Priesthood Authority and Faith

Paul’s 3rd Mission to Ephesus

Acts 19-20

“And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul”

Acts 19:11-12

“So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.”

Miracles For the Missouri Saints

Church History 27th ed.

On the banks of the Mississippi River, Joseph heals many saints, being sick himself.

He called several brethren to heal as many as they could by laying on of hands.

He sends Wilford Woodruff with His silk handkerchief to heal the children.

He wipes the faces of the children and they were healed.

What Kind of Power to Heal?

Church History 27th ed.

By what power did Paul and Joseph Smith heal?

Do objects or articles of clothing have miraculous power?

What part of the handkerchief played a roll in bringing about the miracles?

Elder Bruce R. McConkie

“Healings come by the power of faith; there is no healing virtue or power in any item of clothing or other objects, whether owned by Paul or Jesus or anyone. But rites and objects may be used to help increase faith.”

Seven Sons of Sceva

Acts 19:13-16

Casting out evil spirits in the name of Jesus

Why did using Jesus’ name fail?

Priesthood authority and faith

Paul Preaches in Ephesus

Acts 20:7-12

Disciples come to hear Paul preach

Paul embraces man and says he is not dead.

In the upper chamber a man “Eutychus” fell asleep and fell down from the third loft and was taken up dead.

Faith in the Lord is essential for healings to occur.

Acts 20:7-12

Healings occur through priesthood authority and the Power of faith