Jane_Doe Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 What resources were the most helpful for you before you went to the temple? (Or after too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 What resources were the most helpful for you before you went to the temple? (Or after too). Temple Prep Class.https://www.lds.org/manual/preparing-to-enter-the-holy-temple?lang=eng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiterateParakeet Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 When I lived in St. George, I was five minutes from the temple (it's the only time I've lived that close to a temple). During that time, I attended the temple weekly...and insights began to come to me through that regular attendance. I realize that is not something all of us can do. I can't do it now...the temple is 45 min. away (each way). But still it was the best temple education experience I have had. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 What resources were the most helpful for you before you went to the temple? (Or after too). By far, the most helpful resource for me has been actually going to the temple. No book or lecture or class can hold a candle to continuously reexperiencing the actual thing. In that, it's like scripture reading: No class or book can substitute or even really compare with experiencing the thing itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoteacher Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I definitely agree with temple attendance. It's been about a month since I went to the temple for myself, and I've already gone about six times. The temple is at least a 2 hour drive (one way), but it has been worth it. I'm lucky that my grandparents live 30 minutes away from the KC temple, so I've had the opportunity to go there a few times while visiting as well. I would also say that I've got a lot of information and insight from The Holy Temple by Boyd K. Packer. Much of the first few chapters are used in the temple prep pamphlet that was given to me by my branch president while I was preparing to go to the temple myself. He also gives a lot of information on ancient temples and the restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latter Days Guy Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 When I lived in St. George, I was five minutes from the temple (it's the only time I've lived that close to a temple). During that time, I attended the temple weekly...and insights began to come to me through that regular attendance. I realize that is not something all of us can do. I can't do it now...the temple is 45 min. away (each way). But still it was the best temple education experience I have had. :) Wow! I wish the Preston Temple was only 45 minutes away, would be there several times a week if it was! Str8Shooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latter Days Guy Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Temple Prep Class.https://www.lds.org/manual/preparing-to-enter-the-holy-temple?lang=eng Thats also in the Gospel Library app! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiterateParakeet Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Wow! I wish the Preston Temple was only 45 minutes away, would be there several times a week if it was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiterateParakeet Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Wow! I wish the Preston Temple was only 45 minutes away, would be there several times a week if it was!You must have a lot more discretionary time than I do. Different times and seasons of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Str8Shooter Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Temple prep is good. Go to the temple often. Ask questions when prompted. Everyone there is at your service to help.Study things that are closely related to temple worship. The books of Exodus and Moses are great. Go often with purpose. Try to learn something new every time. Pray to learn something new and it will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 What resources were the most helpful for you before you went to the temple? (Or after too). My mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwnuke Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 The Old Testament is full of information about the temple. My father was a temple worker when I went to the temple for the first time, but I still don't feel like I was well prepared. If I had taken a course about ancient temple practices it would have made a difference to me. I think people need to better understand the use of symbols and rituals in sacred teachings, especially in the ancient temples. Then it will not be such a surprise when they are taught with spiritual symbolism and participate in the sacred rituals that are used in the Lord's temples today. Much of that symbolism and ritual can be taught right out of the Old Testament when you have a knowledgeable person to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytor2112 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I have been serving as an ordinance worker for the past 6 months....great way to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagoth Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 I can't personally vouch for this book, since I haven't read it, but I came across mention of it earlier this week, it has over 150 online reviews, and apparently averages what looks like 5 out of 5 stars from those who have read it. http://www.amazon.com/dp/1599552876/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2Z6H08N4Z96VK&coliid=I3A0YH2QP6BPUQ Has anyone here read it? If so, thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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