1. 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.

2. The Mount of Transfiguration
Matthew 16-17

3. 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?

4. Why would Jesus say Matt 16:21-23

5. “By focusing only on the Savior’s coming death, Peter failed to understand Jesus Christ’s true mission—the redemption of all mankind.
“Peter probably meant well. However, if Jesus had accommodated Peter’s wishes by avoiding the suffering of the Atonement, there would have been no redemption from sins and no Resurrection conquering death. In the moment of his impulsive protest, Peter was unwittingly siding with the adversary” (New Testament Student Manual [Church Educational System manual, 2014], 122).

7. What is transfiguration?
Transfiguration refers to “the condition of persons who are temporarily changed in appearance and nature—that is, lifted to a higher spiritual level—so that they can endure the presence and glory of heavenly beings” (Guide to the Scriptures, “Transfiguration,” scriptures.lds.org).

8. Matt 17:1-9
“(1) Jesus singled out Peter, James, and John from the rest of the Twelve
“(2) Peter, James, and John, were transfigured (Teachings [of the Prophet Joseph Smith], p. 158)
“(3) Moses and Elijah appeared on the mountain; and they and Jesus gave the keys of the kingdom to Peter, James, and John. (Teachings, p. 158.)
“(4) John the Baptist, previously beheaded by Herod was also present
“(5) Peter, James, and John saw in vision the transfiguration of the earth that is to take place at the Second Coming when the millennial era is ushered in. [ D&C 63:20–21 .] . . .

9. “(6) Peter, James, and John received their own endowments while on the mountain. ([Joseph Fielding Smith,] Doctrines of Salvation, vol. 2, p. 165.) . . .
“(7) Jesus himself was strengthened and encouraged by Moses and Elijah so as to be prepared for the atonement. ([James E. Talmage,] Jesus the Christ, p. 373.) . . .
“(8) The apostles were taught in plainness ‘of his death and also his resurrection’ [ JST, Luke 9:31 ]
(Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 1:399–401).
Matt 17:1-9

10. D&C 110 Kirtland Temple, April 3, 1836
What is significant about that date?

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Matt 17:1-9
Who holds the keys today?
Priesthood line of authority - who has it?

19. Who were ordained Apostles by Jesus Christ
Phone:
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
Who were ordained Apostles by Jesus Christ

20. A SYMBOL OF HEAVENLY FATHER?
PETER
Resurrected body
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)
A SYMBOL OF HEAVENLY FATHER?

21. A SYMBOL OF JESUS CHRIST?
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
A SYMBOL OF JESUS CHRIST?

22. A SYMBOL OF THE HOLY GHOST?
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 THE HOLY GHOST?

23. Identify principles the Apostles learned from their experiences with the Savior
Matthew 18:21-22
Matthew 26:51-56
Mark 4:35-41
Mark 5:25-34
Mark 9:25-29
Luke 9:51-56
Luke 24:44-48
John 13:4-17
John 21:15-17

24. 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. Even if you started on the day Adam and Eve walked out of the garden, you’d still owe about $180 billion.
100 pence = $4000

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

26. 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
As you forgive others, you’ll seek healing in the lives of everyone that was involved in the incident.

27. “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).

28. Woman taken in adultery
John 8
Did Jesus forgive her?

29. 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).

30. “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

31. 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?

32. Jeffrey R. Holland in Conference Report, Oct. 1998
“To you is extended the peace and renewal of repentance available through the atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ. In such serious matters the path of repentance is not easily begun or painlessly traveled. But the Savior of the world will walk that essential journey with you. He will strengthen you when you waver. He will be your light when it seems most dark. He will take your hand and be your hope when hope seems all you have left. His compassion and mercy, with all their cleansing and healing power, are freely given to all who truly wish complete forgiveness and will take the steps that lead to it.”
Jeffrey R. Holland in Conference Report, Oct. 1998

33. Jaycie’s story

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

35. 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

36. Have you ever prayed for blindness?
2 Kings 6:16-23.
The Lord can make temptations and weaknesses and disappointments become blind to us.  
Mark 7-8

37. 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.