First Vision Statue Arrives At Temple Square

[@pamtueller4362]

This is where my testimony lays. Here with the 1st Vision. I can't wait to see the statue 😌 ❤.

[@MrDJS444]

It is the main cornerstone of my testimony as well.

[@TCreates3601]

It is hard to put into words the spiritual and emotional feeling that overwhelmed me at the sight of this masterpiece! Thank you for sharing this beautiful talent you have to capture such a monumental piece of church history.

[@lester_g7]

I can’t wait for the project to be complete ☺️ bless all those involved beautiful

[@johnnytremain2330]

I fully support the transition the church is making to become more and more obvious about our commitment to Jesus Christ. This is a long overdue stance and I welcome it.

[@robertbiarnesen]

I left the Church years ago. I can say without doubt that I miss each and every moment I spent in the Faith. Stand strong LDS Members, you're where you belong

[@churchnewsroom]

Thank you for tuning in and sharing your comment. As Elder Cook shared in the April 2020 general conference, speaking to those who have left the faith: "Our heartfelt prayer is that you will join with us in worshipping the Savior of the world. We know that some of you may have received offense, unkindness, or other conduct that is not Christlike. We also know that some have had challenges to their faith that may not be fully appreciated, understood, or resolved. ... regardless of your situation, please know that the Church and its members will welcome you back!" Regardless of your experience, we hope you know you are loved and respected, and that you are always welcome at Church. www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/52cook?lang=eng Take care.

[@joepro66]

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[@MrApollonox]

We need you back, brother. We are all family.

[@ivanvillalobos1166]

¡Que hermoso! Que bendición ser parte de la verdadera iglesia del Señor Jesucristo.

[@jan-ui2kz]

God is great! 🙏

[@PaultheCanadian]

Beautiful work. I have had a spiritual witness of this event. Joesph Smith did indeed see God and Jesus Christ.

[@rickyricky4738]

spiritual witness? what that means?

[@3dfymyworld484]

beautiful piece of art, depicting the most important event in the world after the birth and resurection of Jesus Christ

[@sdsurfers7957]

I love all the great artwork around temple square. this first vision statue will be a great addition to temple square. jesus is the christ.

[@nildapontejos361]

Wow!amazing!!!❤

[@r.t.matila7647]

Aww I would love to travel there one day. Love being a member of the church. ❤

[@moirawatson-pickering7228]

Beautiful ♥️ So nice to see, Jesus Christ is being put first 🙇 🌞🌙✨

[@Scotangel25]

Wow! I can't wait to see this sometime!

[@dianemiller6540]

This is beautiful! Look forward to seeing this and the gardens in person! 💞🙏🏼

[@michaeldropla9435]

Breathtakingly beautiful and truly inspired!

[@lvtuba]

That's amazing

[@oxpolitik]

Love it

[@IntoAllTruth.]

That sculpture is like the next best thing to being there. It is so serene and beautiful and reminds me of the work of the great masters. Wow! So inspiring.

[@Cindy-g8u]

Just seeing this brought tears. Wonderful.

[@calwells5612]

It's beautiful! Will have to see it in person, soon!

[@joehyde8642]

It's stunning and beautiful!

[@CompleteAnimation]

I am so excited to see all the changes on Temple Square when I get back to Utah!

[@droundyCubby]

I love it. AND more to come. It is a master piece.

[@thawts9087]

Love it! Would be great to see a documentary on the artist creating the sculptures. His process, his testimony, and God's hand in the work.

[@Magpie54688]

Phenomenal job to the sculptors. Thank you for sharing your talents. Surely the time and thought invented has been immense. Can't wait to see them all.

[@novawarren5089]

I have a testimony of first vision and all our Prophets knowledge comes from Heavenly Father and Jesus Holy Ghost because they Want us to move forward and home ❤❤❤

[@SodoMojo22]

Statue is very well done...captures the scene. Kudos to the sculptor(s).

[@elitster]

So wonderful!

[@hollyodii5969]

What a gift & talent to share with the world!

[@-shnae4God.family]

Oh my stars!!! What a Heavenly piece of truth!❤

[@carolbridger3048]

Thank you for this gift of artist portrayal of sacred events in the Sacred Grove. Five years ago I went to the Sacred Grove and my soul was stirred and knew the things I felt were from God. I’m thankful for each artist and those who help to bring forth this work.

[@markramone69]

Beautiful statue! ❤

[@CatchTheBuzz1]

So exciting and beautiful!

[@DrLanceFarr]

What a beautiful sculpture. It has a certain renaissance quality to it.

[@jonathanstout9920]

Saw it last month not knowing it was brand new! Only found that out this minute bc of this video! So glad i took the time to admire the sculptures!

[@jonmatthewbrown6556]

Beautiful work! Incredible!

[@cdeanneeckles]

I am excited about the First Vision is going to be on display and other Statutes. So excited ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rutht2023]

That is great. I look forward to seeing them all.

[@joepalmer6408]

Beautiful. I look forward to seeing it one day!

[@wandayanez2454]

Looking forward to seeing it in person when I attend the Rootstech Conference.

[@R3dR1der70]

Beautiful. It is like it is moving!

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

Stunning! Beautiful inspiring art work. Thank you. ❤

[@divaden47]

Wonderful. Sadly I'll never be able to see this in person but it looks so lifelike!

[@yes_on_air]

Beautiful!

[@novawarren5089]

Wonderful ways to help

[@Abigaillavelle]

Beautiful statue💕

[@katiesiddique9062]

Beautiful ❤️

[@CML95018]

Love this ❤🎉

[@byusaranicole]

So beautiful!

[@eloiselovesdevi]

Gorgeous!!

[@wendyfoster5579]

Beautiful!!!

[@bigfootnintendorazr]

Amazing!

[@davidgillis950]

I love this. Jesus is the Christ and He called Joseph to be a prophet.

[@jakeclayson7647]

Love this!!☺️👍🏼

[@Seer_96]

Awesome 👌

[@thunderlaugh9085]

Magnificent!

[@hpagalla]

❤awesome 🙏

[@vicmwaf]

It would be amazing to see it

[@BoMwarriorVlog]

I've seen it, I used to try to walk around Temple Square every Sunday (since recently moving I'll only be able to twice a month). 😊 It's cool.

[@jimmikae]

Cool statues! Will they have other 1st vision accounts around temple square too?? That would be great 👌

[@user-zf2rq7wr7q]

This is beautiful

[@64dr64d]

Magnificent.

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Love it!

[@bisonuberti]

beautiful

[@Musashi-ry3tg]

I’d like to share my testimony that Prophet Joseph Smith did see the God, the Father & His son Jesus Christ ! They live 🙏♥️

[@phav1832]

My first recollection of knowing that there is a God who loves me came the first time I heard the story of the first vision in primary. Before that I had been struggling with the idea of whether there is a god or not. When I heard Sister Hansen teach this, I was blown away and knew it was true.

[@johnf2271]

❤

[@DavidDrysdale-c4p]

In a word: Desire! The desire of a young boy seeking truth! And now we have the Dispensation of the Fullness of Times!

[@karzee358]

I LOVE THIS! I'll be in SLC in 3 weeks. Guess where my "First" stop will be! (To those of you who know me, if you guessed Chik-Fil-A, you'd be wrong...this time! 😉😉)

[@liahonafrench]

Would you consider making a virtual tour of temple square once the renovation are finished (as available for a few church sites already). Most members of this church will never set foot in this place but would still love to see it.

[@TheRandomGangsta]

Even if people don’t know who Joseph Smith is or even if they agree with him, what can’t be denied is the image of a humble man reaching out to our Heavenly Father and his Only Begotten Son as what we should all be like as Christians.

[@elliek5350]

Michael Hall is an incredible artist. Beautiful sculpture! Does it mention which of the first vision accounts it depicts?

[@gingerjimenez9987]

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[@brianc.1149]

Never heard that this project was part of the renovation. Looking forward to the time when all statues will be placed.

[@MegWasHere2011]

Nice

[@bonnieplastow7018]

❤❤

[@Sunsaintsandwaves]

🔥

[@BlackSkeletonDragon]

wow

[@MarkHigbee]

(Isaiah 42:8) I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. (Mosiah 12:36) Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing in heaven above, or things which are in the earth beneath.

[@josephdone2713]

God the Father and Jesus Christ DID appear to Joseph Smith. That is my testimony.

[@andrewjosepholson]

w o a h . . .

[@outlawedmedia4336]

Which first vision are talking?

[@joshhickeysmoviereviews]

I'm a member but I'm not sure how I feel about this. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.

[@tomnewman7018]

Chill dude!

[@leonard5113]

I know that Joseph Smith is a true prophet of God. Through him the true church was restored and the gospel in it's fullness. If you are a member or not yet member of the restored church We invite you to read the Book of Mormon, ponder about its content and pray to God sincerely to know for yourself if it's true or not. If Joseph Smith is a true prophet or not. And if The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true church of the living God once restored on earth to help everyone come unto Christ by obeying the gospel principles and receiving such saving ordinances for the salvation and exaltation of man.

[@K1DFR3SH77]

No more graven images.

[@JJ-hx8eo]

That’s correct.

[@bunky55-g2l]

The fantasy lives on.

[@mckenziemitchell6044]

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