Ep. 367: Doctrine & Covenants 109:13-30 Crossing the Temple Threshold: Finding Peace and Purpose
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In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeffery continues exploring Doctrine and Covenants section 109, the dedicatory prayer of the Kirtland Temple. He begins with an inspiring story about President Nelson’s vision for temples, highlighting his bold faith in increasing temple construction. Jeffery then reflects on the significance of stepping across the threshold of the temple and the peace and power that comes from entering the Lord’s house.
As the verses unfold, Jeffery emphasizes the temple as a place of wisdom, learning, order, and glory, connecting it to President Nelson’s lifelong appetite for learning and the scriptural mandate to seek knowledge “by study and by faith.” He draws out the importance of repentance and returning quickly to the Lord, especially through temple attendance, and highlights the power the Lord gives His servants to communicate truth clearly by the Spirit.
Finally, he ties in examples from Ammon and King Lamoni to illustrate what true spiritual power looks like: communication that edifies, unites, and rejoices in truth without contention. The episode concludes with reflections on God’s promises of protection for His people and how the Church’s openness—through Gospel Topics Essays and historical transparency—fulfills the prophecy that lies and slanders will ultimately be confounded.
Chapters(00:00) – President Nelson’s bold vision for 600 temples (02:24) – The power of peace crossing the temple threshold (04:47) – President Nelson’s work ethic and appetite for learning (06:48) – “Seek learning by study and by faith” – best books and the Spirit’s guidance (08:32) – The temple as a house of prayer, fasting, faith, and glory (09:50) – The guiding role of the Holy Ghost in learning from books and truth (11:47) – Repentance, returning to the Lord, and temple appointments (12:19) – Armed with power: missionaries and communication by the Spirit (14:11) – Section 50: discerning spirits and knowing when truth is taught (16:07) – Recipe for real power: understand, edify, rejoice together (17:49) – Light versus darkness in communication (20:08) – Ammon and King Lamoni: the power of harmless, Spirit-led truth (22:24) – The Spirit of truth gives power to communicate clearly (24:28) – Armed with God’s name, glory, and angels’ protection (26:47) – Confounding lies against the Lord’s Church (28:42) – Church transparency and Gospel Topics Essays (31:06) – The Lord’s church stands; lies fade away
ConclusionAs Jeffery closes, he reminds listeners of the temple’s power to teach, sanctify, and protect God’s people, while calling for each of us to continually repent, return, and seek truth through study and faith. Just as streaks in temple attendance, learning, and repentance bring strength, your own spiritual and personal streaks can anchor you in consistency.
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