Aaronic
Why is it called the Priesthood of Aaron?
because it was conferred upon Aaron and his seed, throughout all their generations. (D&C 107:13)
(D&C 84:19-20) And this greater priesthood administereth the gospel and holdeth the key of the mysteries of the kingdom, even the key of the knowledge of God Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.
Name one ordinace performed through the Melchizedek Priesthood.
Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Temple ordinances. (Excluding Baptism for the dead.)
Setting apart for callings and conferring of keys.
What are the Twelve Apostles called to be?
The twelve traveling councilors are called to be the Twelve Apostles, or special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world—thus differing from other officers in the church in the duties of their calling. (D&C 107:23)
Which doctrinal mastery passage helps teach the key statement of doctrine that "all who serve in the Church—men and women—are called under the direction of one who holds priesthood keys?"
D&C 42:11
Where can this key statement of doctrine be found?
"Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost"
D&C 8:2-3
Why is it called the lesser priesthood?
Because it is an appendage to the greater, or the Melchizedek Priesthood, and has power in administering outward ordinances. (D&C 107:14)
Follow up: The other name for the aaronic priesthood is the "preparatory priesthood" for what does the aaronic priesthood prepare us? (D&C 84:19-27)
What was the Melchizedek Priesthood called before Melchizedek’s day?
the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God. (D&C 107:3)
How many Quorums of the seventy can be called?
7x70
And these seven presidents are to choose other seventy besides the first seventy to whom they belong, and are to preside over them; And also other seventy, until seven times seventy, if the labor in the vineyard of necessity requires it (D&C107:95-96)
What is the Difference between Priesthood Power and Priesthood Authority?
Priesthood Keys
"___________" are the rights of presidency, or the power God gives to man to govern and direct the kingdom of God on the earth
Keys
What authority does the Aaronic Priesthood hold?
The power and authority of the lesser, or Aaronic Priesthood, is to hold the keys of the ministering of angels, and to administer in outward ordinances, the letter of the gospel, the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, agreeable to the covenants and commandments. (D&C 107:20)
What are the 2 reasons why is it now called the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Why the first is called the Melchizedek Priesthood is because Melchizedek was such a great high priest.
But out of respect or reverence to the name of the Supreme Being, to avoid the too frequent repetition of his name, they, the church, in ancient days, called that priesthood after Melchizedek, or the Melchizedek Priesthood. (D&C 107:2,4)
The bishopric is the presidency of this priesthood, and holds the keys or authority of the same?
The Aaronic Priesthood (D&C107:13,15)
What is the difference between "General Authorities" and "Area Authorities"?
(D&C 107:33-34)
General Authorities: Are to build up the church, and regulate all the affairs of the same in all nations
Area Authorities: Are only Authorized in their called areas.
Follow up: Name the 2 offices of General Authorities
Where can this key statement of doctrine be found?
"Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not."
D&C 6:36
Name the offices of the Aaronic Priesthood. 100pts per.
Offices are bishop, priest, teacher, and deacon (Guide to the Scriptures)
what right and authority does the Melchizedek Priesthood hold?
The Melchizedek Priesthood holds the right of presidency, power, and authority over all the offices in the Church, and the authority to administer in spiritual things. (D&C 107:8)
What is the difference between the “The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles” and “The Seventy.” found in D&C107:33-35
Apostles: Traveling high council, under direction of First presidency, Hold keys of proclaiming the gospel.
Seventy: Act under the direction of the Twelve
Who has more Authority?
The First Presidency
The Twelve Apostles
The Seventy
They all have the same amount of authority. (D&C 107:26)
Where do we find the following key statement of doctrine: "And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith."
D&C 88:118
List an outward ordinances performed by the Aaronic Priesthood, not listed in Section 107?
Administering of the Sacrement (D&C 107:20)
Name the offices of the Melchizedek Priesthood. 100pts for each.
Elder, High priest, Patriarch, Seventy, and Apostle.(Guide to the scriptures)
D&C 107:39 refers to "Evangelical ministers". What is the current name for that office of the priesthood?
Patriarch
Joseph Smith taught that an evangelist was a patriarch. Patriarchs are called and ordained under the direction of the Twelve Apostles to give special blessings called patriarchal blessings. (Guide to the scriptures/ Bible Dictionary)
Which office has the duty to ordain and set in order all the other officers of the church?
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (D&C 107:58)
"Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest."
Where is this Key statement of doctrine found?
Why are ordinances necessary?
D&C 84: 20-22