Each young man will understand the great power and privilege he
has been given in being able to act in the name of God.
Scriptures for each young man. Paper and pencil for each young
man. Pencils for marking scriptures. Bottle or container of
aspirin tablets. You may want to make a poster of the definition
of the priesthood by President Spencer W. Kimball below.
Suggested Lesson Development Priesthood Power and Authority
Chalkboard and writing activity Write the following on the
chalkboard: The priesthood is … Give each young man a piece of
paper and a pencil. Instruct the young men to write on their
paper a short definition of priesthood. When all are finished,
collect the papers and have the president of the quorum read
each one aloud. Then summarize the statements, most of which
will likely point out that the priesthood is the power to act in
God’s name. Ask everyone in the quorum who has this power to
stand up. Help the young men realize that Heavenly Father has
shared his great power with each of them. Q