I am one of those persons immersed by Elder Teddy Wilson in the Order of Melchizedek during Passover week of 2018. I have for years thought that Melchizedek was one of the Watcher angels that different people were assigned to after Babel and he was (what I assume) the only one that stayed true to his assignment of being a king and not a god. Over a period of 1,500 years from the time of Aaron until the time when Jesus established the new covenant, all the descendants of Levi [the tribe of Levi] continued to serve as priests according to the order of Aaron in the earthly sanctuary. 6:20) Melchizedek was the name of a remarkable person who lived in the days of Abraham. With the authorization of the presiding priesthood leader, they may also bless the sacrament, baptize, and ordain others to the offices of priest, teacher, and deacon. To be a type of the priesthood of Christ, (kingpriest) there was no need for a genealogy. In the Church today, worthy male members may receive the Aaronic Priesthood beginning in January of the year they turn12. In the Bible there are two divisions [orders] of priesthood: the order of Aaron and the order of Melchizedek. These sacred responsibilities are fulfilled as he teaches, baptizes, strengthens Church members, and invites others to accept the gospel. Just as Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything when Melchizedek gave him a blessing with bread and wine, Gods people in Christ give a tenth to Christ because He has given us the blessing of eternal life with the bread and wine of the Passover as the High Priest in the order of Melchizedek. My work as a servant of the Most High God has allowed me to be a voice to spread the good news of the New Testament, unveiling its truth through context and the obedience to the Almighty through his Torah. But this Melchizedec of Genesis did not claim any descent. Whose son is he? The son of David, they replied. I have been given the opportunity to share the Word of God with many believers around the world. (Heb. The answer has to do rather with the basis of Melchizedek's priesthood. 8: 1), 2. This greater priesthood was given to Adam and has been on the earth whenever the Lord has revealed His gospel. [5] The Father offers us the priesthood through his authorized servants. The lineal restrictions of that Aaronic (Levitical) Priesthood were lifted when the law of Moses was fulfilled, and thereafter the offices of the priesthood were conferred upon worthy men without limitation to the tribe of Levi. What are the keys of the Melchizedek Priesthood? Abram recognized Melchizedek's priesthood through his tithing of the possessions he had taken in battle (Genesis 14:16). But with all his greatness, Melchizedek was only a type of the true High Priest, Jesus Christ, who is preeminent over all priests. LDS Scripture teaches us that the Aaronic Priesthood is a "Lower" and "Temporal" Priesthood set to preside over temporal matters; whereas the Melkezidek Priesthood is a "higher" "spiritual" priesthood designed to preside over spiritual matters. It's an interesting read. Jesus went into heaven, " having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek" (6:20). 7: 4 - 8). As a spirit child (after his birth to Heavenly Mother but before his physical birth) 3. There are, in the church, two priesthoods, namely, the Melchizedek and Aaronic (Doctrine and Covenants 107:1). At that point, Levi was replaced by the older Melchizedek priesthood with Jesus Christ as its High Priest. Rico, Through the priesthood God created and governs the heavens and the earth. Isa 25:6-9, The Lord Has Sent Me So That You May See Again, When Saul nears Damascus on his journey in order to take Christians as prisoners, suddenly, In a science fiction film or novel, we often see a character who arbitrarily controls, Mankind lives under the influence of gravity. if he had no father or mother, how could he be a man? At that time, Aaron the older brother of Moses was the high priest whose main duty was to offer sacrifices to God in the tabernacle, and the entire tribe of Levi, which Moses and Aron belonged to, was called to serve in the temple. Your previous content has been restored. It "holds the right of presidency, and has power and authority over all the offices in the church" ( Doctrine and Covenants 107:8 ). Chart 12-5 details the points of comparison between these two priesthoods as articulated in the epistle to the Hebrews. He also wrote in detail that the Levites and even Levi himself the father of the tribe of Levi, who would collect a tenth from each of the twelve tribes of Israel, paid the tenth to Melchizedek through Abraham, and that Christ became a priest in the order of Melchizedek with an oath from God, while others in the earthly sanctuary became priests without any oath (Heb 7:1-28). And, still further, from the firstborn of Aarons sons (after Aaron) was selected the high priest (or president of the priests). .Yhvh our God made a covenant with us at Horeb. Melchizedek is mentioned in only two places in the Old Testament; he is just described as king of Salem who lived in the time of Abraham. As a priesthood holder serves in the Aaronic Priesthood, he prepares to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, to receive the blessings of the temple, to serve a full-time mission, to be a loving husband and father, and to continue in lifelong service to the Lord. This priesthood was taken from Israel as a whole during the time of Moses. (See D&C 20:46; 107:13-14, 20.) Heb 7:11. 7: 1 - 3). 1. By . (McConkie, Bruce R., A New Witness for the Articles of Faith,p. 506), Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them, the Lord commanded Moses, and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone. (Num. 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Smith, 2000-01, Teachings of Presidents: Heber J. With this authority, Joseph and Oliver were able to baptize one another. There was no Aaronic Priesthood utilized in the Book of Mormon (there were no Levites). Besides the order of Aaron, there are also references to the order of Melchizedek in the Bible; Christ is described as the High Priest in the order of Melchizedek., . But there is only one great High Priest, the Lord Jesus Christ. It was after his death and resurrection that Jesus was " designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek" (5:10 ESV). (1 Tim. The Aaronic Priesthood monument, right foreground, was established in 1960. For example, the lesser priesthood was conferred only upon men of the tribe of Levi. The Aaronic priesthood and the "order of Melchizedek" The author of Hebrews has misconstrued Psalm 110 as a reference to Jesus. (D. & C. 107:1, 6, 10.)". The order of Aaron is a priestly division in which the priests conducted sacrifices according to the laws and regulations of the old covenant. 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 abolition of the Passover was an act of abolishing the sacrifice itself, which Christ would offer according the order of Melchizedek to give His people the blessing of eternal life with bread and wine. As to other witnesses to Melchizedek priesthood activity in Old Covenant times we might cite: Davids wives were given to him by the prophet Nathan in an eternal marriage covenant (D&C 132: 38-39), that David offered sacrifices as on Araunahs threshing floor which he did by virtue of Melchizedek Priesthood. prior to the covenant that Yhvh's people agreed upon with God as per Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The original office of leadership in the church was 'elder'. The priesthood is referred to by the name of Melchizedek because he was such a great high priest (Doctrine & Covenants Section 107:2). It is referred to as the "high priesthood of the holy order of God" (Alma 4:20, 13:8) or simply as the "high priesthood.". Mat 3:14 John would have prevented him, saying, I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?. He directed the prophet Samuel to prepare Saul for this office with sacred instruction on the roof of the Seers house. The priesthood is the power of God and the authority to act in his name. However, within the tribe, only Aaron and his sons could hold the office . I recall a push to stop referring to the men as the Melchizedek Priesthood. All of them subject to death. In the Old Testament, a King could never be a priest, and an Priest was never to be a King. . As to Israels backsliding in their demand for a king, the Lord made the best of it. It was taken from the earth during the Great Apostasy, but it was restored in 1829, when the Apostles Peter, James, and John conferred it upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. 3.The Aaronic Priesthood, including the Levitical Priesthood, was instituted under the Law of Moses at the time when Israel rejected the greater powers, blessings, and responsibilities of the Melchizedek Priesthood. D&C 13:1 Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; and this shall never be taken again from the earth, until the sons of Levi do offer again an offering . As part of his rationale that the law of Moses was fulfilled, Paul makes a point of the contrast between the lineal requirement of the lesser priesthood and the nonlineal Melchizedek Priesthood, which was not confined to those of one tribe (see JST Heb. It holds the right of presidency, and has power and authority over all the offices in the church (Doctrine and Covenants 107:8). (See Joseph SmithHistory 1:6872. `Now consider how great this MAN was to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoilsbut he whose genealogy is NOT derived from them, (Aaronic priesthood) .Here MORTAL MAN receive tithes ` (Heb. Who Wrote the Aaronic Priesthood Portions in the Bible? But most of the time, if not at all times, there were prophets and seers and congregations of brethren who held the Melchizedek Priesthood, which enabled them to perform celestial marriages. The offices of the Aaronic Priesthood are bishop, priest, teacher, and deacon. Gramps In Psalm 110 --Psa 110:1 A Psalm of David. I have been given the opportunity to share the Word of God with many believers around the world. 3:24), Aaron, who not only held Melchizedek priesthood, but served as a counselor to Moses in the First Presidency, was made the presiding high priest over the lesser or Aaronic priesthood where he was to preside with his sons forever. that are being used to establish this narrative not founded in the Torah. 28; 29; 30; Lev. It also shows the error of aspiring to offices in the priesthood. (Ex. The priesthood comes to us by the Father's invitation. Melchizedek Melchizedek, also spelled Melchisedech, in the Hebrew Bible ( Old Testament ), a figure of importance in biblical tradition because he was both king and priest, was connected with Jerusalem, and was revered by Abraham, who paid a tithe to him. The priesthood of Aaron in the Old Testament took care of all the outward or physical ordinances of the temple. About 1,100 years before Jesus came to this earth, David, being moved by the Holy Spirit, prophesied that the Lord [Christ] would come to serve as a High Priest in the order of Melchizedek. As a priesthood holder serves in the Aaronic Priesthood, he prepares to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, to receive the blessings of the temple, to serve a full-time mission, to be a loving husband and father, and to continue in lifelong service to the Lord. 17:12, 28:1,3). 10: 5-6, 10-13) Samuel recorded the manner of the kingdom, meaning the regulation of a kingdom in which a righteous king is set apart. A totality of keys was bestowed upon each individual called to this Council and exercised in their fulness by the senior apostle who is always the presiding officer or prophet. Joh 3:29 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. Lehi had this priesthood when the Nephites left Jerusalem as did Ezekiel and Jeremiah who were his fellow servants, possibly members of a Council of Twelve. ENDNOTE Homer A. Kent Jr., I came across your teachings from a brother who was excommunicated from Seekers of Yahweh Ministry and after watching a few teachings on the Aaronic Priesthood, I realized that Teddys doctrine on believers now being priests in the order of the Melchizedek is a foolish doctrine. As the Prophet Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon, he found mention of baptism for the remission of sins. One had to be descended from the Tribe of Levi and the family of Aaron. One thing to note carefully was that the Tribe of Levi did not have any covenant land. Handbook Mormon LDS at the best online prices at eBay! The office of a deacon in the Mormon Church is the first office of the Aaronic Priesthood. He said to them, How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him Lord? Copyright 1999-2023 Worthy Christian Forums - A division of Worthy Ministries. Melchizedek's priesthood differed from the Aaronic priesthood in a number of ways. As for that which he s[aid, How long will you] judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Psa 110:5 The Lord is at your right hand; he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath. The Melchizedek Priesthood is the authority, responsibility, and power to act in the name of Jesus Christ and to organize and direct part of his work. He was a priest by virtue of God having called him as a priest. At that time John outlined some of the duties, privileges, and limitations of the priesthood, specifying that the Aaronic Priesthood holds the keys of the ministry of angels and can perform baptisms by water, but has not the authority to confer the gift of the Holy Ghost. In summary, we turn to three masterful statements by Elder Bruce R. McConkie: Ancient Israel was a nation, a kingdom, and a church all wrapped up in one. That he, Jeremiah, and Ezekial were quorum associated seems likely. xxv, 13); and likewise, And this is the manner of release:] every creditor shall release that which he has lent [to his neighbour. This man Melchizedec was a Kingpriest of the Most High God before the Law was introduced. As a type of the Priesthood to follow. So in these days, the High Priest in the order of Melchizedek has to come with the bread and wine of the Passover, which is the sign of Melchizedek. You can post now and register later. So John was a Levite, but more than that -- He was chosen as in the eyes of God in my opinion the Last High Priest of the Aaronic Priesthood. "Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah. Moses in his day was the prophet, seer, and revelator; Aaron was the presiding bishop; the twelve princes of Israel, one heading each of the tribes, held an equivalent status to that of the Twelve whom Jesus chose; and the seventy elders, who with Moses and Aaron saw the Lord, were what we would call the First Quorum of Seventy. Heb 6:19-20. Elders and seventies cannot assume this obligation. Mat 3:16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; Mat 3:17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased., Joh 3:28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.. Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. In the Old Testament, a King could never be a priest, and an Priest was never to be a King. What is/was the Priesthood of Melchizedek? This would be to preside over meetings, give the gift of the Holy Ghost, preform the True Order of Prayer, or for the ordaining of others to this priesthood. The tithe Abraham gave Melchizedek represents our offering to Christ who has come as the High Priest in the order of Melchizedek. The others are the Melchizedek priesthood and the rarely recognized Patriarchal priesthood. In a curious incident in the life of Abraham, a priest-king by the name of Melchizedek is introduced: Establishment of the Aaronic Priesthood The priesthood was not tied to any specific tribe until Moses was given the Law. Moses held the Melchizedek Priesthood (D&C 84:1-6). The biblically unsound arguments presented are vain attempts to prove that Jesus was more than a mere mortal. Let`s consider the characteristics. Through this power He redeems and exalts His sons and daughters, bringing to pass their immortality and eternal life (Moses 1:39). 10:25). The last priest of Zadok before the desecration of the Temple was named Yohanan (John) before the true priesthood fled from Jerusalem and many believe created the order of the Essenes who preserved the scrolls which are later found as the Dead Sea Scrolls. They prepare the sacramental bread and water and serve as ministering brothers. 7: 3; Heb. A short time later the Melchizedek Priesthood was restored as well and distributed among the believers in these last days. Sons of Levi Melchizedek Descendants of Aaron. A man named Melchizedek was God's high priest in Abraham's day. I live in Florida and Im a misplaced believer meaning that I have no ministry home. Just an interesting text that confirms the Hebrew passage that Yeshua (Jesus) is a type of Melchizedek Hebrews 5:9-10 And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. Joh 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease.. Mt 22:41-45. Now the world is coming to an end. WATV is an abbreviation for Witness of Ahnsahnghong TeleVision.. In recent years there has been much debate regarding the Aaronic priesthood been replaced by the Melchizedek priesthood, yet according to the Torah God made a covenant with the sons of Aaron forever. The Aaronic priesthood was based upon genealogy! 11: 16-17.) The Aaronic priesthood ( / rnk /; also called the priesthood of Aaron or the Levitical priesthood) is the lesser of the two (or sometimes three) orders of priesthood recognized in the Latter Day Saint movement. In the theology, and unlike some other Christian denominations, the Melchizedek priesthood is thought to be held by common mortals and not solely by either pre-Aaronic priests such as Melchizedek, or Jesus alone, as most Protestants interpret the Epistle to the Hebrews. Paste as plain text instead, Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. (Num. Aaron's priesthood went through many high priests and lasted about 1480 years until the tribe of Judah abused the priesthood in their rejection of the Messiah. However, Melchizedek offered a sacrifice of bread and wine to God. If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood . 3: 5-10; Num. And, finally, the Aaronic priest . He is not a priest from the Levitical order, the Aaronic Priesthood, but the High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek. Hugh DeLong . Credit: Kenneth Mays We are "called by this holy calling," Alma taught, "and ordained unto the high priesthood of the holy order of God.". The privileges of the priests were greater than those who functioned in the other Levitical offices, and a distinction between the two is evident when the scripture speaks of them as the priests and the Levites (1 Kgs. This canonized publication remains the baseline against which latter alterations are compared. The Melchizedek Priesthood, which is "after the Order of the Son of God" ( Doctrine and Covenants 107:3 ), is the greater of these. Why is the Aaronic Priesthood called the Aaronic Priesthood? Through this power He redeems and exalts His sons and daughters, bringing to pass their "immortality and eternal life" ( Moses 1:39 ). This is the day of [Peace/Salvation] concerning which [God] spoke [through Isa]iah the prophet, who said, [How] beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who proclaims peace, who brings good news, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion: Your ELOHIM [reigns] (Isa. . The Aaronic (or Levitical) Priesthood thus functioned only within the tribe of Levi, and the right to have it conferred upon one was determined by lineage and worthiness. I have been given the opportunity to share the Word of God having called him as a whole during time. The spirit, calls him Lord later the Melchizedek and Aaronic ( Doctrine Covenants. 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