Aaronic Priesthood
Why is the Aaronic priesthood called the Aaronic priesthood (vs.13)?
It was named after Aaron and his seed.
What are some of the responsibilities of a Bishop?
He is responsible for the young men of the Aaronic priesthood, the YW, tithing, temporal affairs of the church, judge, to seek out the poor, to give counsel and correct, and to instruct.
How many Priesthoods are there? Name them (vs.1)
2-Aaronic and Melchizedek
What is the blessing for keeping the Word of Wisdom other than good health?
To receive wisdom and great treasures of knowledge.
Why is the Melchizedek Priesthood called the Melchizedek Priesthood (vs.2)?
Melchizedek was a great High Priest.
What's another name for the Aaronic Priesthood (vs6)?
Levitical
**Daily Double** How are bishops paid in our church?
They are given blessings from God.
What DM verse talks about the Aaronic Priesthood?
D&C 13:1 (Keys of the Aaronic Priesthood)
This DM scripture emphasizes how God keeps his promises to those who obey.
D&C 82:10 (The Lord is bound when we do what He says.)
Before Melchizedek's day, what was the Priesthood called (vs.3)?
The Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God.
What verses in D&C 107 talk ONLY about the Aaronic Priesthood? (hint: there are 6 of them, somewhere between vs. 10-25)
vs.13-17, 20
What spiritual gift is common with every Bishop?
They are all given the gift of revelation.
Why is the Aaronic Priesthood called the "lesser priesthood" (vs.14)?
It's an appendage to the greater priesthood.
This DM scripture teaches us more about Jesus Christ.
D&C 76:22-24 (Jesus Christ lives and is the Creator of worlds)
OR
D&C 29:10-11 (Christ will come again in power and glory)
Why was the name of the greater priesthood changed to the name it has now (vs.4)?
Out of respect /reverence of the Supreme Being- to avoid frequent repetition.
What powers and authority come with holding the Aaronic Priesthood (vs.14 &20)?
Hold the keys to the ministering of angels, administer in outward ordinances.
A Bishop's main responsibility when a teenager confesses to him, is to do what?
To help that person to receive forgiveness of sins and regain peace of mind.
Name the Presidency of the Priesthood of our entire branch.
Pres. Aston, Bro. Dewitt, Bro Jensen
What is the message found in D&C 130:22-23
The Father and Son have bodies of flesh and bone.
Who holds the right of the presidency (vs.8)?
Melchizedek Priesthood
What qualifies a man to have a legal right to be a Bishop (vs.16)?
He is a literal descendant of Aaron
How long is a Bishop a Bishop?
He is a Bishop for the rest of his life. Once he is released the ordinance becomes dormant, if he is called again, the ordinance is reactivated.
What qualifications need to be met for a man to qualify as a Bishop (vs.17)
He needs to be a literal descendant of Aaron, or a high Priest, and be set apart and ordained by one with authority.
**Daily Double** This DM tells how priesthood holders need to live to be able to draw upon the powers of heaven.
D&C121:36,41-42 (Priesthood power depends on one's righteousness)
What are High Priests and Elders supposed to administer to, and what should it be agreeable to? (vs12)?
Administer to spiritual things (blessings, ordinances, and covenants). These things should be agreeable to the covenants and commandments of the church.