Fulfilling My Duty to God

Preparing for the Priesthood #2 ~ Read D&C 20:57-60 and Aaronic Priesthood: Fulfilling Our Duty to God [Deacon], page 7. Discuss with a parent or leader the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood and what it means to do your duty to God.

This is the second lesson for Issac for the Preparing for the Priesthood session. It is about what is the duty of the Aaronic Priesthood.

Issac needs to learn about the scripture to understand more about his duty as the deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood.

Well, I must say the topics under this “Preparing for the Priesthood” is quite ‘heavy’ and ‘serious’ matters to talk about.

Doctrine and Covenants 20:57-60 is about the duty or authority of the lesser priesthood, the Aaronic Priesthood:

Priests, teachers, and deacons hold the Aaronic Priesthood. Priests may baptize new members and bless the sacrament. They also help the elders.

Teachers may help get the sacrament ready and go home teaching. They are to help Church members live righteously.

Deacons may pass the sacrament, act as ushers, and collect fast offerings. They are to help keep Church buildings and grounds in good condition and to serve as messengers for priesthood leaders.

It is actually quite the same scripture as the previous lesson and Doctrine and Covenants 107:20.

Then we discussed about the Purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood, as stated in the Church Handbook:

Lastly we discussed about What It Means to Do Your Duty to God?

“You are a son of God. He has restored His priesthood in our day, and He has entrusted you with that priesthood.”

“All priesthood holders have a common call from the Lord: “Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence" (D&C 107:99).”

“But where can you go to learn about this duty? The first place to look should be the scriptures. Specifically, you’ll want to study the sections in the Doctrine and Covenants where the duties of the Aaronic Priesthood are outlined in Doctrine and Covenants 20:46-60, 20:72-79 and Doctrine and Covenants 84:111.”

It can be divided the Aaronic Priesthood responsibilities into 3 sections:

1. Administer Priesthood Ordinances
2. Serves Others
3. Invite All to Come unto Christ

“The Lord has promised that as you fulfil your priesthood duties, you will be sanctified by the Spirit, you will become the elect of God, and eventually you will receive all that the Father has (see D&C 84:33–38).”

“Your service as a priesthood holder will bring great blessings to those you serve.”

I know it is quite a lot to learn about all these duties of an Aaronic Priesthood for Issac, but I just make it simple and it is still an introductory to him. He will learn more when he is ready to receive his Aaronic Priesthood.