Dec 7, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Doctrine & Covenants, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, I love your articles. But as so many others I have a question. In D&C 13 when John the Baptist restored the Aaronic priesthood, he said they would have it “..until the Sons of Levi do offer a sacrifice unto the Lord in...
Oct 30, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Our branch is very small and we don’t have enough regularly attending priesthood holders to fill all the positions without each person tackling more than one. I understand this is necessary at times but I was wondering if you could explain...
Sep 28, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Jesus Christ, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I have heard it said that the Savior brought the Melchizedek priesthood with him from the pre-existence, that he wasn’t ordained here on earth. Is there any reference or information on this topic at all that you know of? FH, from California Dear FH,...
Aug 6, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, Is there anywhere I can read about the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood? It is my understanding that it occurred 5-30-1829. When Joseph and Oliver were released or escaped from prison, and some mob was chasing after them they were exhausted, and...
Aug 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Current issues, Death, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I have a query from a friend who has recently lost her son, aged 33 from cancer. He was an active member of the Church but had not reached the stage of being ordained a High Priest. She would like to know, will he be made a High Priest in the Spirit...
Aug 3, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Faith, Family, Prayer, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Is it wrong for a woman to cast out Satan if her Priesthood holder husband is present but not understanding the need at the time? What words should be used when casting out the angels of darkness? And how can one know it is needed or...
Aug 2, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Babies, Blessings, Current issues, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, When a baby is blessed, is it appropriate to ask the Lord for blessings for the baby or is it appropriate to address the baby and pronounce blessing on the baby? I have heard it done both ways and wonder if one way is correct or if both ways, though...
Jul 31, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Priesthood
Gramps, How does one that holds the Melchizedek Priesthood follow his path back to all the others that held that Priesthood? We are told that we should be able to know who ordained us. Thank you. Leroy, from Pennsylvania Dear Leroy, If you don’t know who...
Jul 23, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Family, Mormon Doctrine, Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I haven’t had the courage to talk to anyone else about this. Since I can’t see you and you seem to be in tune, it will be much easier. A woman may only be sealed to one man, and a man may be sealed to many women. This concept leaves me feeling...
Jun 29, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family Roots, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, Was the priesthood held by Enoch son of Cain? If Enoch was the son of Cain, how could of he held the Priestood, I’m asuming he was the Enoch of the city of Enoch. Elliot Dear Elliot, There are two different men named Enoch mentioned in the book of...