“The Kirtland Temple,” Friend, September 2021
Scripture Stories
The Kirtland Temple
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Joseph Smith seeing image of Kirtland Temple
God told Joseph Smith to build a temple. It would be a house of God.
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children bringing water to workers building the temple
The Saints worked together to help build the temple. Men built tall walls. Women made curtains and carpets. Children helped bring tools and water to the workers.
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family singing together
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.
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Jesus appearing to Joseph and Oliver inside 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.
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three children holding hands and standing outside temple
Today there are temples all over the world! Each temple is a holy place. Someday I will go inside and make promises with God.
Illustrations by Apryl Stott