The Kirtland Temple

Joseph Smith and two other men seeing Kirtland Temple in vision

God told Joseph Smith to build a temple. A revelation showed what it would look like. It would be a house of God.

The Saints worked together to help build the temple. Men built tall walls. Women made curtains and carpet. Children helped bring tools and water to the workers.

When the temple was finished, the Saints went inside. They sang a hymn and shouted “Hosanna!” Joseph said a prayer to dedicate (bless) the temple.

Jesus Christ appearing to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple

A week later, Jesus Christ visited Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the temple. Jesus said that He accepted the temple as His house.

Today there are temples all over the world! Each temple is a holy place. Someday I will go inside and make promises with God.

family in front of temple — Click on the picture to download.