Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A
Table of Contents
- Introduction v
- The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles ix
- The Family: A Proclamation to the World x
- Lesson 1: The Priesthood 2
- Lesson 2: The Priesthood from Adam to the Restoration 9
- Lesson 3: The Restoration of the Priesthood 16
- Lesson 4: The Priesthood Quorum 24
- Lesson 5: Duties of the Deacon 31
- Lesson 6: Duties of the Teacher 40
- Lesson 7: Duties of the Priest 48
- Lesson 8: Duties of the Bishop and the Branch President 57
- Lesson 9: Duties of the Elder and the High Priest 63
- Lesson 10: Patriarchs and Patriarchal Blessings 69
- Lesson 11: The Need for General Authorities 77
- Lesson 12: The Father’s Responsibilities for the Welfare of His Family 86
- Lesson 13: Counseling with Family Members 93
- Lesson 14: Leading Family Prayer 101
- Lesson 15: The Home: A Center for Gospel Study 107
- Lesson 16: Teaching the Gospel 114
- Lesson 17: Teaching from the Scriptures 124
- Lesson 18: Teaching by the Power of the Holy Ghost 132
- Lesson 19: Teaching Modesty and Virtue in the Home 139
- Lesson 20: Settling Family Problems Harmoniously 146
- Lesson 21: Managing Family Finances 153
- Lesson 22: Home Production and Storage 160
- Lesson 23: Developing and Improving Employment Skills 168
- Lesson 24: Keeping Physically Healthy 177
- Lesson 25: Serving the Community and the Nation 184
- Lesson 26: A Testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ 192
- Lesson 27: Faith in Jesus Christ 198
- Lesson 28: Repentance 207
- Lesson 29: Baptism, a Continuing Covenant 215
- Lesson 30: The Gift of the Holy Ghost 223
- Lesson 31: Prayer and Fasting 230
- Lesson 32: Reverence 237
- Lesson 33: Love and Service 244
- Lesson 34: Moral Cleanliness 250
- Lesson 35: The Eternal Family 256
- Picture Section 277
History and Organization of the Priesthood
Personal and Family Responsibilities
Gospel Principles and Doctrines
Publication Notes
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Revised 2000
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