Lesson 13 - I Will Give Unto Thee The Keys of The Kingdom From the Manual: https://www.lds.org/manual/new-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-13-i-will-give-unto-thee-the-keys-of-the-kingdom?lang=eng

1. "I Will Give Unto Thee The"I Will Give Unto Thee The
Keys of The Kingdom"Keys of The Kingdom"
Matthew 15:21 - 17:9Matthew 15:21 - 17:9

2. Objective:Objective:
• To strengthen class members’ testimonies that JesusTo strengthen class members’ testimonies that Jesus
is the Christ and that the priesthood keys bestowedis the Christ and that the priesthood keys bestowed
on the Mount of Transfiguration have been restored.on the Mount of Transfiguration have been restored.

3. Matthew 15:21-28Matthew 15:21-28
• 21 ¶Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.21 ¶Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
• 22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him,22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him,
saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed withsaying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with
a devil.a devil.
• 23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send
her away; for she crieth after us.her away; for she crieth after us.
• 24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
• 25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
• 26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to
dogs.dogs.
• 27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’
table.table.
• 28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even
as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

4. Why did Jesus respond toWhy did Jesus respond to
this woman this way?this woman this way?
• Because she was a Gentile, the Gospel was not goingBecause she was a Gentile, the Gospel was not going
to be brought to the Gentiles at this time.to be brought to the Gentiles at this time.

5. What can we learn from this?What can we learn from this?
• Jesus still provided love, understanding and healingJesus still provided love, understanding and healing
to those with faith in Him, even if they were not of theto those with faith in Him, even if they were not of the
house of Israel.house of Israel.
• Could we liken this to those outside of our faith?Could we liken this to those outside of our faith?
Yes.Yes.

6. Charles &Charles &
Frances SellsFrances Sells
AKA: my parentsAKA: my parents
The Parable of The First ResponderThe Parable of The First Responder

7. Matthew 16:13-19Matthew 16:13-19
• 13 ¶When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,13 ¶When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,
saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
• 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others,14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others,
Jeremias, or one of the prophets.Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
• 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
• 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living
God.God.
• 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for
flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
• 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my
church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
• 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou
shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose onshalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on
earth shall be loosed in heaven.earth shall be loosed in heaven.

8. What does verse 17 sayWhat does verse 17 say
about our own testimonies?about our own testimonies?

9. Video: Restoration ofVideo: Restoration of
Priesthood KeysPriesthood Keys

10. Video: Priesthood Keys:Video: Priesthood Keys:
ServiceService

11. The Transfiguration -The Transfiguration -
Priesthood KeysPriesthood Keys

12. Matthew 17:1-9Matthew 17:1-9
• 1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up
into an high mountain apart,into an high mountain apart,
• 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was
white as the light.white as the light.
• 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
• 4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt,4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt,
let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
• 5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of
the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
• 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
• 7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
• 8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.
• 9 And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to9 And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to
no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.

13. What happened?What happened?
• a.Jesus’ face shone like the sun, and his clothing became brilliantly white.a.Jesus’ face shone like the sun, and his clothing became brilliantly white.
• b.Moses and Elias (Elijah; see footnote 3b) appeared.b.Moses and Elias (Elijah; see footnote 3b) appeared.
• c.“A bright cloud overshadowed them,” and they heard the voice of the Father bearingc.“A bright cloud overshadowed them,” and they heard the voice of the Father bearing
witness of his Son.witness of his Son.
• Peter, James, and John saw a vision of the transfiguration of the earth at the Savior’sPeter, James, and John saw a vision of the transfiguration of the earth at the Savior’s
Second Coming (D&C 63:20–21).Second Coming (D&C 63:20–21).
• They were “transfigured before [Christ]” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 158).They were “transfigured before [Christ]” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 158).
• They were taught about the Savior’s death and resurrection (Joseph Smith Translation,They were taught about the Savior’s death and resurrection (Joseph Smith Translation,
Luke 9:31).Luke 9:31).
• They received from Jesus, Moses, and Elijah the priesthood keys they would need toThey received from Jesus, Moses, and Elijah the priesthood keys they would need to
govern the Church after the Savior’s death (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith,govern the Church after the Savior’s death (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith,
158; Joseph Fielding Smith, Doctrines of Salvation, 3 vols. [1954–56], 2:110).158; Joseph Fielding Smith, Doctrines of Salvation, 3 vols. [1954–56], 2:110).

14. Image Sources:Image Sources:
• Keys:Keys: https://www.lds.org/media-https://www.lds.org/media-
library/images/bible-key-759370?library/images/bible-key-759370?
lang=eng&category=lang=eng&category=
• Charles and Frances Sells - ©2015 Cassandra DawnCharles and Frances Sells - ©2015 Cassandra Dawn
BushmanBushman
• Mount of Transfiguration:Mount of Transfiguration:
https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/the-https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/the-
transfiguration-of-christ-141783?lang=eng&category=transfiguration-of-christ-141783?lang=eng&category=