All Will Be Well Because of Temple Covenants
Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency
President Eyring testifies of peace through temple covenants; encourages faithful temple attendance and covenant-keeping.
Open talk in Gospel LibraryIdeas for Opening the Lesson
- Begin the lesson by sharing a personal experience where temple covenants brought comfort and peace during a time of trial or uncertainty.
- Start the lesson by asking class members to share what the temple means to them and how it has influenced their lives.
- Open the lesson by discussing the importance of covenants in our lives and how they guide and protect us.
Topics
Experiencing Peace through Temple Covenants
President Eyring shared an experience where he and his wife found peace amidst a crisis because of their temple covenants. Despite the uncertainty and fear, they were reassured knowing that their family was sealed for eternity.
Kathy, whatever the outcome, all will be well because of the temple. We have made covenants with God and have been sealed as an eternal family.
- How have temple covenants brought peace into your life during times of trial?
- What can we do to strengthen our commitment to our temple covenants?
- How does the assurance of eternal families influence our daily decisions and actions?
- How can we better remember and honor our covenants, especially during challenging times?
- How can we help others find peace through temple covenants?
The Eternal Significance of Temple Ordinances
President Eyring emphasized the eternal nature of temple ordinances and covenants. He testified that they remind us of our divine heritage and our ultimate goal to return to our Heavenly Father.
As we attend the temple, we can be reminded of the eternal nature of our spirits, our relationship with the Father and His divine Son, and our ultimate desire to return to our heavenly home.
- How have temple ordinances helped you understand your divine heritage and purpose?
- What experiences have you had that have strengthened your testimony of temple ordinances?
- How can we make temple attendance a priority in our lives?
- In what ways do temple ordinances and covenants guide our daily actions?
- How can we better prepare ourselves to receive the blessings of temple ordinances?
Living Inside Our Temple Covenants
President Eyring quoted President Nelson about the spiritual safety found in living inside our temple covenants. He emphasized that these covenants provide access to the power of Jesus Christ and God's love and mercy.
The safest place to be spiritually is living inside your temple covenants!
- What does it mean to "live inside our temple covenants"?
- How have you felt the power of Jesus Christ as you have kept your temple covenants?
- How can we better live inside our temple covenants?
- What blessings have you received from living inside your temple covenants?
- How can we help others understand the importance of living inside their covenants?
Accelerating the Building of Temples
President Eyring spoke about the acceleration of temple building under President Nelson's leadership. He highlighted the importance of qualifying to make and keep sacred covenants.
Under President Nelson’s inspired leadership, the Lord has accelerated, and will continue to accelerate, the building of temples across the world.
- Why is the acceleration of temple building significant in our day?
- How does having a temple nearby impact your ability to keep your covenants?
- What can we do to prepare ourselves and others to receive temple ordinances?
- How can we support the work of temple building, both physically and spiritually?
- How has the acceleration of temple building blessed your life or the lives of those you know?
Honoring Marriage and Family Covenants
President Eyring emphasized the importance of honoring marriage and family covenants made in the temple. He mentioned that these covenants provide protection and foster love and unity within families.
It is through the sealing covenants in the temple that we can receive the assurance of loving family connections that will continue after death and last for eternity.
- How have your family relationships been strengthened through temple covenants?
- What can we do to better honor our marriage and family covenants?
- How do temple covenants provide protection from the evils of the world?
- What blessings have you seen in your family as a result of honoring your temple covenants?
- How can we encourage our family members to honor their temple covenants?
Additional Discussion Questions
- How does understanding the eternal nature of our spirits impact our perspective on life's challenges?
- What can we do to make our temple experiences more meaningful?
- How can we use our understanding of temple covenants to help others who are struggling?
- What can we learn from President Eyring's experience with the Teton Dam collapse?
- How does the assurance of eternal families influence our daily decisions and actions?
- How can we better prepare ourselves to receive the blessings of temple ordinances?
- How can we support the work of temple building, both physically and spiritually?
- How can we help others understand the importance of living inside their covenants?
- How have your family relationships been strengthened through temple covenants?
- What blessings have you seen in your family as a result of honoring your temple covenants?
