Melchizedek Priesthood Required Knowledge

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In preparation for your interview with the Stake President to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, please prayerfully study to find the answers to these questions. Come prepared to share your thoughts.

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What does the word Hebrew name Melchizedek mean? (Bible Dictionary)

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Who is Melchizedek? (Bible Dictionary)

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What is the full name of the Lord's Priesthood? (D&C 107:1-4)

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Why is the Higher Priesthood called after Melchizedek? (D&C 107:1-4)

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Before Melchizedek, who was the Priesthood named after? (D&C 76: 55-57)

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Who was Enoch? (Bible Dictionary, Moses Ch. 6-8)

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What did Enoch Accomplish? (Moses Ch. 6-8)

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What did Melchizedek Accomplish? (Alma 13: 14-19, JST Gen. 14:25-40)

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What achievements do both Prophets Enoch and Melchizedek have in common? (JST Gen. 14:25-40, Moses Ch. 6-8)

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What qualifies you to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood? (Alma 13:1-9)

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What is the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood? (Guide to the Scriptures: Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood)

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What is an Oath?

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What is a Covenant?

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What is the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood? (D&C 84:33-44)

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What is our part of the Melchizedek Priesthood Covenant? (D&C 84:33)

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What is the Father's part of the Melchizedek Priesthood Covenant? (D&C 84:34-40, 76:55-60, 95)

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How important is it to keep the Melchizedek Priesthood Covenant? (D&C 84:40-41)

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What Power does the Lord Promise those faithful in keeping the Melchizedek Priesthood Covenant? (D&C 84:42)

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Melchizedek Priesthood holders live by how many words that proceed from the mouth of God? (D&C 84:43- 44)

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Why are we ordained as Elders in the Melchizedek Priesthood? (...unto what were ye ordained? D&C 50:13-14)

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How does a Melchizedek Priesthood holder receive Power in the Priesthood? (D&C 50:26-30)

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Why are many called, but few are chosen? (D&C 121:34-40)

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What does it mean to become a King of Righteousness? (Hebrews 7, D&C 121)

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How do we qualify to become a King of Righteousness, to have the doctrine of the Priesthood distill upon your soul, and qualify to have the Holy Ghost as our Constant Companion? (D&C 121:45-46)