The restored priesthood keys give Church leaders authority to act in God’s name and organize His Church. These essays speak to the duty, diligence, and developmental experiences of worthily holding and officiating in the Aaronic or Melchizedek Priesthoods.

Young men from around the world testify of the blessings of priesthood service and being faithful in fulfilling their Duty to God.

Aaronic Priesthood Shining Forth

Michael strives to be an example and strengthen those around him. What started as a pregame devotional for him and his only Latter-day Saint teammate quickly became a tradition for many people on the football team.

Becoming a Priesthood Man: Priesthood Duty

Elder Perry continues his series on the Priesthood, Restoration of Authority.

Elder Perry on Priesthood Part 4

Dallin H. Oaks teaches how men and women, though they have different roles, serve and are blessed on the same terms through the priesthood.

Highlight: The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood—Dallin H. Oaks

A brief explanation of the organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

How the Church is Organized

Jesus instructs and empowers His original Twelve Apostles.

Jesus Calls Twelve Apostles to Preach and Bless Others

Video depicting Jesus giving the Priesthood Authority to Twelve Apostles.

Jesus Gives Authority to Twelve Apostles

Jesus demonstrates His divine power by healing a possessed man. Luke 4:33–37

Jesus Heals a Possessed Man

Jesus demonstrates His divine power by raising a young girl from the dead.

Jesus Raises the Daughter of Jairus

Jesus performs a miraculous act of service in one of the first recorded events of His ministry.

Jesus Turns Water into Wine

Quote given by Brother Larry M. Gibson in the priesthood session of general conference on April 2, 2011.

Learn Your Duty

If you will be diligent and obedient in the priesthood, treasures of spiritual knowledge will be poured out upon you.

Learning in the Priesthood

Young men share their feelings about what it means to be a worthy holder of the priesthood. As one young man said, “Having the priesthood changes every decision I make."

Let Every Man Learn His Duty: Aaronic Priesthood

Out of love, a 13-year-old boy in Arizona pushed himself to the limit so that his friend, who has cerebral palsy, could participate with him in a triathlon.

My Duty to God

With authority from Jesus Christ, Peter and John heal a man crippled since birth. Acts 3:1–8

Peter and John Heal a Man Crippled Since Birth

Don’t worry about how inexperienced you are or think you are, but think about what, with the Lord’s help, you can become.

Preparation in the Priesthood: “I Need Your Help”

Pride is a switch that turns off priesthood power. Humility is a switch that turns it on.

Pride and the Priesthood

Statement by Elder David A. Bednar in the priesthood session on March 31, 2012.

Priesthood Authority and Power

A recent convert to the Church fulfills his priesthood duty by inviting all around him to come unto Christ.

Priesthood Duty

May we be worthy recipients of the divine power of the priesthood we bear. May it bless our lives and may we use it to bless the lives of others.

Priesthood Power

Quote given by President Henry B. Eyring in the priesthood session of general conference on April 2, 2011.

Priesthood Treasures

A quorum comes to understand what it means to hold priesthood keys as they reach out to fellow quorum members.

Priesthood and Priesthood Keys - We Are Brothers

A quorum rallies around a young man who attended scouting activities for years. With their help, he comes to a knowledge of the truthfulness of the restored gospel, and is ordained to the Aaronic priesthood.

Quorum Brotherhood

Church members share how they personally have been blessed because God's priesthood authority has been restored to the earth.

Restoration of the Priesthood

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