In this longer study session, Jeff works through Doctrine & Covenants 124 and explores why the Lord commands a dedicated house for sacred ordinances, how the Nauvoo House was to be financed and governed, and what "cease not their diligence" looks like in real discipleship. He ties temple washings and anointings back to Leviticus, reflects on grace "after all we can do" (2 Nephi 25:23), and highlights the Lord's intimate direction to individual Saints—culminating in the organization of priesthood offices and a powerful tribute to the Relief Society's ancient, restored mission.
00:00 — Daylight saving ends; D&C 124 context and youth filling temple fonts
02:28 — "Acceptable for a time": why baptisms for the dead belong in the Lord's house
04:53 — Why a temple? Places of refuge, Zion and her stakes
06:33 — Washings & anointings: Leviticus 8 background
08:51 — "All that happens in the Lord's house": the scope of temple ordinances
10:20 — "The spot you contemplated": learning to recognize revelation
12:28 — Consecrating our labor; promises of not being "moved out of place"
14:06 — Weight of leadership; listening to living prophets and officers
16:35 — When enemies hinder the work: accepted offerings & the Lord's justice
18:52 — Cease not your diligence; grace after all we can do (2 Nephi 25:23)
23:58 — Mercy, effort, and pressing forward in discomfort
26:09 — The Nauvoo House: a resting place for weary travelers
28:14 — Stock rules: safeguards, stewardship, and no majority control
30:40 — Temple vs. Nauvoo House; bringing precious things to build Zion
33:03 — Strict integrity in sacred funds; fourfold restitution principle
35:13 — Named Saints & promised forgiveness; "Wouldn't you love to know?"
36:48 — Counsel to individuals; Kirtland cautions; stay and build Nauvoo
39:13 — Sacred funds today; tithes, offerings, and exacting stewardship
41:25 — "Sickness of the land"; publish the word; multiplicity of blessings
43:46 — Hyrum set apart: patriarchal keys & sealing power
45:39 — Finding D&C 135; martyrdom reference
48:46 — Keys to ask and receive; acting in concert
49:01 — "Without guile": Comforter-led speaking and promised signs
51:15 — "Eagles' wings": Isaiah 40:31 and Word of Wisdom echoes
52:01 — Sidney Rigdon: "Come live near the prophet" and lift your voice
54:25 — More personal revelation and relocation counsel
56:47 — Confidence through consistent work; repentance shown over time
58:45 — Charity over hard speeches; hearken and it shall be well
01:01:10 — Offices and keys: Hyrum (patriarch), Joseph (presiding elder)
01:03:29 — Brigham Young and the Twelve: continuity in governance
01:05:41 — High council & stake organization
01:07:51 — Seventy vs. elders: traveling vs. standing ministers
01:08:22 — Bishopric and Aaronic quorums
01:09:03 — "Prepare rooms" for priesthood offices in the temple
01:11:24 — Voices of the Restoration: Eliza R. Snow on Relief Society
01:13:18 — "Do good, save souls": what Relief Society actually is
01:14:28 — Welcoming strangers, strengthening faith, united effort
01:16:32 — A personal confession: underestimating Relief Society
01:18:34 — Closing prayerful hopes and invitation to keep streaking
Temples are more than beautiful buildings—they're covenant classrooms. Today's study invited us to take our pondering, act with diligence, and let the Lord consecrate our efforts. If you felt a nudge, turn it into a streak:
Daily: read one verse from D&C 124 or your current temple-prep chapter.
Weekly: submit one family name or do one proxy ordinance.
Daily/Weekly: offer one act of Relief Society-style ministering (lift a stranger, welcome a newcomer, relieve a burden).
Track it in the MyStreaks app: create a streak like "Temple & Family History," set it laughably simple (e.g., "Open FamilySearch," "Read one verse," "Send one invite"), and watch consistency change you. Questions or thoughts? Email jeffery@mystreaksapp.com. Keep streaking the scriptures!
