D&C 95
Why did the Lord chasten the Saints in D&C 95:1–2?
Because they delayed building the house of the Lord in Kirtland.
What land was designated for the Saints in D&C 96?
The French Farm.
Section 94:2 says Kirtland was to be laid out "According to... ___________________________"
"According to the pattern which I [The Lord] have given unto you"
Zion is built with order and purpose. God gives patterns for both cities and lives.
According to D&C 97:8, what specific sacrifices does the Lord require of His people?
The Lord requires a broken heart, a contrite spirit, and obedience to His commandments.
What was the purpose of the temple in D&C 95:8?
To endow the Saints with power from on high.
When the conference of high priests could not agree who should take charge of the farm, what did they do?
All agreed to inquire of the Lord concerning the matter.
In Doctrine and Covenants 94, the Lord instructed the Saints to build two specific structures in Kirtland alongside the temple. What were the two buildings for?
Lot 1: The ministry of the presidency
Lot 2: The printing house for translating scriptures.
What promise did the Lord make about His temple (D&C 97:15–17)?
His glory and presence would be there and the pure in hart shall come in and see God.
What specific instruction did the Lord give regarding the construction of His house in D&C 95:13?
Let the house be built, not after the manner of the world.
The Lord instructed that Newel K. Whitney take charge of the land. However, what did the Lord say concerning how to divide up the lots?
"It shall be determined in council among you."
Despite these instructions in D&C 94:16, what condition did the Lord place on constructing those buildings?
"These two houses are not to be built until I give unto you a commandment concerning them."
How does the Lord define Zion in D&C 97:21?
Zion is the pure in heart.