Prophets or Disney?
“We must never allow doubt to hold us prisoner.”
Elder Dieter F Uchtdorf
(Come Join With Us, 2013)
The First Temple of The Latter-Days
Kirtland Ohio Temple, 1833
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I know my redeemer lives
Job 19:25-26
This man led the Nephite armies during a difficult period of internal dissension. He had been appointed commander when he was 25. One year later he began a movement to overcome those seeking to destroy his nation.
He was described as “a strong and mighty man; … a man whose soul did joy in the liberty and freedom of his country; … a man who did labor exceedingly for the welfare and safety of his people. Yea, and he was a man who was firm in the faith of Christ.”
Captain Moroni (Alma 43–63)
What do Tigers have that no other animals have?
Baby Tigers
"We cannot always see the end from the beginning.”
Elder Neil L Andersen
(A Spiritual Work, 2013)
The First Temple in Europe
Bern Switzerland Temple, 1955
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Turn hearts of fathers to children
Malachi 4:5–6
In his city, this man was surrounded by wickedness. So great was the iniquity of the people that an angel declared they would be destroyed if they would not repent.
Although this man had seen the power of God preserve the lives of the people, his heart had been hardened. His conversion began with a vision in which an angel told him to receive Alma into his home and take care of his needs.
With Alma he suffered indignities at the hands of the people and was imprisoned. His later teachings to the Zoramites on justice, mercy, prayer, and procrastination are some of the great passages found in the Book of Mormon.
Amulek (Alma 8; Alma 10; Alma 14)
What kind of dog never bites?
A hot dog
“You must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from.”
Gasteau, the renowned television chef from Ratatouille
The First Temple in The Sothern Hemisphere
Hamilton New Zealand Temple, 1958
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Will a man rob God?
Malachi 3:8-10
He saved Limhi’s people from destruction by suggesting that the king’s priests had kidnapped Lamanite maidens, for which the Lamanites were about to destroy Limhi’s people. He also proposed the plan by which Limhi’s people were able to escape from bondage.
Finally it was he, now a faithful church member, who verbally withstood Nehor, an enemy of the church. But old and enfeebled, he was unable to defend himself against a physical assault and was killed by Nehor.
Gideon (Mosiah 19–22; Alma 1)
Forwards I am heavy. Backwards I am not. What am I?
“If something is buried in the past leave it buried.”
Elder Jeffery R Holland
(Remember Lot’s Wife, 2009)
The First Temple of Those Currently Operating
St. George Utah Temple, 1877
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Jesus suffered for our sins and sorrows
Isaiah 53:3-5
This man was one of the top lawyers of Ammonihah, and in his hunger to “get gain,” he became the prosecuting attorney in an unbelieving people’s case against two missionaries. Instead of trapping the two defendants, he found himself trembling as they bore their testimonies, and his baited questions became diligent searchings for truth.
He was brought to repentance, but then was unable to prevent the two men he had prosecuted from being imprisoned. Conscious of the part he had played in their imprisonment he was “encircled about with the pains of hell.” When he sought their release the people turned on him as well.
Ill with the fever of guilt, he was healed by the two missionaries. He then became a staunch missionary companion to Alma.
Zeezrom (Alma 11; Alma 14–15)
What question can you never answer “yes” to?
Are you asleep/dead?
“Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.”
Grandmother Willow (Pocahontas)
The First Temple With Ordinances In A Language Other Than English
Mesa Arizona Temple, Spanish, 1945
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I will send for many fishers and hunters
Jeremiah 16:16
This man was one of the greatest judges of the Nephite nation and served at the time of our Savior’s birth. He was also a great prophet. These combined characteristics stood him in good stead when a robber-chieftain demanded that the Nephites surrender to his army. This man gathered his people together, called on them to repent, built fortifications, strengthened their army, then waited for the robbers to attack.
One of the greatest wars, described as the greatest slaughter since Lehi left Jerusalem, then took place. Five years later when it was all over, his people broke forth in praises to him and God.
He knew the basis of freedom: cry unto the Lord for strength, repent of all your iniquities, and prepare to the best of your ability.
Lachoneus (3 Ne. 3–4)
Which is faster, hot or cold?
Hot, you can easily catch cold.