“Blessings of the Temple,” Friend, August 2025, 2–3.
From the First Presidency
Blessings of the Temple
Adapted from “The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again,” Liahona, Nov. 2024, 121–22.
We have built temples in many different countries. Why are we building so many temples? Because the Lord has instructed us to do so. The blessings of the temple help to gather Israel on both sides of the veil. These blessings also help prepare us for the Second Coming of the Lord!
In the house of the Lord, we focus on Jesus Christ. We learn of Him. We make covenants, or promises, to follow Him. We come to know Him.
As we keep our temple covenants, we gain greater access to the Lord’s strengthening power. In the temple, we experience the pure love of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father.
Help Gather Israel
Gathering Israel means helping all of Heavenly Father’s children return to Him. The temple helps us do that! Can you help everyone find their way through the maze to the temple?
Illustrations by Alyssa Tallent