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

Gerrit W. Gong · April 2025 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

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.

Miracles, Angels, and Priesthood Power

Shayne M. Bowen · April 2024 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (1)

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

Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth

Neil L. Andersen · April 2024 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

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

Eternal Truth

John C. Pingree Jr. · October 2023 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

During His earthly ministry, Jesus established His Church.

Be True to God and His Work

Quentin L. Cook · October 2022 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

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

He Goes before Us

Henry B. Eyring · April 2020 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (1)

“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.

The Melchizedek Priesthood and the Keys

Dallin H. Oaks · April 2020 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110)

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

Preparing for the Lord’s Return

D. Todd Christofferson · April 2019 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (3)

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

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

Quentin L. Cook · October 2018 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

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.

Where Are the Keys and Authority of the Priesthood?

Gary E. Stevenson · April 2016 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

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.

We Follow Jesus Christ

Quentin L. Cook · April 2010 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

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.

Arms of Safety

Jay E. Jensen · October 2008 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110)

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

Holy Temples, Sacred Covenants

Silvia H. Allred · October 2008 · General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (1)

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

“Mom, Are We Christians?”

Gary J. Coleman · April 2007 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

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.

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

Robert D. Hales · October 2005 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

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

“Abide in Me”

Jeffrey R. Holland · April 2004 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (does 110)

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?

“The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected”

Boyd K. Packer · October 2003 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

The Restoration did not come all at once.

Receiving a Testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ

Robert D. Hales · October 2003 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

But the work of the Restoration was not over.

In Remembrance of Jesus

Robert D. Hales · October 1997 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110)

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

The Keys That Never Rust

James E. Faust · October 1994 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

The Prophet also stated: “The Priesthood is everlasting.

Called to Serve

L. Tom Perry · April 1991 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110)

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

The House of the Lord

Adney Y. Komatsu · October 1983 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110)

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

Revelation

Henry D. Taylor · April 1978 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 13; 27; 110)

The Prophet received communications from heavenly beings.

Thou Art the Christ

Amy A. Wright · April 2025 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (2)

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.

He Goes before Us

Henry B. Eyring · April 2020 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (1)

“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.”

Lord, Wilt Thou Cause That My Eyes May Be Opened

W. Craig Zwick · October 2017 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110:1)

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

Ask, Seek, Knock

Russell M. Nelson · October 2009 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

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

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

Boyd K. Packer · October 1994 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

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

The Spirit of Elijah

Russell M. Nelson · October 1994 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

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

Joseph Smith, the Chosen Instrument

Rex C. Reeve · October 1985 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110:1)

“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.

The Resurrection of Jesus

Marion G. Romney · April 1982 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110:1)

“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.)

Know the Shepherd

Robert E. Wells · October 1980 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110:1)

“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.

Seven Events of Great Consequence

J. Thomas Fyans · October 1980 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110:1)

“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.)

Our Fundamental Obligation: The Priesthood

Robert L. Simpson · October 1973 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110:1)

“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.

Elijah the Prophet

Howard W. Hunter · October 1971 · Friday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110:1, 13)

“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.)

The Living Christ

Joseph Anderson · October 1971 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 110:1)

“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.)