Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 01:19 – A brief history of many noteworthy events leading up to the dedication of the Kirtland Temple. 03:29 – Washings and anointings are introduced to a core group of Saints in Kirtland. 09:14 – Edward Partridge and Joseph Smith are reconciled and shareContinue Reading

D&C 109 The Dedicatory Prayer of the Kirtland Temple – March 27, 1836 Historical Background The following background information provided by Ostler and McConkie is valuable: In preparation for the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, the Prophet Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and Oliver Cowdery, as well as Warren A. CowderyContinue Reading

D&C 94 Historical background May 6- August 6 1833 In December 1832 (see D&C 88:119) and again in March 1833 (see D&C 90:7–9), the Saints in Ohio were commanded to build a temple at Kirtland. On 23 March 1833, a conference of Church leaders met in the schoolroom above theContinue Reading

Joseph Smith’s vision of the temple On June 1, 1833 the Lord instructed the Prophet Joseph Smith that he would reveal the design of the Kirtland Temple to him when he made the following statement: Therefore, let it [the temple] be built after the manner which I shall show unto threeContinue Reading