Genesis 24
Why do you think it was worth such sacrifice that isaac not marry one of the Canaanite daughters?
- the covenant made with Abraham would only be kept if his children kept their side of the covenant including marrying according to God's law.
- If Isaac married a Canaanite he may have fell away from the church or his children be led away from the church
How long must a couple wait after a civil marriage before they can be married in the temple?
There is no waiting period
Where in the temple does a marriage take place?
In the Sealing room
Why can’t everyone attend the temple wedding?
Temple weddings (called sealings) take place inside a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and only members who hold a current “temple recommend” (meaning they meet certain faith and lifestyle standards) can enter.
To non-members this can feel exclusive, but from a Latter-day Saint perspective, the temple is considered a sacred space reserved for specific religious ordinances.
Several of my family members are not LDS, and they feel hurt because they cannot attend my temple wedding. What can I do to help them understand and to ease hurt feelings?
- help them be involved in other parts of the planning
- invite them to be at the temple (waiting room or grounds)
- express your love to them and bear testimony of temple and temple marriage
How many camels did the servant take with him
10
Why are 3 reasons a couple might choose to get civilly married rather than in the temple
- not members of the church
- because it would exclude family
- not endowed
- member less than a year
Who can attend a temple wedding?
Only endowed members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a current temple recommend
What is a “sealing”?
A sealing is the temple marriage ceremony. Latter-day Saints believe marriage can last for eternity, not just “till death do us part.” The couple is “sealed” together as an eternal family.
A couple want to get married in the temple, but there closest temple is oversea's. They think maybe they should just get civilly married. What advice might you give them?
A temple marriage is worth any sacrifice. Many couples wait for a long time until they can afford to travel to the temple closest to them. If you marry outside the temple, you will need to wait at least a year before you can be sealed in the temple, unless civil law in your area requires you to be married outside the temple first. Your bishop or branch president can give you additional counsel.
What sign was the servant given that Rebekah was the woman for Isaac
She gave the servant water and then all of his camels
What are two differences between a Temple marriage and a Civil marriage
- priesthood power/authority from God
- For time and all eternity
Who can be married in the temple?
- endowed members who are living worthily
How do I know if someone is the “right” person to marry in the temple?
compatibility, shared values/goals, and spiritual confirmation, someone who helps you come closer to your Saviour
How would you respond to the following question. Are temple marriages even legal?
- marriage licence
- legal celebrant
- witnesses
- in the countries in which they are performed
What ancient civilisation did the servant travel to?
Mesopotamia
Name 3 church officers (Callings) can perform a civil marriage.
Bishops, Branch Presidents, Stake Presidents, District Presidents, and active-duty LDS military chaplain
Must also be authorised by local jurisdiction
What type of recommend do you need to be married in the temple?
a living ordinance recommend
Can people who were married in the temple get divorced?
yes, you must apply for a sealing cancellation
Respond to the following
Is it really that important to be married in the temple? I have a hard time seeing myself getting married there anyway; it feels out of reach for me. I just want to find someone I love.
Only temple marriages are eternal and enable you to live in the celestial kingdom with your eternal family. If you really love them you would want to be with them forever
true or false. Isaac was Rebekah's second cousin?
False
First Cousin Once Removed: The child of your first cousin, or the first cousin of your parent. They are "removed" by one generation.
list 4 ways in which a temple marriage ceremony different from a civil marriage ceremony?
- no wedding procession down the aisle
- no music
- no couple written vows
- no elaborate dresses
- no trains on dresses
- no flowers
Why is temple marriage important to the Lord? Must include at least 2 reasons
- fullfils his eternal plan
- creates eternal families that can live with him in the celestial kingdom
- Allows his children to receive all his promised blessings
Can I still be part of an eternal family if my parents weren't married in the temple
Your blessings aren’t limited by your parents’ choices. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, each person is responsible for their own covenants and can receive eternal family blessings through faithfulness.
Sealings can happen later. Parents who weren’t married in the temple can be sealed later in life, and temple ordinances can also be performed by proxy after death.
You can create an eternal family moving forward. If you are sealed in the temple, your future children can be part of that eternal family.
What are 4 ways the Lord can help someone who is striving for an eternal marriage but worries they may never receive this blessing?
- gives them eternal perspective
- Reminds them that a worthy disciple will not be denied promised blessings if circumstances do not allow them to happen
- Provide comfort that they are loved and are part of an eternal family
- Scriptures remind us that promised blessings are always fulfilled in the Lord's time.