Hebrews 7-13
"An High Priest go Good Things to Come"
Materials: "Melchizedek Priesthood Restoration" picture (link below) printed out, Priesthood Puzzle, the border pieces to a small puzzle
Opening Song: "The Fifth Article of Faith" (Children's Songbook, 125)
Opening Prayer:
Scriptures: Article of Faith #5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
Attention Activity:
Give your family a small puzzle to complete, but only give them the border/edge pieces. Can you complete the puzzle? Why not? The edge pieces are important; they are the start of the puzzle. However, you cannot see the whole picture or complete the puzzle with just some of the pieces. This is like how some churches, like the Hebrews, had some of the truths of the gospel, but not all--until Christ came and established his Church.
Lesson:
Last week, we started talking about the epistle to the Hebrews. The Hebrews had the Aaronic Priesthood or the Levitical Priesthood. When Christ organized his church and called his apostles, he gave them the Melchizedek Priesthood. The Church offered the fullness of the gospel and all of the priesthood ordinances. Hebrews 7 talks about how the Melchizedek Priesthood differs from the Levitical or Aaronic Priesthood.
Activity: Priesthood Puzzle
Print and cut out the puzzle pieces below. Scotch tape the puzzle to the picture of the "Melchizedek Priesthood Restoration" link here. Have family member take turns taking off the puzzle pieces to reveal the picture underneath. As they take each piece off, read the statements about the Melchizedek Priesthood found in Hebrews 7.
What are some differences between the Aaronic Priesthood and the Melchizedek Priesthood? What blessings have you received through the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Even though the Jewish people had the Levitical/Aaronic priesthood, it was only one piece of the puzzle. The Melchizedek Priesthood offers a complete picture. In the latter days, the Melchizedek Priesthood was restored to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery by Peter, James, and John. (JSH 1:72) Now President Nelson holds the priesthood keys and millions of members are ordained to and receive the blessings of the Melchizedek Priesthood.
Share how the Melchizedek Priesthood has blessing your life.
Closing Song: "Love is Spoken Here" (Children's Songbook, 190)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Cookie Butter Popcorn Recipe Here
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