Class 14 – Sections Building the Temple

Historical Background: May – August 1833 Section 94: Land for a town purchased: towns vs townships Section 95: Received the day a circular was sent by the Temple Committee Section 97: Violence erupted in Zion, but word hadn’t reached Kirtland yet.

Chastisement 94:1 Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you whom I love, and whom I love I also chasten that their sins may be forgiven, for with the chastisement I prepare a way for their deliverance in all things out of temptation, and I have loved you

And what was the sin? 94:2-3 Wherefore, ye must needs be chastened and stand rebuked before my face; For ye have sinned against me a very grievous sin, in that ye have not considered the great commandment in all things, that I have given unto you concerning the building of mine house;

School in Zion 97:3-5 Founded by Parley P. Pratt Met in the “wilderness” away from town. “Prayed, preached, prophesied, and exercised ourselves in the gifts o fthe Holy Spirit.”

Temple in Zion – 97:10-17 Temple #5 to be built first. Inner court is 61’ x 78’ – a little larger than Kirtland.

City of Zion Look up maps …

City of Zion

The painted squares in the middle are for public buildings. The one without any figures is for store-houses for the Bishop, and to be devoted to his use. Figure first is for temples for the use of the presidency; the circles inside of the squares, are the places for the temples. You will see it contains twelve figures, two are for the temples of the lesser Priesthood. It is also to contain twelve temples June 1833

Independence, Temple Site

Cornerstones of the Temple

LDS Visitors’ Center

The Auditorium, Community of Christ

Community of Christ, Temple

Independence, Courthouse

Independence

Harry Truman Home, Independence

Promise to Zion 97:

Buildings in Kirtland -- Sections 94 and 95 Building for the First Presidency Building for printing Temple All the same sixe (55’ x 65’ in the inner court.)

Temples and Meetinghouses Joseph Smith never considered building a meetinghouse. The Bible doesn’t speak of meetinghouses, but of temples.

Temples and Meetinghouses Temples served multiple functions: Church services, Community Center, Ordinances, School, Offices

Economic Effects of the Temple Building the Temple temporarily stimulated the economy But, it brought about very great debt to the Church and Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith was not deterred by the difficulty of the project.

Kirtland

Lake Erie

John Johnson Inn, Old Town

Newell Whitney Home, Old Town Kirtland

Reconstructed Sawmill and Ashery

Chagrin Valley

The Kirtland Flats and the Bluffs

Kirtland Temple

Kirtland