History of the Priesthood
What is the priesthood?
The authority and power of God given to man act for the blessing and salvation of mankind.
What are 2 of the duties that Deacons are supposed to do?
Pass the Sacrament; Collect Fast Offerings; Assist the Bishop in Temporal things; watch over the church and warn, expound, exhort, and teach.
And the lesser priesthood continued, which priesthood holdeth the key of the __________________ and the preparatory Gospel. D&C 84:26
(A) ministering of angels (B) Revelations for the church (C) Blessing for everyone (D) collecting money
What is the name of the Lesser Priesthood?
(A) Adamonic Priesthood (B) Aaronic Priesthood
(C) Melchizedek Priesthood (D) Michaelic Priesthood
(B) Aaronic Priesthood
Name 2 types of blessings that can be given with the priesthood?
Father's blessing, blessing of comfort, blessing of healing, patriarchal blessing, baby blessing
What are the duties of the office of Elder?
A) Teach and preach the Gospel (B) Baptize and confirm (C) Administer to the sick (D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Teach, preach, baptize, confirm, conduct meetings. administer to the sick, D&C 20:38
Name 2 ordinances in the church that are performed thru the priesthood?
Baptism, Confirmation of the Holy Ghost, Temple Sealing, Temple Endownment
What is the name of the higher priesthood?
Melchizedek Priesthood
Who appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on May 15th 1929 to restore the Aaronic Priesthood.
John the Baptist
What are 2 duties of a Priest?
Bless the Sacrament; Performs Baptisms; Preach, teach expound, exhort; Fulfill all the responsibilities of a Deacon and Teacher
In D&C Section 107 verse 18 it says, “The power and authority of the higher, or Melchizedek Priesthood is to hold the keys of all the_________________________ of the church.
spiritual blessings
What is a priesthood quorum?
(A) a sports team (B) a group of classmates
(C) An organized group of brethren who hold the same priesthood office
(D) a pack of rowdy children
(C) An organized group of brethren who hold the same priesthood office.
Who appeared to Josepth Smith and Oliver Cowdery in May 1829 to restore the Melchizedek priesthood?
Peter, James and John
What are 2 duties that Teachers are supposed to do?
Prepare the Sacrament; Be a ministering companion; Watch over the church; Fulfill the responsibilities of a deacon,
ordinances authority
What is the primary purpose of a quorum?
(A) To have parties (B) To play games with each other (C) To dance all night (D) To serve others, build unity and brotherhood and instruct one another.
(D) To serve others, build unity and brotherhood and instruct one another.
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
"Powers of Heaven"
Which office in the priesthood is to 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
Apostle
Name 3 offices in the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Elder, High Priest, Patriarch, Seventy, Apostle
Name 3 offices in the Aaronic Priesthood?
Deacon, Teacher, Priest