We dont need to get the cleaning crew. Lets take that first step of repairing the door to our hearts. The ninth of Av became a fast day on the Jewish calendar. If you have a health issue or other legitimate reason for not being able to attend the temple, set aside time each week to mentally review the covenants and promises that you have made there. Possible discussion questions: Which of these three statements stands out to you todayand why? Even the best videos turn a group passive, and they slow down participation so as a teacher, I would skip playing media. Dont be afraid of initial silence as people think the questions through. (About 2 minutes play background music or have quiet time). Attendees stand near the Conference Center 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. 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? Then I looked closer at what was being revealed. People like you and me." 5 4. He delivered the message, accompanied by striking video and other images of his visit to the renovation site in May, during the 191st . The procedure changed, but the covenants remain the same. Enter your email address so you don't miss any posts! 7:21). 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. President HaroldB. Lee explained why procedures, policies, and even the administration of temple ordinances continue to change within the Saviors restored Church. I think this is an appeal to fear. They were set apart by God to do this spiritual act of service. I promise you that over time, the temple will become a place of safety, solace, and revelation. The relentless force of the ocean was beating down onto the once sandy shore, exposing the bed of rocks and boulders below. Elder Vaiangina Sikahema, a General Authority Seventy, speaks during 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. Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur, you will be able to stand strong because your spiritual foundation is solid and immovable. 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. His plan of eternal progression is not complicated, and it honors your agency. Because he knows our potential perfectly, he will take us to places we never imagined ourselves. However, personal peace can be achieved despite the anger, contention, and division that blights and corrupts our world today. We are robbed of peace, joy, and rest and our ability to feel the Spirit is compromised., If we are not one, we are not his. Some young men are in the third year of their typical two-year service. Maybe its a little space or a closet, and maybe its an entire basement. Its where you put things that are broken or unused or ugly. And oh, how we will need His power in the days ahead.". President Lee said: The principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ are divine. We are sparing no effort to give this venerable temple, which had become increasingly vulnerable, a foundation that will withstand the forces of nature into the Millennium, President Nelson said. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Your email address will not be published. Use of contemporary "you" and parousia to be fulfilled in their contemporary generation (24:34) 6. The problem is that you are in this same state that the Apostle Paul mentions, and that is that the things you do you dont want to do, and the things you dont want to do you do (Rom. We look to Christs death on the cross, His resurrection, and His power to cancel out our sins and save us from the wrath of God. He makes things clear that the world wants to muddy. These Levites were told to go in and take out the defiled things (verse 4-5). Half of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performed under the direction of Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy. The Temple And Your Spiritual Foundation|A Talk By: President Russel M. Nelson 4,298 views Oct 20, 2021 #Faith #JesusChrist #AmazingGrace #PresidentRusselM .Nelson #ActInFaith #LeadAndGuide. And recognize that when you meet resistance it simply means that the adversary knows the good that is about to come of it. "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. Many times, cultural teachings have crept in and disguised themselves as doctrine, which leads to perplexing situations and uncomfortable course corrections. Joseph Fielding Smith (1976),308]. I literally left feeling like he had just told me that I really can't trust the scriptures, the prophet, or the Lord. Other leaders shared messages about order, straight paths and unity. 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). Ultimately, by doing this first deed, Hezekiah was demonstrating a desire to usher back in the presence of the Lord, to be open once again to the Spirit of the Lord. We keep the covenants we make in the temple and receive healing and spiritual power. We have to utter it aloud. If you and I are to withstand the forthcoming perils and pressures, it is imperative that we each have a firm spiritual foundation built upon the rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ.". 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. What reinforcements to your testimony and understanding of the gospel are needed. Maybe its the place where you hoard things. (temple) What happens when we keep our covenants made in the temple? In his first month of service, King Hezekiah reopened the doors of the Temple and repaired them (verse 3). We studied this talk in elders quorum. Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur, you will be able to standstrongbecause your spiritual foundation is solid and immovable. In the house of the Lord we make the same covenants and receive the same blessings as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 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. These truths I know: God, our Heavenly Father, wants you to choose to come home to Him. Then, as we keep our covenants, He endows us withHishealing, strengthening power. Sister Susan H. Porter teaches about how we can feel the Gods love (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). An introduction to the For the Strength of Youth issue focusing on the October 2021 general conference. Hewants you to have spiritual insights and awakenings youve never had before. 3:1; 4:14; 6:20; 7:27; 8:1; 9:11). His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. If you are single and seeking to marry, search for a companion who can worthily take you to the temple (and be worthy yourself). Those who try to center everything on the temple and its ordinances might like to read Jeremiah 7. 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. [If you didnt do the activity] What are some ways we can pull Jesus Christ directly into our lives? The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation President Russell M. Nelson teaches about how the temple can help us reinforce our spiritual foundations (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Hello! Other messages from the October 2021 General Conference that I have found particularly impactful: Thank you for sharing your takeaways from Conference and what you will be personally pondering and working on the next 6 months. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures.. "My dear brothers and sisters, these are the latter days. After examining the footnotes, I have decided that President Nelson only spoke about half of his message. We cant just simply claim that we are believers in the silence of our own hearts. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. He will clean our junk room and make it a holy sanctuary once again, filled with praises to Him. 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. He will help us to once again clothe ourselves with compassion and humility. What is the Spirit prompting you to do without? 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. And to each of you who has made temple covenants, I plead with you to seekprayerfully and consistentlyto understand temple covenants and ordinances. Tell your class to contemplate President Nelsons statement about taking new measures and write what comes to mind as they consider the following questions: What is the Spirit prompting you to begin doing? The ongoing Restoration needs ongoing revelation. Primary General President Camille N. Johnson invited listeners to allow Jesus Christ to author their stories over writing comfortable narratives for themselves. Its a kingdom you cant see with your eyes because its a supernatural kingdom. 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. At this point, you might need to call in backup to help you. Elder Gary E. Stevenson teaches about the divinely appointed responsibilities of the Church (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). All rights reserved. A better comparison would be that not all temples look the same, but ordinances within are exactly the same. Or are we holed up with the lights turned off? 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. Begin with the temple. He is the One who wants you to experience fully His sacred ordinances. It feels nice to post again. When renovations on the Salt Lake Temple are completed, there will be no safer place during an earthquake in the Salt Lake Valley than inside the temple. So sin offerings were offered on the altar in the Temple. 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. 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.. Be prepared to share something personal if no one volunteers immediately. Fill the earth with the light and warmth of compelling truths. It really blesses my life to get that kind of insightful advice! So I ask each of you, how firm isyourfoundation? Variety of Temple Worship "My dear brothers and sisters, with all the pleadings of . Everything we believe and every promise God has made to His covenant people come together in the temple. This is His Church, restored to help you fulfill your divine destiny. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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). He went with the city officials for the dedication ceremony of the Temple (verse 20). President Russell M. Nelson teaches about how the temple can help us reinforce our spiritual foundations (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). You will learn how to part the veil between heaven and earth, how to ask for Gods angels to attend you, and how better to receive direction from heaven. , Under the Lords direction and in answer to our prayers, recent procedural adjustments have been made. Then, as we keep our covenants, He endows us with His healing, strengthening power. President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke during the Sunday morning session of the October 2021 general conference. Have we been letting God enter in freely and unencumbered? Fifth, follow the current admonitions of the prophet, President Nelson. It is the Lord who teaches in the temple. God is pleased when we proclaim Christ in our lives, as Hezekiah and his cohorts did. Before you get discouraged and start to think Man, this is going to take years to get my spiritual house back in order and give up, I have a very encouraging word for you from this same passage in the Old Testament. And oh, how we will need His power in the days ahead. President Nelson makes if very clear (with emphasis added) who is making the changes, and it's not him. "As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. Weve seen these tactics before, to be sure. We just need to be willing and obedient participants as we enter into the shadowy and cluttered sections of our soul and clean up our lives as He directs. It is a spiritual organism, not contained within the confines of a physical organization. President Russell M. Nelson urges us to make time for the Lord every day (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. There are times when we must do the boot camp. I dearly hope you get to experience the temple soon if it has been a while. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. When we cant do the joband we cant by ourselves because we are sinners; we need the Holy Spiritwe can call for spiritual backup. He prescribed what he called an ongoing daily infusion of heavenly light regular prayer, pondering scriptures and self-introspection. Your trust in God, your growing relationship with Christ, and your obedience and application of God's Word are all crucial to building a solid foundation of faith. Elder Quentin L. Cook teaches about finding personal peace through five works of righteousness (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that we can do simple things each day to renew and restore ourselves spiritually (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. The temple lies at the center of strengthening faith and spiritual fortitude because everything taught in the temple increases understanding of Jesus Christ. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife Sister Wendy Nelson tour the renovation work at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. And heres why. Around the world, the Discovery Bible Study process has become one of our most useful tools for mission and gospel movement. And like that vacant Temple, those ancestors had vacant hearts, unfilled by the presence of God, unwilling to communicate with the God of the Universe. What do you throw away? We are sparing no effort to give this venerable temple, which had become increasinglyvulnerable, a foundation that will withstand the forces of nature into the Millennium. The Nation needed God, and so he decided it would start with him. He is the One who wants you to understand with great clarity exactly what you are making covenants to do. President Nelson is an amazing prophet. And then, there are those miraculous moments that testify to the impossible becoming possible, as in Hezekiahs mission. Is there a way to have this delivered to my inbox weekly? 232 0 obj <> endobj 264 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<288E2844543347E1A067F69EB3FBC23A><79E143DFF58F413E81A7B1BB807DFA51>]/Index[232 59]/Info 231 0 R/Length 139/Prev 525383/Root 233 0 R/Size 291/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Possible activity: Give everyone a pencil and paper. Vedic Sadhana Foundation in Boydton, VA Expand search. Send a prayer request now, or call 18007007000. What do you keep? What are your favorite ways to reinforce your gospel understanding? Have faith in what you feel drawn to teach and emphasize you were asked to give this lesson for a reason. /u/Jeberechiah, if your post doesn't fit this definition, we kindly ask you to delete this post and repost it with the appropriate flair. October 10, 2021 The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation We arrived to Maui a few days ago and have spent every evening on the beach just outside our condo. He intends to upgrade us to a Zion-worthy group of Saints able to navigate the last days. These highlights and questions fit right inwith Lesson Template 1 or Template 2. 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. Hezekiah and his entourage praised God in joyous worship because of what God did to cleanse the Temple of defilement. Download the free myCBN app. He keeps saying that temple ordinances are ancient. We create a nurturing environment in a Jewish atmosphere of warmth and love where each child has the opportunity to grow . It wasn't simply architectural or engineering in nature; this was a symbol of worship of the Lord. [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. [The Lord] is the One who wants you to understand with great clarity exactly what you are making covenants to do. He wants you to comprehend your privileges, promises, and responsibilities. They were the only ones who could do the job because they had obediently kept themselves pure in the sight of God. How can we build our foundation on Jesus Christ what does that phrase mean to you? President Russell M. Nelson Make Time for the Lord I think this could possibly be seen as blame avoidance, or in other words, throwing God under the bus. The Second Temple, too, would be destroyed four centuries later on the very same date, the ninth of Av. Even with a few changes, its still a Masonic ritual with Mormon flair. Elder Renlund said contention in the church is harmful in two ways. 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. Christ comes like a thief (24:43) 8. 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Cristy Powell, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And what reinforcement to your testimony and understanding of the gospel are needed?. Do you believe there is strength and power found in the temple? The Restoration is a process, not an event, and will continue until the Lord comes again. Using television and the Internet, CBN is proclaiming the Good News in 149 countries and territories, with programs and content in 67 languages. (hint: you are of the house of Israel), This is a beautiful closing statement by President Nelson. Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation, Gods Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul. Required fields are marked *. 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. I think this talk was a mess from top to bottom. Increased spiritual power brings with it inspiration from the Holy Ghost, which encourages to return to the temple for greater understanding and spiritual power. We just need one priest, a high priest, the High Priest. You can find a list of our flairs and their definitions in section 0.6 of our rules. I think this is a clear-cut example of setting up the temple as almost a surrogate for Christ. If you dont yet love to attend the temple, go more oftennot less. Tell the class youre going to give them a quick minute to read them and choose one they feel stands out for them today. Meanwhile, the TBMs in my life hear it and are terrified about the coming perils and are doubling down. Spiritual doors will open. PRESCHOOL: Starting as early as 18-months old in our toddler program, we provide a secure and loving place for growth and transition. Well, we can scratch senility off the list, because you are too young to have to worry about dementia. 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. Hezekiahs quick response was very important. Thus, in the house of the Lord, we can make the same covenants with God that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob made. Let us uphold the covenant inherent in our discipleship the covenant to be one., Why do we want the Savior to be the author and finisher of our stories? I trust in my God and in my Savior upon which my foundation is built. I think this fact completely disagrees with his assertion above that the covenants we make are the same as those made by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (and their wives?). I'm not convinced that the forthcoming perils and pressures are going to be any worse than the perils and pressures the generations before had to endure. In June 2018. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. I think Mark E. Peterson was more correct than Russell M. Nelson. President Nelson starts with a video that highlights the repair work underneath the Salt Lake Temple. 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. You have to get the ground-in dirt out. Jesus can restore back to the temple of our hearts a right spirit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control, which are the fruits of the Spirit. Its purpose is to "perfect [or, complete] the saints"to foster spiritual growth into the image of God. Likewise, whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in your life, the safest place to be spiritually is living inside your temple covenants! But, wait, there is an answer, and it is also found in that same passage from the Apostle Paul: but thanks be to God through Jesus Christ, the One who can save me from my evil ways (Rom. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. We may attend to rites and rituals and yet overlook the weightier matters such as brotherly kindness, honesty, mercy, virtue, and integrity. The topic of adversity continued to be common but I also felt an addition of several talks about repentance. Jesus is the Christ! Faith. Leaders stand at the end of 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. We take ourselves off of the throne and put Christ back into His high place as King of our lives. Everyone drank from it. Living the Christian life is a journey. Elder Neil L. Andersen teaches why we should use the correct name of the Church (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Attendees walk into the Conference Center 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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Specialties: Temple Aliyah is a Jewish Synagogue with preschool, kindergarten and Parent & Me serving Woodland Hills and the West Valley. These truths I know: God, our Heavenly Father, wantsyouto choose to come home to Him. Universal peace does not exist today. 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. A renowned surgeon, President Nelson assisted on the first-ever human open-heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. It allows the Mormon sealings to be held hostage to the same standards. Hezekiah stood in the gap for his people by saying Yes, Lord, I want to open up the highway once again to You, My God.. President Dallin H. Oaks teaches about the need for a church, especially the restored Church of Jesus Christ (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). The inclusive spiritual community honors all faiths nurturing personal transformation. And it was filled with messages of FAITH and LOVE. And what reinforcements to your testimony and understanding of the gospel are needed? Nobody changes the principles and [doctrine] of the Church except the Lord by revelation. Your diligent efforts to do so will reinforce and strengthen your spiritual foundation. Elder David A. 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