Nov 15, 2005 · But the manner of the construction was like unto the temple of Solomon; and the workmanship thereof was exceedingly fine. [2 Nephi 5:16] Jacob, in about 544 B.C., recorded: Wherefore I, Jacob, gave unto them these words as I taught them in the temple, having first obtained mine errand from the Lord.

Mar 5, 1972 · Members who are 18 and older can receive their own endowment in the temple. Through the power of the priesthood available in temples, couples and families can be sealed together for time and all eternity. At any stage of life, adult members who are prepared and worthy may enter the temple and make covenants.

Apr 5, 2022 · The temple endowment ceremony communicates the concepts and covenants to facilitate this greater power. Just as the children learned to follow patterns while painting Christ, worship in the temple and learn the patterns and the process to become more like Jesus.

Mar 12, 2024 · The Kirtland Temple will be open to visitors for free tours on March 25 —two days before the 188th anniversary of that sacred dedication of the Kirtland Temple. In a combined statement from the Church and the Community of Christ , President Nelson said, “We are deeply honored to assume the stewardship of these sacred places, documents, and ...

The Draper Utah Temple will be the third temple to be dedicated in the Salt Lake Valley, the 12th in the state of Utah, and the 129th in the Church. During the open-house period, over one million tickets have been requested and given out for the eight-week public open house.

Sep 10, 2002 · The dictionary defines a temple as “a building or place dedicated to worship or the presence of deity.” As you know, LDS temples are dedicated homes to deity. On every temple appear the words “House of the Lord.” LDS temples are also places where sacred priesthood ordinances are performed. Temples in our religion have three major purposes.

Temple Recommends. Once we are committed to a celestial marriage, we should understand and do the things that lead to it: To enter the temple, you will need what is called a recommend. A searching interview will be conducted first by your bishop and then by your stake president. First, they will ask, “Do you have a testimony of the gospel?”

May 21, 2024 · Joseph Smith reiterated this definition in his divinely inspired Kirtland Temple dedicatory prayer. 7 Temples are houses of glory because they offer the covenants and ordinances that fulfill the Father’s work and glory, which is “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” 8 However, Doctrine and Covenants 93:36 indicates ...

Temple Sealing. Finally, I speak of the power associated with celestial marriage. Whenever I participate or officiate in a temple marriage, I am overawed by the power given to bind on earth and seal eternally in heaven. I am reminded of a power and work that, if not effected, would result in utter waste—waste beyond our understanding.

Apr 12, 1977 · A constitution guaranteeing those liberties was designed under the superintending influence of heaven. I have recounted here before what took place in the St. George Temple when the Founding Fathers of this nation visited President Wilford Woodruff, who was then a member of the Twelve and not president of the Church.