Do you understand the priesthood? There is so much to learn about God’s power on the earth today: how to access it, how to use it, how to understand it, and more. I truly believe that if we really understood it, we would see extraordinary things happen in our lives. Many of us are living beneath our privileges. So, let’s do something about it.
Here is a list of books and general conference talks to help you better understand the priesthood.
Books to Help You Understand the Priesthood
The Melchizedek Priesthood by Dale G. Renlund
This book is a great resource to help you understand the principles and doctrine of the Melchizedek Priesthood and learn how to properly exercise it in their daily lives.
The Powers of Heaven: A Priesthood Guide for Latter-day Saint Girls and Boys
As a child of God, did you know you have access to a very special power? It’s true! Every girl, boy, woman, and man on Earth can access Priesthood Power! This is such a great tool for teaching children about the priesthood.
This book is designed to help men and women better understand priesthood power and to help faithful, worthy men exercise that power, Priesthood Power Unlocked is clear and concise, sure to become an instant classic in every gospel library.
The Priesthood Power of Women: In the Temple, Church, and Family
This book relies on the standard works and teachings of the living prophets to help all members, especially women, more fully understand God s power and take full advantage of the powers, blessings, and privileges available to them in this mortal journey.
The Aaronic Priesthood: A Guide for Young Men
This clear and concise guide is an invaluable resource to motivate young men and help them develop their spiritual potential.
Women and the Priesthood: What One Latter-day Saint Woman Believes by Sheri Dew
This book discusses the varying responsibilities of men and women in the context of key doctrine of the Church, including the eternal truths that women are vital to the success of the Lord’s Church, that God expects women to receive revelation, and that both men and women have access to God’s highest spiritual blessings.
The Power of a Faithful Mother: Parenting in the Latter Days
This book draws on scriptures, modern prophets, and real-life stories of mothers who are “in the trenches,” it will teach you how to access Godly power, and empower you to face the future with faith.
General Conference Talks
The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood by Dallin H. Oaks
“Priesthood keys direct women as well as men, and priesthood ordinances and priesthood authority pertain to women as well as men.”
Rise Up in Strength, Sisters in Zion by Bonnie L. Oscarson
“To be converted covenant keepers, we need to study the essential doctrines of the gospel and have an unshakable testimony of their truthfulness.”
The Powers of Heaven by David A. Bednar
“Priesthood holders young and old need both authority and power—the necessary permission and the spiritual capacity to represent God in the work of salvation.”
Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel by Russell M. Nelson
“I’m extending a prophetic plea to you, the women of the Church, to shape the future by helping to gather scattered Israel.”
The Powers of the Priesthood by Dallin H. Oaks
“The magnifying of the holy priesthood you hold is vital to the work of the Lord in your families and in your Church callings.”
The Joy of the Priesthood by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“Let us embrace and understand the wonder and privilege of the priesthood. Let us accept and love the responsibilities we are asked to fulfill.”
Endowed with Priesthood Power by The General Relief Society Presidency
The purpose of priesthood power is, first of all, to help us access the grace and power of Jesus Christ’s Atoning sacrifice and become more like Him, and then to use what we have learned to assist others to progress on that same journey.
And Finally…
A Plea to My Sisters byRussell M. Nelson
“We need your strength, your conversion, your conviction, your ability to lead, your wisdom, and your voices.”
And to go along with that final historic talk, here is a “We Need Women” printable!
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