Temple
The Lord commanded the Saints to build this sacred structure so He could reveal ordinances and blessings to His people.
What is the Nauvoo Temple?
The Lord called this man “a man of integrity… and mine house shall be his house.”
Who is Hyrum Smith?
The Lord instructed that a proclamation be sent to “all the kings of the world” and to these people.
Who are the presidents and governors of all nations?
The Lord called Hyrum Smith to this sacred role after his father’s passing.
What is the Patriarch of the Church?
The temple was to be “a house built unto my name,” so that this could dwell there.
What is the glory of the Lord?
The Lord told this faithful man that his name would be had in sacred remembrance from generation to generation.
Who is Joseph Smith Sr.?
The Lord called this man to be a counselor in the First Presidency in place of Hyrum Smith.
Who is William Law?
A patriarchal blessing is compared to this personal gift from Heavenly Father.
What is a personal scripture or roadmap for your life?
The Lord promised that if the Saints did not build the temple, they would lose these eternal privileges.
What are temple ordinances or baptisms for the dead?
In verses 15 and 20, the Lord praised those who serve Him with this quality, saying He loves them because of it.
hat is integrity of heart?
In this section, the Lord gives a list of callings to organize the Church in Nauvoo—including bishops, counselors, and secretaries.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 124?
The Come Follow Me manual asks: “If you’ve received a patriarchal blessing, how can you show the Lord you treasure it?” Name one way.
What is reading it often, recording impressions, or living worthy of its promises?
The city of Nauvoo was named from a Hebrew word meaning this.
What is “beautiful”?
The revelation teaches that those who labor faithfully “without hypocrisy and without guile” will receive this reward.
What is eternal life or blessings in the Father’s kingdom?
The Lord emphasized that His house must be built to reveal these two things to His people.
What are ordinances and glory (or priesthood keys and knowledge)?
Patriarchal blessings can help us understand these two things about our divine identity.
What are our lineage and our individual potential or mission?