History of the Priesthood
Who appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on May 15th 1929 to restore the Aaronic Priesthood.
Who is John the Baptist
What are the duties of the Aaronic Priesthood?
Bless the sacrament, pass the sacrament, collect fast offerings, serve as a home teacher.
Which priesthood came first?
Melchizedek - the reason the Aaronic priesthood came after is because it was needed to give people something to do since they could not follow the higher laws and requirements of the Melchizedek priesthood.
Bible Dictionary: Aaronic Priesthood
What is the most important organization of the church?
What is the family?
What is the office that Melchizedek held?
Alma 13:14
What is high priest?
The power of God delegated to men to act for the blessing and salvation of all mankind.
What is the priesthood?
What are the duties of the office of a Priest?
D&C 20:46-48
Teach the gospel, Baptize, Administer the sacrament, Visit the members, Ordain others to the Aaronic Priesthood, Assist in missionary work.
Who is Melchizedek?
He was a righteous king who ruled over Jerusalem (Land of Salem) around 2000 B.C.
Who is the presiding authority and patriarch in your family?
Who is the father or the mother if there is not a father in the family.
Abraham gave this to Melchizedek.
Hebrew 7:2
What are tithes and offerings?
"The order of this priesthood was confirmed to be handed down from _______ to _______, and rightly belongs to the literal descendants of the chosen seed, to whom the promises were made."
D&C 107:40
What is "Father" to "Son".
What are the duties of a High Priest?
Fulfill all the responsibilities of an elder and can be ordained to the office of bishop, stake president, etc. D&C 107:10
Who was Aaron of the Aaronic Priesthood?
The older brother of Moses.
What is a quorum?
An organized group of brethren who hold the same priesthood office.
What land was Melchizedek King of?
Alma 13:17
The land of Salem; Jerusalem.
Who appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in May 1829 to restore the Melchizedek priesthood?
Peter, James and John
What blessing does a Patriarch give, and what does it mean to the receiver?
What is a Patriarchal Blessing;
Every worthy, baptized member is entitled to and should receive a patriarchal blessing, which provides inspired direction from the Lord. Patriarchal blessings include a declaration of a person’s lineage in the house of Israel and contain personal counsel from the Lord. As a person studies his or her patriarchal blessing and follows the counsel it contains, it will provide guidance, comfort, and protection.
What is the name of all 3 priesthoods?
Highest: Melchizedek Priesthood
Middle: Aaronic Priesthood
Lowest: Levitical Priesthood - (lineage of Levi - they were not following the guidelines that were set and were given a lower priesthood to serve in that Aaron presided over until the Lord deemed they were fit to serve in the Aaronic Priesthood)
What is the primary purpose of a quorem?
To serve others, build unity and brotherhood and instruct one another.
What did Melchizedek do to get his people back on track with righteousness?
Alma 13:18
What is preach repentance unto his people?
Joseph Smith said the Lord declared, The rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the _____ _ _____ and that the _______ __ ____ cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness. D&C 121:36
What is "Powers of Heaven" ?
What are the duties of an Apostle?
Serve as special witnesses of Jesus Christ to all the world, Build up and regulate the affairs of the Church, Holds the keys of the kingdom of God on the Earth, is a prophet seer, and revelator.
D&C 107: 23 & 33
Who has the right to claim the office of a Bishop?
D&C 107:16
Who is someone that can prove they are a literal descendant of Aaron.
Men have no greater claim than women upon the blessings that issue and accompany its possession.
What is the "Priesthood"?
The literal meaning of "Melchizedek". Hebrew 7:2
What is "King of Righteousness"?