History of the Priesthood
John the Baptist (D&C 13)
Who appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on May 15th 1929 to restore the Aaronic Priesthood.
Bless the sacrament, pass the sacrament, collect fast offerings, serve as a home teacher.
What are the duties of the Aaronic Priesthood?
Priesthood holders are sanctified by the Spirit unto .... (D&C 84:33)
What is renewing of their bodies?
The most important organization of the church.
What is the family?
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?
Teach, preach, baptize, confirm, conduct meetings. administer to the sick, (D&C 20:38)
What are the duties of the office of Elder?
Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham. (D&C 84:34)
Who do faithful priesthood holders become sons of?
Laying on of hands (JSH 1:68, 72)
How is the priesthood given?
Abraham gave this to Melchizedek. (Hebrew 7:2, Alma 13:15)
What were tithes and offerings?
Sometimes referred to "the Priesthood".
Who are priesthood holders?
Fulfill all the responsibilities of an elder and can be ordained to the office of bishop, stake president, etc. (D&C 107:10)
What are the duties of a High Priest?
They also become ..... (D&C 84:34)
What is "the elect of God"?
An organized group of brethern who hold the same priesthood office.
What is a quorum?
The land of Salem. (Alma 13:17)
What land was Melchizedek King of?
Peter, James and John (JSH 1:72)
Who appeared to Josepth Smith and Oliver Cowdery in May 1829 to restore the Melchizedek priesthood?
Fulfill the responsibilities of elder and high priest and give patriarchal blessings.
What are the duties of a Patriarch?
All who receive this Priesthood, .....saith the Lord. (D&C 84:35)
What is "receive me"?
To serve others, build unity and instruct one another.
What is primary purpose of a quorum?
What Melchizedek did 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 inseparable 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" ?
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 23,33)
What are the duties of an Apostle?
Faithful priesthood holders also receive these. (D&C 84:36-39 4 things)
What is receive the Savior, receive God the Father, receive the Father's Kingdom, receive all that the Father hath?
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"?