Lesson 15

Lesson Title: "The Melchizedek Priesthood"

OTHER RESOURCES:

• Resource Guide for Young Women Manual 1 at lds.org. With Ensign, New Era, and Friend references

OBJECTIVE:

Each young woman will understand the duties and obligations of those who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood.

PREPARATION:

1. Picture 10, Melchizedek Priesthood Restoration (62371), located at the back of the manual.
2. If possible, make a copy for each class member of the handout “Offices and Responsibilities in the Melchizedek Priesthood” on page 65.
3. Assign young women to present any stories, scriptures, or quotations you wish.

ATTENTION GETTER:

Quotation
“The priesthood is the power of God delegated to men to act for the blessing and salvation of all mankind. While we sometimes refer to priesthood holders as ‘the priesthood,’ we must never forget that the priesthood is not owned by or embodied in those who hold it. It is held in a sacred trust to be used for the benefit of men, women, and children alike. Elder John A. Widtsoe said, ‘Men have no greater claim than women upon the blessings that issue from the Priesthood and accompany its possession’ (Priesthood and Church Government [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1939], p. 83). For example, our young women should have just as many opportunities for blessings from priesthood leaders as our young men” (Dallin H. Oaks, in Conference Report, Apr. 1992, p. 51; or Ensign, May 1992, p. 36).

LESSON:

CONCLUSION:

Conclude by emphasizing how important it is to honor the Melchizedek Priesthood and those who hold it. Those who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood have committed to obey our Father in Heaven and use his priesthood to bless his children. They, like us, are in the process of trying to become like God. Our trust in them will inspire them to honor their priesthood fully.

HANDOUT: