Preparing to Enter the Holy Temple

President N. Eldon Tanner, who served as First Counselor in the First Presidency, spoke to the general priesthood meeting about interviews.

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Gospel Principles

Aaron received the priesthood from Moses, his priesthood leader (see Exodus 28:1). Additional Scriptures • D&C 107 (revelation on priesthood) • D&C 20:38–67 (duties of the priesthood explained) [picture]Moses conferred the priesthood on Aaron by the laying on of hands.

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

The angel said the Aaronic Priesthood had the power to baptize but not to give the gift of the Holy Ghost. Joseph and Oliver, he said, would receive the Melchizedek Priesthood in due time.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

The purpose of this lesson is to motivate us to follow the directions we receive from the Lord’s ordained leaders. The Lord Speaks to Us through His Prophets • Ask class members to read and mark Doctrine and Covenants 1:38. Who is the Lord’s

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Young Women Manual 1

While we sometimes refer to priesthood holders as ‘the priesthood,’ we must never forget that the priesthood is not owned by or embodied in those who hold it. Because this higher priesthood is vital to our eternal progression, receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood is a very important step in the life of a man.Explain that every young man in the Church should prepare himself to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.

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Young Women Manual 1

A Young Woman Should Be Supportive in Her Relationship to a Priesthood BearerThought question• What is your personal attitude toward those priesthood bearers with whom you work and associate? Where much is given, much is expected” (Leah D. Widtsoe, Priesthood and Womanhood, as quoted in Priesthood and Church Government, comp.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young

We wish a temple, not for the public congregation, but for the Priesthood, wherein to arrange and organize fully the Priesthood in its order and degrees [Aaronic and Melchizedek], to administer the ordinance of the Priesthood to the Saints for their exaltation (DBY, 394). The temple will be for the endowments—for the organization and instruction of the Priesthood (DBY, 412).

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

Emphasize that they are used in fulfilling our priesthood assignment to pass the sacrament. Dress properly, as defined by your local priesthood leaders.6.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidents are to teach the members of their quorums the duties of the priesthood (see D&C 107:85–87). To help younger boys who are preparing to receive the priesthood realize the duties and blessings of the Aaronic Priesthood.

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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? Discuss what true manhood with the power of the priesthood is, according to Doctrine and Covenants 121:41–46.

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

Conferral of the Melchizedek Priesthood • Show visual 4-c, “To become exalted, men must receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.” Worthy adult male members of the Church should have the Melchizedek Priesthood conferred on them and be ordained to an office in that priesthood. A woman can receive the blessings of the Melchizedek Priesthood by receiving the ordinances of the gospel and by being married to a righteous priesthood holder.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

If this spirit be cultivated, wisely and persistently, no other organization will become more attractive to the man who holds the Priesthood” (A Guide for Quorums of the Melchizedek Priesthood, 3rd ed. When in this service, the Aaronic Priesthood holder is fulfilling important priesthood work.Suggested activityOption 1Either as a quorum leadership or as a full quorum, analyze the needs of the young men.

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

I learned from her that her husband was a member of the Church and held the Melchizedek Priesthood, so I spent considerable time trying to teach her the principle of priesthood order, where the father in the home should bless the members of the family. Through our priesthood we too can be righteous patriarchs in our families.

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

In some units of the Church where few men hold the priesthood, all the priesthood holders may meet together for priesthood instruction. List the answers on the chalkboard.) Doing Our Part as Members of a Priesthood Quorum One purpose of the priesthood quorum is to help each priesthood bearer learn how to use the priesthood and help his fellow quorum members in time of need.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

In what ways can priesthood holders show this kind of loyalty to one another? The Aaronic Priesthood quorums from their new ward were having a swimming party at the beach.

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Gospel Principles

Include the following: the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood, the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood, and the effect of these restorations on the Lord’s work. Melchizedek Priesthood quorums are organized in the stake under the direction of the stake president (see chapter 14, “Priesthood Organization”).

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

Order in the restoration of the priesthood and its officesThe Aaronic Priesthood and the Melchizedek Priesthood were restored to the earth in 1829 (see lesson 8). Therefore, they are also important for those who do not hold the priesthood.• In D&C 121:34–40, the Lord reveals why some priesthood holders are not able to exercise the priesthood with power.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Class Member Study Guide

See D&C 13; 84:26–27; 107:20.) What authority and blessings were restored with the Melchizedek Priesthood? See D&C 84:19–22; 107:8–12, 18–19; 110:11–16.)• What are the offices of the Aaronic Priesthood and the Melchizedek Priesthood?

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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). Keys of the Priesthood “There is a difference between priesthood and the ‘keys’ of the priesthood.

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Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

If you use the attention activity, bring to class a picture depicting a man receiving the priesthood, such as Christ Ordaining the Apostles (62557; Gospel Art Picture Kit 211) or Melchizedek Priesthood Restoration (62371; Gospel Art Picture Kit 408). How do priesthood ordinances help us look to Him?

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