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This is a review of the slides we used while
discussing . . . The Priesthood DC 84, 107
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This doctrine, this doctrine of the
priesthood--unknown in the world and but little
known even in the Church--cannot be learned out
of the scriptures alone. It is not set forth in
the sermons and teachings of the prophets and
Apostles, except in small measure.
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This doctrine, this doctrine of the
priesthood--unknown in the world and but little
known even in the Church--cannot be learned out
of the scriptures alone. It is not set forth in
the sermons and teachings of the prophets and
Apostles, except in small measure. The doctrine
of the priesthood is known only by personal
revelation. It comes, line upon line and precept
upon precept, by the power of the Holy Ghost to
those who love and serve God with all their
heart, might, mind, and strength (Bruce R.
McConkie, The Doctrine of the Priesthood, CR,
April 1982).
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The Doctrine of Priesthood

• 1) Purpose?
• 2) Process. . . Power. . . ?
• 3) Commission?

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Purpose of...DC 8423-24
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DC 8423-24 23 Now this Moses plainly taught to
the children of Israel in the wilderness, and
sought diligently to sanctify his people that
they might behold the face of God 24 But they
hardened their hearts and could not endure his
presence therefore, the Lord in his wrath, for
his anger was kindled against them, swore that
they should not enter into his rest while in the
wilderness, which rest is the fulness of his
glory.
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Process of...DC 8433 section heading
33-44 Mosiah 2725-26
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Women
Men
Baptism Atonement Holy Ghost
Water Blood Spirit
1-Clean 2-Feed 3-Protect
1-Clean 2-Feed 3-Protect
Lev. 1711
Labor
Labor
Repentance removes GUILT Sanctification removes
DESIRE
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We consider that God has created man with a
mind capable of instruction, and a faculty which
may be enlarged in proportion to the heed and
diligence given to the light communicated from
heaven to the intellect and that the nearer man
approaches perfection, the clearer are his views,
and the greater his enjoyments, till he has
overcome the evils of his life and lost every
desire for sin and like the ancients, arrives at
that point of faith where he is wrapped in the
power and glory of his Maker and is caught up to
dwell with Him (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph
Smith, 51).
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Commission...
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Commission...

• Obtain
• Magnify

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Commission...

• Obtain (Jacob 117 DC 8433) Obtain an
  errand from the Lord (DC 6429 DC 4211-12
  DC 2065)

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Commission...

• Obtain (Jacob 117 DC 8433) Obtain an
  errand from the Lord (DC 6429 DC 4211-12
  DC 2065)
• Magnify

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Commission...

• Obtain (Jacob 117 DC 8433) Obtain an
  errand from the Lord (DC 6429 DC 4211-12
  DC 2065)
• Magnify
• 1) Responsibility for sins. . . if . . .

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President John Taylor said on one occasion,
speaking to the brethren of the Priesthood If
you do not magnify your callings, God will hold
you responsible for those you might have saved,
had you done your duty. This is a challenging
statement. . . . if I fail in my assignment as a
bishop, a stake president, a mission president,
or one of the General Authorities of the
Church--if any of us fail to teach, lead, direct,
and help to save those under our direction and
within our jurisdiction, then the Lord will hold
us responsible if they are lost as the result of
our failure (Hugh B. Brown, Conference Report,
Oct. 1962, p. 84).
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Commission...

• Obtain (Jacob 117 DC 8433) Obtain an
  errand from the Lord (DC 4211-12 DC 2065)
• Magnify
• 1) Responsibility for sins. . . if . . .
• 2) Teach the word

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Commission...

• Obtain (Jacob 117 DC 8433) Obtain an
  errand from the Lord (DC 4211-12 DC 2065)
• Magnify
• 1) Responsibility for sins. . . if . . .
• 2) Teach the word
• 3) Labor with might

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Commission...

• Obtain (Jacob 117 DC 8433) Obtain an
  errand from the Lord (DC 4211-12 DC 2065)
• Magnify
• 1) Responsibility for sins. . . if . . .
• 2) Teach the word
• 3) Labor with might
• 4) Help from God Revelation

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The End . . .