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Rexburg Idaho Temple
A collection of photos taken of the Rexburg Idaho Temple. Also, insightful information about the Rexburg Temple.
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Welcome to Rexburg Idaho Temple
This blog consists of several pictures taken of the Rexburg Idaho Temple throughout the year.
The Rexburg, Idaho Temple is located adjacent to the Brigham Young University–Idaho campus. Located on a hilltop, this structure is visible from several miles away. As noted by Rick Satterfield, “It is the finest, most notable building in this rural community.” West of the temple lies a beautiful garden and walking plaza available for quiet strolls or moments of reflection.
“Temples are literally houses of the Lord. They are holy places of worship where individuals make sacred covenants with God. Because making covenants with God is such a solemn responsibility, individuals cannot enter the temple to receive their endowments or be sealed in marriage for eternity until they have fully prepared themselves and been members of the Church for at least a year. Throughout history, the Lord has commanded His people to build temples. The Church is working to build temples all over the world to make temple blessings more available for a greater number of Heavenly Father's children.” - www.lds.org
The temple is truly where God and man meet here on earth. It is there that eternal, meaningful covenants are made, and is where we are more perfectly instructed in the ways of the Lord. Ultimately, every truth attained in this life will be directly related to and enhanced by our entrance into the Lord’s temple. Baptism is not the ultimate goal we seek when preaching the gospel. The ultimate goal is sealing families within the temple.
In the 28th chapter of Genesis, Jacob is on his way to the city of Haran. During his travels, Jacob had a vision wherein he saw a ladder that ascended to heaven. He saw angels ascending this ladder and singing praises to the Lord. It is later revealed to Jacob that each rung of the ladder represented a covenant made to the Lord. Only by making and honoring these covenants could Jacob return to his Heavenly Father. In our lives, the ladder is located within the walls of the temple.
The Rexburg, Idaho Temple is located adjacent to the Brigham Young University–Idaho campus. Located on a hilltop, this structure is visible from several miles away. As noted by Rick Satterfield, “It is the finest, most notable building in this rural community.” West of the temple lies a beautiful garden and walking plaza available for quiet strolls or moments of reflection.
“Temples are literally houses of the Lord. They are holy places of worship where individuals make sacred covenants with God. Because making covenants with God is such a solemn responsibility, individuals cannot enter the temple to receive their endowments or be sealed in marriage for eternity until they have fully prepared themselves and been members of the Church for at least a year. Throughout history, the Lord has commanded His people to build temples. The Church is working to build temples all over the world to make temple blessings more available for a greater number of Heavenly Father's children.” - www.lds.org
The temple is truly where God and man meet here on earth. It is there that eternal, meaningful covenants are made, and is where we are more perfectly instructed in the ways of the Lord. Ultimately, every truth attained in this life will be directly related to and enhanced by our entrance into the Lord’s temple. Baptism is not the ultimate goal we seek when preaching the gospel. The ultimate goal is sealing families within the temple.
In the 28th chapter of Genesis, Jacob is on his way to the city of Haran. During his travels, Jacob had a vision wherein he saw a ladder that ascended to heaven. He saw angels ascending this ladder and singing praises to the Lord. It is later revealed to Jacob that each rung of the ladder represented a covenant made to the Lord. Only by making and honoring these covenants could Jacob return to his Heavenly Father. In our lives, the ladder is located within the walls of the temple.
The Rexburg Temple at Sunset
Dedicatory Prayer
Rexburg Idaho Temple Dedicatory Prayer
Delivered by President Thomas S. Monson
O God, our Beloved Father in Heaven, we come to Thee in gratitude and in faith on this day of dedication. We
come humbly before Thee in the name of Thy Beloved Son in this Thy house to dedicate it unto Thee.
Thou art the great Elohim, Creator and Ruler of the universe. We are Thy sons and Thy daughters. We love
Thee and we honor Thy Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Anchor of our faith, our Redeemer, and the Author of
our salvation.
We are grateful for the restoration of Thy Holy Priesthood through Thy prophet, Joseph Smith, which will be
exercised in this, Thy house. We thank Thee that the prophet Elijah was sent to restore the keys of salvation and
exaltation for both the living and the dead. We are grateful that there was a restitution of all the authority
pertaining to Thy work in this, the dispensation of the fullness of times.
We thank Thee that since the restoration Thou hast never left Thy Church alone. From the days of the Prophet
Joseph Smith, Thou hast chosen and appointed a prophet to this people who has held and exercised all the keys
of the everlasting priesthood for Thy children in the earth. We are grateful to Thee that the magnificent promise
made in the dedication of the Kirtland Temple has been fulfilled in our time that Thy Church has come out of
obscurity and shines before the world, “fair as the moon, and clear as the sun.”
Many not of our faith have previously visited this building. May they reflect on their experience with reverence
and appreciation. May they be led, as Thou hast promised, to acknowledge that this is indeed Thy house. Touch
the hearts of the leaders of nations that Thy work may move forth over the earth. Bless the missionaries who
carry the good news of the restored gospel of Thy Son Jesus Christ to Thy children across the world. Bless and
protect them and pour blessings out upon their heads and their families.
And now in the name of Thy Beloved Son, and in the authority of the priesthood Thou hast bestowed upon us,
we dedicate unto Thee and to Him, this, the Rexburg Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. We dedicate the ground on which it stands, the landscaping, the buildings, all the parts thereof, and all
the furnishings and facilities appertaining thereto. Preserve it against the storms of nature and from any
destructive hand of man. May a spirit of love be manifested by all who serve in this Thy holy house. May all
who enter within these walls be worthy in every way. Save it from pollution of any kind. Wilt Thou hallow it.
We are grateful for Thy worthy saints throughout the world, who have faithfully committed their tithes and
offerings so that this and similar edifices might be constructed. Bless those who come here that they may grow
in faith and testimony concerning Thy Beloved Son. May they grow in understanding of Thy eternal purposes in
bringing to pass the immortality and eternal life of Thy sons and daughters.
May Thy faithful saints of this and future generations look to this temple as a sanctuary and a place of service to
Thee and to Thy children. We remember before Thee all who are engaged in the great work of salvation for the
dead. Open the way before those who are searching out the records of their forebears. Bless them that many of
their ancestors may have the opportunity to receive the blessings of eternal life.
Almighty God we reverence Thy name and the name of Thy Beloved Son. We love Thee, we sing Thy praises
and seek to do Thy will. On this day of dedication we renew our dedication to Thee and Thy purposes. And we
do it all and give thanks in the name of Thy Son, our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, amen.
Delivered by President Thomas S. Monson
O God, our Beloved Father in Heaven, we come to Thee in gratitude and in faith on this day of dedication. We
come humbly before Thee in the name of Thy Beloved Son in this Thy house to dedicate it unto Thee.
Thou art the great Elohim, Creator and Ruler of the universe. We are Thy sons and Thy daughters. We love
Thee and we honor Thy Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Anchor of our faith, our Redeemer, and the Author of
our salvation.
We are grateful for the restoration of Thy Holy Priesthood through Thy prophet, Joseph Smith, which will be
exercised in this, Thy house. We thank Thee that the prophet Elijah was sent to restore the keys of salvation and
exaltation for both the living and the dead. We are grateful that there was a restitution of all the authority
pertaining to Thy work in this, the dispensation of the fullness of times.
We thank Thee that since the restoration Thou hast never left Thy Church alone. From the days of the Prophet
Joseph Smith, Thou hast chosen and appointed a prophet to this people who has held and exercised all the keys
of the everlasting priesthood for Thy children in the earth. We are grateful to Thee that the magnificent promise
made in the dedication of the Kirtland Temple has been fulfilled in our time that Thy Church has come out of
obscurity and shines before the world, “fair as the moon, and clear as the sun.”
Many not of our faith have previously visited this building. May they reflect on their experience with reverence
and appreciation. May they be led, as Thou hast promised, to acknowledge that this is indeed Thy house. Touch
the hearts of the leaders of nations that Thy work may move forth over the earth. Bless the missionaries who
carry the good news of the restored gospel of Thy Son Jesus Christ to Thy children across the world. Bless and
protect them and pour blessings out upon their heads and their families.
And now in the name of Thy Beloved Son, and in the authority of the priesthood Thou hast bestowed upon us,
we dedicate unto Thee and to Him, this, the Rexburg Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. We dedicate the ground on which it stands, the landscaping, the buildings, all the parts thereof, and all
the furnishings and facilities appertaining thereto. Preserve it against the storms of nature and from any
destructive hand of man. May a spirit of love be manifested by all who serve in this Thy holy house. May all
who enter within these walls be worthy in every way. Save it from pollution of any kind. Wilt Thou hallow it.
We are grateful for Thy worthy saints throughout the world, who have faithfully committed their tithes and
offerings so that this and similar edifices might be constructed. Bless those who come here that they may grow
in faith and testimony concerning Thy Beloved Son. May they grow in understanding of Thy eternal purposes in
bringing to pass the immortality and eternal life of Thy sons and daughters.
May Thy faithful saints of this and future generations look to this temple as a sanctuary and a place of service to
Thee and to Thy children. We remember before Thee all who are engaged in the great work of salvation for the
dead. Open the way before those who are searching out the records of their forebears. Bless them that many of
their ancestors may have the opportunity to receive the blessings of eternal life.
Almighty God we reverence Thy name and the name of Thy Beloved Son. We love Thee, we sing Thy praises
and seek to do Thy will. On this day of dedication we renew our dedication to Thee and Thy purposes. And we
do it all and give thanks in the name of Thy Son, our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, amen.
Rexburg Temple - Refuge from the Storm
Quick Facts
Announcement: 12 December 2003
Site Dedication: 30 July 2005
Public Open House: 29 December 2007–26 January 2008
Dedication: 10 February 2008
Number: 125
Total Square Feet: 57,504
Location: 792 South 2nd East
Phone: 208-656-0880
Site Dedication: 30 July 2005
Public Open House: 29 December 2007–26 January 2008
Dedication: 10 February 2008
Number: 125
Total Square Feet: 57,504
Location: 792 South 2nd East
Phone: 208-656-0880
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