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The Aaronic Priesthood — D&C 13

The five great priesthood sections in the Doctrine and Covenants – 13, 20, 84, 107, 121

D&C 13 – The restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood

May 1829 – Springtime in the United States, the dawning of a new day!
John the Baptist – resurrected, glorified, the man who baptized Christ! A living testimony of the power of the Atonement of Christ.
Acting under the authority of Peter, James, and John — lines of authority, God’s house is a house of order (D&C 132:8 and 20:63)
Promise of the Melchizedek Priesthood to come
Upon you my fellow-servants — we are all in this great work together, we all SERVE our Heavenly Father, I (John) am a servant just like you two (Joseph and Oliver)
In the name of Messiah — all we do is done in the ‘name of Jesus Christ’
Aaron — involved in matters of the Tabernacle, sacrifices, priesthood symbols and representations, the Ark of the Covenant, temporal matters
Ministering of angels — angels will attend and bless your priesthood work (D&C 84:88)
Repentance — Cry nothing but repentance unto this generation (D&C 6:9)
Baptism by immersion — we follow the example of Christ, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
Remission of sins — directly linked to the Atonement of the Savior
Offering unto the Lord — D&C 128:24, welding link between us and our ancestors
Righteousness — purity, holiness, cleanliness, wholesomeness, edifying, sanctifying

Become converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ and live by its teachings..
Serve faithfully in priesthood callings and fulfill the responsibilities of priesthood offices.
Give meaningful service.
Prepare and live worthily to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and temple ordinances.
Prepare to serve an honorable full-time mission.
Obtain as much education as possible.
Prepare to become a worthy husband and father.
Give proper respect to women, girls, and children.

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