Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys
Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
President Nelson describes the significance of priesthood keys and invites members to rejoice in their blessings.
Open talk in Gospel LibraryIdeas for Opening the Lesson
- Begin the lesson by discussing the significance of priesthood keys in the Church.
- Ask class members to share their thoughts and experiences on the role of priesthood keys in their personal lives.
- Start with a brief discussion on the history of the restoration of priesthood keys as mentioned in the talk.
- Initiate the lesson by asking participants to reflect on how their lives would be different if priesthood keys had not been restored to the earth.
Topics
Understand the Historical Significance of Priesthood Keys
President Nelson highlights the historical significance of priesthood keys, discussing their restoration and their role in the Church's mission. He emphasizes the importance of priesthood keys in the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The significance of these keys being returned to the earth by three heavenly messengers under the direction of the Lord cannot be overstated. Priesthood keys constitute the authority and power of presidency.
- What is the historical significance of priesthood keys in the Church?
- How did the restoration of priesthood keys contribute to the restoration of the gospel?
- Why is the return of these keys to the earth so significant?
- What is the role of priesthood keys in the Church's mission?
- How do priesthood keys constitute the authority and power of presidency?
Reflect on the Importance of Priesthood Keys in Our Lives
President Nelson invites us to reflect on the impact of priesthood keys in our lives. He emphasizes that without these keys, we wouldn't have access to essential ordinances and covenants.
Consider how your life would be different if priesthood keys had not been restored to the earth. Without priesthood keys, none of us would have access to essential ordinances and covenants that bind us to our loved ones eternally and allow us eventually to live with God.
- How would your life be different without priesthood keys?
- What are some of the essential ordinances and covenants we have access to because of priesthood keys?
- How do priesthood keys bind us to our loved ones eternally?
- In what ways do priesthood keys allow us to live with God?
- How have priesthood keys impacted your personal life?
Recognize the Unique Role of the Church with Priesthood Keys
President Nelson points out that priesthood keys distinguish The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from any other organization on earth. These keys allow the Church to extend blessings to all of God's children.
Priesthood keys distinguish The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from any other organization on earth. Many other organizations can and do make your life better here in mortality. But no other organization can and will influence your life after death.
- How do priesthood keys distinguish our Church from other organizations?
- What unique role does the Church play because of priesthood keys?
- How do priesthood keys allow the Church to extend blessings to all of God's children?
- How does the Church influence our lives after death because of priesthood keys?
- What blessings have you received through priesthood keys?
Appreciate the Spiritual Privileges of the Temple
President Nelson discusses the spiritual privileges made possible in the temple through priesthood keys. He emphasizes the blessings and protection we receive from regular temple worship.
Time in the temple will help you to think celestial and to catch a vision of who you really are, who you can become, and the kind of life you can have forever. Regular temple worship will enhance the way you see yourself and how you fit into God’s magnificent plan.
- What are some of the spiritual privileges we receive through temple worship?
- How does time in the temple help us think celestial?
- How does regular temple worship enhance our understanding of ourselves and God's plan?
- What blessings and protection do we receive from regular temple worship?
- How has regular temple worship impacted your life?
Rejoice in the Restoration of Priesthood Keys
President Nelson invites us to rejoice in the restoration of priesthood keys, which make it possible for us to enjoy every spiritual blessing we are willing and worthy to receive.
Let us rejoice in the restoration of priesthood keys, which make it possible for you and me to enjoy every spiritual blessing we are willing and worthy to receive.
- Why should we rejoice in the restoration of priesthood keys?
- What spiritual blessings are we able to enjoy because of priesthood keys?
- How do priesthood keys make these blessings possible?
- What does it mean to be willing and worthy to receive these blessings?
- How have you experienced these blessings in your life?
Additional Discussion Questions
- What are some ways we can better appreciate the gift of priesthood keys?
- How can we help others understand the importance of priesthood keys?
- How can we better use the spiritual privileges provided by the temple in our lives?
- What are some ways we can show our gratitude for the restoration of priesthood keys?
- How can understanding the significance of priesthood keys strengthen our faith?
- In what ways does the restoration of priesthood keys testify of God's love for His children?
- How does the restoration of priesthood keys contribute to the gathering of Israel?
- What role do priesthood keys play in our eternal progression?
- How can we prepare ourselves to receive the blessings made possible by priesthood keys?
- How does the restored priesthood keys help us in our daily lives?
