JC - Chapter 18

I was touched this morning as Jesus taught in Capernaum.  Mark notes -

"...they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes."  (New Testament | Mark 1:22)

Obviously, the Savior received His authority and doctrine from the Father.  He did not teach as the scribes who studied and taught the interpretations of men. 

Today, we sustain the members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators.  They have been given  their power and authority from the Savior throught restoration of the priesthood.  They are not as many preachers of our day that are like the scribes, receiving their qualification and instructions from men through seminaries.  Anyone that will listen to them in the upcoming General Conference in October will find that these brethrne speak as one that have authority.