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The angel said the Aaronic Priesthood had the power to baptize but not to give the gift of the Holy Ghost. He laid his hands upon Joseph and Oliver and gave them the Aaronic Priesthood, which gave them the power to baptize.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

An Aaronic Priesthood Holder’s Mother Stands at the Center of His LifeDiscussion• Why should a young man have profound respect for his mother? Report the results of your interviews.An Aaronic Priesthood Holder Honors the Young Women He KnowsScripture and discussionHave a few of the young men read Jacob 2:28, 31–35.• How does Heavenly Father feel about virtue and chastity?

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Gospel Principles

Two Divisions of Priesthood The priesthood is divided into two parts: the Melchizedek Priesthood and the Aaronic Priesthood (see D&C 107:1). The Offices and Duties of the Aaronic Priesthood When the Aaronic Priesthood is conferred on a man or boy, he is ordained to an office in that priesthood.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

Explain that the Aaronic Priesthood “is an appendage to the greater, or the Melchizedek Priesthood” (D&C 107:14). Point out that the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood was the first bestowal of divine authority in this dispensation.)• (For priesthood holders) How did you feel when you received the Aaronic Priesthood?

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Primary 5: Doctrine and Covenants: Church History

Explain that the priesthood has two parts: the Melchizedek Priesthood and the Aaronic Priesthood. The Melchizedek Priesthood is sometimes referred to as the higher priesthood, while the Aaronic Priesthood is referred to as the lesser, or preparatory, priesthood.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith

Now Aaronic Priesthood power had been restored to earth, and the power of the Melchizedek Priesthood would soon be restored. The Lord promised Zacharias that he should have a son who was a descendant of Aaron, the Lord having promised that the priesthood should continue with Aaron and his seed throughout their generations.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2

You may wish to assign one or more of the young men to talk with their fathers or other Melchizedek Priesthood holders about the importance of the Melchizedek Priesthood and have them share their discussions.NOTEReceiving the Melchizedek Priesthood will be a great future event for the Aaronic Priesthood holders. Do all things an Aaronic Priesthood bearer can do.• What are the main differences between the ordinances bearers of the Aaronic Priesthood and Melchizedek Priesthood can perform?

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Aaronic Priesthood Resource Guide 2009—Manual 1

Consider replacing the object lesson in the Aaronic Priesthood manual with the story of President Monson’s missionary handbook.• Henry B. Eyring, “God Helps the Faithful Priesthood Holder,” Ensign and Liahona, Nov. 2007, 55–58. 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.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

The restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood approximately eighteen hundred years after John the Baptist’s death was one of the most important events of our modern times.• Who restored the Aaronic Priesthood to the earth in the latter days? Peaceful, happy, full of joy, awed, privileged to have such a blessing.)Experience of father and sonHave the assigned young man and his father share their experience with the power of the priesthood and express what the priesthood means to them.ConclusionTestimonyBear testimony of the sacred nature of the Aaronic Priesthood.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

DiscussionExplain that sometimes the Aaronic Priesthood is referred to as the lesser priesthood.• Why is it called the lesser priesthood? Point out that the Aaronic Priesthood is in many ways a learning priesthood.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2

Make a copy of the handout “Duties of a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood” for each young man.3. Who is the president of the Aaronic Priesthood in the ward?

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

SUGGESTED LESSON DEVELOPMENTAn Aaronic Priesthood Holder Has Sacred ResponsibilitiesDiscussion• What changes would occur in the Church if the priesthood duties done by the Aaronic Priesthood were suddenly stopped? TestimonyTestify of the sacred character of the sacrament and the Aaronic Priesthood holders’ responsibility in preparing and passing it to the members of the Church.Emphasize that Aaronic Priesthood holders should be different than young men who do not hold the Aaronic Priesthood.Scripture and discussion• How does an Aaronic Priesthood holder help the members from whom he gathers fast of...

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

Preparing to Be Effective Missionaries One of the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood is to prepare those who hold it to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood. Those priests who are worthy and who magnify the Aaronic Priesthood can receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and be ordained to the office of elder.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

The Aaronic Priesthood “The Aaronic Priesthood is an ‘appendage to the greater, or Melchizedek Priesthood’ (D&C 107:14). It prepares the way for those who administer the blessings of the Melchizedek Priesthood, and it gives Aaronic Priesthood holders the experience they need to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

OBJECTIVEEach young man will understand the duties of a deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood and will desire to magnify his calling as an Aaronic Priesthood holder.PREPARATION1. Holding the Aaronic Priesthood is no small thing.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith

A Aaronic Priesthood administers in outward ordinances, 109 holders must be called of God, 110 John the Baptist held, 84–85 made without an oath, 109 magnifying offices in, 111–12 quorums established, 13 restoration of, xv, 7–8, 78–80, 85, 89

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

If authorized by the bishop or branch president, priests can perform the ordinance of baptism, confer the Aaronic Priesthood, and ordain others to offices in the Aaronic Priesthood. Melchizedek Priesthood Holders Melchizedek Priesthood holders may perform all the ordinances of the Aaronic Priesthood.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: John Taylor

Fourth—That the second priesthood is called the priesthood of Aaron, because it was conferred upon Aaron and his seed throughout all their generations. Fifth—That the lesser [or Aaronic] priesthood is a part of, or an appendage to the greater, or the Melchizedek priesthood, and has power in administering outward ordinances.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

All Aaronic Priesthood classes could meet together for this lesson.SUGGESTED LESSON DEVELOPMENTIntroductionScripture and discussionRead and discuss with the young men Doctrine and Covenants 107:1–8, 18–20. By honoring the Aaronic Priesthood, following their Aaronic Priesthood leaders, and fulfilling their Aaronic Priesthood assignments valiantly, the young men are preparing to receive and magnify their future callings in the Melchizedek Priesthood.Have a young man read Doctrine and Covenants 107:99–100.• What are your priesthood duties?

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Primary 5: Doctrine and Covenants: Church History

They receive the Aaronic Priesthood and are ordained deacons.) • How did Joseph Smith receive the Aaronic Priesthood? Joseph Smith—History 1:68–70.) How does a young man receive the Aaronic Priesthood today?

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