Temple Foundations
The Saints were commanded to build this holy structure in Kirtland.
What is the temple? (D&C 95:8–9)
This section chastened the Saints for delaying temple construction.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 95? (D&C 95:1–2)
These verses teach that people who keep covenants are accepted of the Lord.
What is D&C 97:8–9?
The definition of Zion
What is the pure in heart? (D&C 97:21)
Anciently, this leader built a tabernacle “according to the pattern” shown to him.
Who is Moses? (Hebrews 8:5; Exodus 25:8–9)
Besides the temple, the Saints were commanded to build these two houses.
What are the house for the presidency and the printing house? (D&C 94:1–10)
This would no longer continue with the saints if they didn't keep the commandments of the Lord (Ref. D&C 95)
What is the love of the Father? (D&C 95:12)
Doctrine and Covenants 97:8 compares covenant-keeping to being like this kind of tree.
What is a fruitful tree planted by a pure stream?
In D&C 97:18–28, the Lord describes conditions necessary for Zion to be built up. Name one.
What is living righteously, obeying commandments, or being pure in heart? (D&C 97:18–28)
The Kirtland Temple was built in this kind of field, which the Saints had to clear.
What is a wheat field? (Come, follow me; "The Temple is the House of the Lord")
The Lord commanded temples to be built “not after the manner of the world” but according to this.
What is the pattern He shows/What is his manner? (D&C 95:13–14; 97:10)
How long had the Saints delayed building the temple before being chastened?
What is about five months? (Come, Follow Me; "The Lord chastens those He loves")
What metaphor can help us understand what it means to be “accepted of the Lord”?
What is inclusion in a group or team that honors His commandments? (Come, follow me; "They are accepted of me")
Zion will be able to escape this if they observe to do all things whatsoever the lord commands them
What is the indignation of the Lord (D&C 97:24-25)
Today, temples around the world remind us of this principle.
What is Christ should be the center of our lives? (D&C 94-97)
This family member of the Prophet was the first to begin clearing the field for the Kirtland Temple.
Who is Hyrum Smith? (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, 271, 273)
The Lord corrected the Saints because He loved them. This principle describes His motivation.
What is that He chastens those He loves? (D&C 95:1–2; D&C 121:43–44)
These kinds of covenants, made at baptism or in the temple, connect us with the Lord.
What are baptismal and temple covenants? (Mosiah 18:9–10,13; D&C 97:8)
The Lord states that he will show mercy to people with this characteristic
What is meekness? (D&C 97:2)
The Lord accelerates temple building in our day, as emphasized by this modern prophet.
Who is President Russell M. Nelson? (Liahona, Nov 2022, “Focus on the Temple”)
The Kirtland temple was to prepare the Saints for this promised gift.
What is the endowment of power from on high? (D&C 95:8)
The Saints’ response to the chastening showed a willingness to act with this kind of spirit (example: Hyrum Smith running to clear the field).
What is eagerness or determination to serve the Lord? (D&C 95:8, 11–17; 97:10–17)
It's through this eternal principle that the saints are to observe their covenants
What is sacrifice? (D&C 97:8)
The lord commended this saint for their efforts in presiding over the school on Zion
Who is Parley P. Pratt (D&C 2-5)
This allegory is briefly referenced in D&C 97
What is the allegory of the olive trees? (D&C 97:7)