“The Kirtland Temple,” Friend, Sept. 2021.
Monthly Friend Message, September 2021
The Kirtland Temple
God told Joseph Smith to build a temple. A revelation showed what it would look like. It would be a house of God.
The Saints worked together to help build the temple. Men built tall walls. Women made curtains and carpet. Children helped bring tools and water to the workers.
When the temple was finished, the Saints went inside. They sang a hymn and shouted “Hosanna!” Joseph said a prayer to dedicate (bless) the temple.
A week later, Jesus Christ visited Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the temple. Jesus said that He accepted the temple as His house.
Today there are temples all over the world! Each temple is a holy place. Someday I will go inside and make promises with God.
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The Temple Is a Holy Place
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