Church History Matters 148 - D&C 94-96 CFM - The Start of Latter-Day Temples - E36 September 1-7
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Aug 26, 2025 Dive into the trials of early Latter-day Saints as their spiritual journeys are compared to Nephi's. Discover the challenges in establishing the Kirtland Temple amidst persecution and the urgency behind fundraising efforts. The discussion also ventures into the corrected chronology of Doctrine and Covenants, the significance of divine love, and the pivotal role of church leaders in managing resources. Uncover the architectural aspirations for temples and how these efforts shaped the church's mission and identity.
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Kirtland Temple As Pentecost
- The Kirtland Temple was central to an intended spiritual endowment like Pentecost, preparing apostles for worldwide ministry.
- The Lord linked temple-building, sanctification, and a massive outpouring of the Spirit as a conditional preparation for power.
Frame Divine Love With Nuance
- Discuss verse 12 ("If you keep not my commandments...") with balanced nuance rather than extremes of unconditional love or strict punishment.
- Use President Russell M. Nelson's 2003 talk "Divine Love" to frame higher conditional blessings versus universal divine affection.
Vision Led The Temple's Design
- Frederick G. Williams recalled that Joseph Smith and counselors saw a vision of the temple and its detailed plan during prayer.
- Early sketches and three-tiered pulpits from that vision informed the Kirtland Temple's distinctive design.
