Jesus Called Twelve Apostles During His mortal ministry, the Savior called, ordained and commissioned twelve Apostles. He conferred priesthood keys upon them, and they received a witness of His divinity. Under the Saviors' direction the Apostles helped govern the work of the Church and were prepared for the time when he would no longer on the earth.

Caesarea Phillipi Matt 16:13-19 What is the rock? ‘What’ is Peter? Why is it important to receive a testimony through revelation than by some other way?

“(3) John the Baptist, was also present. “(1) Peter, James, and John, were transfigured (Teachings [of the Prophet Joseph Smith], p. 158). . . . “(2) Moses, Elijah, and Elias . . . appeared on the mountain; and they and Jesus gave the keys of the kingdom to Peter, James, and John. (Teachings, p. 158.) “(3) John the Baptist, was also present. “(4) Peter, James, and John saw in vision the transfiguration of the earth . . . [ D&C 63:20–21 .] . . . “(5) Peter, James, and John received their own endowments. ([Joseph Fielding Smith,] Doctrines of Salvation, vol. 2, p. 165.) . . . “(6) Jesus was strengthened and encouraged to be prepared for the atonement. ([James E. Talmage,] Jesus the Christ, p. 373.) . . . (Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 1:399–401). Matt 17:1-9

D&C 110 Kirtland Temple, April 3, 1836 How/where did we get the Keys today? D&C 110 Kirtland Temple, April 3, 1836 What is significant about that date?

Moses D&C 110:11 Elias D&C 110:12 Elijah D&C 110:13–16 Priesthood keys What these keys direct

Moses D&C 110:11 Elias D&C 110:12 Elijah D&C 110:13–16 Priesthood keys The keys of the gathering of Israel What these keys direct

Moses D&C 110:11 Elias D&C 110:12 Elijah D&C 110:13–16 Priesthood keys The keys of the gathering of Israel What these keys direct Missionary work

Moses D&C 110:11 Elias D&C 110:12 Elijah D&C 110:13–16 Priesthood keys The keys of the gathering of Israel The dispensation of the gospel of Abraham What these keys direct Missionary work

Moses D&C 110:11 Elias D&C 110:12 Elijah D&C 110:13–16 Priesthood keys The keys of the gathering of Israel The dispensation of the gospel of Abraham What these keys direct Missionary work Celestial marriage and eternal posterity

Moses D&C 110:11 Elias D&C 110:12 Elijah D&C 110:13–16 Priesthood keys The keys of the gathering of Israel The dispensation of the gospel of Abraham The keys of this dispensation What these keys direct Missionary work Celestial marriage and eternal posterity

Moses D&C 110:11 Elias D&C 110:12 Elijah D&C 110:13–16 Priesthood keys The keys of the gathering of Israel The dispensation of the gospel of Abraham The keys of this dispensation What these keys direct Missionary work Celestial marriage and eternal posterity Temple and family history work

lineofauthority@ldschurch.org Phone: 800-453-3860 PRIESTHOOD LINE OF AUTHORITY Eric Richards High Priest Ordination: 21 Sep 2000 Ordained By Michael Floyd Cooley Frank Gregory Woidka Philip Alma Petersen Sterling Welling Sill Henry Hooper Blood Hyrum Mack Smith Joseph Fielding Smith Brigham Young Oliver Cowdery David Whitmer Martin Harris Joseph Smith, Jr Peter, James, & John Jesus Christ  lineofauthority@ldschurch.org Phone: 800-453-3860

PETER JOHN JAMES Translated body Resurrected body Brother to James The name Simon means “He that hears” He denies Christ (Matt 26:33-35,58,69-75) just before Jesus cries, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Jesus first appearance after Mary is to Peter (Luke 24:32-34) JAMES Resurrected body James means “Supplanter” Jesus’ only recorded brother’s name was James James was beheaded John 20:6-7 James is not invited to prepare the Passover meal (Luke 22:7-8) James does not come to the tomb (John 20:2-4) James is not mentioned at the sea following the resurrection (John 21:6-8) Plays a role in the temple JOHN Translated body Brother to James The unnamed disciple   Mary’s guardian (John 19:26-27) His nickname is The Revelator Only author to include discourse about Nicodemus and the Holy Ghost (John 3,14-16) His mission is to tarry on the earth (John 21:20-24) Was banished (Revelation 1:9) A SYMBOL OF HEAVENLY FATHER? A SYMBOL OF JESUS CHRIST? A SYMBOL OF THE HOLY GHOST?

Matthew 18:23-35 1 talent=76lbs of gold Gold = $1400/oz 10,000 talents = $1trillion+ If you were to pay $10,000/day ($3.6million/year) it would take 10,958 years to pay this debt. Starting on the day Adam and Eve walked out of the Garden, you’d still owe about $180 billion. 100 pence = $4000

Questions of the Day: What has helped you forgive others? How do you know if you’ve fully forgiven someone?

Forgiving Others: Joseph Genesis 45:1 Joseph sent the Egyptians out. If you have forgiven completely, you don't gossip. “Gossip dies when it hits a wise person’s ears…” Genesis 45:4 Joseph asked his brothers to draw near. If you've forgiven, you make your offenders feel comfortable in your presence Genesis 45:5 Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither.    You don't seek revenge. Genesis 45:9 (go tell dad) As you forgive others, you’ll seek healing in the lives of everyone that was involved in the incident.

“The Merciful Obtain Mercy,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 77. “Remember, heaven is filled with those who have this in common: They are forgiven. And they forgive” “The Merciful Obtain Mercy,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 77.

Elder Robbins, BYU Education Week 2017, “Be 100% Responsible” “Like any couple, my husband and I have had disagreements during our marriage. But one incident stands out in my mind. I no longer recall the reason for our disagreement, but we ended up not speaking at all, and I remember feeling that it was all my husband’s fault. I felt I had done absolutely nothing for which I needed to apologize. As the day went by, I waited for my husband to say he was sorry. Surely he could see how wrong he was. It must be obvious how much he had hurt my feelings. I felt I had to stand up for myself; it was the principle that mattered. As the day was drawing to a close, I started to realize that I was waiting in vain, so I went to the Lord in prayer. I prayed that my husband would realize what he had done and how it was hurting our marriage. I prayed that he would be inspired to apologize so we could end our disagreement… Elder Robbins, BYU Education Week 2017, “Be 100% Responsible”

Elder Robbins, BYU Education Week 2017, “Be 100% Responsible” “As I was praying, I felt a strong impression that I should go to my husband and apologize. I was a bit shocked. I had done nothing wrong and therefore should not have to say I was sorry. A thought came strongly to my mind: “Do you want to be right, or do you want to be married?” I decided it was more important to have a happy, loving marriage than to keep my pride intact over something that would later seem trivial. I went to my husband and apologized for upsetting him. He also apologized, and soon we were happy and united again in love. There is power in the expression “I’m sorry” when it is used with love unfeigned and empathy—not merely to excuse ourselves.” Elder Robbins, BYU Education Week 2017, “Be 100% Responsible”

Woman taken in adultery John 8 Did Jesus forgive her?

John 8 “He was directing the sinful woman to go her way, abandon her evil life, commit no more sin, transform her life. He was saying, Go, woman, and start your repentance; and he was indicating to her the beginning step— to abandon her transgressions” (The Miracle of Forgiveness [1969], 165).

“Stop it!” “This topic could actually be taught in a two-word sermon. When it comes to hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, holding grudges, or wanting to cause harm, please apply the following: Stop it!” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Merciful Obtain Mercy", General Conference, Apr. 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-d_PIF-2Rg

Who can testify of this principle? “Splat!” “Let people repent. Let people grow. Believe that people can change and improve. If something is buried in the past, leave it buried. Don’t keep going back with your little sand pail and beach shovel to dig it up, wave it around, and then throw it at someone, saying, “Hey! Do you remember this?” Splat!” ― Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, BYU Devotional, Jan 13, 2009 Who can testify of this principle? When have you tried to love and forgive as the Lord does? How were you blessed for doing so?

Jaycie’s story

Mark 8:22‑‑26. Look for what was what was so unique about this healing. Why spit? Mark 7-8

How might being healed gradually increase someone’s faith in Jesus Christ? 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 Principle? The promise is in 2 Corinthians 12:10 Mark 7-8

Jesus Called Twelve Apostles During His mortal ministry, the Savior called, ordained and commissioned twelve Apostles. He conferred priesthood keys upon them, and they received a witness of His divinity. Under the Saviors' direction the Apostles helped govern the work of the Church and were prepared for the time when he would no longer on the earth.