1. The Priesthood of the Church D&C 107

2. Have you ever seen someone give a blessing to their self?

3. President of the Church Apostle Seventy D&C 107: 21–22, 65–67, 91–92 D&C 107:23–24, 27– 33, 35, 39, 58 D&C 107:25–32, 34, 93–97 Bishop Elders quorum president Teachers/Deacon Quorum President D&C 107:61, 68– 78, 87–88 D&C 107:60, 89–90 D&C 107:62–63, 85- 86 Aaronic Priesthood Holder Melchizedek Priesthood holder A Sloth D&C 107:13-17 D&C 107:7-12 D&C 107:99-100 Duties of the Priesthood

4. Why is it called the “Melchizedek” Priesthood? D&C 107:1-4 – Melchi—King – Zedek—Righteousness The City of Salem (Genesis 14) Melchizedek

5. “Surely no greater tribute or more generous adulation could be mentioned than to be so much like the Son of God that one’s name could be substituted for his in the title of the most powerful force in the universe --- the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God” Melchizedek Jeffrey R. Holland, Christ and the New Covenant, 175

6. History Moses and Melchizedek priesthood taken from the earth in the Old Testament The presiding officer of the Aaronic Priesthood was called the high priest (Ex. 28; 29). 6

7. History In the Book of Mormon, Alma is first mentioned (see Mosiah 29:42, Alma 8:23; Alma 30:20–23). During His mortal life, Jesus Christ was the presiding high priest on earth (see Heb. 3:1). 7

8. History May 15, 1829: John the Baptist restores the Aaronic Priesthood. June 1829: Peter, James and John restore the Melchizedek Priesthood. 8

9. Melchizedek: A type or shadow of Christ: 1.A great high priest (D&C 107:2) 2.“None were greater” (Alma 13:19) 3.Offered the Lord’s Supper (Gen. 14:18-20; JST, Gen. 14:17- 20) 4.Established righteousness among his followers (JST, Gen. 14:33-34) 5.Known as the “prince of peace” (JST, Gen. 14:33) 6.Known as the “king of heaven” (JST, Gen. 14:36) 7.Known as the “king of peace” (JST, Gen. 14:36) 8.The holy priesthood was named after him (D&C 107:2-4)

10. Joseph Smith said all priesthood is Melchizedek, but there are separate portions or degrees of it (Teachings,180). Seniority in the first Quorum of the Twelve: Thomas B. Marsh 35Parley P. Pratt 27 David W. Patton 35Luke S. Johnson 27 Brigham Young 33William B. Smith 23 Heber C. Kimball 33Orson Pratt 23 Orson Hyde 30John F. Boynton 23 William E. McLellin 29Lyman E. Johnson 23 Doctrine and Covenants 107:23-26 What’s the difference between a “special witness” of Christ and “especial” witness of Christ? The real difference is that one holds keys and the other doesn’t.

11. D&C 107 Worksheet Additional sources: What every Elder Should Know—and every Sister as Well: A Primer on Principles of Priesthood Government, Ensign, February 1993, 7; and The Unwritten Order of Things BYU Speeches October 15, 1996; and Let Every Man Learn His Duty: Section 107 A Lynn Cope CES Sympsium 1998. T or FSome priesthood principles are found in the scriptures, some in church handbooks, some in neither. T or FWe do not aspire to callings, refuse callings, or ask to be released from our callings in the church. T or FWe should not go to the General Authorities for counsel or blessings. T or FBishops should not yield the arrangement of meetings to members. T or FTo exercise priesthood authority properly we must do what Christ would do if He were present. T or FKeys are the right to preside and direct the affairs of the Church within a jurisdiction. T or FOnly the President of the Church holds all priesthood keys. T or FAn Elder holds as much priesthood as an Apostle. T or FThe office of high priest is “higher” than the office of Elder. T or FAll men ordained to offices in the priesthood are organized into quorums. T or FAll quorums are presided over by a presidency consisting of a president and two counselors. T or FIn the Church authority is always conferred by ordination. T or FOne must be set apart to be a home teacher. T or FWhen women serve in church offices they are given authority. T or FThere is a specified number of men for each priesthood quorum. T or FIt would be proper to say, “I have been asked to serve as a counselor”. T or FIf someone claims to have been secretly ordained to a secret calling, we know for sure they are false. T or FA Bishop cannot call or release a Elders Quorum Presidency. T or FA Bishop can excommunicate an Elder in his ward. T or FTo receive a temple recommend I must be interviewed by the Bishop and Stake President. T or FSometimes a man may hold more than one ordained office at a time. T or FProper records are always made of ordinations and settings apart in the Church.

12. Teacher notes: T or FSome priesthood principles are found in the scriptures, some in church handbooks, some in neither. Packer, UO, 3 for example, one who presides sits on stand close to one conducting, 1 counselor always on right, 2 nd on left T or FWe do not aspire to callings, refuse callings, or ask to be released from our callings in the church. A of F 5, all are called, DC 20:38, 68, DC 107:10, UO,3; inspiration, not where, but how we serve. Presiding officers authority. T or FWe should not go to the General Authorities for counsel or blessings. 107:40, what would happen if everyone did this?, UO, 4. More prominent, better blessing? Fathers first. Be a good follower, followship. Called by revelation, how calls are presented is important. T or FBishops should not yield the arrangement of meetings to members. UO,5 missionary farewells and funerals T or FTo exercise priesthood authority properly we must do what Christ would do if He were present. DC 107:3 Packer Ensign 93,1 T or FKeys are the right to preside and direct the affairs of the Church within a jurisdiction. DC 107:18-22, 67m General Authorities, Elder Neuenschwander. T or FOnly the President of the Church holds all priesthood keys. The 12 also; DC 27:12-13; DC 107:15 Bishop T or FAn Elder holds as much priesthood as an Apostle. Quote Symposium 98, term Elder Packer Ensign 93, 8 T or FThe office of high priest is “higher” than the office of Elder. Packer Ensign 93,9 different areas of service T or FAll men ordained to offices in the priesthood are organized into quorums. 107:85-- 107:60-63 Bishops and Patriarchs T or FAll quorums are presided over by a presidency consisting of a president and two counselors. DC 107:21 Not the 70, all have a president. T or FIn the Church authority is always conferred by ordination. Sometimes setting apart Packer 93, 10 offices come by ordination, keys and callings received by stting apart. T or FOne must be set apart to be a home teacher. Inherent in the duties of the priesthood. DC 20:53,51 T or FWhen women serve in church offices they are given authority. Yes, but no keys, Packer Ensign 93, 10. T or FThere is a specified number of men for each priesthood quorum. Not in HP Packer 93, 11 T or FIt would be proper to say, “I have been asked to serve as a counselor”. Called is more proper Packer 93, 11 DC 4:3 more than an invitation or a request. Call them by their proper name. T or FIf someone claims to have been secretly ordained to a secret calling, we know for sure they are false. J Packer 93,12 DC 42:11 T or FA Bishop cannot call or release an Elders Quorum Presidency. T or FA Bishop can excommunicate an Elder in his ward. Disfellowship yes, deprive of priesthood no T or FTo receive a temple recommend I must be interviewed by the Bishop and Stake President. Mel Priesthood ordinances T or FSometimes a man may hold more than one ordained office at a time. Bishop Patriarch T or FProper records are always made of ordinations and settings apart in the Church.

14. THE SLOTH Sloths can turn their heads 270 degrees Sloths can turn their heads 270 degrees When looking for a mate, female sloths emit a scream that can be heard up to 1500’ away When looking for a mate, female sloths emit a scream that can be heard up to 1500’ away 11,000 years ago, sloths were the size of elephants 11,000 years ago, sloths were the size of elephants There are less than 100 three-toed pygmy sloths left in the world There are less than 100 three-toed pygmy sloths left in the world They can retain their grip after death They can retain their grip after death Sloths in captivity can sleep for up to 20 hours a day Sloths in captivity can sleep for up to 20 hours a day Original color of the fur is often masked with layers of algae on its surface. On the ground, the maximum speed of the sloth is 6.5 ft per minute Sloths can turn their heads 270 degrees Sloths can turn their heads 270 degrees When looking for a mate, female sloths emit a scream that can be heard up to 1500’ away When looking for a mate, female sloths emit a scream that can be heard up to 1500’ away 11,000 years ago, sloths were the size of elephants 11,000 years ago, sloths were the size of elephants There are less than 100 three-toed pygmy sloths left in the world There are less than 100 three-toed pygmy sloths left in the world They can retain their grip after death They can retain their grip after death Sloths in captivity can sleep for up to 20 hours a day Sloths in captivity can sleep for up to 20 hours a day Original color of the fur is often masked with layers of algae on its surface. On the ground, the maximum speed of the sloth is 6.5 ft per minute

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16. The Priesthood of the Church D&C 107