Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys

Understanding the History of Priesthood Keys

President Nelson recounts the history of the restoration of priesthood keys, emphasizing the significant events that took place in the Kirtland Temple, including the visitations of Jesus Christ, Moses, Elias, and Elijah.

The most important of these events occurred on Easter Sunday, April 3, 1836. On that day, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery experienced a series of remarkable visitations.

The significance of these keys being returned to the earth by three heavenly messengers under the direction of the Lord cannot be overstated.

• The restoration of priesthood keys is a significant event in the history of the Church.
• The priesthood keys were restored in the Kirtland Temple through a series of visitations.

• How has your understanding of the history of priesthood keys influenced your faith?
• Can you share a personal experience where the knowledge of the restoration of priesthood keys has comforted or strengthened you?
• What feelings or thoughts do you have when you consider the historical events that took place in the Kirtland Temple?

Recognizing the Importance of Priesthood Keys

President Nelson discusses the vital role of priesthood keys in the Church, emphasizing that they distinguish the Church from any other organization and enable the blessings of eternity.

Priesthood keys distinguish The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from any other organization on earth.

Without priesthood keys, none of us would have access to essential ordinances and covenants that bind us to our loved ones eternally and allow us eventually to live with God.

• Priesthood keys are crucial for the functioning of the Church and the realization of God's purposes.
• Without priesthood keys, the Church could not offer eternal blessings.

• How have priesthood keys impacted your life personally?
• Can you share an experience where the power of priesthood keys has made a difference in your life or the life of someone you know?
• How does the knowledge of priesthood keys influence your view of the Church and its role in the world?

Embracing the Blessings of the Temple

President Nelson talks about the blessings that come from time spent in the temple, including personal revelation, increased faith, and comfort. He emphasizes the temple as the gateway to the blessings promised to Abraham.

Time in the temple will help you to think celestial and to catch a vision of who you really are, who you can become, and the kind of life you can have forever.

The temple is the gateway to the greatest blessings God has in store for each of us, for the temple is the only place on earth where we may receive all of the blessings promised to Abraham.

• Time spent in the temple brings numerous blessings, including increased faith and personal revelation.
• The temple is the only place where all the blessings promised to Abraham can be received.

• Can you share a personal experience of how time spent in the temple has blessed your life?
• What blessings have you personally received from the temple?
• How has the temple helped you understand your divine potential?

Rejoicing in the Restoration of Priesthood Keys

President Nelson invites members to rejoice in the restoration of priesthood keys, emphasizing the spiritual blessings they make possible for every worthy and willing member of the Church.

Let us rejoice in the restoration of priesthood keys, which make it possible for you and me to enjoy every spiritual blessing we are willing and worthy to receive.

• The restoration of priesthood keys is a cause for rejoicing.
• Priesthood keys make it possible for every worthy and willing member to receive spiritual blessings.

• Can you share an experience where you have felt joy or gratitude for the restoration of priesthood keys?
• How has the restoration of priesthood keys influenced your personal spiritual journey?
• Can you share an experience where you have felt the blessings of the priesthood keys in your life?

Expanding Temple Access

President Nelson announces plans to build new temples in various locations around the world, emphasizing the Church's commitment to making temple blessings more accessible to members.

That is why we are doing all within our power, under the direction of the Lord, to make the temple blessings more accessible to members of the Church.

• The Church is committed to making temple blessings more accessible to members.
• New temples are being built in various locations around the world.

• How has having a temple nearby impacted your life?
• Can you share an experience where you or someone you know has been blessed by the accessibility of a temple?
• How do you feel about the Church's efforts to make temple blessings more accessible?