Have we been letting God enter in freely and unencumbered? Fill the earth with the light and warmth of compelling truths. 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 ongoing Restoration needs ongoing revelation. Then I looked closer at what was being revealed. I don't buy it. I think this is a clear-cut example of setting up the temple as almost a surrogate for Christ. 6:16; Eph. 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. I may not have even made the same covenants as my parent's generation. He is the One who wants you to understand with great clarity exactly what you are making covenants to do. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tours the renovation work at tours the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. %PDF-1.6 % temple must stand much longer. Not only that, but the group was to participate in worshipping the Lord. Then, as we keep our covenants, He endows us with His healing, strengthening power. Ephesians 2:20-22; 1 Corinthians 3:2, 17; 2 Corinthians 6:16). If individuals are going to withstand the forthcoming perils and pressures, they must have a firm spiritual foundation built upon the rock of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Im pretty sure the original temple endowment was revealed less by God and more by Masons. People who repent when they fall and keep going forward. Your diligent efforts to do so will reinforce and strengthen your spiritual foundation. 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. I think this is an appeal to fear. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search . We dont need to call in the Levites, as Hezekiah did. 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.. As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. We have to utter it aloud. The ultimate objective of the gathering of Israelis to bring the blessings of the temple to Gods faithful children. 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). Share your prayer requests, receive prayer and pray for others! These Levites were told to go in and take out the defiled things (verse 4-5). You can find a list of our flairs and their definitions in section 0.6 of our rules. "Temple ordinances and covenants are ancient. And oh, how we will need His power in the days ahead.". What reinforcements to your testimony and understanding of the gospel are needed. His plan of eternal progression is not complicated, and it honors your agency. And so we must ask ourselves, what remains? (Scripture study, prayer, temple trips. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. Hezekiah took this next step as his very holy and very public proclamation of worship to the Living God. We create a nurturing environment in a Jewish atmosphere of warmth and love where each child has the opportunity to grow . Press J to jump to the feed. Send a prayer request now, or call 18007007000. The standard works are replete with references to temple teachings, clothing, language, and more. And we can receive the same blessings!". 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. Elder Neil L. Andersen teaches why we should use the correct name of the Church (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, visits with other general authorities 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. We are here to help and encourage you! Summarize class discussion highlights and/or share your testimony and feelings about the prophet and the temple. What a valuable lesson to be sharing with your group of Saints. And purifying a Temple is more than getting out the feather duster and flicking the dust off. This conference seemed even more centered on our Savior, Jesus Christ than in conferences past. My dear brothers and sisters, thesearethe latter days. The ultimate objective of the gathering of Israelis to bring the blessings of the temple to Gods faithful children. 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. And oh, how we will need His power in the days ahead. 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. There are times when we must do the boot camp. He wants you to comprehend your privileges, promises, and responsibilities. After the offerings were finished, everyone in that assembly bowed before God and continued in praise and worship (verses 25-30). Those who try to center everything on the temple and its ordinances might like to read Jeremiah 7. Thanks for your inspiring highlights. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during 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. I promise you that over time, the temple will become a place of safety, solace, and. Half of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performed under the direction of Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy. Well, we can scratch senility off the list, because you are too young to have to worry about dementia. In charge of this other-worldly kingdom ishave you guessed it yet?God Himself. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 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. As we visit the temple often, we are reminded of the promises and blessings we receive there. Everything we believe and every promise God has made to His covenant people come together in the temple. arrangements if needed, and follow through! After examining the footnotes, I have decided that President Nelson only spoke about half of his message. (Matt. Finally, President Nelson told us to let God prevail in all aspects of our lives. And thank you for pointing out the sacrament example. 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). 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. 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. Thank you for saying this better than I could. I love this prophet. Thats some high calling! President Henry B. Eyring teaches us how to receive revelation by exercising faith (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). We will NEED to be very close to the Savior in the days ahead. Let the Lord, through His Spirit, teach and inspire you there. It is the Lord who teaches in the temple. He is the One who wants you to experience fully His sacred ordinances. 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? Thanks very much for the Elder Petersen quote. Have faith in what you feel drawn to teach and emphasize you were asked to give this lesson for a reason. How many observe it? Use of contemporary "we" and parousia expected while some are still alive (4:15) 7. Hezekiah and his entourage praised God in joyous worship because of what God did to cleanse the Temple of defilement. 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. At the beginning of General Conference, President Nelson said, " I can assure you that what you will hear today and tomorrow constitutes pure truth." Thanks. 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. Here are five key areas: 1. You have someone who wants to rent out that room, or you have someone interested in buying your house and you know they need to see that space and see it as clean as possible. 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? 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. 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. In his first month of service, King Hezekiah reopened the doors of the Temple and repaired them (verse 3). 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. Jesus is the Christ! 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. So sin offerings were offered on the altar in the Temple. | Powered by. 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. Unless you opt to spend a lot of time on a particular quote, try to pick around 2 questions per quote. Another theme I havent seen recently that I felt repeated several times in conference was that of discipleship. I think the example of the sacrament that he gives is disingenuous. You havent even really taken inventory. CBN is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media. Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur, you will be able to standstrongbecause your spiritual foundation is solid and immovable. The temple lies at the center of strengthening faith and spiritual fortitude because everything taught in the temple increases understanding of Jesus Christ. 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. This is top-down spiritual restoration that would affect not only him and his family, not only his nation at the present, but the nation of Israel in the future. This true story appears in 2 Chronicles 29. Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham said the closing prayer. 1,442 were here. The blood was sprinkled to cleanse the nation from their sins. 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. If you have made temple covenants, seek prayerfully and consistently to understand temple covenants and ordinances. His plan of eternal progression is not complicated, and it honors your agency. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. The Lord instructed Adam and Eve to pray, make covenants, and offer sacrifices. (Yes, Im repeating this from the first section!) Sister Susan H. Porter teaches about how we can feel the Gods love (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). 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). The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation | Russell M. Nelson | October 2021 General Conference General Conference 424K subscribers Subscribe 286K views 1 year ago President Russell M. Nelson. Spend time with Him there. Other leaders shared messages about order, straight paths and unity. The ninth of Av became a fast day on the Jewish calendar. Jesus is the Christ! Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I hope one day that will be the case. The Lord specified the words of the sacrament prayers by revelation, twice (D&C 20; Moroni 4, 5). However, I definitely have two places that I want to examine and improve: I love you, dear brothers and sisters. We too, may be exposed at timesvictim to the breaking waves of mortality and adversity, leaving us exhausted and stripped to the core. His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. Elder Renlund said contention in the church is harmful in two ways. And ask God how you can proclaim the great things He has done so that all the world can see and glorify Him. I need to work even harder to understand what is being taught in the temple and to see if there are places that I can improve my keeping of the covenants so that I am doing so with more exactness and honor. This is heavy-duty stuff. What this does is once again emphasize to members the need for obedience and conformity. Choose the questions that resonate the most with you and make a meaningful discussion for your group of personalities. He wants you to have spiritual insights and awakenings youve never had before. They sang, praising and giving thanks to the Lord, saying, "For He is good, for His lovingkindness is upon Israel forever." See the example of the sacrament in the original post. Maybe its a little space or a closet, and maybe its an entire basement. Attendees walk to 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. He encouraged church members to recognize that the gospel requires some things to happen sequentially, including covenants and ordinances, miracles and repentance. He said the temple will be the safest place in the Salt Lake Valley when the work is done. It fills my sprit and helps give me purpose and direction. And Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced greatly because of what God had done for the people, for everything had been accomplished so quickly (verse 36, NLT), Rededicating Yourself to God Make It Holy and Make it Public. Cristy Powell, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Nelson pointed out that the foundation of the temple became vulnerable and used this as a metaphor for our spiritual foundation: we make think we are firmly grounded but it is actually time to take extraordinary measures to strengthen our foundation in Christ. They had snuffed out the lamps in the Temple, stopped offering sacrifices to God, and had closed up the doors. PRESCHOOL: Starting as early as 18-months old in our toddler program, we provide a secure and loving place for growth and transition. Think for a moment of the second great commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves. I'm a PIMO who wants to believe, but this kind of talk just really makes it very difficult. it is now time that we implement extraordinary measures perhaps measures we have never taken before.. (hint: you are of the house of Israel), This is a beautiful closing statement by President Nelson. In earlier days, the water of the sacrament was offered to the congregation in one large vessel. "`,r'D+H}D2H)k `)X}Xv.`vdT\"}~ (q^ endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 290 0 obj <>stream What do you give away? 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. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. Jesus is the Christ! Why is President Nelson expressing urgency with our spiritual preparedness what do you see happening in the world around you that supports his haste? You may find his complete talk here. Discover steps to bring you closer to Christ. But I do attend church, hold a calling, and actually re-listened to the prophet's message. This is His Church, restored to help you fulfill your divine destiny.. Possible discussion questions: What is the Spirit prompting you to begin doing? Likewise, whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in your life, the safest place to be spiritually is living inside your temple covenants, which bind Latter-day Saints securely to Christ, he said. 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. We look to the blood of the Lamb. Go right to the quotes and discussion instead. Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur, you will be able to stand strong because your spiritual foundation is solid and immovable., A post shared by Russell M. Nelson (@russellmnelson.esp), This morning we had the privilege of hosting leaders of the @NAACP and the @UNCF at Church Headquarters in Salt Lake City. Lets go back to the story of Hezekiah. 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". Realigning a nation back toward God meant calling in a specialized cleaning service, which in those days were the high priests or Levites. If you choose to live your life out of sequence, you will find life more difficult and chaotic, he said. The choir sang Come, Rejoice, Sing Praise to Him, Where Love Is, I Am a Child of God, How Firm a Foundation and Let the Mountains Shout for Joy.. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and goals. What is the Spirit prompting you to do without? Its where you hide things. Church members need to seek personal peace and restoration in daily life, two leaders said. 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. 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. "And oh, how we will need His power in the days ahead," President Nelson said. If you and I are to withstand the forthcoming perils and pressures, it is imperative that we each have afirmspiritual foundation built upon the rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Fifth, follow the current admonitions of the prophet, President Nelson. Are we locked up in bitterness or anger or envy or sorrow or greed? The ultimate objective of the gathering of Israelis to bring the blessings of the temple to God's faithful children. 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 is the One who wants you to experience fully His sacred ordinances. preorder your april 2023 general conference workbook! Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. Elder Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. I think you'll see why the hymn "How Firm a Foundation"1 has come to have new meaning for us. Strive to stabilize your nations economy? He will stretch us and refine us to be more like him.. THIS. The morning after Hezekiah got the word that the job was done, he set out to visit the Temple of the Lord. Jesus is the Christ! If you have an immediate prayer need, please call our 24-hour prayer line at 800-700-7000. Then, as we keep our covenants, He endows us withHishealing, strengthening power. 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. In some instances, the spiritual stress test has shown tendencies toward contention and divisiveness. If you were to explain to a friend why going to the temple is so important what would you say? I dearly hope you get to experience the temple soon if it has been a while. Like the ongoing renovations to the Salt Lake Temple, he invited listeners to strengthen personal spiritual foundations. Elder Gary E. Stevenson teaches about the divinely appointed responsibilities of the Church (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Christ comes like a thief (5:2) 9. Hezekiah could have had a private ceremony. Why? However, personal peace can be achieved despite the anger, contention, and division that blights and corrupts our world today. 27 Feb 2023 20:23:29 Primary General President Camille N. Johnson invited listeners to allow Jesus Christ to author their stories over writing comfortable narratives for themselves. In the October 2021 General Conference, Pres. Oh how grateful I am for a living prophet! Possible introduction: summarize the temple foundation video in under a minute. 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. It can be harmful to the Lords latter-day work, and it can be harmful to the individual. You cant just simply make a pathway so you can open and close the door. Vedic Sadhana Foundation in Boydton, VA Expand search. /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. "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. He will help us to once again clothe ourselves with compassion and humility. President Russell M. Nelson urges us to make time for the Lord every day (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). 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