Boyd K. Packer

The names of those to be ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood or to another office in the Melchizedek Priesthood are presented in stake or district conferences. This occurs in a stake meeting because the stake presidency presides over the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > November 1994

Boyd K. Packer

It is called the lesser priesthood … because it is an appendage to the greater, or the Melchizedek Priesthood, and has power in administering outward ordinances.” (D&C 107:13–14.) It is sometimes called the preparatory priesthood because it prepares one for the higher priesthood. See D&C 107:15–17.) The Ordained Offices in the Melchizedek Priesthood The ordained offices in the higher priesthood are:ElderHigh PriestPatriarchSeventyApostle Besides identifying a specific ordained office in the Melchizedek Priesthood, the title “elder” is used to identify anyone holding the higher priesthood.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > February 1993

James E. Faust

The first is to be faithful unto the obtaining of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods. 11 The Aaronic Priesthood trains and prepares the priesthood holder for the greater duties of the Melchizedek Priesthood and prepares him to receive the blessings of the oath and covenant of the priesthood. To be empowered to “bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations,” 26 a man must receive the Melchizedek Priesthood with its blessings.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > November 2004

James E. Faust

The first is to be faithful unto the obtaining of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods. 11 The Aaronic Priesthood trains and prepares the priesthood holder for the greater duties of the Melchizedek Priesthood and prepares him to receive the blessings of the oath and covenant of the priesthood. To be empowered to “bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations,” 26 a man must receive the Melchizedek Priesthood with its blessings.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2004

Henry B. Eyring

That determination will help you prepare for receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood, which was anciently called “the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God.”7 Now, I wish to speak to those who have been called and honored to serve in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Like the Aaronic Priesthood, the Melchizedek Priesthood is more than a trust to do what the Lord would do.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2010

Henry B. Eyring

That determination will help you prepare for receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood, which was anciently called “the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God.”7 Now, I wish to speak to those who have been called and honored to serve in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Like the Aaronic Priesthood, the Melchizedek Priesthood is more than a trust to do what the Lord would do.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2010

Thomas S. Monson

Now to you who hold the Aaronic Priesthood, may I say that I sincerely hope each of you is aware of the significance of your priesthood ordination. Men of the Aaronic Priesthood, men of the Melchizedek Priesthood, remember the prayer of the Prophet Joseph, offered in that grove called sacred.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2009

Thomas S. Monson

Now to you who hold the Aaronic Priesthood, may I say that I sincerely hope each of you is aware of the significance of your priesthood ordination. Men of the Aaronic Priesthood, men of the Melchizedek Priesthood, remember the prayer of the Prophet Joseph, offered in that grove called sacred.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2009

The managing directors of the Melchizedek Priesthood MIA, Elder James E. Faust, Elder Marion D. Hanks, and Elder Robert L. Simpson, Assistants to the Council of the Twelve, noted that during the past year, most activities were organized on a stake or multistake basis. Instead of being known as the Aaronic Priesthood MIA, the youth program of the Church is now called Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > September 1974

Thomas S. Monson

In due time, Peter, James, and John were sent to bestow the blessings of the Melchizedek Priesthood. At the conclusion, President Child put his arm around my shoulder and said, “You are now ready to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2006

Thomas S. Monson

In due time, Peter, James, and John were sent to bestow the blessings of the Melchizedek Priesthood. At the conclusion, President Child put his arm around my shoulder and said, “You are now ready to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2006

Robert D. Hales

It is important that we know who we are—sons of God who hold the Aaronic Priesthood and the Melchizedek Priesthood, restored in this dispensation. We prepare to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, to take upon us our temple covenants, and to fulfill all of our priesthood responsibilities so that we can fulfill our duty to God.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > January 2002

Robert D. Hales

It is important that we know who we are—sons of God who hold the Aaronic Priesthood and the Melchizedek Priesthood, restored in this dispensation. We prepare to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, to take upon us our temple covenants, and to fulfill all of our priesthood responsibilities so that we can fulfill our duty to God.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2001

Dallin H. Oaks

For this audience—adults who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood and young men who will soon receive this power—I will concentrate my remarks on healing blessings involving the power of the priesthood. Sealing the Anointing When someone has been anointed by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood, the anointing is sealed by that same authority.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2010

Dallin H. Oaks

For this audience—adults who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood and young men who will soon receive this power—I will concentrate my remarks on healing blessings involving the power of the priesthood. Sealing the Anointing When someone has been anointed by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood, the anointing is sealed by that same authority.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2010

M. Russell Ballard

I have been invited to speak on the greater or the Melchizedek Priesthood, a subject that is of vital concern to all of you priesthood bearers, both the Aaronic and the Melchizedek. Although we speak of the Melchizedek Priesthood as the greater priesthood, we must not misunderstand the importance of the Aaronic Priesthood.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > September 1992

Thomas S. Monson

Some hold the Aaronic Priesthood, while others bear the Melchizedek Priesthood. In 1952 the majority of the families in the Rose Park Third Ward were members whose fathers or husbands held only the Aaronic Priesthood, rather than the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2003

Thomas S. Monson

Thomas S. Monson Liahona November 2009 Brethren, we are assembled as a mighty body of the priesthood, both here in the Conference Center and in locations throughout the world.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > November 2009

Thomas S. Monson

Thomas S. Monson Ensign November 2009 Brethren, we are assembled as a mighty body of the priesthood, both here in the Conference Center and in locations throughout the world.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2009

Jeffrey R. Holland

Now, my young friends of both the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood, not every prayer is answered so immediately, and not every priesthood declaration can command the renewal or the sustaining of life. You Aaronic Priesthood boys will not use your priesthood in exactly the same way an ordained elder uses the Melchizedek, but all priesthood bearers must be instruments in the hand of God, and to be so, you must, as Joshua said, “sanctify yourselves.” You must be ready and worthy to act.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > January 2001