Temples
What did the Lord command the Saints to build in Kirtland?
A temple
What does the word Zion mean?
True or False: The Lord only blesses us when we are prefectly obdedient
False, He blesses sincere efforts and progression
Fill in the blank
"Zione is the ..... of the ..... in heart
city...pure
Who was the Prophet at the time of these revelations?
Joseph Smith
True or False:The temple was just for church meeting?
(cierto, que mas?)
False
It was for sacred ordinances and the Lord's presence.
Where were the Saints trying to build Zion at this time?
..., ... (town and state)
Independence, Missouri
(DyC --:8)
among whom my law shall be honored
DyC 97
What city in Ohio was the temple commanded to be built?
Kirtland, Ohio
What blessings come from attending the temple?
Name three
Personal revelation
covenants
strength
eternal family blessings
In Hebrews(New Testament) 12:22, what is Zion called?
What does the Lord promise if we are obedient with "cheerful hearts and willing minds"?
They shall inherit Zion
What section tells the Saints how to organize themselves to build Zion?
94
What trials did the Saints in Missouri face during this time?
Persecutiion, driven from homes, loss of property
According to DyC 97:15-16
What must or hearts be like for the Lord's glory to rest upon His house?
Pure and w/out defilement
Why did some Saints in Missouri lose the privilege of building Zion?
(There are 3 reasons)
Bc of disobedience, contention, and not keeping the Lord's commandments
According to DyC 97 what does the Lord say about hypocrites
They cannot be accepted
Which verse promises that Zion will escape if she observes to do all things the Lord commands?
Name on reason why the Lord wanted His people to build a temple
For His glory to rest there, ordinances, teaching, worship, and revelation...
5 months
How can we build Zion in our homes today?
Give one modern example of being obedient even when it's hard
tithing, keeping the sabbath, standing up for your srtandards.
Quote or paraphrase one scripture from this week's reading
(up to who is in charge if team receives the point)
What year was the Kirtland temple dedicated?
1836