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Jewish Reporter Describes "Exciting" Experience in the Oakland Temple, Compares It to Ancient Temples in Jerusalem

With renovations complete for the Oakland California Temple, this temple is open to the public for a limited time—from May 11 to June 1. The opportunity to enter the building typically restricted for those outside our faith prompted a press event which included Jewish journalist David A.M. Wilensky, among others. As part of the event, the group of journalists took a tour of the temple before its upcoming re-dedication on June 16.

Lesson Helps

Book of Mormon Lesson 41: “He Did Expound all Things Unto Them”

By Ted L. Gibbons

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: I proclaim to you, my brethren and sisters, that in the Book of Mormon more than in any other book written in this world and I do not except the New Testament—in the Book of Mormon more than in any other book, we have there the necessity of, and the truth of the atonement of the Christ taught to the children of men as nowhere else. I rejoice in these truths; may the Lord seal them upon our hearts and give us grace and strength to live in harmony with them, is my prayer, in the name of Jesus. Amen (Brigham H. Roberts, Conference Report, April 1911, p.59).

Latter-day Saint Life

Mormon Channel Explores "Women's True Rights and Responsibilities Concerning the Priesthood"

By LDS Living

A recent Mormon Channel Daily podcast discussed the topic of women and the priesthood, sharing quotes from LDS leaders about the "true rights and responsibilities" women have in connection with the priesthood.

Gladys Knight, Alex Boye + More to Perform for Church-Wide Celebration

By LDS Living

An unprecedented, church-wide celebration on June 1, 2018, celebrating the revelation extending the priesthood to all worthy men in the Church, will feature not only messages from the First Presidency but also performances by the "Empress of Soul" Gladys Knights, Alex Boye, the Unity Gospel Choir International, members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and the Bonner family — an LDS family of 10 who previously worked as Baptist ministers in Africa before joining the Church.

From the Church

Church Releases Seer Stone Photo + Handwritten Manuscript

By Jeff Hampton

“A new volume of The Joseph Smith Papers Project featuring the printer’s manuscript of the Book of Mormon was released Tuesday by the Church Historian’s Press, an imprint of the History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” reads a Mormon Newsroom statement. “Revelations and Translations, Volume 3: Printer’s Manuscript of the Book of Mormon is the 11th published volume of the project in the Church’s ongoing effort to make every document produced by Church founder Joseph Smith or by his scribes available to the public.”

Latter-day Saint Life

When the Kirtland and Nauvoo Temples Were Engulfed in Spiritual Fire

By Katie Lambert

There have been some claims over the years of temples that appear to be engulfed in "spiritual fire."

Fun

10 Things We Know About the Urim and Thummim

By Jay A. Parry and Larry E. Morris

The Urim and Thummim consists of two seer stones or interpreters used by selected prophets throughout the ages. In ancient Israel the stones were part of the breastplate worn by the high priest of the Aaronic Priesthood. According to lds.org, the Urim and Thummim is “an instrument prepared of God to assist man in obtaining revelation from the Lord and in translating languages.” The website also states that the name Urim and Thummim is Hebrew for “lights and perfections” and that “there is more than one Urim and Thummim, but we are informed that Joseph Smith had the one used by the brother of Jared” (See D&C 17:1).

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Stakes Build Life-Sized Ark of the Covenant & Tabernacle, Give Tours to Other Faiths

By Katie Lambert

The Murrieta and Huntington Beach Stakes went old school to bring the scriptures to life—as in Old Testament old school.

Latter-day Saint Life

From Armageddon to Adam and Eve: 5 Little-Known Answers to Old Testament Questions

By Susan Easton Black

Ever wonder why Samson grew his hair out or what the Ark of the Covenant looked like? If you're like most people, the answer is yes.

Fun

The Temple Where Tunnels and Unexploded Bombs Were Discovered Beneath Its Grounds

By Chad S. Hawkins

On April 24, 2005, President Gordon B. Hinckley addressed over 100,000 members in 27 stakes on the islands of the southern Philippines. In a live broadcast originating from Salt Lake City, he spoke of the Church’s progress and the requirements to have a temple built in the Cebu City area. After acknowledging their desire for another temple, President Hinckley challenged all the adult members to qualify for a temple recommend. Then he said, “If enough of you can do this, we shall be obliged to build another temple in the Philippines more convenient to where you live.”