The Standard Works
Study Guide
Lesson 18
“Establish … a House of God”
Lesson 18
Reading assignment: Doctrine and Covenants
D&C 95
; D&C 109
; D&C 110
; Our Heritage,
pages 33-36.
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Temples are an essential part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. In December 1832, the Lord commanded the Saints to build a temple in Kirtland, Ohio (D&C 88:119; D&C 109:2).___
• Read D&C 95:3-4, D&C 95:8-9, D&C 95:16-17; D&C 109:5, D&C 109:8. What do these verses teach about the purposes for building the Kirtland Temple? What did the Lord reveal to Joseph Smith about how to build the Kirtland Temple? (See D&C 95:13-17.)___
• What were some of the challenges and sacrifices associated with building the temple? (See D&C 109:5; Our Heritage, 33-34.) What are some sacrifices you could make to participate in temple work?___
• Why do we dedicate temples? How have you felt as you have attended a temple dedication service? What spiritual manifestations occurred during the dedication of the Kirtland Temple? (See Our Heritage, 34-35.)___
• What priesthood keys did Moses, Elias, and Elijah restore? (See D&C 110:11-16.) What blessings and responsibilities do you have today because these keys were restored?___
Lesson 18
Scripture Chain: The Holiness of the Temple
D&C 97:15-16
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D&C 110:7-8
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D&C 101:22
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D&C 124:39
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D&C 109:12-15
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