Understanding Your Temple Experience

by Mark A. Mathews

The Lord invites you to meet with Him in His temple.

 

The words inscribed on the walls of temples throughout the world offer insight into the hallowed significance of these Holiness to the Lord, The House of the Lord. In His holy house, the Lord invites us to enter His presence to receive covenants, ordinances, knowledge, and experiences that will unlock His greatest blessings to us in time and eternity. Entering this sacred space to receive these blessings requires earnest preparation and continued learning. In Understanding Your Temple Experience, author Mark A. Mathews guides readers through this important step on the covenant path.

 

Featuring scripture-supported discussions of the sacred covenants made in the endowment, this volume offers valuable insights to all those entering the temple. Whether you’re receiving your endowment for the first time or seeking to expand your understanding of temple worship after a lifetime of attendance, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the transformative power of the temple experience as you come to understand the basic doctrines and principles of the temple.

Genres: Religion

224 pages, Hardcover

Published September 2, 2025

Reviews

[Timothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book on the temple and it's ordinances. Written for those who are preparing to enter the temple for the first time, it still has value for long time temple attendees. There is a lot of meat here, with a very thorough look at temple ritual and practice through the ages.

[LeeAnn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed listening to this book about temple endowments. It has been many years since I first received my own endowment and looked to learn how to receive even more understanding and power in my life through repeatedly attending and helping those who came before have the opportunity to receive the same blessings if they want them.

I appreciated the walk through the Biblical events to find the blessings received through temple experiences through the ages. I will be studying the Old Testament again next year and this gave me a substantial beginning to learning more through that study as well.

[Melynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was a good read. I recommend it for sure.

[Sharon Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Libby. Good book on the Temple Experience many things to think about and dwell o the reason and importance of Temples. Temples always bring you to the Lord for his Ordinances, Covenants and Promises to you and your promises and commitments to him. The Celestial Room is where he is. It is His House.

[Kylee Lalliss · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really great intro to the temple! even though I’ve been going to the temple for 6 years now, there were still things for me to learn.