A History of Temples

1 Corinthians 6:19 and Doctrine & Covenants 93:35-- Ye are a temple
   Ensign, July 1991 - Three Other New Testament Temples
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1 Kings 5:3 and 1 Chronicles 28:2-- "David was told he could not build the temple"
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1 Chronicles 22:6 and 1 Chronicles 28-- Solomon charged to build the temple; construction instructions given
    Bible Dictionary, Temple of Solomon
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Psalms 24:3-4-- Clean hand and a pure heart (hand represents action and heart represents thought and motives)

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Jeremiah 52:20-- Twelve brazen bulls (temple baptismal font)

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Luke 2:41-49, especially verse 46 and JST footnote-- Jesus teaching in the temple

    Ensign, April 1991 - Jesus & the Temple

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Bible Dictionary, Temple of Herod

Matthew 21:12-- Jesus clears the temple

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Matthew 21:13 and Doctrine & Covenants 88:119-- Temple to be a house of prayer, etc.

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2 Nephi 5:16-- Nephi builds a temple

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Doctrine & Covenants 109-- Prayer offered at the dedication of the Kirkland temple

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Doctrine & Covenants 110:7-- I have accepted this house

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Doctrine & Covenants 110:9-10-- Hearts of thousands shall be blessed; discuss the growth and expansion of temples

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Doctrine & Covenants 110:11-- Moses appeared and committed the keys of the gathering of Israel

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Doctrine & Covenants 110:12-- Elias appeared and committed the dispensation of the Gospel of Abraham

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Doctrine & Covenants 110:13-15-- Elijah appeared and restored the keys of the authority to administer in all of the ordinances of the priesthood; the need for the return of Elijah is the only scripture that appears in all of the standard works (Mormon Doctrine, page 223)

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Doctrine & Covenants 138:32-34-- Thus was the gospel preached to those who had died

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Doctrine & Covenants 138:48-- The sealing of families

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Doctrine & Covenants 138:57-- Faithful elders, preaching the gospel

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Other Temple Stories worth telling:

Salt Lake Temple

St. George Temple

Founding Fathers appearing to Wilford Woodruff

Nauvoo Temple

Recently constructed temple

Sharing time tips: As you discuss Old Testament figures, be sure to relate them to stories that the children should already know about them. Using a picture with each reference, such as a picture of the story or a visual of the lesson, will help the children stay engaged. You could also have the pictures spread out and match the picture to the scripture. 

Junior Primary: Let them pick out pictures and you can tell them the story. Create a temple timeline and children can hold up pictures.