Priesthood

The Priesthood

• • Baptism by power and authority (Mosiah 18:17)

  • Fore-ordination of the priesthood (Alma 13:1-19)

  • Duties and Offices of the priesthood (Alma 13:1-19)

  • Priesthood keys, power and authority are the means by which the ordinances manifest the power of godliness (D&C 84:19-20)

  • Two priesthoods (D&C 107-1:6)

  • Melchizedek has power to officiate all offices in the church (D&C 107:7-12)

  • Aaronic priesthood administers in outward ordinances (D&C 107:13-17)

  • Priesthood lineage (D&C 107:39-52)

  • Bishops serve as common judges in Israel (D&C 107:68-76)

  • Priesthood only to be used in righteousness (D&C 121:34-46)

  • Apostles received power and authority (Luke 9:1-6)

  • Apostles commissioned (John 15:16)

  • Call for the Elders (James 5:14-15)

  • Case Study (Acts 8:14-20)