Chapter 8
In what 4 ways are we invited to participate in God's work of Salvation and Exaltation?
Living the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Caring for those in need.
Inviting all to receive the gospel.
Uniting families for eternity.
What are the five ordinances of Salvation and Exaltation and under what authority are they administered?
Baptism
Confirmation and gift of the Holy Ghost
Conferral of the Melchizedek Priesthood and ordination to an office (for men)
Temple endowment
Temple sealing
"The priesthood includes the authority to administer gospel ordinances that are necessary for salvation and exaltation. "
In April 2024 which temple did President Nelson show up to as a surprise?
Manti Utah
What are the keys and powers of the Aaronic priesthood?
D&C 13:1
Who is the best basketball player in the ward?
Parley Rupert
What is the purpose of the Melchizedek Priesthood and what are the offices of the Melchizedek Priesthood?
"...helps God’s children prepare to return to His presence."
"...elder, high priest, patriarch, Seventy, and Apostle."
Which two people hold the keys of conferring to the Melchizedek and Aaronic priesthoods?
The bishop: Aaronic
The stake president: Melchizedek
What does it to sustain and who do we sustain (name at least five different examples)?
"To sustain means to hold up another person, to give them our attention, to be faithful to their trust, to act upon their words."
Why is the Aaronic Priesthood called the lesser priesthood?
D&C 107:14
What is the name of bishop's dog?
Duke
How do we fulfill our duty of inviting all to receive the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
"They do this by sharing the gospel, strengthening new members, and reaching out to those who are less active."
What are the two things mentioned that are necessary to participating in an ordinance or blessing?
"Those who perform or participate in an ordinance or blessing must have the necessary priesthood authority and be worthy."
What are the scriptural examples he quotes of "holding up"? (4)
Waters of Mormon
The Nephites
King Benjamin
Moses standing atop the hill at Rephidim
Finish the sentence:
"Which priesthood continueth in the church of God... "
D&C 84:17
18 And the Lord confirmed a priesthood also upon Aaron and his seed, throughout all their generations, which priesthood also continueth and abideth forever with the priesthood which is after the holiest order of God.
Who has been the primary the endorser of the Light the World Giving Machines in cache valley and where will it be?
Mason Falslev
Lees
Center Street
Who is the presiding officer in the ward?
"The elders quorum president also receives guidance from the bishop, who is the presiding officer in the ward. "
What four ordinances/blessings do NOT need approval from a priesthood holder with priesthood keys to be performed by a bearer of the priesthood?
Consecrating Oil
Administering to the sick
Blessings of comfort and counsel, including father's blessings
Dedicating homes
According to President Nelson, what is one of the greatest challenges today?
(quoted in the talk)
“One of our greatest challenges today is distinguishing between the truths of God and the counterfeits of Satan. That is why the Lord warned us to ‘pray always, … that [we] may conquer Satan, and … escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do uphold [the adversary’s] work’ ..."
Unto which group of people are the twelve apostles directed to build up the church first?
D&C 107:33
Name all of Santa's Reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and of course Rudolph
What is one thing mentioned in this chapter that will deepen your conversion to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
[direct quote: (something)... their conversion... deepens]
"When members learn and live the gospel at home, their conversion to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ deepens."
How do you consecrate oil?
(step-by-step instructions)
How do you give a blessing administering to the sick/what is needed and how is it different from a blessing of comfort/counsel?
Discuss
For what reason does President Nelson say temples are dotting the earth and what does he emphasize?
“In our time,” he has said, “a whole, complete, and perfect union of all dispensations, keys, and powers are to be welded together (see Doctrine and Covenants 128:18). For these sacred purposes, holy temples now dot the earth. I emphasize again that construction of these temples may not change your life, but your service in the temple surely will.”
What is the oath and covenant of the priesthood (What are the specific covenants and blessings attached)?
D&C 84:33-41
How tall is President Nelson?
6'0"