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.. Unlike the wandering test subjects, we have reliable, visible landmarks that we can use to evaluate our course, he said. He could have claimed that his relationship with God was strictly personal and stayed tight-lipped about it. And as the burnt offerings were presented, the Levites and priests played their musical instruments, and songs of praise to the Lord were offered. He could have kept his newfound passion for the Lord hidden until it was politically correct. He will help us to once again clothe ourselves with compassion and humility. Good luck as you teach or participate during your Relief Society or Elders Quorum! Let the Lord, through His Spirit, teach and inspire you there. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. We no longer have to do that today. Thank you, I loved your thoughts and questions. We dont need to call in the Levites, as Hezekiah did. 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 relentless force of the ocean was beating down onto the once sandy shore, exposing the bed of rocks and boulders below. We have been promised that if [we] are prepared [we] shall not fear.This assurance has profound implications today. Those spaces of purity and holiness are going to get refilled with junk before long (see Matt. This is heavy-duty stuff. Unless you opt to spend a lot of time on a particular quote, try to pick around 2 questions per quote. 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. I don't think everything we believe comes together in the temple. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Have we been letting God enter in freely and unencumbered? 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. Everyone drank from it. Everyone in that entourage knew exactly how King Hezekiah felt about God. In his first month of service, King Hezekiah reopened the doors of the Temple and repaired them (verse 3). And oh, how we will need His power in the days ahead.". As far as attending the temple, I have felt like my husband and I are doing very well. Isnt that so powerful? I noticed the elements of rock and earth, immovable and solid, that remained in their place day after day, wave after wave. 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. We arrivedtoMaui a few days ago and have spent every evening on the beach just outside our condo. 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. What are some unique anxieties of our time and how can we have courage and hope despite their difficulties? The ultimate objective of the gathering of Israelis to bring the blessings of the temple to Gods faithful children. Actually, the plan for temples was established even before the foundation of the world," President Russell M. Nelson says. They sang, praising and giving thanks to the Lord, saying, "For He is good, for His lovingkindness is upon Israel forever." Reopening the Temple Usher in Gods Presence. Spend time with Him there. 3:16-17; 2 Cor. He asks us to consider what reinforcements we may need. Even the grungiest, most unholy areas of ourselves can, given the power of the Holy Spirit and Gods focused efforts on our behalf, be completely purified and restored to working order very quickly. Ask the Lord God to help you discover what defilements in your own heart need to go. President Nelson makes a distinction between covenants and core gospel truths vs. methods and procedures. The organists were Richard Elliott and Andrew Unsworth. He wants you to have spiritual insights and awakenings youve never had before. Yes the move has disrupted our lives quite a bit. So sin offerings were offered on the altar in the Temple. My invitation is to be valiant in putting our love of God and discipleship of the Savior above all other considerations. Begin with the temple. 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. Hezekiah took this next step as his very holy and very public proclamation of worship to the Living God. 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. So helpful! 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. Tell the class youre going to give them a quick minute to read them and choose one they feel stands out for them today. 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. "Temple covenants and the garment are not for perfect people. Thus was one of my favorites talks. hb```a``Z0A2l@q!`zn00P pP@B,N_00Utt40I!`/r@`bd6eRlK Im not willing to waste any more time. Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches about the love of God (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Nobody changes the principles and [doctrine] of the Church except the Lord by revelation. His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. I think this talk was a mess from top to bottom. 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. The Nation needed God, and so he decided it would start with him. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Question:_Did_Joseph_Smith_make_up_the_temple_ordinances_or_borrow_them_from_an_earthly_source%3F. Be prepared to share something personal if no one volunteers immediately. This is His Church, restored to help you fulfill your divine destiny., . 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 Everything we believe and every promise God has made to His covenant people come together in the temple. 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". Think of it as your personal, daily restoration, he said. In fact, you can almost sense that the nation of Judah was surprised that the work got completed that fast. The temple will become a place of safety, solace, and revelation. He delivered the message, accompanied by striking video and other images of his visit to the renovation site in May, during the 191st Semiannual General Conference. Ask Him how you can rededicate your life to holy service to Him. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. Third, every rededication should include a celebration. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. President Nelson makes if very clear (with emphasis added) who is making the changes, and it's not him. This was as much a physical act as it was a spiritual act. Even the best videos turn a group passive, and they slow down participation so as a teacher, I would skip playing media. Do the possible changes make you feel apprehensive or excited? 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). Over the years, Ive come to understand the importance of discerning between cultural teachings and doctrinal teachings within the Church. His plan of eternal progression is not complicated, and it honors your agency. All comments are moderated before being published. What reinforcements to your testimony and understanding of the gospel are needed. It was . [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. Error: There was an internal error submitting your form. Use of contemporary "we" and parousia expected while some are still alive (4:15) 7. In the same way, each of us grows line upon line and precept upon precept individually we also grow collectively as a church unit. Then I looked closer at what was being revealed. What do you give away? We just need one priest, a high priest, the High Priest. Brother Bradley R. Wilcox teaches that the Savior will help us as we repent and that we can be worthy without being flawless (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). If you arent at a place where you love going to the temple, go more often and allow the Lord to change your heart while you are there. As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. This was as much a physical act as it was a spiritual act. Seriously, the sacrament is my example of how things DON'T change. 2023 The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization. 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. When storms of life come your way, you'll be grounded in biblical truths and remain steady as a rock in your moral beliefs. Or are we holed up with the lights turned off? "Under the Lords direction and in answer to our prayers, recent procedural adjustments have been made. Let temple worship become part of the bedrock of your marriage. All quotes by President Russell M. Nelson and in blue (unless otherwise noted). He makes things clear that the world wants to muddy. Your email address will not be published. He then uses this as a vehicle to talk about our own personal spiritual foundations. Spiritual doors will open. 3:1; 4:14; 6:20; 7:27; 8:1; 9:11). I am so grateful to live in a time when we have a living prophet on the earth. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. When we cant do the joband we cant by ourselves because we are sinners; we need the Holy Spiritwe can call for spiritual backup. I think the example of the sacrament that he gives is disingenuous. Get more than a Sunday sermon. Possible discussion questions: Where does President Nelson say can we go to strengthen our faith? Fire all those who disagree with you and hire only those who agree with you? CBN is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media. The temples spires have been removed and stored, the towers are surrounded by scaffolding and the foundation exposed for the work to strengthen them. He wants you to comprehend your privileges, promises, and responsibilities. Texas | 167 views, 4 likes, 0 loves, 6 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Shekinah Tabernacle Baptist Church of Dallas, TX: Shekinah. Its where you put things that are broken or unused or ugly. This suggests that we have work to do to change our hearts and to become unified as the Saviors true disciples. We dont even have to flog ourselves or spill our own blood to reenter a right relationship with God. Christ comes like a thief (5:2) 9. These Levites were told to go in and take out the defiled things (verse 4-5). His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. Sister Bonnie H. Cordon teaches youth that they are here at this time for a grand purpose in the work of God (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). 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