Temples & Sacred Geometry Part 8: The Temple Walk
Ultimately, every pattern explored throughout this series points toward one Being: Jesus Christ. Yes, Jesus Christ is the true Temple, He is Jacob’s Ladder joining heaven and earth.
Temples & Sacred Geometry Part 7: From Invitation to Ascent
Do not let yourselves be conformed to the standards of the ‘olam hazeh (the world). Instead, keep letting yourselves be transformed by the renewing of your minds; so that you will know what God wants and will agree that what he wants is good, satisfying and able to succeed.” –Romans 12:2 In the last section, we touched on the numbers God has given us for the measurements of the Holy of Holies and how they can teach us about ourselves and our connection with God. At the end, we glanced at the connection of those numbers themselves as they connected to one another and our journey. In this segment, we will dive a little deeper into this concept. From Receiving to Becoming But to as many as did receive him, to those who put their trust in his person and power, he gave the right to become children of God.”…
Temples & Sacred Geometry Part 6: Numbers, Space, and the Presence of God
Let’s take this topic to its most basic level: the practice of paying attention to the ways shape, proportion, number, space, and physical design can communicate spiritual ideas.
Temples & Sacred Geometry Part 5: Shape and Form
We are not merely human beings divided into work, play, and families. What we do in each segment of our lives bleeds into the others to make us whole. When we find balance in Christ Jesus, we truly connect with the Presence of God.
Temples & Sacred Geometry Part 4: Building Zion
And they had all things common among them; therefore, they were not rich and poor, bond and free; but they were all made free and partakers of the heavenly gift. ” –4 Nephi 1:4 [1:3] For many people, the word temple brings to mind sacred architecture, a beautiful building set apart from the ordinary world. Throughout scripture, mountains, sanctuaries, tabernacles, and holy cities have served as places where the Heavens and the earth meet. Yet if the story of the Restoration teaches us anything, it is that God never intended His presence to remain confined within walls of stone. The temple eventually leaves the mountains. The true temple(s) walks into villages, entering homes where it/they sit(s) around dinner tables. Visiting hospitals, it/they embrace(s) the lonely, welcome(s) strangers, and feed(s) the hungry. True temple(s) comfort(s) those who mourn. The true temple(s) is/are not diminished when leaving sacred buildings. Rather, this fulfills its true…
Temples & Sacred Geometry Part 3: Becoming the Living Temple
The purpose of sacred architecture is not merely to build holy buildings, it is to build a holy people.
Temples & Sacred Geometry Part 2: The Restoration as Living Creation
Rather than viewing sacred architecture as static, in Mormon Kabbalah we see every temple as a living lesson. Each one expands our understanding of God’s relationship with humanity.
Temples & Sacred Geometry Part 1: The Pattern of Heaven
Throughout history, people have been drawn to sacred places. Across cultures and civilizations, mountains, temples, circles of stone, gardens, tabernacles, and sanctuaries have been built with remarkable care and intention.
The Role of the Teacher in the School of the Prophets
In the School of the Prophets, the role of a Teacher may feel very different from what many people are used to in traditional religious settings. Instead of focusing on strict rules or telling people exactly what to believe, the Teacher helps guide others in learning how to seek God for themselves.
Revelation to Brent and the Teachers
And now I would speak to the Teachers of the Fellowship: It is the role of the Teachers and the School of the Prophets to watch over the Church: Teachers are to watch over the Church always, meeting with the members oft to strengthen them and to ensure there is no iniquity, hard-heartedness, lying, backbiting, or evil speaking among them.
The Levitical Priesthood
My people and my friends, I speak unto you today to bring clarity to things that are holy before me, to end disputes and debates, and to make clear my will in these, the last days…
Priesthood of the Catholic, Orthodox, and Latter Day Saint Traditions
The traditions found within the Catholic and Orthodox Churches are ones that stretch back close to two thousand years. During this time the respective Churches became a reflection of the culture in which they found themselves. As such, the priesthood offices found in these Churches are reflective of not only the Church found during the time of the Apostles but are also reflective of the service that was rendered to God in these respective communities over the centuries.