Self Check Lesson 5

Question 1

What keys are inherent in the Aaronic Priesthood?

Answer 1

The Aaronic Priesthood holds the keys of the ministering of angels, the gospel of repentance and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins.

Question 2

Who are the “Sons of Levi” and what is the nature of the “offering” they will make?

Answer 2

The “Son’s of Levi” are the branch of the house of Israel that held the priesthood and made the blood sacrifices in the temple. It is believed/speculated that there will blood sacrifices again, of animals, to complete the fullness of the restoration in this dispensation. This is because EVERYTHING will need to be restored since the beginning.

Question 3

Following Joseph and Oliver’s baptism, what spiritual experiences did they have? How can those experiences apply to us?

Answer 3

After they were baptized they began to prophecy concerning the rise of the church and the they had meanings of scriptures opened to them. We too can have similar experiences if we prepare ourselves and ask of the Lord about those things that we have questions, then read our scriptures.

Question 4

What do we learn from Oliver Cowdery’s description of the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood? Why do you think Oliver is much more descriptive of this event than Joseph?

Answer 4

We learn from Oliver that he and Joseph had questions concerning baptism that they had translated in the Book of Mormon, so they went to inquire of the Lord. They then received the answers they sought. I think Oliver was more touch by this experience because Joseph had had many visitors already and this was Oliver’s first time.

Question 5

Why was John the Baptist the one who came to restore the Aaronic Priesthood?

Answer 5

Because John was the last one that held the keys to the Aaronic priesthood.

Question 6

What is the significance of the word “until”?

Answer 6

The word “until” was used to indicate continuance as in the line of “God be with you until we meet again”. It is unending…

Question 7

How did the Savior demonstrate that souls are precious to him?

Answer 7

Man is the offspring of God in the spirit, and it is the privilege of those who are faithful to become like God; joint heirs with Jesus Christ to become immortal. Man’s possibilities as a son of God are unlimited.

Question 8

What is meant by the phrase, “years of accountability”? Is there a scriptural definition?

Answer 8

The years of accountability is 8 but it wasn’t given until D&C 68:25 – it is also mentioned in JST Genesis 17:11 which was received sometime between December 1830 and April 5, 1831.

Question 9

In verses 2–3, what things had Oliver written that were true and that he was to rely upon?

Answer 9

Oliver had written what Joseph had translated and he wanted to know that what he had written was true. The Lord had told him that he(Oliver) already knew that they were true and that he was rely on the things he had written.

Question 10

Verses 31–36 are directed to whom? What is the essence of the message?

Answer 10

These verses are directed to the Twelve apostles that were called and they were instructed to go forth and testify of what they were taught and what they felt because of the spirit.

Question 11

What is the significance of the name by which we are called?

Answer 11

We are called to be called by the name Jesus Christ, and take the name upon ourselves, because in the last days that will be the name by which we will be called and if we don’t know it we will have no place with the Father.

Question 12

What will the Holy Ghost do for us?

Answer 12

If we ask in faith the we shall have, by the Holy Ghost, which manifested all things which are expedient unto the children of men.

Question 13

Who restored the Melchizedek Priesthood and the office of Apostle?

Answer 13

Peter, James, and John came to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and restored the Melchizedek Priesthood and ordained them apostles (D&C 18:9)

Question 14

Who was to select those to be the first Quorum of Twelve Apostles in this dispensation? Who did select them? When? What criteria were they to use in the selection?

Answer 14

Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer were to seek out the twelve and then six years later when they did seek them out, Martin Harris was also asked to help. They would be known “by their desires and their works” and they were to be shown the words that the Lord had dictated to JS.

Question 15

In view of the fact that the world is ripening in iniquity, what were Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer to do?

Answer 15

They were to preach to all the world to “repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ”

Question 16

How do we demonstrate that souls are precious to us?

Answer 16

We but labor all our days to bring save one soul unto Christ, then great would be our joy. We need to share the gospel with everyone we get the chance to talk with.

Question 17

Why is prayer so important in our lives?

Answer 17

If we neglect our prayers the spirit of darkness will overcome us. “We are happier and better person if we pray.”

Question 18

What insights concerning Martin Harris may be gained from D&C 19? What was he struggling with? What cautions and counsel was he given?

Answer 18

Martin seems to have been asking for more reassurances form the Lord, and not remembering what the Lord had already told him and forgiving him about. He was to stop coveting his neighbor’s wife and life. He was to stop fighting and arguing. He was to pay the debt he had promised to pay for the printing of the BoM. He was told to PRAY always.

Question 19

“And of tenets thou shalt not talk” (D&C 19:31). Explain.

Answer 19

Martin appears to have been asking questions that were not relevant to what the Lord was asking him to do and to preach. He was to preach repentance, baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Question 20

How are the Lamanites a remnant of the Jew?

Answer 20

Lehi was a citizen of Jerusalem, on the kingdom of Judah and his family was there for many generations, thereby making him a Jew.

Question 21

What instructions have the Lord and the Brethren given us concerning debt?

Answer 21

We are told to avoid debt, live within our means.

Question 22

What are the meanings of and difference between “eternal punishment” and “endless punishment”?

Answer 22

Eternal punishment refers to “God’s punishment, because God is eternal. Everlasting punishment refers to God who is everlasting – so the law will always be there for those who break it and need to pay.

Question 23

Why is the Atonement of Jesus Christ the greatest event in the history of the world?

Answer 23

“The Atonement is the rock foundation upon which the gospel and all other teaching rest.”

Question 24

“And surely every man must repent or suffer” (D&C 19:4, 16). Explain.

Answer 24

There is always a price to pay for every sin. When we repent we also suffer but not as much as Christ suffered on our behalf. That is why he sacrificed himself, so that we would not have to pay the FULL price.

Question 25

What rights and powers did the Savior accrue to himself by virtue of the Atonement?

Answer 25

As the first born of the Father in the flesh and by the rights of his sacrifice he is to sit on the right hand of God, and rule as his Father has. He received the great joy of knowing that he had obeyed his father and save those of us that have chosen to obey the commandments and be baptized.