Priesthood

Doctrinal Mastery Scriptures

100

Apostles and prophets help protect the saints.

What is Ephesians 4:11-14?

200

The Lord's church is founded upon apostles and prophets.

What is Ephesians 2:19-20?

300

Peter prophesied of the restoration.

What is Acts 3:19-21?

400

The Lord chooses and ordains apostles and prophets.

What is John 15:16?

500

Jesus Christ promised to build His church and confer the keys of the kingdom.

What is Matthew 16:15-19?

History

100

He appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on May 15, 1929 to restore the Aaronic priesthood.

Who is John the Baptist?

200

Appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in May 1829 to restore the Melchizidek priesthood

Who are Peter, James, and John?

300

Joseph Smith said the Lord declared, The rights of the priesthood are inseperably connected with the _______________ __ ______________ and that the ______________ __ ____________ cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness. D&C 121:36

What are "Powers of Heaven"?

Definitions

100

A period of time in which the Lord has at least one authorized servant on the Earth who bears the holy priesthood and the keys, and who has a divine commission to dispense the gospel to the inhabitants of the Earth.

What is a dispensation?

200

The power God gives to man to act on his behalf for blessing and the salvation of all mankind.

What is the priesthood?

300

This is a priesthood of a lesser power and authority than the priesthood of Melchizedek. It is a priesthood of performances and ordinances.

What is the Aaronic priesthood?

400

This priesthood was first made known to Adam. The patriarchs and prophets in every dispensation had this authority. It is a higher or greater priesthood.

What is the Melchizedek priesthood?

500

Specific stewardships within priesthood authority.

What are priesthood keys?

Duties

100

• Bless the sacrament, pass the sacrament, collect fast offerings, serve as a minister.

What are the duties of the Aaonic priesthood?

200

• Teach, preach, baptize, confirm, conduct meetings, administer to the sick, D&C 20:38.

What are the duties of the office of Elder?

300

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?

400

Fulfill the responsibilities of elder and high priest and give patriarchal blessings.

What are the duties of a Patriarch?

500

• Serves as a special witness 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.

What are the duties of an Apostle?

Organization

100

• The most important organization of the church.

What is the family?

200

The presiding authority in a family.

Who is a father?

300

• An organized group of brethren who hold the same priesthood office.

What is a quorum?

400

To serve others, build unity and brotherhood, and instruct one another.

What is the primary purpose of a quorum?

500

The only man who holds all priesthood keys and has authority to exercise all priesthood keys.

Who is the living prophet?