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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2

Duties of a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood

"Lesson 18: Duties of a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood," Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2, 65

OBJECTIVE

Each young man will learn the duties of a teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood and feel more fully the importance and sacredness of fulfilling those duties.

PREPARATION

NOTE

This lesson is a general overview of the duties of a teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood. It may be followed by other lessons on specific duties, such as the preparation of the sacrament and home teaching. Avoid any long discussions during this lesson on specifics of these duties. The material in this lesson can help all Aaronic Priesthood holders understand their callings and magnify them.

SUGGESTED LESSON DEVELOPMENT

Introduction

Story and discussion

Tell the following story:

It was Evan's first day on the job. Mr. Rawlings had hired him to work on his farm for the summer. As the two of them rode along toward the farm in an old truck, Evan wondered what the job would be like. He was sure he could do the work once he had been shown his responsibilities.

When they arrived at the farm, Mr. Rawlings helped Evan put his things in the little house he was to stay in. Then he said, "Well, I'll be back in three or four days to see what kind of a job you're doing, and it better be a good one. There are plenty of boys who could use a job like this."

Then, before Evan even had a chance to say anything, Mr. Rawlings jumped in his truck and drove away. Evan stared after him in disbelief, watching the truck get smaller and smaller in the distance.

Scripture and discussion

Have the young men read Doctrine and Covenants 107:99-100.

Suggest that the young men mark these verses.

All Aaronic Priesthood Holders Should Understand the Duties of a Teacher

Scripture, chalkboard, and discussion

Allow time for discussion. List the young men's responses on the chalkboard.

Have the young men read and mark Doctrine and Covenants 20:53-59.

Add any points not already mentioned to the list on the chalkboard.

Handout

Give each young man a copy of the handout "Duties of a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood." Allow time for each young man to read it silently.

Discussion

Use the following questions to stimulate a discussion of the duties of a teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood. Help each young man understand these basic responsibilities and how they can be performed well. Help the young men suggest specific ideas relative to their situation. Letters correspond with those on the handout.

Conclusion

Letter from the bishop

Read the letter of commendation written by the bishop, and bear your own testimony about the importance of a teacher's responsibilities for the ward and the Church.

Challenge

Challenge the young men to memorize Doctrine and Covenants 107:99 and to discuss the duties handout with their parents. If time remains, help the young men begin memorizing Doctrine and Covenants 107:99.

Duties of a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood

The teacher is a standing minister appointed to "watch over the Church" in the ward "and be with and strengthen them" (D&C 20:53; 84:111). He does this by performing certain duties under proper priesthood direction. A teacher has all of the duties of a deacon and some additional duties. The duties of a teacher include the following responsibilities:

(From Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Handbook, pp. 2-3.)

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