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Priesthood
Aaronic
Keys
Melchizedek
Right/Blessings
100
priesthood keys authorize priesthood holders to preside over and direct the Church within a jurisdiction, such as a stake, ward, or quorum Presiding priesthood leaders receive these keys when they are set apart.  All offices in the priesthood and organizations in the Church function under the direction of these presiding authorities.
What is the purposes of the priesthood keys?
100
While we were thus employed, praying and calling upon the Lord, a messenger from heaven descended in a cloud of light, and having laid his hands upon us, he ordained us, saying: Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah, I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; and this shall never be taken again from the earth until the sons of Levi do offer again an offering unto the Lord in righteousness.
How was the Aaronic Priesthood restored
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D 7 C 13: 1 1 Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; and this shall never be taken again from the earth, until the sons of Levi do offer again an offering unto the Lord in righteousness.
What does it mean to hold "the keys of he ministering of angels"
100
some weeks after John the Baptist restored the Aaronic Priesthood, Peter, James, and John appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and conferred upon them.
What is the Melchizedek Priesthood
100
Read D&C 107:8–9
What is the right of the presidency
200
The priesthood is the eternal power and authority of God.  It is the power by which He created and governs the heavens and the earth.  It is also the power by which He redeems and exalts His children.  He gives a portion of His priesthood power and authority to worthy male members of the Church so they can preach the gospel, administer the ordinances of salvation, and govern His kingdom on earth.
What is the priesthood?
200
71 Accordingly we went and were baptized. I baptized him first, and afterwards he baptized me—after which I laid my hands upon his head and ordained him to the Aaronic Priesthood, and afterwards he laid his hands on me and ordained me to the same Priesthood—for so we were commanded.*
What is Oliver Cowdery's feelings about the receiving the Aaronic Priesthood
200
Moroni 7:35–37 read and formulate the question
What the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood, the ministering of angels is available to all Chruch members, not just to the priesthood holders.
200
Read D&C 84:19–22; 107:8–12, 18–19; 110:11–16 List
What is the authority and blessing restored with the Melchizedek Priesthood
200
these keys were restored by Moses, Elias, and Elijah in the Kirtland Temple in 1836. Read D&C 110:11–16
What is The keys of the gathering of Israel, the gospel of the dispensation of Abraham, and the sealing power
300
The priesthood authorizes men to act for God in blessing His children and helping them prepare for exaltation.
Why is it important to have the priesthood on the earth
300
Read D&C 13; 84:26–27; 107:20 List
What authority and blessings were restored with the Aaronic Priesthood?
300
3 Nephi 7:18; And it came to pass that they were angry with him, even because he had greater power than they, for it were not possible that they could disbelieve his words, for so great was his faith on the Lord Jesus Christ that angels did minister unto him daily. Read 3 Nephi 17:23–24; 23 And he spake unto the multitude, and said unto them: Behold your little ones. 24 And as they looked to behold they cast their eyes towards heaven, and they saw the heavens open, and they saw angels descending out of heaven as it were in the midst of fire; and they came down and encircled those little ones about, and they were encircled about with fire; and the angels did minister unto them.
What is ministering of angels
300
D&C 84:19. the Melchizedek Priesthood includes the authority to govern the Church, preach the gospel, and administer the ordinances of salvation
What does it mean that the Melchizedek Priesthood includes the authority to administer the gospel of Jesus Christ?
300
Baptism, Conferring of the gift of the Holy Ghost; also called confirmation, Conferring of the priesthood (for male members) Temple endowment Temple marriage and sealing for time and eternity Sacrament Blessing and naming of children Blessing of the sick Special blessings Patriarchal blessing
 What are blessings from the priesthood that women and children can receive?
400
Read D&C 20:38–55; 107:8–12, 23, 35.
What are some ways in which priesthood holders act on behalf of God to bless His children?
400
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve said: “We ask you young men of the Aaronic Priesthood to prepare and bless and pass these emblems of the Savior’s sacrifice worthily and reverently. What a stunning privilege and sacred trust given at such a remarkably young age! I can think of no higher compliment heaven could pay you. We do love you. Live your best and look your best when you participate in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper”
What is Aaronic Priesthood holders officiating in the ordinance of the sacrament
400
Read D&C 84:26–27
What is the "preparatory gospel"
400
D&C 84:19; 107:19 Knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom and knowledge of God
What is spiritual blessings that come to us through the Melchizedek Priesthood
400
through home teachers, priesthood leaders, and extended family member the blessings of the priesthood may be shared with other women and children who do not have priesthood holders who live in their homes.
What is a worthy priesthood holder?
500
D&C 13; 128:20 Susquehanna River bank
What the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood were restored
500
John the Baptist preached repentance and baptized people in preparing the way for the Savior (Matthew 3:1–6, 11). home teaching, missionary work, testimony bearing, and fellowshipping.
How can Aaronic Priesthood holders in our day preach repentance?
500
D&C 84:20–21 The power of godliness, which is manifested through the ordinances of the gospel
What are the "keys of the Melchizedek Priesthood?
500
Live worthy as a son or daughter of our Heavenly Father being exactly obedient to His commandments and the gospel teachings.
How can we show appreciation for the blessings of the priesthood?