Priesthood Basics
This is the power and authority of God.
What is the priesthood?
The priesthood was lost from the earth after these New Testament leaders died.
Who were the Apostles?
These are the authority God gives certain leaders to direct how the priesthood is used in the Church.
What are priesthood keys?
This scripture passage is the main scripture listed with September’s theme.
What is Matthew 16:18–19?
Priesthood ordinances can bring this into our lives, just like a flashlight can illuminate darkness.
What is light?
All priesthood power ultimately comes through this Person.
Who is Jesus Christ?
This heavenly messenger restored the Aaronic Priesthood to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
Who is John the Baptist?
People who hold priesthood keys do this with the use of priesthood authority in the Church.
What is direct or govern it?
He said, “The Lord will wipe away tears from off all faces.”
Who is Isaiah?
Keeping these helps us receive greater priesthood power and blessings.
What are covenants?
These sacred acts, performed with priesthood authority, can bring God’s power into our lives.
What are priesthood ordinances?
hese two men received restored priesthood authority in the early days of the Church.
Who are Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery?
Think of priesthood keys like this everyday object that opens something locked.
What is a key?
This modern prophet and apostle once worked as a judge and even played the oboe.
Who is President Dallin H. Oaks?
Serving faithfully in a Church calling is one way we can use this kind of priesthood authority.
What is delegated priesthood authority?
When someone is set apart for a calling under the direction of a leader who holds keys, they receive this.
What is delegated priesthood authority?
The priesthood was restored in this general time period.
What is the early 1800s?
Priesthood keys help organize and direct this on the earth.
What is the kingdom of God?
This woman was called an “elect lady” in Doctrine and Covenants 25.
Who is Emma Smith?
In the flashlight activity, this part is compared to priesthood keys because it controls how the power is used.
What is the switch?
True or false: Only people who are ordained to a priesthood office can exercise any priesthood authority.
What is false? People can receive delegated priesthood authority through callings and assignments under those who hold priesthood keys.
According to the September lesson, restored priesthood authority gives everyone greater access to this.
What is the power of God?
Name one way priesthood keys help us return to Heavenly Father.
What is opening access to ordinances, covenants, or priesthood blessings?
Moses, Elias, and Elijah appeared in this temple.
What is the Kirtland Temple?
Name two blessings that priesthood ordinances and covenants can bring.
What are light, direction, protection, access to God’s power, or help returning to Heavenly Father?