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.

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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.

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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?

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Eternal Truth

John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

During His earthly ministry, Jesus established His Church.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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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.

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“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?

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