Why is the temple important to Jesus?
The primary purpose of the temple is to provide the ordinances necessary for our exaltation in the celestial kingdom. Temple blessings are as essential for each of us as was our baptism. Temple ordinances guide us to our Savior and give us the blessings that come to us through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
What Temple did Jesus go to when he was 12?
Gospel account
The episode is described in Luke 2:41–52. Jesus at the age of twelve accompanies Mary and Joseph, and a large group of their relatives and friends to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, “according to the custom” – that is, Passover.
What does the temple symbolize?
The temple was a sacred place to the ancient Israelites. There, Israel’s priestly representatives entered into God’s presence on behalf of the people to offer sacrifices and be in the presence of Yahweh. The temple attracted Israelite pilgrims for centuries and was a cornerstone of their covenant relationship with God.
Why did God want the temple built?
God comes to Solomon
This was needed because God gave Solomon power and wealth, which many times made people forget the promise God had made with them. Solomon also gave to Hiram king of Tyre 20 towns in Galilee because Hiram had given him all the cedar and pine and gold he had needed.
When Did Jesus realize he was the son of God?
In Acts 9:20, after the Conversion of Paul the Apostle, and following his recovery, “straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.”
Did Jesus teach in the temple?
Luke 4:16–37 describes Jesus teaching regularly in the synagogue, cf. Luke 4:23, where Jesus, speaking in the Nazareth synagogue, refers to “what has been heard done” in Capernaum. John 6:22–59: contains Jesus’ Bread of Life Discourse; verse 59 confirms that Jesus taught this doctrine in the Capernaum synagogue.
How old was Mary when Jesus was born?
All About Mary
However, now we believe that Mary and Joseph were both in their teens when Jesus was born, around sixteen and eighteen respectively. This was the norm for Jewish newlyweds at that time.