House of God: The Promised Blessings of the Temple

by Truman G. Madsen

Our lives can be enriched significantly by temple worship. In this classic talk, beloved speaker Truman G. Madsen shares his profound appreciation for this holy privilege. A perfect message for those preparing to enter the temple as well as for those who serve there regularly, the talk emphasizes that if young people could glimpse the importance and blessings of temple worship, it would become "the most powerful spiritual motivation of thier lives." Listeners will benefit from suggestions of how to prepare to enter the temple, along with ideas on how the temple can bring us peace and help us find answers to prayers. Punctuated by poignant personal stories, this talk is sure to provide a deeper appreciation for how the temple provides "a step-by-step ascent into the Eternal presence."

Genres: Religion, Lds, Nonfiction

Audio CD

Published March 20, 2007

About the author

Truman Grant Madsen was an American professor of religion and philosophy at Brigham Young University (BYU) and director of the Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. He was a prolific author, a recognized authority on Joseph Smith Jr., and a popular lecturer among Latter-day Saints. At one point, Madsen was an instructor at the LDS Institute of Religion in Berkeley, California.

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice listen while driving to the Tallahassee, FL temple.

A few ideas that stood out to me:

The commandment to build temples is for the linkage of our hearts that we may know him. To know God is the greatest commandment

We are not doing temple work, we are doing temple worship that will send us back to our work changed.

This is one place where we can leave our watch in the locker and rejoice when there are delays.

Said a man who graduated from Harvard in three years with awards in his depth or study as well as his breadth of study: Only a fool would claim to understand the depth and breadth of the temple.

Going to the temple and is like entering the locks of the Panama Canal. We enter, are surrounded by water that lifts us up, and leave higher.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, So good.
If you want to know more about the temple, this teaches so much!

[Lowell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A devotional at Brigham Young University by Truman G. Madsen, delivered either shortly after or in conjunction with other activities on BYU's campus during the dedication of the LDS Provo Utah temple in February 1972.

I've lost track of how many times I've listened to this audio presentation, and each time am renewed in my efforts to make temple worship a consistent aspect of my life as a Latter-Day Saint. The single best sermon on LDS temple worship that I have ever listened to (here) or read (first chapter of Madsen's book The Temple: Where Heaven Meets Earth).

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't adequately express how this touched my heart. My temple worship. can't help but undergo a transformation.

[James Biser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great overview of the temple as presented by Brother Madsen in a fireside. He was lead by the Spirit as he addresses the audience.