General Priesthood Knowledge
The authority given to men to act with the power of God.
What is the Priesthood?
What is the first office of the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Elder
What is the new home/visiting teaching program now called?
Ministering
Appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and restored the Aaronic Priesthood to the earth in the latter days.
John the Baptist
Repentance & Forgiveness, emotional healing from trauma. Research, discover, new medicine, medical procedures. Teach hygiene in 3rd world countries, blessings for people that are ill.
What is "heal the Sick"?
The brother of Moses. The "preparatory" or "lesser" priesthood is named after him
Who is Aaron?
What date was the Melchizedek Priesthood restored?
Spring 1829
What blessings have come to you because of the priesthood?
Provided me spiritual experiences performing my priesthood duties.
Who restored the Melchizedek Priesthood to the earth?
Peter, James, and John
Missionary work, leading by example, teach people to learn how to recognize the Holy Ghost, promote the truth.
What is "open eyes of the blind" and "unstop the ears of the deaf"?
Abraham paid tithes and offerings to him. He was known as "The Prince of Peace" because he taught repentance to his people and established peace in his city. "There were many before him, and also there were many afterwards, but none were greater" (Alma 13:19)
Who is Melchizedek?
What is the difference between priesthood authority and priesthood keys?
Priesthood authority is the power to act in the name of God and the keys are the right to use that power.
Who benefits from the priesthood?
Everyone!
When was the Aaronic priesthood restored in the latter days?
May 15 1829
Bring the spirit of peace into a room, conversation. Help resolve contention. Literally command evil spirits to depart.
What is "cast out devils"?
Bishop, Priest, teacher, deacon.
What are offices of the Aaronic Priesthood?
What is the highest office in the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Apostle
What can you do to help with your priesthood responsibilities?
Stay worthy to hold the priesthood, uphold and serve one another, sustain priesthood leaders.......
Who was the first person to be given the priesthood?
Adam
Listening to people, especially those with "small voices". Give people who are considered "lower class" in society a voice- help them find fair platforms and advocate for political change.
What is "tongue of the dumb shall speak"?
The promise from the Lord to the faithful that obtain both priesthoods and magnify their calling. The word means "made holy", clean or consecrated. A person must be this to be able to see the face of God. (See D&C 84:23 & 33)
What is Sanctified?
Where is the oath and covenant of the priesthood found?
D&C 84:33-44
Do women have priesthood authority to fulfill specific assignments in the church?
Yes. Women use the priesthood authority to oversee and do the work of the church in the relief society and other church auxiliaries. Performs specific priesthood ordinances, bring themselves and others into the prescence of God and act in the earth for the salvation of the human family. (LDS living.com- 5 ways women are given Priesthood authority)
Why are there two different priesthoods?
The Aaronic priesthood is the introductory priesthood which was given because the children of Israel were not ready for the full law.
When people call you names, when Satan tells you you are not worthy, or underserving, or less you have the Knowledge that you are a Child of God- you are worthy, you are deserving and you are enough. When people have mal-intentions you have the Holy Ghost to help you navigate your decisions.