Kirtland Temple
Show me a map in your scriptures where the first temple of the Restoration was dedicated?
Kirtland, Ohio.
When the Prophet of the Church passes away, what happens immediately to the First Presidency?
The First Presidency is dissolved, and the counselors return to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
In the temple we are making covenants that will eventually allow us to become what?
Kings and Queens and Priests and Priestesses
D&C 132:19
Why is this D&C section unique within the Doctrine and Covenants?
It was the Kirtland Temple dedicatory prayer
Before his call as an Apostle, what professional position did Dallin H. Oaks hold in Utah?
Justice on the Utah Supreme Court.
On what date was the Kirtland Temple dedicated?
1836 (first dedication March 27; second service March 31).
Who becomes the leader of the Church right after the Prophet dies?
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, under the direction of the longest-serving Apostle.
Some ordinances resemble steps taken in a royal coronation. What temple ordinance prepares you symbolically to meet God, and what do they signify?
Washings and anointings, which symbolize cleansing, sanctification, and being set apart for God’s presence
What verses does Joseph Smith pray that the Lord’s glory may rest upon them and His presence be felt in His house?
D&C 109:12-13
Where was President Oaks born, and what major trial did he face as a young boy?
He was born in Provo, Utah, and his father died of tuberculosis when he was 7 years old.
What did early Saints commonly call the building during construction—before “temple” became the regular name?
“The House of the Lord” (or “House of God”).
How is the next Prophet chosen, and what pattern has been followed throughout the history of the Church?
The Apostles meet and receive confirmation from the Lord, and the longest-serving Apostle (by seniority, not age) has always been called as the Prophet.
The word “endowment” means gift or power. According to scripture and teachings, what kind of abilities does the temple endowment bless God’s people with?
Power to commune with God, receive revelation, perform miracles, withstand temptation, and prepare for exaltation
In D&C 109 The dedicatory prayer asks that the Holy Father "arms" us with what? What verse?
With God’s power, protection, and His name, preparing us to serve and preach the gospel. v22 and 23
What unexpected phone call did then–Justice Oaks receive in 1984 while preparing for a PBS meeting?
A call from President Gordon B. Hinckley telling him he had been called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Name the three ancient prophets who appeared in the Kirtland Temple to restore keys (D&C 110.)
Moses, Elias, Elijah
After a new Prophet is set apart, what is his next step regarding Church leadership?
He seeks the Lord’s guidance to choose two counselors from the Apostles, forming the new First Presidency.
What do temple garments symbolize for those who wear them?
They represent our relationship with Jesus Christ, a constant reminder of temple covenants, and spiritual protection
In D&C 110 What warning is given if Elijah had not restored the sealing keys before the Second Coming?
The whole earth would be “smitten with a curse” verse 15
Which university did President Oaks lead as its eighth president, and what two professional schools were created under his leadership?
Brigham Young University, where he oversaw the creation of the J. Reuben Clark Law School and the Graduate Business School.
Name the three ancient keys restored in the Kirtland Temple (D&C 110) by ancient prophets.
1. Moses—keys of the gathering of Israel
2. Elias—dispensation/gospel of Abraham
3. Elijah—sealing keys (turning hearts of fathers and children)
Name the 14 current apostles in order of seniority.
Oaks, Holland, Eyring, Uchtdorf, Bednar, Cook, Christofferson, Andersen, Rasband, Stevenson, Renlund, Gong, Soares, Kearon
During the endowment ordinance, you will be invited to make 5 covenants with God. These covenants are:
Law of Obedience - keep the commandments
Law of Sacrifice - sacrifice for the Lords work
Law of the Gospel - exercise faith in Jesus Christ by covenanting, enduring, loving
Law of Consecration - dedicating everything to building up Jesus Christ’s Church
In D&C 109:8, the Lord commands the Saints to build “a house of ____ , a house of ____ , a house of ____ , a house of ____ , a house of ____ , a house of ____ , and a house of ____.” What are the missing words?
A house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God
Before becoming an Apostle, what prestigious U.S. legal figure did Dallin H. Oaks clerk for after graduating from law school?
Chief Justice Earl Warren of the United States Supreme Court.