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The Kirtland Temple

“The Kirtland Temple,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories for Young Readers (2021)

“The Kirtland Temple,” Doctrine and Covenants Stories for Young Readers

Doctrine and Covenants Stories for Young Readers

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The Kirtland Temple

Illustrations by Apryl Stott

Read about this story in Doctrine and Covenants 109–110.

Joseph Smith seeing image of Kirtland Temple

God told Joseph Smith to build a temple. It would be a house of God.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coloring Page

The Temple Is a Holy Place

Why is the temple special?

coloring page of The Temple Is a Holy Place

Illustration by Apryl Stott