Week # 23
PRIESTHOOD ORGANIZATION
"The priesthood is greater than any of its offices. No office adds any power, dignity, or authority to the priesthood. All offices derive their rights, virtues, and authorities from the priesthood. Our concern is with those holding the offices of elder, of seventy, and of high priest. . . .
"Why do we have offices or callings in the priesthood? . . . .So that brethren can become specialists in the performance of priesthood labors. . . .
"Elders are called to be standing ministers; to perfect the Saints; to labor for the salvation of the brethren.
"Seventies are called to proclaim the message of salvation to our Father's other children.
"High priests are called to be standing presidents; to perfect the Saints; to guide, govern, and direct the organization of the Church." (Bruce R. McConkie, Address at Regional Representatives' Seminar, 7 Oct. 1973, p.2).
Questions and Activities
PRIESTHOOD ORGANIZATION
"The priesthood is greater than any of its offices. No office adds any power, dignity, or authority to the priesthood. All offices derive their rights, virtues, and authorities from the priesthood. Our concern is with those holding the offices of elder, of seventy, and of high priest. . . .
"Why do we have offices or callings in the priesthood? . . . .So that brethren can become specialists in the performance of priesthood labors. . . .
"Elders are called to be standing ministers; to perfect the Saints; to labor for the salvation of the brethren.
"Seventies are called to proclaim the message of salvation to our Father's other children.
"High priests are called to be standing presidents; to perfect the Saints; to guide, govern, and direct the organization of the Church." (Bruce R. McConkie, Address at Regional Representatives' Seminar, 7 Oct. 1973, p.2).
Questions and Activities
- Discuss the history of the orders of the priesthood.
- What are the responsibilities of each of the offices of the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods?
- What is the difference between priesthood authority and priesthood keys?
- What prophets visited Joseph Smith, and what priesthood keys did they restore?
- Why has the Lord established priesthood quorums?
- How have priesthood quorums helped you and your family?
Topical Guide
Apostles
Church
Church Organization
Elder--Melchizedek Priesthood
High Priest--Aaronic Priesthood
High Priest--Melchizedek Priesthood
Jesus Christ, Head of the Church
Ministry, Unpaid
Patriarch
Priesthood, Aaronic
Priesthood,Keys of
Priesthood, Magnifying Callings within
Priesthood, Melchizedek
Quorum
Scriptures
3 Nephi 12:1-2
Moroni 3
D&C 20, 68, 107
Exodus 18:13-27
Luke 10:1-4
Acts 1:20-26; 6:1-4
Ephesians 4:11-14
Titus 1:7-9
Articles of Faith 1:6
Bible Dictionary
Apostle
Bishop
Elders
Evangelist
High Priest
Ministry
Patriarch, Patriarchs
Transfiguration, Mount of
Help Others Feel and Recognize the Spirit
Other Sources
Gospel Principles, chapter 14
A Marvelous Work and a Wonder, chapter 12
Jesus the Christ, chapters 16, 23
The Articles of Faith, chapter 11
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