And what reinforcements to your testimony and understanding of the gospel are needed? Elder Vaiangina Sikahema noted that hundreds and maybe thousands of young missionaries of the church from his native Tonga have been unable to return home at the end of their missionary service during the COVID-19 pandemic. You need someone who does not have sentimental attachments to your junk, someone who can make wise and quick decisions about what goes and what stays. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. These truths I know: God, our Heavenly Father, wantsyouto choose to come home to Him. God can and does work that grace in our lives when we need it most. His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. He is the One who wants you to experience fully His sacred ordinances. God lives! Have faith in what you feel drawn to teach and emphasize you were asked to give this lesson for a reason. My dear brothers and sisters, thesearethe latter days. Talk about a paradigm shift! It is for discussions centered around agreements, disagreements, and observations about any of the institutional churches and their leaders, conduct, business dealings, teachings, rituals, and practices. Hezekiah took this next step as his very holy and very public proclamation of worship to the Living God. Finally, President Nelson told us to let God prevail in all aspects of our lives. Just like major renovations are needed to reinforce the foundation of the Salt Lake Temple to withstand the forces of nature, it is now time to implement extraordinary measures to strengthen personal spiritual foundations. Go right to the quotes and discussion instead. People of all faiths and perspectives are welcome to engage in civil, respectful discussion about topics related to Mormonism. When storms of life come your way, you'll be grounded in biblical truths and remain steady as a rock in your moral beliefs. The results are likewise mixed, he said. Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches about the love of God (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Attending the temple and keeping the covenants we make there blesses us with greater understanding of Christ and increases our spiritual power. Make temple covenants your goal and strive to live worthy to enter His holy house. In like manner, it is now time that we each implement extraordinary measures perhaps measures we have never taken before to strengthen our personal spiritual foundations. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland teaches us how to live the two great commandments: to love God and our neighbor (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Reopening the Temple Usher in Gods Presence. We believe in prayerfully curated and intentionally designed products and content that supports women on their path of discipleship. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. He wants you to comprehend your privileges, promises, and responsibilities. Let temple worship become part of the bedrock of your marriage. . In the October 2021 General Conference, Pres. If you have an immediate prayer need, please call our 24-hour prayer line at 800-700-7000. We dont need to get the cleaning crew. Echoing previous invitations he has extended since becoming Prophet on January 14, 2018, President Nelson suggested five specific actions that can help maintain positive spiritual momentum. Indeed, "whenever the Lord has had a people on the earth who will obey His word, they have been commanded to build temples." The standard works are replete with references to temple teachings, clothing, language, and more. He suggested five works of righteousness to help members find peace among disputation and contention: Human beings tend to wander, a fact proved in a study that showed people without landmarks walk in circles, said Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Your diligent efforts to do so will reinforce and strengthen your spiritual foundation. Are we locked up in bitterness or anger or envy or sorrow or greed? The Lord specified the words of the sacrament prayers by revelation, twice (D&C 20; Moroni 4, 5). Third, every rededication should include a celebration. (I think the prophet knows something that we may not yet understand!) Hewants you to comprehend your privileges, promises, and responsibilities. I wonder what he would say to those of us who just cant feel that it helps us? Well said. %PDF-1.6 % And as the burnt offerings were presented, the Levites and priests played their musical instruments, and songs of praise to the Lord were offered. Exact time unknown (5:1-2) 8. In June 2018. Use of contemporary "we" and parousia expected while some are still alive (4:15) 7. Likewise, the safest place to be spiritually is living inside your temple covenants., When an individuals spiritual foundation is built solidly upon Jesus Christ, he or she will have no need to fear. Sister Sharon Eubank talks about the Churchs humanitarian aid efforts and how we can serve others and help the poor (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Do you believe there is strength and power found in the temple? You have to get the ground-in dirt out. What a powerhouse invitation straight from the prophet to YOU. God lives! The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tours renovation work at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. I don't think the above paragraph constitutes pure truth. Its a kingdom you cant see with your eyes because its a supernatural kingdom. Christ comes like a thief (24:43) 8. It wasnt simply architectural or engineering in nature; this was a symbol of worship of the Lord. Then have someone read this quote and start a class discussion with thought-provoking questions (some suggestions found after the quote). Required fields are marked *. Because he knows our potential perfectly, he will take us to places we never imagined ourselves. Half of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performed under the direction of Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy. He will clean our junk room and make it a holy sanctuary once again, filled with praises to Him. The temple lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple. The Conference Center during the 191st General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Paul makes it clear that God does not dwell in temples made with hands in Acts 17. His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. Now we use individual disposable cups. God lives! To those commenting: please stay on topic, remember to follow the community's rules, and message the mods if there is a problem or rule violation. He wants you to have spiritual insights and awakenings youve never had before. Possible questions: How do you feel about going to the temple? pic.twitter.com/46xjAsXs6X, Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tours the renovation work at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Hezekiah could have had a private ceremony. Im pretty sure the original temple endowment was revealed less by God and more by Masons. Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham said the closing prayer. The procedures and practices around administering the ordinances of the temple have been changed and refined under direction from the Lord, but the doctrine and the covenants found in the temple are the same. We all drift from time to time, but we can get back on course. And purifying a Temple is more than getting out the feather duster and flicking the dust off. It allows the Mormon sealings to be held hostage to the same standards. All quotes by President Russell M. Nelson and in blue (unless otherwise noted). I can testify with amazement, how much empowering grace settled upon my soul just being there. We are ever moving towards more power and more significant benefit for us all. Universal peace does not exist today. This button displays the currently selected search type. If you dont yet love to attend the temple, go more oftennot less. In his first month of service, King Hezekiah reopened the doors of the Temple and repaired them (verse 3). on The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation, House of Glory: Finding Personal Meaning in the Temple, {REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Science: Mammals, MRI / Hearing Screening / Genetic Testing, The Need for a Church The Berning Bunch. Joseph Fielding Smith (1976),308]. Its where you hide things. We have to utter it aloud. Elder Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, with his wife Sister Susan Gong waves to attendees after the Sunday morning session of the 191st General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Question:_Did_Joseph_Smith_make_up_the_temple_ordinances_or_borrow_them_from_an_earthly_source%3F. I think its important to see what the existence of temples lets the Church achieve. Or are we holed up with the lights turned off? The Lord instructed Adam and Eve to pray, make covenants, and offer sacrifices. Why? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. him say, i will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days i will build another made without hands." Once again, thank you so much for these teaching highlights, the suggested questions and quotes from the talk, as well your overall help in organizing a lesson from the Conference Talks. You can find a list of our flairs and their definitions in section 0.6 of our rules. I think this is an appeal to fear. Let the Lord, through His Spirit, teach and inspire you there. He really thinks that it is wonderful, deep and brings us to Christ. God is pleased when we proclaim Christ in our lives, as Hezekiah and his cohorts did. That is not to say that all clean-up jobs are instant or that we wont ever have to get down with a toothbrush and scrub the floors of our heart. The Nation needed God, and so he decided it would start with him. We are bombarded with angry contentious language and provocative, devastating actions that destroy peace and tranquility., Universal peace was not part of the Saviors initial mortal ministry. Hezekiah had a pretty overwhelming task before him. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Make sure you are logged in when you order. Then, as we keep our covenants, He endows us withHishealing, strengthening power. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. Specialties: Temple Aliyah is a Jewish Synagogue with preschool, kindergarten and Parent & Me serving Woodland Hills and the West Valley. The procedure changed, but the covenants remain the same. I love to teach and prepare lessons, and you have helped me in emphasizing the important highlights and teaching points for discussion in Elders Quorum. Fifth, follow the current admonitions of the prophet, President Nelson. President Nelson asked two questions in his talk that I want to spend some time really thinking on: President Nelson promised that over time, the temple will become a place of safety, solace, and revelation. I have felt strongly the last year and a half the pull to be closer to the temple. Ponder these three truths: The Restoration is a process, not an event, and will continue until the Lord comes again. In charge of this other-worldly kingdom ishave you guessed it yet?God Himself. Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), 5 Highlights for The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation by President Nelson, General Conference Talks with 5 Highlights. We cant just simply claim that we are believers in the silence of our own hearts. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/47nelson?lang=eng. We welcome these opportunities to build friendship and discuss shared initiatives that will continue to foster understanding and mutual respect. Latter-day Saints must take unprecedented measures to strengthen their spiritual foundations like the extraordinary effort to reinforce the original, pioneer-era foundation of the iconic Salt Lake Temple, President Russell M. Nelson said Sunday morning.. And we can also take out the crazy, traitor, and disrespected labels because these labels no longer matter. A squirrel scampers near the Conference Center during the Sunday morning session of the 191st General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. The ultimate objective of the gathering of Israelis to bring the blessings of the temple to Gods faithful children. Fortify your military? Or, at the very least, those things aren't as important as President Nelson would have us believe. Simply Beautiful! So the BIG themes for me the next six months are: Our Prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, gave a powerful talk focusing on our Savior, as well as temples, covenants, ordinances, and revelation. Thank you for saying this better than I could. Those who are quick to take offense or respond to a difference of opinion by becoming angry or judgmental fail the spiritual stress test, he said. I hope to follow the direction of the Prophet the next six months to put in prayerful and consistent study to understand temple covenants and ordinances.. Cristy Powell, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. We have to place our trust in God and not ourselves from that moment on. Rather than think past temple procedures were wrong or needed correction consider that our collective latter-day understanding of the temple grows line upon line, precept upon precept. The items that remain must be repaired, organized neatly, and ready for use. There are times when we must do the boot camp. Invite individuals who feel comfortable to share something they wrote. In the years before his reign, the people of Judah had turned away from the Lord and done evil. Everyone in that entourage knew exactly how King Hezekiah felt about God. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. What is the Spirit prompting you to do without? The presentation of the endowment and the words of the temple covenants have changed at least twice in the last 35 years (in 1990 and again in 2019). In the same way, God founded the churchthe spiritual Templeto be a community of called-out believers, given His Spirit. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The opening prayer was provided by Elder David F. Evans, who was released Saturday as a General Authority Seventy. I am talking about Jesus Christ, and He knows just how to clean out our temples (see Heb. etc.). Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While it is true that the ancients offered sacrifice, where is the evidence that in ancient times people did anything like what we have in Mormon temples? Error: There was an internal error submitting your form. I dearly hope you get to experience the temple soon if it has been a while. He might be right. The ultimate objective of the gathering of Israel is to bring the blessings of the temple to Gods faithful children. The Church of Jesus Christ we make there blesses us with greater understanding of Christ... 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