In earlier days, the water of the sacrament was offered to the congregation in one large vessel. I noticed the elements of rock and earth, immovable and solid, that remained in their place day after day, wave after wave. That Church is the antitype of the ancient temple - a building not material, but spiritual, consisting, not of dead stones, but of sanctified souls, resting on no earthly foundation, but on that Rock which is Christ (comp. We will NEED to be very close to the Savior in the days ahead. Thats not enough at this stage. They sang, praising and giving thanks to the Lord, saying, "For He is good, for His lovingkindness is upon Israel forever." Ive been thinking of reading and studying two books: The Holy Temple by Boyd K. Packer and House of Glory: Finding Personal Meaning in the Temple by S. Michael Wilcox. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. "Current adjustments in temple procedures, and others that will follow, are continuing evidence that the Lord is actively directing His Church.". "Under the Lords direction and in answer to our prayers, recent procedural adjustments have been made. The way that the sacrament was offered to the congregation changed. Some young men are in the third year of their typical two-year service. Everyone in that entourage knew exactly how King Hezekiah felt about God. He wants you to comprehend your privileges, promises, and responsibilities. What do you give away? Spiritual doors will open. I bet if I asked you right now, you could tell me that you have a junk room in your house or you have a storage unit with that intent in mind. Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur, you will be able to standstrongbecause your spiritual foundation is solid and immovable. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. People like you and me." 5 4. We steadily get better and upgrade towards Zion. This is not a new challenge but it is a critical one., First, contention weakens our collective witness to the world of Jesus Christ and the redemption that comes through His merits, mercy and grace, and everyone knows that we are not his disciples when we do not show love one to another., Second, contention is spiritually unhealthy for us as individuals. We look to the blood of the Lamb. People of all faiths and perspectives are welcome to engage in civil, respectful discussion about topics related to Mormonism. I think this could possibly be seen as blame avoidance, or in other words, throwing God under the bus. The topic of adversity continued to be common but I also felt an addition of several talks about repentance. It is the Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ who wants us to come to the temple, to understand what we are being taught, to receive the blessings and power available by keeping the covenants we make, and to return again and again to strengthen ourselves and to offer the blessings of salvation to our family. The Temple had not been in use as it should have been (verses 5-8). This conference seemed even more centered on our Savior, Jesus Christ than in conferences past. Make temple covenants your goal and strive to live worthy to enter His holy house. Jesus is the Christ! 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. As you contemplate this passage of Scripture, what is the state of your soul? There is a very distinct parallel to each of us today in this passage of Scripture because if we are Christians, then our bodies are called the temple of the Holy Spirit or the temple of the Living God or just the temple of God (see 1 Cor. 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. Maybe its the place where you hoard things. It wasnt simply architectural or engineering in nature; this was a symbol of worship of the Lord. Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation, Gods Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul. A better comparison would be that not all temples look the same, but ordinances within are exactly the same. 27 Feb 2023 20:23:29 He asked listeners to consider how firm their spiritual foundations are and what reinforcement their spiritual lives and understanding need. Thats some high calling! We will NEED the Saviors power to weather the storms that are ahead. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, waves to attendees after the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Possible activity: Give everyone a pencil and paper. In seeking how to accomplish that objective more effectively, the Lord reveals more insights. 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. I thought you would appreciate seeing what my wife Wendy and I saw. And heres why. Even with a few changes, its still a Masonic ritual with Mormon flair. This suggests that we have work to do to change our hearts and to become unified as the Saviors true disciples. 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. Possible discussion questions: Which of these three statements stands out to you todayand why? We can navigate our way through the darkness and trials of this life and find our way back to our loving Heavenly Father if we seek and accept the spiritual landmarks he has provided and strive for daily restoration.. First, love God, live his commandments and forgive everyone. Elder Gerrit W. Gong teaches how God can help us to trust others again after our trust has been challenged (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). We dont need to get the cleaning crew. Your email address will not be published. We arrivedtoMaui a few days ago and have spent every evening on the beach just outside our condo. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. Texas | 167 views, 4 likes, 0 loves, 6 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Shekinah Tabernacle Baptist Church of Dallas, TX: Shekinah. Hewants you to have spiritual insights and awakenings youve never had before. 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. God can and does work that grace in our lives when we need it most. The procedure changed, but the covenants remain the same. All must be saved on the same principles [Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, sel. 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). How many observe it? (temple) What happens when we keep our covenants made in the temple? President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks Oct. 3, 2021, during the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference, which was held in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. He truly believes in your divine destiny and ever since January 2018 spends a lot of time and energy prophesying how to get you there. Its an important sound bite to be aware of: Current adjustments in temple procedures, and others that will follow, are continuing evidence that the Lord is actively directing His Church., He also says, Under the Lords direction and in answer to our prayers, recent procedural adjustments have been made. Throughout his service in the Church, President Nelson has provided profound insight into the temple, its symbolism, and what it means to each of us. 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. Let the Lord, through His Spirit, teach and inspire you there. People who repent when they fall and keep going forward. The wording is PRECISE and the poor kid reciting the prayer has to say it again if he slips in an extra "and" or "always". Get to know others seeking Gods guidance and wisdom for life. Thanks. I stand firm and immovable against the storms of adversity. President Nelson makes if very clear (with emphasis added) who is making the changes, and it's not him. Here are five key areas: 1. Please believe me when I say that when your spiritual foundation is built solidly upon Jesus Christ, you haveno need to fear. They also went one step further and made sure that every item that should be there in the Temple was there and that each piece was clean and ready for use (verse 18-19). So helpful! Can God change your life? [The Lord] is the One who wants you to understand with great clarity exactly what you are making covenants to do. They were set apart by God to do this spiritual act of service. I love this prophet. The ninth of Av became a fast day on the Jewish calendar. Construction workers began the major seismic strengthening process last month, inserting massive steel pipes below its existing foundations. This link was really interesting: https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Question:_Did_Joseph_Smith_make_up_the_temple_ordinances_or_borrow_them_from_an_earthly_source%3F. Deep cleaning is more than doing an exterior wipe-down. God lives! President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, greets Amos and Asher Geilman after the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual 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. 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. Fourth, build Zion in our hearts and homes. I highly recommend every member read this talk carefully, thoroughly, and critically. We should all heed President Nelsons challenge to fortify our spiritual foundations to survive the days ahead. If you dont yet love to attend the temple, go more oftennot less. Do you believe the prophet can receive ongoing revelations about the temple ceremony? What reinforcements to your testimony and understanding of the gospel are needed. And the Most Holy One has a mandate for you to help a nation seek His kingdom and His righteousness. The way you are going to do that is through reestablishing holy worship of God among the people. to begin building on your spiritual foundation, you have to start clearing out all the junk, all the sin, and all the unrighteousness in your life that will hinder your ultimate spiritual . The items that remain must be repaired, organized neatly, and ready for use. I WO0{KG;]eg
01(3. This was as much a physical act as it was a spiritual act. But I do attend church, hold a calling, and actually re-listened to the prophet's message. Good luck as you teach or participate during your Relief Society or Elders Quorum! Does it need repairing? 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. And recognize that when you meet resistance it simply means that the adversary knows the good that is about to come of it. Instead, he set out with a select few governmental leaders. /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. There was no temple in New Testament times other than Herod's temple. We may attend to rites and rituals and yet overlook the weightier matters such as brotherly kindness, honesty, mercy, virtue, and integrity. Elder David A. Bednar teaches how honoring our covenants arms us with power of God in great glory (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). President Nelson shared three truths hand them out or have them written up on the board. Its where you hide things. Love you. Changes in the temple ceremonies (and by extension in other procedures and methods in the church) are evidence that the Lord is actively guiding and directing His church. I wonder what he would say to those of us who just cant feel that it helps us? Oh how grateful I am for a living prophet! A spiritual house that has been swept clean of defilement will not stay clean without a dedication to God. The center of "strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude" is the temple, which increases understanding of Jesus Christ, binds us to Him through sacred priesthood covenantsand endows us with His healing, strengthening power. It is a spiritual organism, not contained within the confines of a physical organization. We lost our attendance habit when the temples closed down during the pandemic, but quickly realized that we were going to have to build that habit back and are scheduled to worship there twice a month with the goal of going more often as we continue to adjust our personal lives. temple must stand much longer. I don't think everything we believe comes together in the temple. it is now time that we implement extraordinary measures perhaps measures we have never taken before.. Now, imagine that you are tasked with getting that wreck room cleared out, and the sooner you get it cleared the better. As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. As we visit the temple often, we are reminded of the promises and blessings we receive there. They took with them animals that the priests would sacrifice to atone for the sin of the nation (verses 20-24). I want to prayerfully consider what else I may need to do to ensure that my spiritual foundation is solid, strong, and firmly anchored to my Savior, Jesus Christ. These highlights and questions fit right inwith Lesson Template 1 or Template 2. We attend the temple and receive greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ. The temples spires have been removed and stored, the towers are surrounded by scaffolding and the foundation exposed for the work to strengthen them. Strive to stabilize your nations economy? At the very least, you might lose the respect and gain the suspicions of your governmental minions. Hezekiahs quick response was very important. When you bring your temple recommend, a contrite heart, and a seeking mind to the Lords house of learning, He will teach you. As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. Exact time unknown (5:1-2) 8. the University of Utah honored President Nelson, President Nelsons 97th birthday on Sept. 9, repeated, miraculous tutoring prepared Joseph Smith, first post on his Spanish Instagram account, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and United Negro College Fund, Read more October 2021 general conference coverage. Jesus is the Christ! I think if the temple were as important as he is making it out to be, then the Lord would have revealed much more clearly how it was supposed to be administered and what the words of the covenants need to be. In the same way, God founded the churchthe spiritual Templeto be a community of called-out believers, given His Spirit. And thank you for pointing out the sacrament example. Unless you opt to spend a lot of time on a particular quote, try to pick around 2 questions per quote. The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved (emphasis mine). This is His Church, restored to help you fulfill your divine destiny. [The Lord] is providing opportunities for each of us to bolster our spiritual foundations more effectively by centering our lives on Him and on the ordinances and covenants of His temple. Having a temple means temple recommend interviews which is a good way to enforce that members in good standing are sticking to certain living standards - WOW, chastity etc and are paying tithing. I trust in my God and in my Savior upon which my foundation is built. Joseph Fielding Smith (1976),308]. We keep the covenants we make in the temple and receive healing and spiritual power. He invited them to center lives on Jesus Christ and temple ordinances and covenants, encouraging them to attend the temple more often. I am very thankful that I know we have a Prophet to lead us and if we follow the counsel he shares, we can bear these troubling times. Your email address will not be published. President Nelson along with his counselors in the First Presidency, At the Seminar for New Mission Leaders in June, President Nelson taught how, President Nelson tweeted on June 14 about hosting leaders of the. What a powerhouse invitation straight from the prophet to YOU. Use of contemporary "we" and parousia expected while some are still alive (4:15) 7. Now when the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests stood in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the Lord according to the directions of King David of Israel. We are a nondogmatic, nonprofit foundation that promotes human potential and growth. So I ask each of you, how firm isyourfoundation? Living the Christian life is a journey. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. 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. Heis the One who wants you to understand with great clarity exactly what you are making covenants to do. This is a Institutional post. And to each of you who has made temple covenants, I plead with you to seekprayerfully and consistentlyto understand temple covenants and ordinances. Whether it happens in a neighborhood in West Africa, an urban center in Europe and the Middle East, or small-town America, the effect is the same: people encounter the message of Jesus through the scripture and lives are transformed. Can you believe he is 97 years old? But to change the actual wording and covenants and to compare it to changing the size of the sacrament cup is utterly ridiculous. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President M. Russell Ballard teaches about how we can show our love for the Lord (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). I hope one day that will be the case. What is the Spirit prompting you to do without? 232 0 obj
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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.. Universal peace does not exist today. Latter-day Saints have not been immune to divisions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has served as a spiritual stress test for the church and its members, said Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. 7: 25). You may find his complete talk here. Why are the temple changes being made (to increase clarity and understanding)? Have you ever received revelation in the temple regarding your own life? I think Mark E. Peterson was more correct than Russell M. Nelson. God lives! Is there a way to have this delivered to my inbox weekly? Ask Him how you can rededicate your life to holy service to Him. I'm a PIMO who wants to believe, but this kind of talk just really makes it very difficult. Together with our community, we lay a foundation of faith by providing gospel-related resources so that when questions, doubts, and hardship arise, we are equipped and familiar with personal revelation, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, gospel study, and community support. Vedic Sadhana Foundation in Boydton, VA Expand search. All quotes by President Russell M. Nelson and in blue (unless otherwise noted). This is heavy-duty stuff. Error: There was an internal error submitting your form. Go right to the quotes and discussion instead. I think you'll see why the hymn "How Firm a Foundation"1 has come to have new meaning for us. 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. In his first official communication of 2022, President Russell M. Nelson, leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared important advice: "Be more resolute in being kind to others and strengthening your own spiritual foundation.". President Russell M. Nelson encourages us to listen for pure truth, the pure doctrine of Christ, and pure revelation in general conference (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). This is His Church, restored to help you fulfill your divine destiny.. (Scripture study, prayer, temple trips. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I can testify with amazement, how much empowering grace settled upon my soul just being there. My dear brothers and sisters, thesearethe latter days. Usually the waves remind me of constant strength and energy, but this time I was watching the effect they were having on our little beach. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search . Both my husband and I were so touched, we made a commitment to each other to go at least twice a month from here on out. With so much to right and right quickly, its hard to know what to do first. Be prepared to share something personal if no one volunteers immediately. Ordinances instituted in the heavens before the foundation of the world, in the priesthood, for the salvation of men, are not to be altered or changed. He can rid us of all bitterness, rage, anger, debauchery, and the like when we ask for His enablement. 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. As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. Reopening the Temple - Usher in God's Presence. We no longer have to do that today. The opening prayer was provided by Elder David F. Evans, who was released Saturday as a General Authority Seventy. Camille N. Johnson teaches that as we let Christ guide our lives, He will help us achieve more than we ever could on our own (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Meanwhile, the TBMs in my life hear it and are terrified about the coming perils and are doubling down. Fortify your military? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He will help us to once again clothe ourselves with compassion and humility. Your diligent efforts to do so will reinforce and strengthen your spiritual foundation. 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. We simply have to set our eyes on what Jesus already accomplished in our place. Even the best videos turn a group passive, and they slow down participation so as a teacher, I would skip playing media. President Nelson starts with a video that highlights the repair work underneath the Salt Lake Temple. The morning after Hezekiah got the word that the job was done, he set out to visit the Temple of the Lord. He prescribed what he called an ongoing daily infusion of heavenly light regular prayer, pondering scriptures and self-introspection. President Nelson delivered his talk to millions participating in a virtual global conference originating from the Conference Center across the street from the Salt Lake Temple. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures.. The Salt Lake Temple under renovation prior to the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. The reduced number of singers is designed to create physical distancing, said President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, who conducted the session. They are central to Mormon temple ordinances but are never mentioned anciently at all. In the same way, each of us grows line upon line and precept upon precept individually we also grow collectively as a church unit. If the Lord can't get the TEMPLE ceremony and covenants right on the first (of second or third) try, why should I believe that anything in the scriptures are correct? But I think they have attached personal meaning to the ritual, meaning thats not inherent in the temple. He can rid us . Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The standard works are replete with references to temple teachings, clothing, language, and more. This is His Church, restored to help you fulfill your divine destiny., . I think a good argument could be made that current adjustments in temple procedures, and past adjustments to temple language, are evidence that perhaps the Lord never really revealed them in the first place. But methods change as the inspired direction comes to those who preside at a given time.'. The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation Whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in . It allows the Mormon sealings to be held hostage to the same standards. As far as attending the temple, I have felt like my husband and I are doing very well. The blood was sprinkled to cleanse the nation from their sins. . Lets make a covenant, as Hezekiah did (verse 10) that we will clear the path for the Lord of Hosts to enter in and sup with us and show us what to do for His sake. All rights reserved. He delivered the message, accompanied by striking video and other images of his visit to the renovation site in May, during the 191st . That is increasingly difficult, said Elder Quentin L. 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