Ordinances
A sacred agreement between God and man.
Covenant
A sacred act
An ordinance
When priesthood authority is exercised properly, priesthood bearers do what ____________ would do if he were present.
Jesus Christ
Who is our current senior apostle?
President Nelson
D&C 13:1
Keys of the Aaronic Priesthood
The first saving ordinance
Baptism
We renew covenants we have made by . . .
partaking the sacrament
The name of the Melchizedek Priesthood was changed because
Out of respect and reverence for the Son of God
or
Avoid too frequent repetition of His name
Decisions made by presiding quorums of the church are to be . . .
Unanimous - complete agreement
God gives the conditions of a covenant, and we agree to do what He asks us to do; God then promises us certain blessings for our obedience.
D&C 82:10
Essential for exaltation
Saving Ordinances
All ____________ of the priesthood are accompanied by a covenant.
Ordinances
Presidents of temples, missions, stakes, and districts; bishops; branch presidents; and quorum presidents are bestowed with _________________ to preside in their areas of responsibility.
Priesthood keys
Joseph Smith defined an evangelical minister as a . . .
Patriarch
D&C 121: 36, 41-42
Priesthood power depends upon one's righteousness.
Teach spiritual truths, often through symbolism.
Ordinances
What covenant do we make when we partake of the sacrament? (3 answers)
Take his name upon us
Always remember Him
Keep His commandments
The 5 offices of the Melchizedek Priesthood.
Elder, high priest, patriarch, Seventy and Apostle
One of the duties of _____________ and ____________ are to be a special witness of Jesus Christ in all the world.
One of the duties of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the Seventy are to be a special witness of Jesus Christ in all the world.
D&C 107:8
The authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood
Name the 4 saving ordinances for women.
Baptism, confirmation, temple endowment and marriage sealing.
Men who receive the Melchizedek Priesthood enter into the _______________________.
Oath and covenant of the priesthood
What was the Melchizedek Priesthood called before Melchizedek's day?
The Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God.
The ______________ has responsibility and authority to preside over every office in the Church.
The First Presidency has responsibility and authority to preside over every office in the Church.
Without saving ordinances we cannot become like our Heavenly Father or return to live in his presence eternally.
D&C 84:20-22