek further understanding through divinely appointed sources.
According to verse 22, how do we uphold the First Presidency? (3 things)
The First Presidency is upheld by the confidence, faith, and prayers of the Church.
In addition to ordaining a son to the priesthood, when might a father give a priesthood blessing to a son or daughter?
Fathers can administer priesthood blessings in times of illness and to provide direction and comfort.
What verses in Doctrine and Covenants 107 talk only about the Aaronic Priesthood?
Verses 13-16 & 20
Why was the name of the greater Priesthood changed to the name it is has now (v. 4)?
Out of respect/reverence of the Supreme Being – to avoid frequent repetition.
The Lord Himself has invited us to “look unto [Him] in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
Which doctrinal mastery passage helps teach this key statement of doctrine?
Doctrine and Covenants 6:36
How many quorums of the seventy can there be? (vs 95-96)
As many as needed “if the labor in the vineyard of necessity requires it".
Who can receive a patriarchal blessing?
All worthy members of the Church are entitled to and should receive a patriarchal blessing regardless of how long they have been members.
There is no set age. You should be old enough to appreciate the sacred nature of the blessing.
What powers and authority come with holding the Aaronic Priesthood? (v. 14 & 20)
Hold the keys to ministering of angels
Administer in outward ordinances
Who holds the right of the presidency (v 8)?
Melchizedek Priesthood
Because our Heavenly Father loves us and wants us to progress toward becoming like Him, He has encouraged us to “seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”
What scripture passage helps teach this key statement of doctrine?
Doctrine and Covenants 88:118
Who is the current President of the Quorum of the 12 Apostle today?
President Dallin H. Oaks
(M. Russell Ballard is the acting President while President Oaks serves as a counselor.)
In Doctrine and Covenants 107:53, how can Adam’s example serve as a pattern for fathers?
In addition to his worthy male descendants, Adam blessed all his righteous posterity, including daughters. Fathers who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood have authority to bless their children.
What qualifies a man to have a legal right to be a bishop (v. 16)?
If he is a literal descendant of Aaron.
What are High Priests and Elders supposed to administer to and what should it be agreeable to (v. 12)?
They should administer to spiritual things (blessings, ordinances and covenants). These things should be agreeable to the covenants and commandments of the church.
He has promised to reveal truth to our minds and hearts through the Holy Ghost if we will diligently seek Him.)
Which doctrinal mastery passage helps teach this statement of doctrine?
Doctrine and Covenants 8:2-3
Name the 12 current Apostles.
1. M. Russell Ballard 2. Jeffery R. Holland 3. Dieter F. Uchdorf 4. David A. Bednar 5. Quentin L. Cook 6. D. Todd Christofferson 7. Neil L. Andersen 8. Ronald A. Rasband 9. Gary E. Stevenson 10. Dale G. Renlund 11. Gerrit W. Gong 12. Ulisses Soares
What a patriarchal blessing is? (Must answer with the 2 purposes)
A patriarchal blessing contains the Lord’s counsel for an individual and declares that person’s lineage in the house of Israel.