Miracles, Angels, and Priesthood Power
Shayne M. Bowen, of the Seventy
Elder Bowen testifies of miracles, angels, and priesthood power in our lives.
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
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Restoration and Exercise of Priesthood Keys
Elder Bowen discusses the restoration of the priesthood keys through the Prophet Joseph Smith. He emphasizes that these keys continue to be passed down from prophet to prophet, currently held by President Russell M. Nelson.
I testify that the ancient keys of the priesthood have been restored.
As in ancient times, there is one senior Apostle who holds and is authorized to exercise all priesthood keys. He is President Russell M. Nelson, prophet and President of the restored Church of Christ in our day: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Key Points:
- Priesthood keys were restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith.
- These keys are passed from prophet to prophet.
- President Russell M. Nelson currently holds and exercises all priesthood keys.
- Can you think of a time when you felt the influence of the priesthood in your life?
- How has the restored priesthood affected your personal spiritual journey?
- Can you share a personal experience where priesthood keys were used to bless your life or the life of someone you know?
Experiences with Priesthood Blessings
Elder Bowen shares personal experiences where he has witnessed the power of the priesthood, including a time when he was arrested during his mission and when his daughter was involved in a car accident.
With hands laid on our heads, we also receive priesthood blessings, including direction, comfort, counsel, healing, and the power to follow Jesus Christ.
Throughout my life I have been blessed by this great power. As it has been revealed in scripture, we refer to it as the power of the holy Melchizedek Priesthood.Key Points:
- Priesthood blessings can provide direction, comfort, counsel, healing, and the power to follow Jesus Christ.
- Elder Bowen's experiences demonstrate the power of the priesthood in his life.
- Can you share a time when you received a priesthood blessing and felt its impact?
- How has the power of the priesthood manifested in your life or in the lives of those around you?
- What feelings or impressions have you had during or after receiving a priesthood blessing?
Miracles and Ministrations
Elder Bowen testifies of the miracles and ministrations that occur in our lives, often as a result of priesthood power. He shares stories from his own life and family history to illustrate this.
I testify that miracles and ministrations are continually occurring in our lives, often as a direct result of priesthood power.
But God keeps all of His promises, always, as illustrated in this account from our family history.Key Points:
- Miracles and ministrations occur often as a result of priesthood power.
- God keeps all of His promises.
- Can you share an experience where you witnessed a miracle or ministration in your life or in the life of someone else?
- How have you seen God's promises fulfilled in your own life?
- Can you share a time when you felt that a miracle or ministration was a direct result of priesthood power?
Presence of Angels
Elder Bowen speaks about the presence of angels, both heavenly and earthly, in our lives. He shares personal experiences where he felt the presence of these angels.
Those who lifted the van off of Emily observed that the van seemed to weigh nothing. I knew that heavenly angels had joined with earthly angels to lift the vehicle off of Emily’s body.
I also know that Emily was brought back to life by the power of the holy priesthood.Key Points:
- Heavenly and earthly angels are present in our lives.
- Angels can assist in the work of the priesthood.
- Can you share a time when you felt the presence of angels in your life?
- How have you witnessed the assistance of angels in the work of the priesthood?
- Can you share an experience where you felt like an earthly angel to someone else?
Invitation to Walk the Path of Covenants
Elder Bowen invites all to walk the path of covenants God has made available to each of us. He assures that members and leaders of the Church who love us will help us take the next step.
If you desire the blessings of the priesthood, including miracles and the ministry of angels, I invite you to walk the path of covenants God has made available to each of us.
Members and leaders of the Church who love you will help you take the next step.Key Points:
- Walking the path of covenants brings blessings of the priesthood, miracles, and the ministry of angels.
- Church members and leaders will help us take the next step on this path.
- Can you share an experience where walking the path of covenants brought blessings into your life?
- How have Church members and leaders helped you take the next step in your spiritual journey?
- Can you share a time when making or keeping a covenant led to a miracle or the ministry of angels in your life?
