I just went back after 10 years of being gone and I had a panic attack. The changes seemed confusing. I went there for peace and was left with more questions and heartache.
Your presentation was wonderful Jasmin. I’m originally from Africa and lived through the years when there was no temple on the continent at all and often wondered if our family would ever be able to be sealed in the temple. We eventually went when I was about 15 years old and had to fly to London to make it happen, at enormous financial cost and faith that literally moved mountains. Now that we live in the US and I’m in the Payson temple district I feel so blessed to be literally under 5 minutes away from the temple …imagine my surprise when I went this week and saw all the changes! I loved them and walked out feeling like I was floating on a cloud. Intellectually I always new when I was attending the temple that I was in The Lords House, but this time, I not only knew it, I felt it, I could sense the presence of my Savior throughout the session and I knew I was sitting right where He walked daily. I would go so far as to say this week’s temple visit was one of the most spiritual experiences of my life. I love The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!
When I entered in the temple first time I was thinking I am in heaven when I was wearing the temple garments I felt very happy I was thinking I was in heaven and I was wearing the temple dress we were looking like Angel it was an wonderful experience nearly 10yrs over I visited the temple .
Brother, yours is a wonderful example of faithfulness and sacrifice. Thank you for sharing your experience. My wife and I are ordinance workers in the Payson temple. It's such an incredible place.
@@TheRealDonLayton thank you Don. I will have to keep an eye out for your name tag whenever I go. Thanks to you and your wife for your service at our beautiful Payson temple.
I was so grateful to be there the day of the change. I have been going on a regular basis so everything was clear in my mined. I am an artist and notice details. So the change had a profound effect on me as well. I do feel we are being prepared individually for the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am so excited to notice things that had changed that testify to me of His arrival. We are living in history. It is amazing to me. And I am grateful to know and feel the spirit in the temple and as I write this post. What a beautiful blessing we have been given. Let God Prevail yall
I agree that the music was a beautiful addition that helped maintain a spirit of reverence. The Lord needs a people prepared to receive Him when He comes and I felt that these changes were designed to help us accomplish that goal.
New subscriber here. I plan to go to the Chicago Temple for my own endowment in the next 2-3 weeks. I did take the Temple Prep class, so when I saw your video here, I just had to watch. Even though I took the class, I am a little apprehensive, as I still do not know what to expect. My personal Church history is rather unique. I joined the Church 45+ years ago, was active for 3-4 years, then fell away. I only recently came back to Church at the April 2022 General Conference. I am now ready for my own endowment. I am so looking forward to it.
My parents had me (and our family) read the books of Moses and Abraham before going to the temple. When I went for the first time (1978 SLC) I felt I had come home, it seemed so familiar to me. Looking forward to going soon to experience the changes.
Yesterday I had the most profoundly inspirational experience I’ve ever had in the temple! I adore the new endowment ceremony. Your video is insightful and inspiring while being sensitive to precious sacred things! 👏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻
I have attended as frequently I could since 1988. I am so grateful to recall different formats. To me it was a challenge to absorb the information 30 years ago. However I learned to enjoy the journey. The new presentation is same doctrine. To me more user-friendly. More powerful in simplicity. I know this is in preparation for the last days. GRATEFUL!
Jasmin I just found your channel although I have watched your videos at Scripture Central. The way I experienced the newer endowment was ‘like a warm hug from heaven’. Our Father’s and Saviors great love for us was more prevalent and more powerfully displayed and conveyed. Its so heart warming to see the temples filled to capacity! Let us keep up the momentum! Thank you for your commentary.
Although I will miss my “water color, sketch book, and scrapbook” presentations, I love the new presentation. I’ve been twice with the new version and today’s session had subtitles which added another layer of learning. There are some words, one in particular referring to patrons, that surprised me by its capitalization. I wondered if a patron in our session had marked hard of hearing or deaf on their appointment but I asked and learned that all sessions will have the captioning going forward. Yay now I don’t have to mark deaf when I attend because the cations add so much. Loving your insights.
I just experienced the new endowment ceremony last night and WOW!!! 😲 SO MANY BIG and little changes…it was AMAZING!! Loved all the extra instruction and explanation! Soooo good!! Especially for new patrons! It’s like the gift of the endowment has been re-wrapped in beautiful new paper and tied up in a pretty bow!! 🎁
I went last week and I didn’t know it was going to be different, but I sat in tears and used up all the Kleenex in my pocket as I went through the first portion of the endowment session. It wasn’t even the changes in the words that inspired me. It was a powerful spirit that permeated the presentation that just overwhelmed my heart ❤️. I miss the parts that were delivered by in-person contact and wondered if people would have a hard time assimilating that knowledge without participating in it, but I agree that it was an astonishingly clear explanation, especially for first time attendees. No having to figure out what is implied in the ordinances. The only downside was that I had to request to go first at the end because I had our son’s wedding to get to and hadn’t budgeted enough time for the session so I was now on panic time. Wouldn’t work too well to show up in the middle of the ceremony… 😂😅
I loved all of the changes! I think two words that describe the changes are clarity and gentleness (scriptural definition). With the more obvious tie to Jesus Christ, the repentance and redeeming love side of things were more clear to me. I think this is going to make a better experience for all, especially for people receiving their own endowment and people coming back into the fold 🤍
I took the Prophet’s council to attend the temple more. Since October 25, 2022 I have attended the temple every Tuesday morning and it has changed my life! I’ve never felt this connected to my Savior. I was in the temple (Provo City Center) Feb. 7th and was in awe with the beautiful changes. I couldn’t stop thinking of first time temple goers. What a blessing. Love your content. Great job. 👍🏻
Joseph Smith said, ""Ordinances instituted in the heavens before the foundation of the world, in the priesthood, for the salvation of men, are not to be altered or changed."
during last weekend's conference address by Elder Andersen, I learned that they have been working on the changes for one and a half years also a quote was 'the knowlege and power of God are expanding, the veil over the earth is beginning to burst!" another quote was it took me 50 years to learn what i just learned with those changes in the endowment. Indeed after the session I went to, everyone was just giddy! I had the feeling that we were coming home, that school was out! Summer Vacation was beginning! Also had the feeling of Snow at Christmas Eve. a couple of the feelings I had.
Just came across the channel. For a while now I felt like so many people that were new to the temple did not understand or were prepared. I felt like they deserved more preparation time before going. Everyone disagreed with me. When the 2023 changes came out, I felt like my prayers had been heard. My heart was so full of gratitude and love for the changes. Now, I feel that those who attend are supported and can learn from their experiences. I'm in an area where there is a shortage of temple workers, and many workers are new to the temple, and they are the only members in their families. Having these enhanced instructions is such a blessing and gift.
I’ve been 😊homebound the past few years so regretfully I haven’t been to the temple to see any of the changes. It’s a blessing to come here to learn as much as you can share.
I loved all these changes ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I cannot explain how grateful and happy I felt today in my service in the temple 🙏🏽🙏🏽 how great is the love and mercy of our Heavenly Father for His children ❤️🥹🥹
As a child in the church I used to hear people say that God was unchangeable from everlasting to everlasting The Mormon version changes quite a bit though as though he were wrong in the beginning As though it was once godley to make death pledges in the temple Or thinking I'm was God of ritualistic or ceremonial animal sacrifice to begin with Now I know that you will have no faith that it's actually me because you don't want me to actually speak for myself you'd rather someone else do that You don't want me to live on Earth with you you don't want me to want that You want to believe that I would live on or near kolob An anagram of book with no eL the Jews said in the "temple" "we don't stone you for your good works we stone you because you being man say that you are god" The Torah had become the god they worshipped so they couldn't accept me And you worship the false god of auTHORity au golden Thor false Norse god it Y a horror Instead of the Torah you have the B.O.M. A B.O.M. INATION SCRIPT ures [yours] Written on the pages of a dead tree or the parchment skin of a dead animal I don't authorize animal sacrifice animal sacrifice= devil worship Those that hate me love death None of this makes any difference to you though You're so helplessly program by the system you can't allow for the fact in your mind that I could actually live Even though you say God is a man with a body you can accept that I would actually want to live with my human family You can't accept that I was born again I love you though so I'm giving you the chance to speak with me You can also deny me You could ask if there's any way as a human man I can prove that I'm me But you won't do that You say that you're faithful until I asked you to have faith and give you a reason to have faith And then all you have is denial Those that hate me Love Death Sacrifice LDS Lucifer Devil Serpent Where has the discernment almost 200 yrs LDS I've made hundreds if not thousands of comments on RUclips My videos have gotten a handful of views give you the truth for what You'd rather be D.C.eived and place your faith in the fore father's of the nation & Prophet seeking to make profits for the religion of Mammon A DAM nation I told you of!!!!!!!!!! Eve ill Do you rather have your' president nail son doing dead works Temple Dedication Deadication!!!!!!!! The spoken word!!!!! Do you Not See
Thank you so much for this beautiful video. I’ve only as of now come across your video and what you have shared has made me even more excited to come to the house of the Lord! I have finally been blessed to receive my own temple recommend and will be going to the temple for the first time next weekend. Thank you for helping me to be more excited.
Jasmin, thanks so much for your sensitive and respectful discussion of temple thing! I think you are a perfect spokesperson for this topic. Cheers to you and husband Neal. 🙂🙏🏽
I love this quote I read: “There will be no end to this work until it is perfected.” (Harold B. Lee, on changes in Temple endowments, Temple work, etc.) So, we can continue to expect and look forward to changes in the temple endowment, etc. Love it!
I also loved the changes. I first went to the temple in 1988 so I have experienced big changes before. I had heard these new changes really made the endowment different, in a negative way. But at the end of the day, I still make the same 5 covenants, I still wear the same sacred clothing, and still have the same experience of learning, and progressing into the Celestial Room. I don't think the additional instruction "dumbed it down"; it just simply made many truths much more clear, and tied more things to what Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ most want from us: to become more like the Savior and to return to live with Them. This will definitely help new temple attendees and help international members. Having visuals throughout the entire endowment will help keep more attention, and the visuals of Christ definitely help make it a more spiritual experience. I also loved the updated language on two of the covenants, that make them more meaningful and modern. Yes of course the language of the endowment should change to meet the needs of the people. God has always spoken every language, including 2023 language!
They are just losing so many members they are desperate.They must think that if they shorten it and take out all the freaky stuff they won't lose so many members. If it was really from God they wouldn't have to make changes. God is never changing. The temple ceremony is totally man made taken from the masonic temple rituals.
@@katsmith2343 "Obey" never meant the husband had authority over his wife, it meant as he followed God's will in righteousness, she followed his example. It meant he was the be a good example for her to follow. As he obeyed the will of God, she obeyed the same will making them both United with God. It was to give the husband accountability over his family and take it seriously to help them all get back to live with the savior. I have always been a bit surprised so many of our own members have misunderstood that one and what it really meant when the language was totally clear🤷.
@@StompMom5 the husband absolutely has authority over his wife - as the father has authority over the son. It’s called the “authority” of the priesthood. The woman is charged with more than to simply following her husband’s example. she is told, in no uncertain terms, to “submit” to him as unto the lord. Yes, the language in scripture is very clear.
@@yeboscrebo4451 I have been married almost 45 years, and I do not believe what you wrote. I am not subject to my husband because he has the priesthood. God gave his most precious gift to women, that of providing bodies for His spirit children. Women should never feel less with Heavenly Father or Jesus Christ. The new temple video clarifies all if this and is so beautiful!
@@charlesmendeley9823 No, the faithful members are ready for more to prepare us for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Think of King Solomon's temple. The ceremony meant the same, except Christ had not come yet. The covenants themselves have not changed, but how it is presented has. It is so full of clarity, love and understanding. It is just beautiful!
@@deanabraden9871 The covenants have changed multiple times in the course of the changes made to the temple ceremony. In the latest change, the covenant to avoid loud laughter has been removed.
It's a joy to be able to covenant with the Lord and to come unto him in spirit so we may enter into his presence once again. Glory to God for continual revelation and personal revelation! We must change in order to return to his presence. I like your presentation on the changes.
I have been a temple ordiance worker for over 12 yrs. I have loved the changes in that time and again I love these changes. I feel sorrow that we ordinance workers now do less when in the sessions and there is less live format. It was such a privilege to stand at an alter and do what was needed. But I understand why this is no longer. I love how those who are new or returning can have a special experience and its not just too much & blows them away. I also love the changes to the Initatory area and brings into start clarity the need of our temple garment. Especially at a time where this part of our temple covenants seems to be optional, for some, especially when its hot & humid in the tropics, which i where I live.
I think these changes will be so nice for new temple goers! I wish I would have had these changes the first time I went!!! Truly Pres Nelson and the Apostles are inspired!!!
“Ordinances instituted in the heavens before the foundation of the world, in the priesthood, for the salvation of men, are not to be altered or changed.” - Joseph Smith
@Yebo Screbo changes have happened throughout the Church including Joseph Smith... More explanation not changing it a lot just added to make people understand what they are truly doing.
I wish I could say they are inspired. I would rather say that they have finally listened to people criticizing for years that there are several problems with the endowment session. Glad to see them finally add changes and making sure people know what they are going to experience and what exactly they are going to promise.
Were your leaders inspired when pre 1990 they made members slit their own throat from ear to ear with their thumb? How about when women had to veil their faces? How about when women had to covenant to their husbands? These "inspired" changes are just fixing problems they created to begin with. Non mormons have already not been placed under the obligation to avoid loud laughter and the other things previously mentioned. Non mormons have been able to attend their loved ones wedding long before these "inspired changes".
Many many thanks for sharing your temple experience with the endowment and the changes that have been made . There is no doubt in my mind it is a special place where the Lord's love and Spirit resides. I feel it so much every time I attend. Looking forward to my next visit. God bless.
I'm going tomorrow and I'm looking forward to experiencing the changes. I'm like you, a bit hesitant to change, but i have faith that this will be a good thing and enhance my temple experience. I went the Thursday before the changes and when I found out that these changes happened I went online and was lucky to find a newly opened appointment so that I didn't have to wait until March for my next appointment. I am even more excited now for the two temples to open in St George and grateful that I can travel to Cedar City and Las Vegas to attend until they do.
I have now been thanks to a Temple visit organided by the Elders quorum . Just loved it. The new approach helps to explain what we are doing and why and our relationship to Our Heavenly Father and the Saviour in the plan of salvation. Those scripture references were very useful. At one point the Lord's Spirit was so strong for me.. Hopefully can get back there soon. God bless and many thanks for your presentations.
Thank you for this video. I was a regular temple attendee but since my husband’s stroke and the temple being too far away I have not been able to attend. Friends have told me that the changes were substantial but no more information was given me. This clarifies it further and I thank you. Much love dear sister. ❤
If the new endowment insinuates that eve does not need to go through Adam for salvation then no, it does not point to the savior. The fractal pattern of the gospel is throughout the scriptures and clearly teaches that the relationship between men and women mirrors the relationship between Christ and the church. To presume that the woman is not required to go through the man is tantamount to the church not requiring Christ for salvation. This is all nonsense of course
I went through last week - LOVED it! I think the changes are phenomenal....person who went through for the first time said "people told me it might be overwhelming - but it made sense to me" (the people did not know these changes were coming when they set those expectations) - one question asked to me after (that I could no answer) was: there is a real change in details of the covenants made right after the fall - it is great - but what about people who took out their own endowments prior to the change-is that previous covenant model or the new covenant model in effect for them"? An interesting theological question....regardless, I found these changes provided for an even greater spiritually uplifting and inspiring experience
I’m like you, a little resistant to change. I still miss the way it used to be back in the early 90’s, when I went to the Temple for the first time. But…. I do love the new stuff as well. It’s all about progressing back to our Father in Heaven. So, over all , it was a beautiful experience that I’ll get used to, and be 100% ok with.
I very much appreciate this channel. Although I was very motivated to attend the Saint George Temple after it's 4 year closure you have increased my interest about attending a many new endowment sessions. I appreciate this service you are providing.
I went yesterday, and it was the most known special and loved I’ve ever felt before. All of the changes were absolutely beautiful and greatly enhanced the experience. I very much feel like President Nelson is moving us towards the second coming in big and marvelous ways.
The updates are what I have been longing for for a while!! With the changes in the past I always felt like I was missing out on something. I have always longed to step back in time and learn about the punishments, experience Lucifer’s Preacher, or do a live session in the Mesa Temple (where I’m from). I understand symbols are not eternal and so it makes sense that symbols, analogies, and figures of speech would need to change over time and place to be meaningful to the people receiving it, but as things were removed (like say the use of veils by the sisters) I wondered what insight those in the past were privileged to that we don’t get to have anymore. I always said to myself “I get why we need to remove symbols, but what replaced them?” It only ever felt like we’d get less and less endowment with each change. Now we finally got more!
Sometimes people act like the old versions were changed because they were wrong or needed correction. No! Those old version were/are still true. Could we just have something like “on the first Saturday of every month we will present one of the old endowments?
Not ceiling our faces anymore seems symbolic to me, like a change has happened and the veil between us and God has changed. I don’t think it was not purposeful.
@@rebeccabaca2909 this is what I am talking about. The veil was never about putting a separation between us and God. The corruption of the symbolic nature of the veil is the precise reason that it makes sense that sometimes symbols can or need to be changed. Satan will do his best to twist people’s perception of when God has ordained. So they had to get rid of the use of the veil and now they have replaced it with the explanation of the veil, which is Jesus Christ and pointed out that the explanation was always there (in the book of Hebrews). Our generation got so caught up in the philosophies of men that we failed to look for the true meaning and the purpose of the symbol was lost, so it was necessary for it to be changed so that corrupt meaning would not creep into the works of God.
The changes of the veil for me is more about the bridegroom unveiling the bride (the Church) to be ready for the wedding and then the wedding feast (2nd Coming) for me it means we are so close to receive Him.❤
That is Wonderful ,I went to one of my ten grandsons wedding, the last of the year 2022, it was very Spiritual ,it reminded Me of my late husband wedding & Children. Thank You, 😊 Have a great Day!!
Thank you! I personally loved it and thought about all new endowed people - how easy for them to understand Christ role in the experience. I just loved it because it feels like we are preparing more and more for His imminent return in the near future. I feel blessed!
Temple Light: This partial transcript could be used to jump start captions for this video. This week has been a very exciting one in the world of Latter-day Saint Temples. As of Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the church made some pretty substantial changes to the temple ordinances. These were not minor tweaks, they were pretty big and really good. So let's talk about it, but respectfully. As always on this channel, we take our Temple covenants very seriously, so we will not be divulging anything that we covenant not to do. For this video, I'll be talking in more general terms as opposed to a lot of specifics because I do want to be respectful of this very sacred ordinance that is only available to worthy members of the church. I'd also like to emphasize that you really should go see these changes for yourself. You should not rely on some Rando on RUclips. Attend the temple, feel God's love there. If you're working towards the goal of going to the temple, keep going because it is so worth it. So first, a little background. From what I know, the largest changes to the temple endowment happened in the 1870s, the 1920s, 1990, and 2005. Obviously, they've of course been a lot more minor changes all through that time, and while adjustments have been made to the presentation of the endowment, the covenants and the doctrines of the ordinances do remain the same. After Christ's death and Resurrection, he altered Temple ordinances from focusing on animal sacrifice to focusing on sacrificing a broken heart and a contrite spirit. But regardless of the format, the law of sacrifice remained in place. In the 19th century, the Lord commanded the Saints to consecrate their property in what was known as the United order. Now, today the church doesn't ask us to donate our property, but we are asked to be willing to contribute to Christ's Church in other ways, and the law of consecration remains in force. Now fast forwarding to President Nelson, this is the third major change that he has made to the temple endowment since he became the prophet in 2018. In January of 2019, he and the temple department made some pretty major revisions to the endowment that highlighted the important role of women in the Plan of Salvation. And it streamlined a lot of the presentation to reduce the runtime significantly. The presentation medium of the endowment changed as well because before 2019, a large portion of the endowment was often presented as film with live actors performing the narration of the Plan of Salvation from creation through the fall. Now in 2019, maybe to facilitate the smooth rollout of these changes but also very likely to simplify translation into a lot of languages, the church took stills from these live-action films and essentially created like an animated slideshow communicating these same principles and narrative points. They cut out various parts of the dialogue and shortened the ceremony quite a bit. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused all temples to temporarily close. And as soon as it was feasible, the church did open the temples again. But they made some adjustments to minimize the person-to-person contact so as to prevent the spreading of diseases and pathogens. This included demonstrating some instruction on screen that previously would have been done in person. And now we arrive at 2023, the newest iteration of the endowment is longer than the 2019 version. There's additional dialogue in The Narrative of the Plan of Salvation. There are additional explanations about the meaning of certain symbols and covenants, and most of these editions center around Jesus Christ.
Thank you for your channel, @TempleLight . I am planning on going to the Washington DC Temple on December 30 (my birthdate) and receiving my own endowment, so I am interested to see how it works and everything that you had mentioned in this and other videos.
I totally saw the changes a few years ago, from live action to stills, as a way to translate easier, and these recent changes, which I experienced yesterday for the first time, as another boon to the expansion of the gospel and temple worship world wide. I find it thrilling to contemplate the realization of taking the gospel to the whole world, as Jesus commanded his apostles, by having a temple ceremony that is so much more accessible and by adjusting the use of temple workers, as well as patron couples. I did a session of initiatories right after the endowment session, and there was a small change there as well, to match the corresponding change in the endowment presentation. On another topic, I attended a session a few months ago where Italian subtitles were showing. I don't know Italian, but I could figure out certain words given the corresponding English narration (this was in the Medford, Oregon temple). It lead me to some interesting insights about the endowment and deeper ways to think about it.
As I understand the changes, they really make clear the "instruction " that is being given within the Endowment. That is so refreshing rather than trying to interpret what parts of the ordinance really means.
I look forward to when the church chooses to include our Heavenly Mother in the temple as she was an equal partner in the Creation. I'm ready to hear more about my eternal role model.
@@lisasj67 Oh yes, our ETERNAL beloved HOLY GODDESS MOTHER, was, is, and always protected by GOD our ETERNAL FATHER, because there's so many disrespectful ones, that might take GODDESS, our beloved HOLY ETERNAL HEAVENLY MOTHER'S name in vain.
I have not been yet for the new changes, but I am 52 and the impression I am getting is that those who didn't understand the temple, now understand it more clearly. I get the feeling that this is because people now days have to have it explicitly said rather than being able to feel it anyway through the Holy Ghost. To me this indicates younger generations are having more trouble and the temple endowment is more explicit to help. While this may help, I am pretty sure I will come out after seeing the new changes and say "I already knew that".
Yes I agree. Have been attending the Temple for 40 years....and what a growing experience to have the Spirit testify the deeper meaning of the endowment as the years went by...always learning.......I went yesterday...and actually cried a little....because the things eliminated or changed are permanently GONE. It just does not feel as"one on one" as before. I would go back to the way it was in the 1980's in a second. Real people who moved and spoke and unbelievable music and scenery...
Thanks a lor for sharing. I have not been able to go to the Temple for a long time. The last time was in 2007. So, I am really looking forward to going back in the near future to be sealed to my parents. We do not yet have a Temple but have to attend the one in South Africa.
I also liked the changes. In the presentation there were times in the viewing when I was looking at a blank white screen and I think it would be good if they added some more pictures of the Savior in those pauses. It was beautiful to see some new artwork too!
I’ve been trying to attend everyday I can and it has been absolutely heavenly. Bursts of light and manifestations of our Lord Jesus Christ in ways I never dreamed possible. Now I know why Pres. Nelson has encouraged us to go often. I no longer feel like it’s a sacrifice. I get so excited and happy getting ready to go wondering what special gift is waiting to experience from His kindness. ☀️ I’ve been attending for 32 years and finally now my blind eyes are seeing the wonders and gifts His sacred house holds. The world has nothing to offer compared to His tender mercies found in His house.
When I first joined the church 45 years ago I was told not to talk about anything that goes on in the Temple so I never did! But now it’s being discussed on RUclips and who knows who’s watching it talk about throwing pearls before swine.
I was grateful when I went through in 1991 that my parents made clear to me that we weren't to discuss the signs and tokens, but that the rest of it was to be shared with others who were believing to help them understand and be edified. They were more comfortable talking in the temple than anywhere else, but I found in Utah at least, we were discouraged from talking in the temple. My folks are in Michigan and have been taught to let the members do what feels right to them.
I really love going to the temple. It has profoundly changed my life. I really appreciate your passion for the temple and admire your ability to teach very articulately about it. Did your studies of the Near East help in learning more about the temple? Besides watching your videos do you have advice on other sources to learn more about the temple?
I saw a previous video of yours and you do talk about things sacred, seemed contradictory. Are you still working with Scripture Central? I'm missing the purpose of the channel, is it informational? Is it replacing newsroom? Thank you.
I am 94 and the Tempe is a 3 hour drive to it. With all the wonderful technological advances we have today, do you suppose we will be able to attend the Temple on zoom? I would love to attend one more time.
All ordinances in the temple have at least one minor change. One change may not even be apparent if you aren't paying attention! As a temple worker, we have memorized certain things and now suddenly have to relearn things so we may make mistakes or have to read something instead of just saying it naturally. Please be patient with us! But all the changes are wonerfull if you think about it. One change helps us think differently about proxy ordinances while other changes our relationship with Christ!
It would be great if the patrons were able to read along as well. I have difficulties with auditory processing. After the changes in 2019, I was grateful the workers needed the cards because I was able to read along (in the initiatory) and understand meanings I hadn't before.
@@yeboscrebo4451 There's a lot of good stuff on the internet to help you see what's going on with all of the changes and why they are being made. Have you read the CES Letter yet?
Sounds amazing! I envy those that enjoy going to temple. I’m an active member, not perfect, but trying and I do not enjoy the experience. I feel like its awkward and I don’t really know whats going on. Probably a personal thing. I have so much anxiety even thinking about going back. And being worthy is not my issue. It is so hard for me to understand why others enjoy going. It is probably one of the most awkward, confusing, anxiety provoking experiences of my life. Except baptisms for the dead, I enjoyed doing those in my youth.
You're not alone. The temple before 1990 was scary and a lot of people didn't/couldn't go back. When I went through in 1991, the disturbing stuff was gone and it was actually intriguing. The later changes were even better because there was more stuff about the importance of women and their relationship with the Lord.
Thank you for presenting this in such a dignified & respectful presentation. It makes my current planning to return to the temple since covid even more exciting. I have a question, if I may: With this change has any of the other temple ordinance(s) procedures changed?
I went to the Temple on Saturday for two Endowments, I was told of the changes and I felt truly loved by the Lord, much more than before. The new format reminded me of the love that the Lord had to do what He did to redeem us from the fall, and that this was for me! I really loved it and look forward to going through more wonderful sessions.
Last time I did a seesion was just before the pandemic & I can’t wait to go back after hearing about others feeling uplifted more. I first went in 2010 & it always did make me feel uncomfortable but then one day just before the first adjustments it really bothered me & I hated how it made me feel. I shouldn’t be feeling this way & this should be a heaven on earth but wasn’t for me. I ddn’t know if I wanted to go back & I took my conserns to the Lord. Next time I went back was after I heard about the adjustments & those things that bothered me were removed. I know it’s a sacred place & we must be reverent. The Lord wasn’t pleased with me once & I knew it. During a seesion I could make the seat squeak & my Buddy caught on that he hits me. We start laughing but we knew we must pay attention to the instructions. I tried to make that seat squeak again & it wouldn’t. I knew someone from the other side fixed it & I know nothing can be out of order in the House of the Lord.
Can you feel all of the saints on the other side screaming to do temple work for them. Now with ever streamlining we can do there temple endowments. Instead of one maybe to sections we could do five or six or more endowment sections, times that by all of the working temples. What a great time we are living in.
I haven't yet been since these changes were made but I already feel the love that my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for me personally because of these changes!
Can't wait to go. Have any of you seen the podcast- The Ancient Tradition? Yesterday a very interesting episode dropped on kingship, priestship, and marriage in the Garden of Eden. I couldn't believe it.
I have been inactive from the church for 40 plus years. I never lost faith in the church but I lost faith in myself to have faith in the sacrifices and the joys of the blessings of being a member of the church. There was a point where I stopped believing in God because I didn't believe in myself. I am still working on that but find it difficult because of my anxiety around people. I have taken out my own endowments but that was in 1975. Now being older, the only thing I remember is the name in which I will be called on the other side.
The Book of Revelation is actually the book of Jesus Christ himself. Did you know that? It opens with this. "The Revelation of Jesus Christ given to John" Jesus then tells John that this revelation of Christ is all about the future believers in Christ only. Days to come, as he said. Jesus told John that these future believers would Serve Christ " day and night in HIS temple." Rev. 7:15" These Christian's wear white robes and garments. "Rev. 7:13" They serve at night so this is a temple on earth only! Why? In heaven there is no night time. I don't know why Christians in other churches aren't looking for what Christ promised John must be happening in his future church? Christ also said in your Bible that he would return to earth again at his 2ND COMING to his TEMPLE." Malachi 3:1" Wow! If I was a Christian I would be searching for that promised Christian temple Christ promised John! A temple where believers wear white robes and garments. Also John describes them washing their robes in Christ's blood symbolically. That's not a non-believing Jewish temple but a Christian only temple. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link Paul Gregersen to get there
@@machellethehealersartdisco6985 Yes, but Christian's choose to ignore the book of Revelation about future temple worship where Christ declares it as HIS revelation. Christian's broadly say that there is no more temple today. Just my way of reminding them that they might be ignoring the very Jesus they claim is against any modern day temple. Obviously some of them will come to investigate this video.
Is this not describing the Second Comforter following offering our broken heart and contrite spirit? I understood the temple is symbolic of this: 13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? 14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. 16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. 17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Do changes made reflect what happened to the creator of the movie? Prayers for protection!
@@brighiddara8414 Yes, the broken heart is the main sacrifice that qualifies everyone who prepared. No longer by the blood of animals today. It's a Christian temple not a Jewish old testament.
about how much time does an endowment session take? I want to schedule more ordinances and have to schedule an appointment for them. Thanks in advance.
I can’t express how much I would have loved to have this current presentation when I first went through the temple 16 years ago! It was actually a terrible experience for me, though I had attended temple prep classes. I still feel a bit uncomfortable at certain times, but as many have said, these changes are so clarifying, and give an atmosphere of gentleness and tender love that is incredible. I absolutely love the changes, and felt more like I was actually having an otherworldly experience than ever before.
Thank you so much. I had to cancel my appointment this week in the temple because of being sick. I love the temple and I am so grateful that we have the opportunity to serve and be uplifted while visiting the temple. ❤️
It's just masonic rituals that Jospeh Smith took from freemasonry in order to keep people from knowing that he was marrying other men's wives behind their backs. It's really not related to Jesus or the Bible at all. You wear these strange clothes and sit through a long movie that's metaphorical instead of literal. Prepare to be disappointed and confused instead of inspired.
What temple preparation classes? Is that done where there's more members? I converted in 2020, had my endowment in 2021, and have done 4 or 5 proxy endowments. I don't know most of what you've explained so far. I try to learn for myself, couldn't figure it out. Thanks so much! I have an endowment scheduled next month, but hope I can go sooner.
I managed to go at the weekend.....I love the more focus on Jesus and repentance and faithfulness. I miss giving up....we sit too much for too long in the church, also stand up and down keeps people awake. I noticed the wording in the Inititory has slightly changed too, especially the end part.
Thank sis for your update and vivid explanations there is an account on utube that bear's the name LDS ministries spreading rumors of lies out there.Thanks for your channel for spreading more lights to the entire world.
Another fantastic video! Thank you!
So nice to see sister Jasmin again . She is such a great teacher .
I loved the changes too & I have so many loved ones that struggle with temple anxiety & I think these changes will help them so so much!
I just went back after 10 years of being gone and I had a panic attack. The changes seemed confusing. I went there for peace and was left with more questions and heartache.
Your presentation was wonderful Jasmin.
I’m originally from Africa and lived through the years when there was no temple on the continent at all and often wondered if our family would ever be able to be sealed in the temple. We eventually went when I was about 15 years old and had to fly to London to make it happen, at enormous financial cost and faith that literally moved mountains.
Now that we live in the US and I’m in the Payson temple district I feel so blessed to be literally under 5 minutes away from the temple …imagine my surprise when I went this week and saw all the changes!
I loved them and walked out feeling like I was floating on a cloud.
Intellectually I always new when I was attending the temple that I was in The Lords House, but this time, I not only knew it, I felt it, I could sense the presence of my Savior throughout the session and I knew I was sitting right where He walked daily.
I would go so far as to say this week’s temple visit was one of the most spiritual experiences of my life.
I love The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!
When I entered in the temple first time I was thinking I am in heaven when I was wearing the temple garments I felt very happy I was thinking I was in heaven and I was wearing the temple dress we were looking like Angel it was an wonderful experience nearly 10yrs over I visited the temple .
Brother, yours is a wonderful example of faithfulness and sacrifice. Thank you for sharing your experience. My wife and I are ordinance workers in the Payson temple. It's such an incredible place.
@@premalathaanthony8042 I hope you can get back soon, it is heaven on earth.
@@TheRealDonLayton thank you Don. I will have to keep an eye out for your name tag whenever I go. Thanks to you and your wife for your service at our beautiful Payson temple.
Wow so beautiful! Amazing faith and sacrifice!!!
I was so grateful to be there the day of the change. I have been going on a regular basis so everything was clear in my mined. I am an artist and notice details. So the change had a profound effect on me as well. I do feel we are being prepared individually for the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am so excited to notice things that had changed that testify to me of His arrival. We are living in history. It is amazing to me. And I am grateful to know and feel the spirit in the temple and as I write this post. What a beautiful blessing we have been given. Let God Prevail yall
To be clear, we are still about 200 to 400 plus years away from the 2nd coming. No one on earth today will see it while they are on Earth!
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I agree that the music was a beautiful addition that helped maintain a spirit of reverence. The Lord needs a people prepared to receive Him when He comes and I felt that these changes were designed to help us accomplish that goal.
Have they played the charts?
New subscriber here. I plan to go to the Chicago Temple for my own endowment in the next 2-3 weeks. I did take the Temple Prep class, so when I saw your video here, I just had to watch. Even though I took the class, I am a little apprehensive, as I still do not know what to expect. My personal Church history is rather unique. I joined the Church 45+ years ago, was active for 3-4 years, then fell away. I only recently came back to Church at the April 2022 General Conference. I am now ready for my own endowment. I am so looking forward to it.
The 1990 removal of the death oaths and threats is probably the biggest change.
I'm so grateful I went through in 1991! My ***** was there in 1989 and couldn't go back for decades (except sealings).
My parents had me (and our family) read the books of Moses and Abraham before going to the temple. When I went for the first time (1978 SLC) I felt I had come home, it seemed so familiar to me. Looking forward to going soon to experience the changes.
I went before we had temple classes. I prayed to ask how to prepare and I was led to the Pearl of Great Price. I agree, that they are great prep.
I noted that there no changes at all in the covenants we make.
Yesterday I had the most profoundly inspirational experience I’ve ever had in the temple!
I adore the new endowment ceremony. Your video is insightful and inspiring while being sensitive to precious sacred things! 👏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻
I totally agree with you. that is the same experience I had.
I have attended as frequently I could since 1988. I am so grateful to recall different formats. To me it was a challenge to absorb the information 30 years ago. However I learned to enjoy the journey. The new presentation is same doctrine. To me more user-friendly. More powerful in simplicity. I know this is in preparation for the last days. GRATEFUL!
Same year that I was endowed in New Zealand temple ❤
different formats? do you hear yourself when you type
Jasmin I just found your channel although I have watched your videos at Scripture Central. The way I experienced the newer endowment was ‘like a warm hug from heaven’. Our Father’s and Saviors great love for us was more prevalent and more powerfully displayed and conveyed. Its so heart warming to see the temples filled to capacity! Let us keep up the momentum! Thank you for your commentary.
I got to go today! The changes were absolutely awesome! So much clarification, so simple, so beautiful!
Although I will miss my “water color, sketch book, and scrapbook” presentations, I love the new presentation. I’ve been twice with the new version and today’s session had subtitles which added another layer of learning. There are some words, one in particular referring to patrons, that surprised me by its capitalization. I wondered if a patron in our session had marked hard of hearing or deaf on their appointment but I asked and learned that all sessions will have the captioning going forward. Yay now I don’t have to mark deaf when I attend because the cations add so much. Loving your insights.
So smart! xD
I just experienced the new endowment ceremony last night and WOW!!! 😲 SO MANY BIG and little changes…it was AMAZING!! Loved all the extra instruction and explanation! Soooo good!! Especially for new patrons! It’s like the gift of the endowment has been re-wrapped in beautiful new paper and tied up in a pretty bow!! 🎁
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I went last week and I didn’t know it was going to be different, but I sat in tears and used up all the Kleenex in my pocket as I went through the first portion of the endowment session. It wasn’t even the changes in the words that inspired me. It was a powerful spirit that permeated the presentation that just overwhelmed my heart ❤️. I miss the parts that were delivered by in-person contact and wondered if people would have a hard time assimilating that knowledge without participating in it, but I agree that it was an astonishingly clear explanation, especially for first time attendees. No having to figure out what is implied in the ordinances. The only downside was that I had to request to go first at the end because I had our son’s wedding to get to and hadn’t budgeted enough time for the session so I was now on panic time. Wouldn’t work too well to show up in the middle of the ceremony… 😂😅
I loved all of the changes! I think two words that describe the changes are clarity and gentleness (scriptural definition). With the more obvious tie to Jesus Christ, the repentance and redeeming love side of things were more clear to me. I think this is going to make a better experience for all, especially for people receiving their own endowment and people coming back into the fold 🤍
My experience I can sum up in 3 words. More informative, instructive, and devotional.
Loved the updates!
Love your channel, thanks!
I took the Prophet’s council to attend the temple more. Since October 25, 2022 I have attended the temple every Tuesday morning and it has changed my life! I’ve never felt this connected to my Savior. I was in the temple (Provo City Center) Feb. 7th and was in awe with the beautiful changes. I couldn’t stop thinking of first time temple goers. What a blessing.
Love your content. Great job. 👍🏻
Wow, it’s almost like the placebo effect works.
Yeah right.
Joseph Smith said, ""Ordinances instituted in the heavens before the foundation of the world, in the priesthood, for the salvation of men, are not to be altered or changed."
true. the church is morphing to meet the needs of the people.
during last weekend's conference address by Elder Andersen, I learned that they have been working on the changes for one and a half years
also a quote was 'the knowlege and power of God are expanding, the veil over the earth is beginning to burst!" another quote was it took me 50 years to learn what i just learned with those changes in the endowment.
Indeed after the session I went to, everyone was just giddy! I had the feeling that we were coming home, that school was out! Summer Vacation was beginning! Also had the feeling of Snow at Christmas Eve. a couple of the feelings I had.
Just came across the channel. For a while now I felt like so many people that were new to the temple did not understand or were prepared. I felt like they deserved more preparation time before going. Everyone disagreed with me. When the 2023 changes came out, I felt like my prayers had been heard. My heart was so full of gratitude and love for the changes. Now, I feel that those who attend are supported and can learn from their experiences. I'm in an area where there is a shortage of temple workers, and many workers are new to the temple, and they are the only members in their families. Having these enhanced instructions is such a blessing and gift.
I’ve been 😊homebound the past few years so regretfully I haven’t been to the temple to see any of the changes. It’s a blessing to come here to learn as much as you can share.
I loved all these changes ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I cannot explain how grateful and happy I felt today in my service in the temple 🙏🏽🙏🏽 how great is the love and mercy of our Heavenly Father for His children ❤️🥹🥹
What a beautiful perspective ♥️
@@TempleLight I was waiting for your comments about these changes. Thank you so much for all you teach us ❤️🙏🏽
As a child in the church I used to hear people say that God was unchangeable from everlasting to everlasting
The Mormon version changes quite a bit though
as though he were wrong in the beginning
As though it was once godley to make death pledges in the temple
Or thinking
I'm was God of ritualistic or ceremonial animal sacrifice to begin with
Now I know that you will have no faith that it's actually me because you don't want me to actually speak for myself you'd rather someone else do that
You don't want me to live on Earth with you you don't want me to want that
You want to believe that I would live on or near kolob
An anagram of book with no eL
the Jews said in the "temple"
"we don't stone you for your good works we stone you because you being man say that you are god"
The Torah had become the god they worshipped so they couldn't accept me
And you worship the false god of auTHORity
au golden
Thor false Norse god
it Y a horror
Instead of the Torah you have the
B.O.M.
A B.O.M. INATION
SCRIPT ures [yours]
Written on the pages of a dead tree or the parchment skin of a dead animal
I don't authorize animal sacrifice
animal sacrifice= devil worship
Those that hate me love death
None of this makes any difference to you though
You're so helplessly program by the system you can't allow for the fact in your mind that I could actually live
Even though you say God is a man with a body you can accept that I would actually want to live with my human family
You can't accept that I was born again
I love you though so I'm giving you the chance to speak with me
You can also deny me
You could ask if there's any way as a human man I can prove that I'm me
But you won't do that
You say that you're faithful until I asked you to have faith and give you a reason to have faith
And then all you have is denial
Those that hate me
Love Death Sacrifice
LDS
Lucifer Devil Serpent
Where has the discernment almost 200 yrs LDS
I've made hundreds if not thousands of comments on RUclips
My videos have gotten a handful of views
give you the truth
for what
You'd rather be D.C.eived
and place your faith in the fore father's of the nation
& Prophet seeking to make profits for the religion of Mammon
A DAM nation I told you of!!!!!!!!!!
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doing dead works
Temple Dedication
Deadication!!!!!!!! The spoken word!!!!!
Do you Not See
@@1god2674 1/10 troll level for effort.
@@1god2674 and how do you know that all you say is the “truth?”
Thank you so much for this beautiful video. I’ve only as of now come across your video and what you have shared has made me even more excited to come to the house of the Lord! I have finally been blessed to receive my own temple recommend and will be going to the temple for the first time next weekend. Thank you for helping me to be more excited.
Yay! Glad I found this channel!!
Jasmin, thanks so much for your sensitive and respectful discussion of temple thing! I think you are a perfect spokesperson for this topic. Cheers to you and husband Neal. 🙂🙏🏽
I love this quote I read: “There will be no end to this work until it is perfected.”
(Harold B. Lee, on changes in Temple endowments, Temple work, etc.) So, we can continue to expect and look forward to changes in the temple endowment, etc. Love it!
I also loved the changes. I first went to the temple in 1988 so I have experienced big changes before. I had heard these new changes really made the endowment different, in a negative way. But at the end of the day, I still make the same 5 covenants, I still wear the same sacred clothing, and still have the same experience of learning, and progressing into the Celestial Room. I don't think the additional instruction "dumbed it down"; it just simply made many truths much more clear, and tied more things to what Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ most want from us: to become more like the Savior and to return to live with Them. This will definitely help new temple attendees and help international members. Having visuals throughout the entire endowment will help keep more attention, and the visuals of Christ definitely help make it a more spiritual experience. I also loved the updated language on two of the covenants, that make them more meaningful and modern. Yes of course the language of the endowment should change to meet the needs of the people. God has always spoken every language, including 2023 language!
so making covenant to OBEY their husband pre 1992 was what...just cultural?
They are just losing so many members they are desperate.They must think that if they shorten it and take out all the freaky stuff they won't lose so many members. If it was really from God they wouldn't have to make changes. God is never changing. The temple ceremony is totally man made taken from the masonic temple rituals.
@@katsmith2343 "Obey" never meant the husband had authority over his wife, it meant as he followed God's will in righteousness, she followed his example. It meant he was the be a good example for her to follow. As he obeyed the will of God, she obeyed the same will making them both United with God. It was to give the husband accountability over his family and take it seriously to help them all get back to live with the savior. I have always been a bit surprised so many of our own members have misunderstood that one and what it really meant when the language was totally clear🤷.
@@StompMom5 the husband absolutely has authority over his wife - as the father has authority over the son. It’s called the “authority” of the priesthood. The woman is charged with more than to simply following her husband’s example. she is told, in no uncertain terms, to “submit” to him as unto the lord. Yes, the language in scripture is very clear.
@@yeboscrebo4451 I have been married almost 45 years, and I do not believe what you wrote. I am not subject to my husband because he has the priesthood. God gave his most precious gift to women, that of providing bodies for His spirit children. Women should never feel less with Heavenly Father or Jesus Christ. The new temple video clarifies all if this and is so beautiful!
The word “perfect” came to my mind throughout the endowment. It was beautiful, inspiring, peaceful, Christ-centered, and just perfect.❤
It seems President Nelson made it more Christ centered, whereas Joseph Smith's version was more about Freemasonry.
@@charlesmendeley9823 No, the faithful members are ready for more to prepare us for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Think of King Solomon's temple. The ceremony meant the same, except Christ had not come yet. The covenants themselves have not changed, but how it is presented has. It is so full of clarity, love and understanding. It is just beautiful!
@@deanabraden9871 The covenants have changed multiple times in the course of the changes made to the temple ceremony. In the latest change, the covenant to avoid loud laughter has been removed.
@@deanabraden9871 the covenants have absolutely changed, what are you talking about?
It's a joy to be able to covenant with the Lord and to come unto him in spirit so we may enter into his presence once again. Glory to God for continual revelation and personal revelation! We must change in order to return to his presence. I like your presentation on the changes.
I have been a temple ordiance worker for over 12 yrs. I have loved the changes in that time and again I love these changes. I feel sorrow that we ordinance workers now do less when in the sessions and there is less live format. It was such a privilege to stand at an alter and do what was needed. But I understand why this is no longer. I love how those who are new or returning can have a special experience and its not just too much & blows them away. I also love the changes to the Initatory area and brings into start clarity the need of our temple garment. Especially at a time where this part of our temple covenants seems to be optional, for some, especially when its hot & humid in the tropics, which i where I live.
I think these changes will be so nice for new temple goers! I wish I would have had these changes the first time I went!!! Truly Pres Nelson and the Apostles are inspired!!!
“Ordinances instituted in the heavens before the foundation of the world, in the priesthood, for the salvation of men, are not to be altered or changed.” - Joseph Smith
@Yebo Screbo changes have happened throughout the Church including Joseph Smith...
More explanation not changing it a lot just added to make people understand what they are truly doing.
I wish I could say they are inspired. I would rather say that they have finally listened to people criticizing for years that there are several problems with the endowment session.
Glad to see them finally add changes and making sure people know what they are going to experience and what exactly they are going to promise.
Were your leaders inspired when pre 1990 they made members slit their own throat from ear to ear with their thumb? How about when women had to veil their faces? How about when women had to covenant to their husbands? These "inspired" changes are just fixing problems they created to begin with. Non mormons have already not been placed under the obligation to avoid loud laughter and the other things previously mentioned. Non mormons have been able to attend their loved ones wedding long before these "inspired changes".
@buellerferris lol where you get that from? You thinking of some other thing bro 😕
Many many thanks for sharing your temple experience with the endowment and the changes that have been made . There is no doubt in my mind it is a special place where the Lord's love and Spirit resides. I feel it so much every time I attend. Looking forward to my next visit. God bless.
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Thank you, love how you explained the changes.
Thankyou Sister.
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I went twice this week. I felt a stronger presence of the Spirit than ever before! It was beautiful!
Like what? Be specific Dawn.
The temple endowments and the true origins of the pearl of great price really solidified my faith. I encourage all to research that as well!
I have been studying for years to be able to grasp the symbolism. The added explanations are glorious!!
I'm going tomorrow and I'm looking forward to experiencing the changes. I'm like you, a bit hesitant to change, but i have faith that this will be a good thing and enhance my temple experience. I went the Thursday before the changes and when I found out that these changes happened I went online and was lucky to find a newly opened appointment so that I didn't have to wait until March for my next appointment. I am even more excited now for the two temples to open in St George and grateful that I can travel to Cedar City and Las Vegas to attend until they do.
It's refreshing that this young lady and her temple light channel is now getting plenty of hits!
A higher and holier way ♥️
I have now been thanks to a Temple visit organided by the Elders quorum . Just loved it. The new approach helps to explain what we are doing and why and our relationship to Our Heavenly Father and the Saviour in the plan of salvation. Those scripture references were very useful. At one point the Lord's Spirit was so strong for me.. Hopefully can get back there soon. God bless and many thanks for your presentations.
Thank you for this video. I was a regular temple attendee but since my husband’s stroke and the temple being too far away I have not been able to attend. Friends have told me that the changes were substantial but no more information was given me. This clarifies it further and I thank you. Much love dear sister. ❤
All the changes are beautiful and point us to the Savior. We are so blessed to have continuing revelation!
If the new endowment insinuates that eve does not need to go through Adam for salvation then no, it does not point to the savior. The fractal pattern of the gospel is throughout the scriptures and clearly teaches that the relationship between men and women mirrors the relationship between Christ and the church. To presume that the woman is not required to go through the man is tantamount to the church not requiring Christ for salvation. This is all nonsense of course
I went through last week - LOVED it! I think the changes are phenomenal....person who went through for the first time said "people told me it might be overwhelming - but it made sense to me" (the people did not know these changes were coming when they set those expectations) - one question asked to me after (that I could no answer) was: there is a real change in details of the covenants made right after the fall - it is great - but what about people who took out their own endowments prior to the change-is that previous covenant model or the new covenant model in effect for them"? An interesting theological question....regardless, I found these changes provided for an even greater spiritually uplifting and inspiring experience
I’m like you, a little resistant to change. I still miss the way it used to be back in the early 90’s, when I went to the Temple for the first time. But…. I do love the new stuff as well. It’s all about progressing back to our Father in Heaven. So, over all , it was a beautiful experience that I’ll get used to, and be 100% ok with.
The changes are based on surveys, so they follow the taste of today's members. Just like how Coca Cola would change the formula for their drinks.
I very much appreciate this channel. Although I was very motivated to attend the Saint George Temple after it's 4 year closure you have increased my interest about attending a many new endowment sessions. I appreciate this service you are providing.
I went yesterday, and it was the most known special and loved I’ve ever felt before. All of the changes were absolutely beautiful and greatly enhanced the experience. I very much feel like President Nelson is moving us towards the second coming in big and marvelous ways.
The changes were very emotional for me. It was a very spiritual experience.😊
And you are allowed to lough loudly from now on. That can be a relief as well.
The updates are what I have been longing for for a while!!
With the changes in the past I always felt like I was missing out on something. I have always longed to step back in time and learn about the punishments, experience Lucifer’s Preacher, or do a live session in the Mesa Temple (where I’m from). I understand symbols are not eternal and so it makes sense that symbols, analogies, and figures of speech would need to change over time and place to be meaningful to the people receiving it, but as things were removed (like say the use of veils by the sisters) I wondered what insight those in the past were privileged to that we don’t get to have anymore. I always said to myself “I get why we need to remove symbols, but what replaced them?”
It only ever felt like we’d get less and less endowment with each change. Now we finally got more!
Sometimes people act like the old versions were changed because they were wrong or needed correction. No! Those old version were/are still true.
Could we just have something like “on the first Saturday of every month we will present one of the old endowments?
Not ceiling our faces anymore seems symbolic to me, like a change has happened and the veil between us and God has changed. I don’t think it was not purposeful.
@@cindyleavitt8948 we wear them but not the same way.
@@rebeccabaca2909 this is what I am talking about. The veil was never about putting a separation between us and God. The corruption of the symbolic nature of the veil is the precise reason that it makes sense that sometimes symbols can or need to be changed. Satan will do his best to twist people’s perception of when God has ordained. So they had to get rid of the use of the veil and now they have replaced it with the explanation of the veil, which is Jesus Christ and pointed out that the explanation was always there (in the book of Hebrews). Our generation got so caught up in the philosophies of men that we failed to look for the true meaning and the purpose of the symbol was lost, so it was necessary for it to be changed so that corrupt meaning would not creep into the works of God.
The changes of the veil for me is more about the bridegroom unveiling the bride (the Church) to be ready for the wedding and then the wedding feast (2nd Coming) for me it means we are so close to receive Him.❤
That is Wonderful ,I went to one of my ten grandsons wedding, the last of the year 2022, it was very Spiritual ,it reminded Me of my late husband wedding & Children. Thank You, 😊 Have a great Day!!
Thank you!
I personally loved it and thought about all new endowed people - how easy for them to understand Christ role in the experience. I just loved it because it feels like we are preparing more and more for His imminent return in the near future. I feel blessed!
Temple Light: This partial transcript could be used to jump start captions for this video.
This week has been a very exciting one in the world of Latter-day Saint Temples. As of Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the church made some pretty substantial changes to the temple ordinances. These were not minor tweaks, they were pretty big and really good. So let's talk about it, but respectfully. As always on this channel, we take our Temple covenants very seriously, so we will not be divulging anything that we covenant not to do. For this video, I'll be talking in more general terms as opposed to a lot of specifics because I do want to be respectful of this very sacred ordinance that is only available to worthy members of the church.
I'd also like to emphasize that you really should go see these changes for yourself. You should not rely on some Rando on RUclips. Attend the temple, feel God's love there. If you're working towards the goal of going to the temple, keep going because it is so worth it.
So first, a little background. From what I know, the largest changes to the temple endowment happened in the 1870s, the 1920s, 1990, and 2005. Obviously, they've of course been a lot more minor changes all through that time, and while adjustments have been made to the presentation of the endowment, the covenants and the doctrines of the ordinances do remain the same.
After Christ's death and Resurrection, he altered Temple ordinances from focusing on animal sacrifice to focusing on sacrificing a broken heart and a contrite spirit. But regardless of the format, the law of sacrifice remained in place. In the 19th century, the Lord commanded the Saints to consecrate their property in what was known as the United order. Now, today the church doesn't ask us to donate our property, but we are asked to be willing to contribute to Christ's Church in other ways, and the law of consecration remains in force.
Now fast forwarding to President Nelson, this is the third major change that he has made to the temple endowment since he became the prophet in 2018. In January of 2019, he and the temple department made some pretty major revisions to the endowment that highlighted the important role of women in the Plan of Salvation. And it streamlined a lot of the presentation to reduce the runtime significantly. The presentation medium of the endowment changed as well because before 2019, a large portion of the endowment was often presented as film with live actors performing the narration of the Plan of Salvation from creation through the fall.
Now in 2019, maybe to facilitate the smooth rollout of these changes but also very likely to simplify translation into a lot of languages, the church took stills from these live-action films and essentially created like an animated slideshow communicating these same principles and narrative points. They cut out various parts of the dialogue and shortened the ceremony quite a bit.
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused all temples to temporarily close. And as soon as it was feasible, the church did open the temples again. But they made some adjustments to minimize the person-to-person contact so as to prevent the spreading of diseases and pathogens. This included demonstrating some instruction on screen that previously would have been done in person.
And now we arrive at 2023, the newest iteration of the endowment is longer than the 2019 version. There's additional dialogue in The Narrative of the Plan of Salvation. There are additional explanations about the meaning of certain symbols and covenants, and most of these editions center around Jesus Christ.
Thank you for the post. Very interesting critique.
Thank you for your channel, @TempleLight . I am planning on going to the Washington DC Temple on December 30 (my birthdate) and receiving my own endowment, so I am interested to see how it works and everything that you had mentioned in this and other videos.
I totally saw the changes a few years ago, from live action to stills, as a way to translate easier, and these recent changes, which I experienced yesterday for the first time, as another boon to the expansion of the gospel and temple worship world wide. I find it thrilling to contemplate the realization of taking the gospel to the whole world, as Jesus commanded his apostles, by having a temple ceremony that is so much more accessible and by adjusting the use of temple workers, as well as patron couples. I did a session of initiatories right after the endowment session, and there was a small change there as well, to match the corresponding change in the endowment presentation. On another topic, I attended a session a few months ago where Italian subtitles were showing. I don't know Italian, but I could figure out certain words given the corresponding English narration (this was in the Medford, Oregon temple). It lead me to some interesting insights about the endowment and deeper ways to think about it.
As I understand the changes, they really make clear the "instruction " that is being given within the Endowment. That is so refreshing rather than trying to interpret what parts of the ordinance really means.
You are a gifted teacher and speaker. It looks like you are not updating this channel anymore, but just to say I appreciate you my fellow sister!
I just got back and the changes are beautiful. Much more smooth ,and I loved it.I'm going again Tuesday!
Thank GOD the Eternal FATHER, & HIS WIFE, GODDESS our beloved HOLY Eternal MOTHER, for this Sister's Podcast. We, all need it.
I look forward to when the church chooses to include our Heavenly Mother in the temple as she was an equal partner in the Creation. I'm ready to hear more about my eternal role model.
@@lisasj67 Oh yes, our ETERNAL beloved HOLY GODDESS MOTHER, was, is, and always protected by GOD our ETERNAL FATHER, because there's so many disrespectful ones, that might take GODDESS, our beloved HOLY ETERNAL HEAVENLY MOTHER'S name in vain.
I have not been yet for the new changes, but I am 52 and the impression I am getting is that those who didn't understand the temple, now understand it more clearly. I get the feeling that this is because people now days have to have it explicitly said rather than being able to feel it anyway through the Holy Ghost. To me this indicates younger generations are having more trouble and the temple endowment is more explicit to help. While this may help, I am pretty sure I will come out after seeing the new changes and say "I already knew that".
Yes I agree. Have been attending the Temple for 40 years....and what a growing experience to have the Spirit testify the deeper meaning of the endowment as the years went by...always learning.......I went yesterday...and actually cried a little....because the things eliminated or changed are permanently GONE. It just does not feel as"one on one" as before. I would go back to the way it was in the 1980's in a second. Real people who moved and spoke and unbelievable music and scenery...
Loved your explanation . I am so proud to be church member for 20 years. Congrats sister for
Thanks a lor for sharing. I have not been able to go to the Temple for a long time. The last time was in 2007. So, I am really looking forward to going back in the near future to be sealed to my parents. We do not yet have a Temple but have to attend the one in South Africa.
I received my endowment in June. I loved every minute of it.
I enjoyed the changes you mentioned. The music and emphasis on Christ set a wonderful tone. I look forward to going back.
Awesome channel, thanks for sharing!
I also liked the changes. In the presentation there were times in the viewing when I was looking at a blank white screen and I think it would be good if they added some more pictures of the Savior in those pauses. It was beautiful to see some new artwork too!
Thank you for your wonderful explanation of the changes!
I’ve been trying to attend everyday I can and it has been absolutely heavenly. Bursts of light and manifestations of our Lord Jesus Christ in ways I never dreamed possible. Now I know why Pres. Nelson has encouraged us to go often. I no longer feel like it’s a sacrifice. I get so excited and happy getting ready to go wondering what special gift is waiting to experience from His kindness. ☀️
I’ve been attending for 32 years and finally now my blind eyes are seeing the wonders and gifts His sacred house holds. The world has nothing to offer compared to His tender mercies found in His house.
I love these changes honestly!! 😊
When I first joined the church 45 years ago I was told not to talk about anything that goes on in the Temple so I never did! But now it’s being discussed on RUclips and who knows who’s watching it talk about throwing pearls before swine.
I was grateful when I went through in 1991 that my parents made clear to me that we weren't to discuss the signs and tokens, but that the rest of it was to be shared with others who were believing to help them understand and be edified. They were more comfortable talking in the temple than anywhere else, but I found in Utah at least, we were discouraged from talking in the temple. My folks are in Michigan and have been taught to let the members do what feels right to them.
Loved the new changes!
I really love going to the temple. It has profoundly changed my life. I really appreciate your passion for the temple and admire your ability to teach very articulately about it. Did your studies of the Near East help in learning more about the temple? Besides watching your videos do you have advice on other sources to learn more about the temple?
Thank you for this great channel. You do an excellent job.
Thank you for your presentations. I learn so much from you.
I saw a previous video of yours and you do talk about things sacred, seemed contradictory. Are you still working with Scripture Central? I'm missing the purpose of the channel, is it informational? Is it replacing newsroom? Thank you.
They cut out the middle man and focus on the one on one with the savior very inspired and felt the spirit as always
One day, they will end up at becoming a Christian denomination.
I am 94 and the Tempe is a 3 hour drive to it. With all the wonderful technological advances we have today, do you suppose we will be able to attend the Temple on zoom? I would love to attend one more time.
All ordinances in the temple have at least one minor change. One change may not even be apparent if you aren't paying attention! As a temple worker, we have memorized certain things and now suddenly have to relearn things so we may make mistakes or have to read something instead of just saying it naturally. Please be patient with us!
But all the changes are wonerfull if you think about it. One change helps us think differently about proxy ordinances while other changes our relationship with Christ!
The endowment was never supposed to be changed. What’s happening is wrong.
It would be great if the patrons were able to read along as well. I have difficulties with auditory processing. After the changes in 2019, I was grateful the workers needed the cards because I was able to read along (in the initiatory) and understand meanings I hadn't before.
@@yeboscrebo4451 There's a lot of good stuff on the internet to help you see what's going on with all of the changes and why they are being made. Have you read the CES Letter yet?
Sounds amazing! I envy those that enjoy going to temple. I’m an active member, not perfect, but trying and I do not enjoy the experience. I feel like its awkward and I don’t really know whats going on. Probably a personal thing. I have so much anxiety even thinking about going back. And being worthy is not my issue. It is so hard for me to understand why others enjoy going. It is probably one of the most awkward, confusing, anxiety provoking experiences of my life. Except baptisms for the dead, I enjoyed doing those in my youth.
You're not alone. The temple before 1990 was scary and a lot of people didn't/couldn't go back. When I went through in 1991, the disturbing stuff was gone and it was actually intriguing. The later changes were even better because there was more stuff about the importance of women and their relationship with the Lord.
Thank you for presenting this in such a dignified & respectful presentation. It makes my current planning to return to the temple since covid even more exciting.
I have a question, if I may: With this change has any of the other temple ordinance(s) procedures changed?
I went to the Temple on Saturday for two Endowments, I was told of the changes and I felt truly loved by the Lord, much more than before. The new format reminded me of the love that the Lord had to do what He did to redeem us from the fall, and that this was for me! I really loved it and look forward to going through more wonderful sessions.
Last time I did a seesion was just before the pandemic & I can’t wait to go back after hearing about others feeling uplifted more.
I first went in 2010 & it always did make me feel uncomfortable but then one day just before the first adjustments it really bothered me & I hated how it made me feel. I shouldn’t be feeling this way & this should be a heaven on earth but wasn’t for me. I ddn’t know if I wanted to go back & I took my conserns to the Lord. Next time I went back was after I heard about the adjustments & those things that bothered me were removed.
I know it’s a sacred place & we must be reverent. The Lord wasn’t pleased with me once & I knew it. During a seesion I could make the seat squeak & my Buddy caught on that he hits me. We start laughing but we knew we must pay attention to the instructions. I tried to make that seat squeak again & it wouldn’t. I knew someone from the other side fixed it & I know nothing can be out of order in the House of the Lord.
Nice presentation. I subscribed and shared it with my friend who is coming with me on our next Temple trip.
Can you feel all of the saints on the other side screaming to do temple work for them. Now with ever streamlining we can do there temple endowments. Instead of one maybe to sections we could do five or six or more endowment sections, times that by all of the working temples. What a great time we are living in.
Well done thank you
I haven't yet been since these changes were made but I already feel the love that my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for me personally because of these changes!
“God is an unchangeable god”
Can't wait to go. Have any of you seen the podcast- The Ancient Tradition? Yesterday a very interesting episode dropped on kingship, priestship, and marriage in the Garden of Eden. I couldn't believe it.
I have been inactive from the church for 40 plus years. I never lost faith in the church but I lost faith in myself to have faith in the sacrifices and the joys of the blessings of being a member of the church. There was a point where I stopped believing in God because I didn't believe in myself. I am still working on that but find it difficult because of my anxiety around people. I have taken out my own endowments but that was in 1975. Now being older, the only thing I remember is the name in which I will be called on the other side.
It's good that you remember it. It may come in handy some day! ;)
The Book of Revelation is actually the book of Jesus Christ himself. Did you know that? It opens with this. "The Revelation of Jesus Christ given to John" Jesus then tells John that this revelation of Christ is all about the future believers in Christ only. Days to come, as he said. Jesus told John that these future believers would Serve Christ " day and night in HIS temple." Rev. 7:15" These Christian's wear white robes and garments. "Rev. 7:13" They serve at night so this is a temple on earth only! Why? In heaven there is no night time. I don't know why Christians in other churches aren't looking for what Christ promised John must be happening in his future church? Christ also said in your Bible that he would return to earth again at his 2ND COMING to his TEMPLE." Malachi 3:1" Wow! If I was a Christian I would be searching for that promised Christian temple Christ promised John! A temple where believers wear white robes and garments. Also John describes them washing their robes in Christ's blood symbolically. That's not a non-believing Jewish temple but a Christian only temple. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link Paul Gregersen to get there
Aren't ALL books of scripture the revelations of Jesus Christ given to someone? That's every heading in the D&C, and all the prophets...
@@machellethehealersartdisco6985 Yes, but Christian's choose to ignore the book of Revelation about future temple worship where Christ declares it as HIS revelation. Christian's broadly say that there is no more temple today. Just my way of reminding them that they might be ignoring the very Jesus they claim is against any modern day temple. Obviously some of them will come to investigate this video.
Is this not describing the Second Comforter following offering our broken heart and contrite spirit? I understood the temple is symbolic of this:
13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Do changes made reflect what happened to the creator of the movie? Prayers for protection!
@@brighiddara8414 Yes, the broken heart is the main sacrifice that qualifies everyone who prepared. No longer by the blood of animals today. It's a Christian temple not a Jewish old testament.
I think that's why many of the early converts to the church were attracted to the LDS gospel--they were looking for the church that Jesus led.
I forever thank GOD the Eternal FATHER, & HIS WIFE, GODDESS our beloved HOLY Eternal MOTHER, for our Oldest Bro. JESUS, & HIS obedience.
about how much time does an endowment session take? I want to schedule more ordinances and have to schedule an appointment for them. Thanks in advance.
Yes ma'am....the changes are beautiful.
I can’t express how much I would have loved to have this current presentation when I first went through the temple 16 years ago! It was actually a terrible experience for me, though I had attended temple prep classes. I still feel a bit uncomfortable at certain times, but as many have said, these changes are so clarifying, and give an atmosphere of gentleness and tender love that is incredible. I absolutely love the changes, and felt more like I was actually having an otherworldly experience than ever before.
Thank you so much. I had to cancel my appointment this week in the temple because of being sick. I love the temple and I am so grateful that we have the opportunity to serve and be uplifted while visiting the temple. ❤️
Look forward to endowment ceremony in 9 months or so
It's just masonic rituals that Jospeh Smith took from freemasonry in order to keep people from knowing that he was marrying other men's wives behind their backs. It's really not related to Jesus or the Bible at all. You wear these strange clothes and sit through a long movie that's metaphorical instead of literal. Prepare to be disappointed and confused instead of inspired.
What temple preparation classes? Is that done where there's more members? I converted in 2020, had my endowment in 2021, and have done 4 or 5 proxy endowments. I don't know most of what you've explained so far. I try to learn for myself, couldn't figure it out. Thanks so much! I have an endowment scheduled next month, but hope I can go sooner.
@Amy, talk to your Bishop/Branch President to see if they could run a one time or once a year Temple Prep class. The manuals are in the Church Store.
I managed to go at the weekend.....I love the more focus on Jesus and repentance and faithfulness. I miss giving up....we sit too much for too long in the church, also stand up and down keeps people awake. I noticed the wording in the Inititory has slightly changed too, especially the end part.
Thank sis for your update and vivid explanations there is an account on utube that bear's the name LDS ministries spreading rumors of lies out there.Thanks for your channel for spreading more lights to the entire world.