Melchizedek
Because Melchizedek was a great high priest.
Why is it called the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Another name for Aaronic priesthood is...?
The Levitical Priesthood
Who was called first, the 70 or the 12?
#12
In the name of the Lord, under the direction of the #12, in building up the church
The #70 are to act under what direction?
Name the presidency of the Aaronic priesthood in your ward.
The bishopric members.
The Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God
How was The Melchizedek Priesthood originally called?
He is responsible for the Young Men of the Aaronic priesthood, the Young Women, tithing, temporal affairs of the church, judge, to seek out the poor, to give counsel and correct, and to instruct.
Who is the Bishop?
The 12 traveling councilors or special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world
Who are called the #12?
This group is call to Preach the gospel and to be especial witnesses.
What are the #70 called to do?
If you are:
• a literal descendent of Aaron or
•A high priest and
•Be set apart and ordained by one with authority.
you can...
What qualifications need to be met for a man to qualify as a bishop (v. 17)?
All other authorities or offices in the church are
What are the appendages to the Melchizedeck Priesthood?
It was named after Aaron and his seed.
What is the Aaronic priesthood?
Who are they equal in power to?
The First Presidency
Unanimously
How are decisions made?
Privilege of receiving the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. To have the heavens opened unto them, to commune with the general assembly, to enjoy the communion and presence of God.
Spiritual blessings of the Melchizedek Priesthood
The ___ ___ holds the right of ___, and has ___ and ___ over all the ___ in the church in all ___ of the ___, to ____ in ____ things.
The Melchizedek Priesthood holds the right of presidency, and has power and authority over all the offices in the church in all ages of the world, to administer in Spiritual things. D&C 107:8
The brother of Moses.
Who is Aaron?
What happens when a decision is made in unrighteousness?
It's brought before a general assembly of the several quorums (spiritual authorities)
What is the House of the Lord?
Where Women perform and officiate in holy rites.
The right of presidency, power and authority over all the offices in the church.
What are some "spiritual things" verse. 8 the Lord blesses us with through His Melchizedek Priesthood?
They should administer to spiritual things (blessings, ordinances and covenants). These things should be agreeable to the covenants and commandments of the church. v12.
What are High Priests and Elders supposed to administer to and what should it be agreeable to?
May 15, 1829
When did Joseph Smith receive the Aaronic priesthood?
To ordain evangelical ministers by revelation.
What is the duty of the #12 in all large branches of the church?
When do woman have the authority to exercise the priesthood?
When a woman is set apart to preach the gospel as a full time missionary or set apart to function as an officer or teacher in a church organization under the direction of one who holds the keys of the priesthood.
They are called by revelation and ordained under the direction of the Twelve Apostles. v. 39
How are patriarchs appointed to their calling?