AARONIC PRIESTHOOD
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
Purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood
- 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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