Ezek. 8. 1 I sat in mine house, and the elders of Israel before me.
45. 4 Levitical Priesthood the ministers of the sanctuary.
Joel 1. 14 gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land.
Mal. 2. 4-6 God's covenant with Levi for his righteousness.
3. 3 he shall purify and purge the sons of Levi.
Phil. 1. 1 to the Saints, bishops and deacons.
1 Tim. 3. 1-13 qualifications and duties of bishops and deacons.
Doctrine & Covenants.
Sec. 20. 38-71 the duties of elders, priests, teachers, deacons and members of the church of Christ.
41. 9 E. Partridge ordained first bishop to the church.