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	Aaronic Priesthood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		While the Melchizedek Priesthood is modeled after the New Testament authority of the Apostles, the Aaronic Priesthood is modeled after the Old Testament Levitical priesthood.
		Like the Melchizezek Priesthood, Mormons believe that Aaronic Priesthood authority is passed through the laying on of hands: "[A] man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof." (5th Article of Faith).
		The Aaronic Priesthood is sometimes considered to be a "branch" or an "appendage" to the Melchizedek Priesthood.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Aaronic_Priesthood.html (805 words)

	Aaronic Priesthood - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The Aaronic Priesthood is open only to men and boys, twelve years old or older, who are considered worthy after a personal interview with a local bishop.
		The offices of the Aaronic Priesthood are organized primarily by age, and an adolescent boy will automatically advance to the next office if found worthy upon reaching the appropriate age.
		Aaronic Priesthood holders of the same office are organized into a quorum (small group), led by a president and counselors within each quorum.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Aaronic_Priesthood (670 words)

	Aaronic Priesthood Beginning - SHIELDS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The answer to the question must necessarily be "no." The Aaronic Priesthood is but an appendage to the Melchizedek Priesthood, or a part of it, a separate function, whose particular mission is to precede the Melchizedek, or to prepare the way for its dispensations upon the earth.
		Priesthood is the agency of God, and, therefore is eternal, without beginning of days or end of years, and as the lesser, Aaronic, Levitical or preparatory priesthood, partakes of the nature of the higher priesthood, it must necessarily be eternal, though it may be called by different names under different dispensations.
		So that, while the Lesser Priesthood was first called the Aaronic Priesthood in the days of Aaron, for we have no knowledge of its having been known by that name before that time, undoubtedly the authority, and perhaps the exercise, of, that priesthood had always existed and did not begin with Aaron.
	www.shields-research.org /General/Priesthood/Aaronic/Beginning_of_Aaronic_Priesthood_IE13.htm (189 words)

	Priesthood (Mormonism) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		As an authority, priesthood is considered to be the legitimizing stamp by which a person may perform ecclesiastical acts in the name of God, or to hold clerical positions in the church.
		Priesthood keys are passed in much the same way as priesthood power in general, usually through the laying on of hands.
		The priesthood is conferred on male church-members beginning at age twelve by the laying on of hands of men previously ordained to the priesthood.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pr/priesthood_(mormonism)1.htm (3458 words)

	BD Aaronic Priesthood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		As a result of the failure of the Israelites to observe the gospel law administered by Moses under the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood, the Lord gave an additional law of performances and ordinances and “confirmed a priesthood also upon Aaron and his seed, throughout all their generations” (D&C 84: 18) to administer it.
		This priesthood was of lesser power and authority than the priesthood of Melchizedek, and was used to administer the outward ordinances, particularly as characterized by the ceremonies of the law of Moses.
		The Aaronic Priesthood continued “with the house of Aaron among the children of Israel” from Aaron until John the Baptist, who was a priest in the Aaronic order (D&C 84: 26-27), and by this authority he prepared the way for and baptized Jesus.
	www.aaronicpriesthood.info (599 words)

	BD Melchizedek Priesthood
		From latter-day revelation we learn that within the Melchizedek Priesthood are the offices of elder, seventy, high priest, patriarch, apostle, and president (D&C 107), and that this priesthood must be present and functional whenever the kingdom of God is upon the earth in its fulness.
		The Aaronic Priesthood is not a different priesthood; rather, it is the lesser portion of the priesthood, dealing with the introductory ordinances and the preparatory commandments (D&C 84: 18-28).
		The Melchizedek Priesthood was restored to the earth in these last days by the ministry of Peter, James, and John, who literally came to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the spring of 1829 and conferred this power and authority upon them (D&C 27: 12-13).
	scriptures.lds.org /bdm/mlchzdkp (410 words)

	Aaronic priesthood -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		At the age of 12, all worthy males become deacons in the Aaronic priesthood; they become teachers when 14 years old and priests at the age of 16.
		About two years later they may enter the Melchizedek priesthood as elders and may be called upon for 18 months of missionary work.
		In the New Testament the imminent destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and its worship is predicted, and the culmination of its high priesthood...
	www.encyclopediabritannica.com /eb/article?tocId=9003211 (717 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Both of these ordinances are officiated by holders of the Aaronic Priesthood under the direction of the bishopric, who exercise the keys of the gospel of repentance and of baptism and the remission of sins.
		The Aaronic Priesthood holds the keys of the "gospel of repentance and of baptism, and the remission of sins" (DandC 84:27).
		The ordinances of the Aaronic Priesthood are vital to all of this.
	emp.byui.edu /SATTERFIELDB/Talks/AaronicSacramentDHO.htm (2186 words)

	Definition of Melchizedek Priesthood
		The Melchizedek Priesthood, to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is the authority and power to act in the name of God including the authority to perform ordinances and to preside over and direct the affairs of his Church and Kingdom.
		The full title of the Priesthood is the "Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God," but is usually referred to in the shortened form, named for Melchizedek, king of Salem.
		The Aaronic Priesthood is a preparatory Priesthood and is given to men from age 12 onward, and the Melchizedek Priesthood is the "full" Priesthood which is reserved for men age 18 and over.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Melchizedek_Priesthood (2459 words)

	Priesthood Authority of the LDS? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Since Joseph and Oliver conferred the Aaronic priesthood on each other after their baptism, they must have known that something was faulty about the priesthood the angel conferred on them.
		LDS believe the Aaronic priesthood was restored to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on May 15, 1829, and that Peter, James and John restored the Melchizedek priesthood to Joseph Smith sometime during the following six weeks.
		LDS believe Aaron and his sons were ordained to the priesthood by a ceremony of laying hands on their heads, that Christ ordained the apostles in the same way, and that the priesthoods were thus restored to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in like manner in 1829.
	my.homewithgod.com /booksonline/authority.html (7087 words)

	Aaronic Priesthood: Restoration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The return of John to bestow the Aaronic Priesthood confirmed that divine authority had been lost from the earth and that a heavenly visitation was necessary to restore it.
		This priesthood also has the keys of the preparatory gospel, which embraces the "gospel of repentance and of baptism, and the remission of sins, and the law of carnal commandments" (DandC 84:27).
		As others were also to enjoy the blessings associated with baptism for the remission of sins administered under priesthood authority, a revelation was given in 1829 regarding the exact words and procedure that were to be followed in conducting the ordinance for those who repent and ask for baptism.
	www.lightplanet.com /mormons/basic/organization/priesthood/aaronic/Restoration_EOM.htm (634 words)

	The Aaronic Priesthood and Its Ministry in Our Day
		Because their hearts...aspire to the honors of men, that they do not learn his one lesson-that the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.
		The Aaronic Priesthood holds the keys of: (a) the ministering of angels; (b) the gospel of repentance; and (c) baptism by immersion for remission of sins.
		Israel's priesthood consisted of three levels: 1) at the top of the structure was the high priest whose duty it was to represent the whole people before the mercy seat of God and to make atonement for their sins.
	www.greaterthings.com /Ridenhour/me_in_restoration/aaronic.htm (3053 words)

	Definition of Priesthood (Mormonism)
		Priesthood holders are organized into "quorums," which each have a president and possibly one or more counselors.
		Because Latter Day Saints believe that priesthood authority and keys may be granted only by one who holds that authority or key, they believe it is important that a person trace their priesthood through a line of succession from a person in the Bible who was known to hold that authority or key.
		However, Latter Day Saints believe that the priesthood authority was absent from the earth during what they call the Great Apostasy, and that priesthood had to be restored through Joseph Smith, Jr.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Priesthood_%28Mormonism%29 (3191 words)

	The Aaronic Priesthood and the Priesthood of All Believers
		Mormons believe that the Aaronic priesthood was lost or corrupted after the death of the apostles and that Joseph Smith eventually restored it.
		In the Bible, the Aaronic priesthood was limited solely to direct descendants of Aaron through the male line (Num.
		In Mormonism, the Aaronic priesthood is the bottom rung on a long ladder of offices, titles, and achievements.
	www.whichprophets.com /aaronic.htm (1733 words)

	Changing World Chapter 16
		Priesthood means authority; and authority is the word we should use.
		Section 27 tells of the bestowal of the lesser priesthood and the visitation of Peter, James and John, and is dated August 1830, whereas David Whitmer stated that the idea of two orders of priesthood, lineal priesthood, etc., did not come into the church until Sidney Rigdon's days in Ohio.
		Section 13 of the Doctrine and Covenants is cited as evidence that the Aaronic Priesthood was conferred on Smith and Cowdery.
	www.utlm.org /onlinebooks/changech16.htm (2663 words)

	B. W. Johnson's The People's New Testament [Hebrews, Chapter VII].
		The Aaronic priesthood die, and the death of the high priest is a matter of record.
		The superiority of the priesthood of Melchizedek to that of Aaron in dignity having been shown, the imperfection of the latter is next pointed out.
		The law as given "under the Levitical priesthood" (verse 11), and was all grouped around the priesthood as its very center.
	www.mun.ca /rels/restmov/texts/bjohnson/hg1/PNT19-07.HTM (1329 words)

	Aaronic Priesthood
		The Biblical priesthood of Aaron consisted of the offices of priest and high priest.
		The Levitical priesthood is an integral part of the Mosaic law.
		For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.” The law’s Aaronic priesthood was abolished by Christ’s own unique priesthood as He made the perfect and final sacrifice.
	www.help4rlds.com /aaronic_priesthood.htm (638 words)

	AARONIC PRIESTHOOD
		In function, the Aaronic Priesthood is said to be for the ministry of the temporal needs of the church.
		"The Aaronic Priesthood is conferred and brethren are ordained to offices therein under the direction of the Bishop....
		Yet, members of the LDS Levitical priesthood are denied entrance to the LDS Temples, except to be sealed to their parents and to be baptized by proxy for the dead.
	www.saintsalive.com /mormonism/aaronicpriesthood.htm (1027 words)

	Jerry Stokes Glossary of Mormon Terms
		Aaronic Priesthood: all "worthy" young Mormon boys are "ordained" to this priesthood beginning as young as age twelve.
		Aaronic Priesthood* The lesser priesthood of the Church, consisting of the offices of deacon, teacher, priest, and bishop.
		priesthood blessings* Blessings of counsel and divine influence conferred by the authority of the priesthood.
	www.churches.net /churches/utmiss/Glossary/Glossary.html (12471 words)

	Times & Seasons » The Odd Double Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood
		Perhaps the first ordination was to the Aaronic priesthood and the second to an office.
		Since no one on Earth had the Aaronic Priesthood, John the Baptist was sent to restore it, which was done in a rather unusual simultaneous double ordination.
		The unclear thing is why John gave both of them the Aaronic Priesthood – he could have simply given it to Joseph, who then would pass it on to Oliver.
	www.timesandseasons.org /archives/000994.html (1419 words)

	The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament
		Those who hold the Aaronic Priesthood open the door for all Church members who worthily partake of the sacrament to enjoy the companionship of the Spirit of the Lord and the ministering of angels.
		I will speak about the sacred activities of Aaronic Priesthood holders in preparing, administering, and passing the sacrament of the Lord's Supper to the members of the Church.
		On May 15, 1829, John the Baptist restored the Aaronic Priesthood to the earth.
	www.lightplanet.com /mormons/conferences/98_oct/oaks_aaronic.htm (2240 words)

	GS Aaronic Priesthood
		The Aaronic Priesthood deals with the temporal and outward ordinances of the law and the gospel (1 Chr.
		This priesthood shall never be taken from the earth until the sons of Levi do offer an offering, D&C 13: 1.
		The lesser priesthood holds the key of the ministering of angels, D&C 84: 26 (D&C 13: 1).
	scriptures.lds.org /gsa/arncprst (279 words)

	Kim Siever's LDS Articles : Aaronic Priesthood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Since the Aaronic Priesthood is where the ordinance of baptism lies, we are dependent on its restoration to make possible our ability to come unto Christ and covenant with Him.
		Often we consider this to mean that Aaronic Priesthood holders have the ability to call upon angels or heavenly messengers to come down and intercede on their behalf.
		As we study and reflect on the priesthood as a whole, let us be careful not to overlook the vital role the Aaronic Priesthood plays in our life.
	www.hotpepper.ca /lds/articles/aaronic.shtml (1907 words)

	In Their Own Words (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Before doing this we desire to impress upon your minds the sacred character of the First Token of the Aaronic Priesthood, with its name and sign, as well as that of all the other tokens of the Holy Priesthood, with their names and signs, which you will receive in the temple this day.
		The First Token of the Aaronic Priesthood is given by clasping the right hands and placing the joint of the thumb directly over the first knuckle of the hand, in this manner.
		Each of you make the sign of the First Token of the Aaronic Priesthood, by bringing your right arm to the square, the palm of the hand to the front, the fingers together, and the thumb extended.
	www.helpingmormons.org /ceremony021.html (433 words)

	Aaronic Priesthood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In the Aaronic Priesthood, besides bishops, who hold the keys of presidency, we have the offices of deacon, and teacher, and priest.
		When an elder is ordained, he receives the Melchizedek Priesthood and then the office of elder, and seventy, or high priest, as the case may be, and the office which he receives designates the nature of his duties.
		Not only is the office of bishop and elder an appendage to the priesthood but so is every other office, for they all grow out of the priesthood.
	wind.prohosting.com /rlanwood/priest1.htm (253 words)

	How I Perceive The Aaronic Priesthood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Aaronic Priesthood has been called the 'Preparatory Priesthood', and I feel that too many of us have interpreted this as meaning that it’s function is only to prepare the young men for the Melchizedek priesthood, and we have allowed our understanding of this sacred calling to stop there.
		We are further told that the Melchizedek priesthood is that which holds the keys to the "knowledge of God" - the ordinances, covenants, and deeper understanding withheld from those in the world who do not understand or believe the Gospel.
		When the priesthood was restored, John the Baptist stated that this Aaronic order held the keys to the ministering of angels.
	users.mstar2.net /brucewrites/aaronic.htm (1284 words)

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