Truths about priesthood
Priesthood ordinances provide access to God's ______.
Power. Bonus points if you can think of a time when you felt God's power in your life.
What is an ordinance?
A sacred, formal act or ceremony performed by the authority of the priesthood.
True or false: Only priesthood holders have access to priesthood power.
False - bonus points for explaining why.
Based on D&C 25:8,10, name a way we can access the Savior's power?
Receive (stay worthy of) the Holy Ghost
Lay aside the things of this world and seek for things of a better. Bonus points if you can give an example of this from your life.
Who is the source of all priesthood power?
Jesus Christ. Bonus points if you can find two verses in D&C 84:6-22 to support your answer.
What is an ordinance of salvation and exaltation?
Ordinances that are essential for our exaltation, sometimes called saving ordinances. Bonus points if you can name two or more saving ordinances.
Who is the source of priesthood power and blessings?
Camille N. Johnson: "The Savior is the source of all these blessings. Guidance, inspiration, gifts of the Spirit and revelation all come through the Holy Ghost, sent by the Father in the name of the Savior. In my experience, priesthood power, particularly that with which I have been endowed in the house of the Lord, amplifies the companionship of the Holy Ghost and my understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ."
What are some ways we can access the Savior's power based on D&C 25:13,15?
Cleave to your covenants
Keep the commandments (including prayer, service, fasting, time in the scriptures, temple worship/service)
According to D&C 84:19, what key does the Melchizedek Priesthood hold?
The key of the mysteries of the kingdom, even the knowledge of God. Bonus points if you can describe what this means.
Name some ordinances that are not essential for our exaltation.
Naming and blessing children
The sacrament
Conferral of the Aaronic Priesthood
Administering to the sick
Blessings of comfort and counsel
What does D&C 121:36-37 teach about qualifying ourselves to receive the Savior's power?
Priesthood power is dependent on personal righteousness. We are to be honest before God, humble, and not manipulative or controlling.
According to D&C 84:26, what key does the Aaronic Priesthood hold?
The key of the ministering of angels and the preparatory gospel. Bonus points if you can describe what this means.
Give three examples of saving ordinances
Baptism
Confirmation and gift of the Holy Ghost
Conferral of Melchizedek Priesthood and ordination
Temple endowment
Temple sealing
In D&C 84:33, what does God promise those who are faithful in obtaining and receiving priesthood covenants?
They will be sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies. *Quote by HBE*
What Christlike qualities are listed in D&C 121:41-43, 45 that increase our access to the Savior's power?
Persuasion, long-suffering, gentleness, meekness, love unfeigned.
Kindness, good relationships
Charity, virtue
True or false: The word "priesthood" has two meanings.
True. Bonus points if you can name the two definitions.
According to D&C 84:20-21, what is the connection between saving ordinances and the power of godliness?
Elder Bednar: "Priesthood ordinances are the pathway to the power of godliness. … Priesthood ordinances are essential to fully 'come unto Christ, and be perfected in him.' Without the ordinances, an individual cannot receive all of the blessings made possible through the Lord’s infinite and eternal atoning sacrifice—even the power of godliness.
Pick one of these blessings of priesthood power and describe a time you have felt it:
Guidance for your life
Inspiration to know how to serve family members and others
Strength to endure and overcome challenges
Gifts of the Spirit to magnify your abilities
Help and strength to become more like Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father
Personal experiences
Share an experience when you felt God's power in your life as a result of doing one of the above things.
Personal response