How does someone become a priesthood leader? A man is called by God to the priesthood (Hebrews 5:4). By the laying on of hands, he is ordained or set apart by an authorized leader of the Church (Numbers 27:18, 23; D&C 42:11)
How do we know who has authority in the Church today? Those who are called must be made known to and are presented to the members of the Church for a sustaining vote prior to being ordained or set apart by those in authority. This process keeps members informed of who has been called to lead and teach within the Church, and prevents those without authority from taking on roles in which they have not been called. (D&C 26:2)
“Does the Phrase ‘Though He Were a Son’ Apply to Melchizedek, to Christ, or to Both?” “[Hebrews 5:7-8] applies to both Melchizedek and to Christ, because Melchizedek was a prototype of Christ and that prophet’s ministry typified and foreshadowed that of our Lord in the same sense that the ministry of Moses did.” (“The Life and Teachings of Jesus & His Apostles," p 384)
Why was Melchizedek considered a great high priest?
- What are some of the miracles Melchizedek performed? (JST, Genesis 14:25-40)
- “Stopped the mouths of lions”
- “Quenched the violence of fire”
- “Obtained peace in Salem"
- What Old Testament prophet did Melchizedek bless?
- "And he lifted up his voice, and he blessed Abram"
- Why do we call the greater priesthood the Melchizedek Priesthood?
- We call the higher priesthood the Melchizedek Priesthood because Melchizedek was the first, chosen by God, to hold this priesthood.
What important doctrinal correction did Joseph Smith make in Hebrews 6:1? Joseph Smith added the word “not” to this verse, "Therefore [not] leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God"
Why is it important that a person not leave behind faith, repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Ghost? This would put them in a state of apostasy. If we abandon our faith, and ignore the commandments and covenants we’ve made, we will lose the gift of the Holy Ghost and become apostate.
“What Must People Do in Order to ‘Crucify To Themselves the Son of God Afresh, and Put Him to an Open Shame’?” How serious is the sin described in Hebrews 6:4-6? To become a son of perdition, one must know Christ, receive the Holy Ghost, and then willingly deny all knowledge or rebel against God. After knowing of Christ, the plan of salvation and the truths of the gospel and sinning against the Holy Ghost, there is no repentance, and the eventual punishment is outer darkness. (Matthew 12:31)
What do we know about the greatness of Melchizedek? Melchizedek was king of Salem and a high priest blessed the prophet Abraham. He was known as the king of righteousness, or king of peace. He was such a great man that even Abraham gave tithe to him. (Hebrews 7:1-6)
In what ways that Melchizedek is similar to or a prototype of the Savior? He was, "Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually” (Hebrews 7:3)
What did Paul teach about the priesthood and about Jesus Christ? The priesthood is unchangeable and Christ was sent to save all by making intercession (Hebrews 7:15-28)
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