The Priesthood
Missionary Work & The Early Saints
God’s Word & Revelation
Application
Mystery!
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What are the two types of priesthood mentioned in this lesson?
Lesser Priesthood & High Priesthood
(Aaronic/Melchizedek)
100
When did this section take place?
September 22 and 23, 1832.
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What is revelation?
Provide an example using something you learned from your studies this week.
Communication from God to His children.
An example may be section 84- the Lord's Prophet and people were prepared for further knowledge about the Priesthood.
100
In D&C 84:43–46, what does the Lord promise to those who receive His word?
They will receive more light
(Clarity and spiritual insight beyond our own capacity.)
100
Who holds ALL keys of the Priesthood?
Jesus Christ
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What is the Priesthood?
The power & authority of God
(The power & authority of God given to man to act in all things necessary for the salvation of God's children)
200
According to D&C 84: 109-110, how does the Lord accomplish His work?
answers may include: do your best in your calling, be nice to every member, come to church & learn about Jesus (edified together).
200
Why do we need to consistently study the word of God?
HINT: 2 Nephi 32:3
"...the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do."
200
What's required to obtain the blessings associated with the oath and covenant of the priesthood?
HINT: D&C 84:33–42
Faithfulness, obedience, and magnifying one’s calling
200
Define "meekness"
Godfearing, righteous, humble, teachable, and patient under suffering. (Bible Dictionary)
300
List at least 3 priesthood ordinances:
Baptism, Confirmation and gift of the Holy Ghost, Conferral of the Melchizedek Priesthood and ordination to an office (for men), Temple endowment, Temple sealing
300
In D&C 84, what instruction did the Lord give about preaching the gospel without purse or scrip?
HINT: D&C 84:78–86
Missionaries were to go forth relying on the Lord and the hospitality of others
300
How does the Lord say He will help His servants speak?
HINT: D&C 84:85
He will give them what to say at the very moment it is needed.
300
How have the promises in verse 88 (D&C 84:88) been fulfilled in your life?
If you answered: automatic points! no wrong answer :)
300
True or False:
The early Saints were praised in D&C 84 for their diligence in studying the Book of Mormon.
False. The Lord reproved them for treating the Book of Mormon lightly—D&C 84:54–57
400
What's the difference between the AUTHORITY of the Priesthood and the POWER of the Priesthood?
AUTHORITY = comes through ordination to the Priesthood through church callings and assignments given by church leaders.
POWER = comes from personal righteousness
400
What did the Lord say He would do for those who received His servants?
HINT: (D&C 84:88)
He would be on their right hand and left, and His Spirit would be in their hearts.
400
Who is currently authorized to exercise ALL Priesthood keys necessary for governing the church?
The Prophet! (Russell M. Nelson)
400
Fill in the blanks to this popular song from Primary:
"I’m trying to love my neighbor;
I’m learning to _____ ____ ______ .
I watch for the day of ______ when Jesus will come again.
I try to remember the lessons he taught.
“Love one another as Jesus loves you.
Try to show kindness in all that you do.
Be ____ __ _____ in deed and in thought,
For these are the things Jesus taught.”
serve my friends
gladness
gentle and loving
400
True or False:
The Saints in Kirtland at the time of this revelation were commanded to build a temple immediately following D&C 84.
False
(The command to build the Kirtland Temple came in 1833, though D&C 84 begins to lay the theological groundwork for temples.)
500
When was the priesthood restored?
1829
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Who is this and according to section 84, what was one of his tasks?
Newel K. Whitney
Verse 112: "And the bishop, Newel K. Whitney, also should travel round about and among all the churches, searching after the poor to administer to their wants by humbling the rich and the proud."
500
How has your "diligent heed to the words of eternal life" brought light, truth, and "the Spirit of Jesus Christ" into your life?
HINT: (verses 43, 45)
If you answered: automatic points! no wrong answer :)
500
In 2019, the Prophet addressed the world in a conference talk entitled "Spiritual Treasures." According to that message, how can we draw the Savior's power into our lives?
answers may include: let the Spirit be your tour guide, put aside many things of this world, serve in a calling, get endowed in the temple, serve others, study the scriptures.
500
Where in the world is this temple located?
Manila Philippines
(featured in August's Liahona)