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Chapter 110

Doctrine and Covenants 110:1

Verse 1 49

The veil was taken from our minds, and the eyes of our understanding were opened.

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Doctrine and Covenants 76:10 Doctrine and Covenants 76:12 Doctrine and Covenants 76:19 Doctrine and Covenants 136:32 Doctrine and Covenants 138:11

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Genesis 3:5

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Doctrine and Covenants 76:12

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Doctrine and Covenants 136:32

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Doctrine and Covenants 138:11

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- **Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration** — Gerrit W. Gong (April 2025) · Reference
  Restoration also came as the resurrected Jesus Christ, Moses, Elias, and Elijah returned priesthood keys and authority at the newly dedicated Kirtland Temple on Easter Sunday, 1836.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/45gong?lang=eng&id=p_wqKM0#p_wqKM0

- **Miracles, Angels, and Priesthood Power** — Shayne M. Bowen (April 2024) · Reference
  When our Savior, Jesus Christ, was on the earth, He gave priesthood keys to His chief Apostle, Peter.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/31bowen?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

- **Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth** — Neil L. Andersen (April 2024) · Reference
  How do these holy houses strengthen, comfort, and protect us?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/55andersen?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Eternal Truth** — John C. Pingree Jr. (October 2023) · Reference
  During His earthly ministry, Jesus established His Church.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/52pingree?lang=eng&id=p49#p49

- **Be True to God and His Work** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2022) · Reference
  We each need a personal testimony of God’s work and the seminal role of Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/57cook?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **He Goes before Us** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2020) · Reference
  “In the afternoon, I assisted the other Presidents in distributing the Lord’s Supper to the Church, receiving it from the Twelve, whose privilege it was to officiate at the sacred desk this day.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/35eyring?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **The Melchizedek Priesthood and the Keys** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2020) · Alludes to
  The Melchizedek Priesthood keys of the kingdom were conferred by Peter, James, and John, but that did not complete the restoration of priesthood keys.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/36oaks?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Preparing for the Lord’s Return** — D. Todd Christofferson (April 2019) · Reference
  Also vital to the preparation for the Second Coming is the great redemptive effort on behalf of our ancestors.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/44christofferson?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Deep and Lasting Conversion to Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2018) · Reference
  Under the bishop’s direction, strengthened elders quorums and Relief Societies are focused on the purpose and divinely appointed responsibilities of the Church and helping members make and keep sacred covenants.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/deep-and-lasting-conversion-to-heavenly-father-and-the-lord-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Where Are the Keys and Authority of the Priesthood?** — Gary E. Stevenson (April 2016) · Reference
  Nearly seven years later on a Sunday in the Kirtland Temple, just one week following its dedication, “the Lord Jehovah appears in glory” to Joseph and Oliver, an event followed by the appearance of Moses, Elias, and Elijah, who committed “their keys and dispensations.” The restored priesthood authority and these keys had been lost for centuries.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/where-are-the-keys-and-authority-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **We Follow Jesus Christ** — Quentin L. Cook (April 2010) · Reference
  On Easter Sunday, April 3, 1836, one week after the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, the Twelve officiated in distributing the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper to the members.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/we-follow-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Arms of Safety** — Jay E. Jensen (October 2008) · Alludes to
  The section heading to Doctrine and Covenants 110 gives the context for one of our most relevant verses about enjoying arms of safety.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/arms-of-safety?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Holy Temples, Sacred Covenants** — Silvia H. Allred (October 2008) · Reference
  In response, the Saints built the Kirtland Temple at considerable sacrifice.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/holy-temples-sacred-covenants?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **“Mom, Are We Christians?”** — Gary J. Coleman (April 2007) · Reference
  Another restored truth of the gospel I became acquainted with was the restoration of priesthood authority, or the power to act in God’s name.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/mom-are-we-christians?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Preparations for the Restoration and the Second Coming: “My Hand Shall Be over Thee”** — Robert D. Hales (October 2005) · Reference
  Further authority to act in the name of the Lord soon followed.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/preparations-for-the-restoration-and-the-second-coming-my-hand-shall-be-over-thee?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **“Abide in Me”** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 2004) · Alludes to
  Pause for a minute and ask yourself when was the last time you stood on a cold, windswept parking lot adjacent to the Strait of Magellan just to sing with, pray for, and cheer on their way those who were going to the temple, hoping your savings would allow you to go next time?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/abide-in-me?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **“The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected”** — Boyd K. Packer (October 2003) · Reference
  The Restoration did not come all at once.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/the-standard-of-truth-has-been-erected?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Receiving a Testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ** — Robert D. Hales (October 2003) · Reference
  But the work of the Restoration was not over.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/receiving-a-testimony-of-the-restored-gospel-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **In Remembrance of Jesus** — Robert D. Hales (October 1997) · Alludes to
  When the time for the Atonement was near, the disciples were concerned how long Jesus would remain with them.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/10/in-remembrance-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **The Keys That Never Rust** — James E. Faust (October 1994) · Reference
  The Prophet also stated: “The Priesthood is everlasting.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/the-keys-that-never-rust?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Called to Serve** — L. Tom Perry (April 1991) · Alludes to
  Then finally we turned and read together Doctrine and Covenants 110, verses 1 through 4:
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/called-to-serve?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **The House of the Lord** — Adney Y. Komatsu (October 1983) · Alludes to
  There were very few members of the Church at this time, but they all greatly sacrificed, and the Kirtland Temple was completed and dedicated.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/the-house-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Revelation** — Henry D. Taylor (April 1978) · Alludes to
  The Prophet received communications from heavenly beings.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/revelation?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Thou Art the Christ** — Amy A. Wright (April 2025) · Reference
  This Jesus should not be a fictional Jesus, or a simplistic Jesus, or a bodiless Jesus, or a casual Jesus, or an unknown Jesus, but a glorified, omnipotent, resurrected, exalted, worshipful, powerful Only Begotten Son of God, who is mighty to save.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/32wright?lang=eng&id=p_bMImu#p_bMImu

- **He Goes before Us** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2020) · Reference
  “Therefore, the keys of this dispensation are committed into your hands; and by this ye may know that the great and dreadful day of the Lord is near, even at the doors.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/35eyring?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Lord, Wilt Thou Cause That My Eyes May Be Opened** — W. Craig Zwick (October 2017) · Alludes to
  Our Savior frequently opened eyes of the physically and spiritually blind.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/lord-wilt-thou-cause-that-my-eyes-may-be-opened?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Ask, Seek, Knock** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2009) · Quote
  > veil was taken from our minds, and the eyes of our understanding were opened.”
  Prophets have described what they felt while receiving revelation.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/ask-seek-knock?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Personal Revelation: The Gift, the Test, and the Promise** — Boyd K. Packer (October 1994) · Quote
  > veil was taken from our minds, and the eyes of our understanding were opened,”
  The scriptures are full of such expressions as “The veil was taken from our minds, and the eyes of our understanding were opened,” or “I will tell you in your mind and in your heart,” or “I did enlighten thy mind,” or “Speak the thoughts that I shall put into your hearts.” There are hundreds of verses which teach of revelation.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/personal-revelation-the-gift-the-test-and-the-promise?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **The Spirit of Elijah** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1994) · Reference
  There was no provision for baptism for the dead when the Kirtland Temple was designed.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/the-spirit-of-elijah?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Joseph Smith, the Chosen Instrument** — Rex C. Reeve (October 1985) · Alludes to
  “And the fame of this house shall spread to foreign lands; and this is the beginning of the blessing which shall be poured out upon the heads of my people.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/joseph-smith-the-chosen-instrument?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

- **The Resurrection of Jesus** — Marion G. Romney (April 1982) · Alludes to
  “I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.” (D&C 110:1–4.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/the-resurrection-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

- **Know the Shepherd** — Robert E. Wells (October 1980) · Alludes to
  “I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.” (D&C 110:1–4.) The Prophet who wrote that description knew the Shepherd.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/know-the-shepherd?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Seven Events of Great Consequence** — J. Thomas Fyans (October 1980) · Alludes to
  “I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.” (D&C 110:1–4.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/seven-events-of-great-consequence?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

- **Our Fundamental Obligation: The Priesthood** — Robert L. Simpson (October 1973) · Alludes to
  “His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/our-fundamental-obligation-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Elijah the Prophet** — Howard W. Hunter (October 1971) · Alludes to
  “To turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the children to the fathers, lest the whole earth be smitten with a curse.” (D&C 110:1, 13–15.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/elijah-the-prophet?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **The Living Christ** — Joseph Anderson (October 1971) · Alludes to
  “I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.” (D&C 110:1–4.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-living-christ?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration

Gerrit W. Gong April 2025 Sunday Morning Session

Restoration also came as the resurrected Jesus Christ, Moses, Elias, and Elijah returned priesthood keys and authority at the newly dedicated Kirtland Temple on Easter Sunday, 1836.

Reference Verified
Miracles, Angels, and Priesthood Power

Shayne M. Bowen April 2024 Saturday Evening Session

When our Savior, Jesus Christ, was on the earth, He gave priesthood keys to His chief Apostle, Peter.

Reference Verified
Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth

Neil L. Andersen April 2024 Sunday Afternoon Session

How do these holy houses strengthen, comfort, and protect us?

Reference Verified
Eternal Truth

John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023 Sunday Afternoon Session

During His earthly ministry, Jesus established His Church.

Reference Verified
Be True to God and His Work

Quentin L. Cook October 2022 Sunday Afternoon Session

We each need a personal testimony of God’s work and the seminal role of Jesus Christ.

Reference Verified
He Goes before Us

Henry B. Eyring April 2020 Saturday Evening Session

“In the afternoon, I assisted the other Presidents in distributing the Lord’s Supper to the Church, receiving it from the Twelve, whose privilege it was to officiate at the sacred desk this day.

Reference Verified
The Melchizedek Priesthood and the Keys

Dallin H. Oaks April 2020 Saturday Evening Session

The Melchizedek Priesthood keys of the kingdom were conferred by Peter, James, and John, but that did not complete the restoration of priesthood keys.

Alludes to High confidence
Preparing for the Lord’s Return

D. Todd Christofferson April 2019 Sunday Morning Session

Also vital to the preparation for the Second Coming is the great redemptive effort on behalf of our ancestors.

Reference Verified
Deep and Lasting Conversion to Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

Quentin L. Cook October 2018 Saturday Morning Session

Under the bishop’s direction, strengthened elders quorums and Relief Societies are focused on the purpose and divinely appointed responsibilities of the Church and helping members make and keep sacred covenants.

Reference Verified
Where Are the Keys and Authority of the Priesthood?

Gary E. Stevenson April 2016 Saturday Morning Session

Nearly seven years later on a Sunday in the Kirtland Temple, just one week following its dedication, “the Lord Jehovah appears in glory” to Joseph and Oliver, an event followed by the appearance of Moses, Elias, and Elijah, who committed “their keys and dispensations.” The restored priesthood authority and these keys had been lost for centuries.

Reference Verified
We Follow Jesus Christ

Quentin L. Cook April 2010 Sunday Morning Session

On Easter Sunday, April 3, 1836, one week after the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, the Twelve officiated in distributing the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper to the members.

Reference Verified
Arms of Safety

Jay E. Jensen October 2008 Priesthood Session

The section heading to Doctrine and Covenants 110 gives the context for one of our most relevant verses about enjoying arms of safety.

Alludes to High confidence
Holy Temples, Sacred Covenants

Silvia H. Allred October 2008 General Relief Society Meeting

In response, the Saints built the Kirtland Temple at considerable sacrifice.

Reference Verified
“Mom, Are We Christians?”

Gary J. Coleman April 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

Another restored truth of the gospel I became acquainted with was the restoration of priesthood authority, or the power to act in God’s name.

Reference Verified
Preparations for the Restoration and the Second Coming: “My Hand Shall Be over Thee”

Robert D. Hales October 2005 Sunday Afternoon Session

Further authority to act in the name of the Lord soon followed.

Reference Verified
“Abide in Me”

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2004 Saturday Afternoon Session

Pause for a minute and ask yourself when was the last time you stood on a cold, windswept parking lot adjacent to the Strait of Magellan just to sing with, pray for, and cheer on their way those who were going to the temple, hoping your savings would allow you to go next time?

Alludes to High confidence
“The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected”

Boyd K. Packer October 2003 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Restoration did not come all at once.

Reference Verified
Receiving a Testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ

Robert D. Hales October 2003 Saturday Afternoon Session

But the work of the Restoration was not over.

Reference Verified
In Remembrance of Jesus

Robert D. Hales October 1997 Saturday Afternoon Session

When the time for the Atonement was near, the disciples were concerned how long Jesus would remain with them.

Alludes to High confidence
The Keys That Never Rust

James E. Faust October 1994 Sunday Afternoon Session

The Prophet also stated: “The Priesthood is everlasting.

Reference Verified
Called to Serve

L. Tom Perry April 1991 Priesthood Session

Then finally we turned and read together Doctrine and Covenants 110, verses 1 through 4:

Alludes to High confidence
The House of the Lord

Adney Y. Komatsu October 1983 Saturday Afternoon Session

There were very few members of the Church at this time, but they all greatly sacrificed, and the Kirtland Temple was completed and dedicated.

Alludes to High confidence
Revelation

Henry D. Taylor April 1978 Priesthood Session

The Prophet received communications from heavenly beings.

Alludes to High confidence
Thou Art the Christ

Amy A. Wright April 2025 Saturday Evening Session

This Jesus should not be a fictional Jesus, or a simplistic Jesus, or a bodiless Jesus, or a casual Jesus, or an unknown Jesus, but a glorified, omnipotent, resurrected, exalted, worshipful, powerful Only Begotten Son of God, who is mighty to save.

Reference Verified
He Goes before Us

Henry B. Eyring April 2020 Saturday Evening Session

“Therefore, the keys of this dispensation are committed into your hands; and by this ye may know that the great and dreadful day of the Lord is near, even at the doors.”

Reference Verified
Lord, Wilt Thou Cause That My Eyes May Be Opened

W. Craig Zwick October 2017 Sunday Morning Session

Our Savior frequently opened eyes of the physically and spiritually blind.

Alludes to High confidence
Ask, Seek, Knock

Russell M. Nelson October 2009 Sunday Morning Session

veil was taken from our minds, and the eyes of our understanding were opened.”

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Personal Revelation: The Gift, the Test, and the Promise

Boyd K. Packer October 1994 Sunday Morning Session

veil was taken from our minds, and the eyes of our understanding were opened,”

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The Spirit of Elijah

Russell M. Nelson October 1994 Sunday Afternoon Session

There was no provision for baptism for the dead when the Kirtland Temple was designed.

Reference Verified
Joseph Smith, the Chosen Instrument

Rex C. Reeve October 1985 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And the fame of this house shall spread to foreign lands; and this is the beginning of the blessing which shall be poured out upon the heads of my people.

Alludes to High confidence
The Resurrection of Jesus

Marion G. Romney April 1982 Saturday Morning Session

“I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.” (D&C 110:1–4.)

Alludes to High confidence
Know the Shepherd

Robert E. Wells October 1980 Saturday Morning Session

“I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.” (D&C 110:1–4.) The Prophet who wrote that description knew the Shepherd.

Alludes to High confidence
Seven Events of Great Consequence

J. Thomas Fyans October 1980 Sunday Morning Session

“I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.” (D&C 110:1–4.)

Alludes to High confidence
Our Fundamental Obligation: The Priesthood

Robert L. Simpson October 1973 Priesthood Session

“His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah.

Alludes to High confidence
Elijah the Prophet

Howard W. Hunter October 1971 Friday Afternoon Session

“To turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the children to the fathers, lest the whole earth be smitten with a curse.” (D&C 110:1, 13–15.)

Alludes to High confidence
The Living Christ

Joseph Anderson October 1971 Sunday Afternoon Session

“I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.” (D&C 110:1–4.)

Alludes to High confidence

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Chapter 41: Personal Manifestations of God the Eternal Father and of His Son Jesus Christ in Modern Times

James E. Talmage

“The veil was taken from our minds, and the eyes of our understanding were opened.

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