2 Nephi 3–5
2024 · Week 7
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Relevant conference talks
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I Glory in My Jesus I Glory in My Jesus
Aaron T. Hall April 2026
“My God hath been my support.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/53hall?lang=eng&id=p_jkBvh#p_jkBvh
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Humble Souls at Altars Kneel Humble Souls at Altars Kneel
Jeremy R. Jaggi October 2025
When we come to the altar, we aren’t earning a reward; we are learning about the Gift Giver.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/23jaggi?lang=eng&id=p_gNmyQ#p_gNmyQ
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Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty
Sandino Roman April 2025
Years later, as I came to know Jesus Christ better, I already knew how to base my faith in Him.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/24roman?lang=eng&id=p_miroQ#p_miroQ
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Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return
Steven D. Shumway April 2025
Because of God’s grace, our abilities or inabilities are not the principal basis for extending or accepting a calling.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/42shumway?lang=eng&id=p_v5yxH#p_v5yxH
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Reverence for Sacred Things Reverence for Sacred Things
Ulisses Soares April 2025
My dear brothers and sisters, as sophisticated as modern technology has become, it simply cannot simulate the wonder, awe, and amazement found in the kind of reverence born from the influence of the Holy Ghost.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/51soares?lang=eng&id=p_ebDyw#p_ebDyw
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Harden Not Your Heart Harden Not Your Heart
Christopher H. Kim April 2025
Nephi was a great example of allowing his heart to be softened by trusting in the Lord.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/54kim?lang=eng&id=p_sY7VF#p_sY7VF
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Trusting Our Father Trusting Our Father
David P. Homer October 2024
God trusts us to make many important decisions, and in all matters He asks us to trust Him.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/16homer?lang=eng&id=p_q7ElW#p_q7ElW
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Embrace the Lord’s Gift of Repentance Embrace the Lord’s Gift of Repentance
Jorge M. Alvarado October 2024
He said: “Notwithstanding the great goodness of the Lord, in showing me his great and marvelous works, my heart exclaimeth: O wretched man that I am!
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/34alvarado?lang=eng&id=p_tDYNO#p_tDYNO
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“Behold I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up” “Behold I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up”
Ronald A. Rasband October 2024
The Savior is not absent from our mortal journeys.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/53rasband?lang=eng&id=p_sSgA9#p_sSgA9
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Sacred Scriptures—the Foundations of Faith Sacred Scriptures—the Foundations of Faith
Quentin L. Cook October 2024
As we contemplate the relationship between the Bible and the Book of Mormon as handheld devices, one might ask a question.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/54cook?lang=eng&id=p_ehk1T#p_ehk1T
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Motions of a Hidden Fire Motions of a Hidden Fire
Jeffrey R. Holland April 2024
If we “ask not amiss,” there are no limits to when, where, or about what we should pray.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/13holland?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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Pillars and Rays Pillars and Rays
Alexander Dushku April 2024
Or maybe you’ve been praying and felt a joyful assurance that God loves you.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/15dushku?lang=eng&id=p18#p18
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Trust in the Lord Trust in the Lord
Paul B. Pieper April 2024
The good news is that regardless of the trust we may or may not have chosen to place in God in the past, we can choose to trust God today and every day going forward.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/44pieper?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ
Brian K. Taylor April 2024
Coming to trust in God’s divine purposes breathes hope into weary souls and kindles determination in seasons of anguish and heartache.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/46taylor?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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A Living Prophet for the Latter Days A Living Prophet for the Latter Days
Allen D. Haynie April 2023
Knowing by revelation that there is a living prophet on the earth changes everything.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/16haynie?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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Trusting the Doctrine of Christ Trusting the Doctrine of Christ
Evan A. Schmutz April 2023
If we trust the doctrine of Christ, we will approach our Heavenly Father every day in humble, secret prayer, where we can express gratitude for the gift of His Son and for all of our blessings.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/27schmutz?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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A Framework for Personal Revelation A Framework for Personal Revelation
Dale G. Renlund October 2022
The scriptures also teach us how to receive personal revelation.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/14renlund?lang=eng&id=p6#p6
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Let Doing Good Be Our Normal Let Doing Good Be Our Normal
Rafael E. Pino October 2022
I pray that our normality may allow us to experience that state of “never-ending happiness” (Mosiah 2:41) that is promised to those who keep the commandments of God and that, while doing so, we may be able to say, “And it came to pass that we lived after the manner of happiness” (2 Nephi 5:27).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/15pino?lang=eng&id=p23#p23
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This Day This Day
Ronald A. Rasband October 2022
I hold in my hand a copy of the Book of Mormon.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/17rasband?lang=eng&id=p2#p2
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Overcome the World and Find Rest Overcome the World and Find Rest
Russell M. Nelson October 2022
Overcoming the world is not an event that happens in a day or two.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/47nelson?lang=eng&id=p24#p24
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The Things of My Soul The Things of My Soul
Ronald A. Rasband October 2021
My thoughts today are centered on the words of the prophet Nephi, who kept the record of his people following Father Lehi’s death.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/26rasband?lang=eng&id=p2#p2
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Deepening Our Conversion to Jesus Christ Deepening Our Conversion to Jesus Christ
Arnulfo Valenzuela October 2021
It seems to me that Nephi was a student dedicated to the scriptures.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/34valenzuela?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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The Faith to Ask and Then to Act The Faith to Ask and Then to Act
Henry B. Eyring October 2021
This process of revelation is why you will hear speakers teach in this conference what is called the doctrine of Christ.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/38eyring?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation
Russell M. Nelson October 2021
Temple ordinances and covenants are ancient.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/47nelson?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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Room in the Inn Room in the Inn
Gerrit W. Gong April 2021
Our Good Samaritan promises to return.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/16gong?lang=eng&id=p32#p32
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Keep the Change Keep the Change
Becky Craven October 2020
When I was younger, I visualized myself walking along an upward, vertical path toward my goal of eternal life.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/32craven?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon
Ulisses Soares April 2020
The coming forth of the Book of Mormon began long before Joseph Smith received the gold plates from the hands of the angel Moroni.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/23soares?lang=eng&id=p3#p3
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Come unto Christ—Living as Latter-day Saints Come unto Christ—Living as Latter-day Saints
John A. McCune April 2020
Nephi knew in whom He could trust.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/24mccune?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion
Benjamin M. Z. Tai April 2020
The Savior has given us the Book of Mormon as a powerful tool to aid in conversion.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/27tai?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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Fulfillment of Prophecy Fulfillment of Prophecy
Ronald A. Rasband April 2020
Joseph of Egypt prophesied that in the latter days “a seer shall the Lord my God raise up, who shall be a choice seer unto the fruit of my loins.” “For he shall do [the Lord’s] work.” Joseph Smith, the prophet of the Restoration, was that seer.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/41rasband?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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Trust in the Lord Trust in the Lord
Dallin H. Oaks October 2019
Similarly, Nephi concluded his great psalm with these words: “O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/17oaks?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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The Ministry of Reconciliation The Ministry of Reconciliation
Jeffrey R. Holland October 2018
My beloved brothers and sisters, I testify that forgiving and forsaking offenses, old or new, is central to the grandeur of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/the-ministry-of-reconciliation?lang=eng&id=p20#p20
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Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ
Robert C. Gay October 2018
God will work wonders among us as we sanctify ourselves.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/taking-upon-ourselves-the-name-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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Choose You This Day Choose You This Day
Dale G. Renlund October 2018
Choosing to follow the Father’s plan is the only way we can become inheritors in His kingdom; only then can He trust us to not even ask for that which is contrary to His will.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/choose-you-this-day?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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Earning the Trust of the Lord and Your Family Earning the Trust of the Lord and Your Family
Richard J. Maynes October 2017
The first step in our quest to earn the Lord’s trust is to place our trust in Him.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/earning-the-trust-of-the-lord-and-your-family?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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Essential Truths—Our Need to Act Essential Truths—Our Need to Act
Adilson de Paula Parrella October 2017
An essential truth we learn from the First Vision and the Prophet Joseph Smith is that God calls prophets, seers, and revelators to instruct, guide, warn, and lead us.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/essential-truths-our-need-to-act?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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A Sin-Resistant Generation A Sin-Resistant Generation
Joy D. Jones April 2017
I testify that Jesus Christ leads this Church.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/a-sin-resistant-generation?lang=eng&id=p30#p30
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The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation
Dallin H. Oaks April 2017
The third member of the Godhead is the Holy Ghost, also referred to as the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of the Lord, and the Comforter.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/the-godhead-and-the-plan-of-salvation?lang=eng&id=p25#p25
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“A Choice Seer Will I Raise Up” “A Choice Seer Will I Raise Up”
Craig C. Christensen October 2016
Perhaps the most stunning passage in the Book of Mormon to young Joseph may have been the third chapter of 2 Nephi.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/a-choice-seer-will-i-raise-up?lang=eng&id=p20#p20
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For Our Spiritual Development and Learning For Our Spiritual Development and Learning
W. Mark Bassett October 2016
“Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/for-our-spiritual-development-and-learning?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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There Is Power in the Book There Is Power in the Book
LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. October 2016
The greatest power of the Book of Mormon is its impact in bringing us closer to Jesus Christ.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/there-is-power-in-the-book?lang=eng&id=p22#p22
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The Doctrine of Christ The Doctrine of Christ
Brian K. Ashton October 2016
My message today focuses on the doctrine of Christ.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/the-doctrine-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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The Joy of Living a Christ-Centered Life The Joy of Living a Christ-Centered Life
Richard J. Maynes October 2015
While living in Bountiful, Nephi was charged by the Lord with the responsibility to build the ship which would take them across the sea to the promised land.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/the-joy-of-living-a-christ-centered-life?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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My Heart Pondereth Them Continually My Heart Pondereth Them Continually
Devin G. Durrant October 2015
I believe Nephi was a ponderizer.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/my-heart-pondereth-them-continually?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted
Allen D. Haynie October 2015
Although avoidance of sin is the preferred pattern in life, as far as the efficacy of the Atonement of Jesus Christ is concerned, it matters not what sins we have committed or how deep we have sunk into that proverbial pit.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/remembering-in-whom-we-have-trusted?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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The Gift of Grace The Gift of Grace
Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2015
Many people feel discouraged because they constantly fall short.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-gift-of-grace?lang=eng&id=p57#p57
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Are We Not All Beggars? Are We Not All Beggars?
Jeffrey R. Holland October 2014
From the beginning of His ministry, Jesus loved the impoverished and the disadvantaged in an extraordinary way.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/are-we-not-all-beggars?lang=eng&id=p6#p6
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Sustaining the Prophets Sustaining the Prophets
Russell M. Nelson October 2014
The Apostle with the longest seniority in the office of Apostle presides.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/sustaining-the-prophets?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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The Prophet Joseph Smith The Prophet Joseph Smith
Lawrence E. Corbridge April 2014
You are more than human.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-prophet-joseph-smith?lang=eng&id=p21#p21
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The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping
Linda K. Burton October 2013
President Thomas S.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/the-power-joy-and-love-of-covenant-keeping?lang=eng&id=p29#p29
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We Never Walk Alone We Never Walk Alone
Thomas S. Monson October 2013
Of course, prayer is not just for times of trouble.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/we-never-walk-alone?lang=eng&id=p31#p31
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The Lord’s Way The Lord’s Way
Stanley G. Ellis April 2013
In fact, God has the way to live, to love, to help, to pray, to talk, to interact with each other, to lead, to marry, to raise children, to learn, to know the truth, to share the gospel, to choose wisely what we eat, etc.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-lords-way?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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An Unspeakable Gift from God An Unspeakable Gift from God
Craig C. Christensen October 2012
The Holy Ghost works in perfect unity with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, fulfilling many important roles and distinct responsibilities.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/an-unspeakable-gift-from-god?lang=eng&id=p11#p11
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Learning with Our Hearts Learning with Our Hearts
Walter F. González October 2012
By coming unto Christ, every soul can see, feel, and know of a surety that Christ suffered and atoned for our sins that we may have eternal life.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/learning-with-our-hearts?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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He Truly Loves Us He Truly Loves Us
Paul E. Koelliker April 2012
The feeling of love from our Heavenly Father is like a gravitational pull from heaven.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/he-truly-loves-us?lang=eng&id=p20#p20
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Children Children
Neil L. Andersen October 2011
It was not in their Jerusalem home, with gold, silver, and precious things, that Lehi and Sariah, acting in faith, bore their sons Jacob and Joseph.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/children?lang=eng&id=p24#p24
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Love Her Mother Love Her Mother
Elaine S. Dalton October 2011
Love her mother so much that your marriage is celestial.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/love-her-mother?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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Guided by the Holy Spirit Guided by the Holy Spirit
Boyd K. Packer April 2011
In the Church every ordinance is done by the authority of and in the name of Jesus Christ.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/guided-by-the-holy-spirit?lang=eng&id=p23#p23
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Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul
Jeffrey R. Holland April 2010
When we face such temptations in our time, we must declare, as young Nephi did in his, “[I will] give place no more for the enemy of my soul.” We can reject the evil one.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/place-no-more-for-the-enemy-of-my-soul?lang=eng&id=p18#p18
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Gospel Teaching—Our Most Important Calling Gospel Teaching—Our Most Important Calling
William D. Oswald October 2008
Nephi reminds us that the act of pondering involves using not only our heads but also our hearts.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/gospel-teaching-our-most-important-calling?lang=eng&id=p24#p24
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“Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time” “Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time”
Quentin L. Cook October 2008
In numerous places in the Book of Mormon, the people were promised that they would prosper in the land if they would keep the commandments.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/hope-ya-know-we-had-a-hard-time?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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Restoring Faith in the Family Restoring Faith in the Family
Kenneth Johnson April 2008
Following the pattern prescribed through the plan of the Father has enabled me to experience what it means to live “after the manner of happiness” and “with joy … draw water out of the wells of salvation.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/restoring-faith-in-the-family?lang=eng&id=p30#p30
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My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord
Susan W. Tanner April 2008
In the Book of Mormon, Nephi speaks often of delight.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/my-soul-delighteth-in-the-things-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p3#p3
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A Book with a Promise A Book with a Promise
Craig C. Christensen April 2008
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have the benefit and blessing of living scripture as declared by those sustained as prophets, as well as canonized scripture found in the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/a-book-with-a-promise?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit
Bruce D. Porter October 2007
When we have received a forgiveness of sins, a broken heart serves as a divine shield against temptation.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/a-broken-heart-and-a-contrite-spirit?lang=eng&id=p20#p20
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Scriptural Witnesses Scriptural Witnesses
Russell M. Nelson October 2007
Love for the Book of Mormon expands one’s love for the Bible and vice versa.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/scriptural-witnesses?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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Today Is the Time Today Is the Time
Walter F. González October 2007
Fortunately the Savior Himself taught the meaning of cutting off our hand.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/today-is-the-time?lang=eng&id=p13#p13
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After All We Can Do After All We Can Do
Claudio D. Zivic October 2007
“… My soul will rejoice in thee, my God, and the rock of my salvation” (2 Nephi 4:28, 30).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/after-all-we-can-do?lang=eng&id=p34#p34
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True Happiness: A Conscious Decision True Happiness: A Conscious Decision
Benjamín De Hoyos October 2005
After the struggles of the long journey to the promised land and after 30 years of faithful efforts to keep the commandments of God, the untiring prophet Nephi of the Book of Mormon summarized the history of his people by saying, “And it came to pass that we lived after the manner of happiness.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/true-happiness-a-conscious-decision?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things
Boyd K. Packer April 2005
The prophet Nephi also said that he had written “the things of my soul … for the learning and the profit of my children” (2 Nephi 4:15).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/the-book-of-mormon-another-testament-of-jesus-christ-plain-and-precious-things?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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Now Is the Time to Prepare Now Is the Time to Prepare
Russell M. Nelson April 2005
Now is the time to align our goals with God’s goals.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/now-is-the-time-to-prepare?lang=eng&id=p29#p29
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Roots and Branches Roots and Branches
Russell M. Nelson April 2004
Just as our roots determine to a significant degree who we are, our branches are also an important extension of our identity.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/roots-and-branches?lang=eng&id=p20#p20
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My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures
Julie B. Beck April 2004
If reading the scriptures is not already a habit with you, today is a great day to start.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/my-soul-delighteth-in-the-scriptures?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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How Choice a Seer! How Choice a Seer!
Neal A. Maxwell October 2003
Just as prophesied, fools deride him, hell rages against him, and his name is “both good and evil spoken of” (Joseph Smith—History 1:33).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/how-choice-a-seer?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”
Russell M. Nelson October 2002
The hope of the world is the Prince of Peace—our Creator, Savior, Jehovah, and Judge.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/blessed-are-the-peacemakers?lang=eng&id=p32#p32
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That They May Be One in Us That They May Be One in Us
D. Todd Christofferson October 2002
“I am encompassed about, because of the temptations and the sins which do so easily beset me” (2 Nephi 4:17–18).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/that-they-may-be-one-in-us?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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The Lifeline of Prayer The Lifeline of Prayer
James E. Faust April 2002
When God placed man on the earth, prayer became the lifeline between mankind and God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/the-lifeline-of-prayer?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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How Firm Our Foundation How Firm Our Foundation
Russell M. Nelson April 2002
Before the foundation of the world, each of us existed as spirit children with our Father in Heaven.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/how-firm-our-foundation?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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Our Father’s Plan Our Father’s Plan
Christoffel Golden Jr. October 2001
We also testify that compliance with all of the conditions of the great plan of happiness, after the Great Apostasy, was not possible until our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, reestablished the gospel through the Prophet Joseph Smith.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/our-fathers-plan?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Boyd K. Packer October 2001
What to pray for;
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/the-book-of-mormon-another-testament-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p30#p30
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The Seventh Commandment: A Shield The Seventh Commandment: A Shield
Neal A. Maxwell October 2001
Those who live “after the manner of happiness” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/the-seventh-commandment-a-shield?lang=eng&id=p18#p18
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“Plow in Hope” “Plow in Hope”
Neal A. Maxwell April 2001
The more we know of Jesus, the more we will love Him.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/plow-in-hope?lang=eng&id=p30#p30
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A Growing Testimony A Growing Testimony
James E. Faust October 2000
In my long life I have found peace, joy, and happiness beyond my fondest hopes and dreams.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/a-growing-testimony?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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Lessons from Laman and Lemuel Lessons from Laman and Lemuel
Neal A. Maxwell October 1999
In the final division as between the Lamanites and the Nephites, note the spiritual boundary which preceded the geographical boundary: “I, Nephi, did take my family … and all those who would go with me … who believed in the warnings and the revelations of God; wherefore, they did hearken unto my words” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/lessons-from-laman-and-lemuel?lang=eng&id=p18#p18
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Agency—A Blessing and a Burden Agency—A Blessing and a Burden
Sharon G. Larsen October 1999
I close with the prayer of Nephi speaking for you and for me: “O Lord, wilt thou not shut the gates of thy righteousness before me, that I may walk in the path of the low valley, that I may be strict in the plain road” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/agency-a-blessing-and-a-burden?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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This Is Our Day This Is Our Day
James E. Faust April 1999
If only there were some kind of divine timepiece that would arouse a spiritual hunger in people!
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/this-is-our-day?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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Teaching Our Children to Love the Scriptures Teaching Our Children to Love the Scriptures
Anne G. Wirthlin April 1998
Nephi said, “For my soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them, and writeth them for the learning and the profit of my children” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/teaching-our-children-to-love-the-scriptures?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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“From Whom All Blessings Flow” “From Whom All Blessings Flow”
Neal A. Maxwell April 1997
Thus, ever acknowledging God’s redeeming hand is very important, but, alas, so doing is diminished by the unwise mortal reliance on “the arm of flesh” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/from-whom-all-blessings-flow?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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“Always Have His Spirit” “Always Have His Spirit”
Dallin H. Oaks October 1996
The renewal of our covenants by partaking of the sacrament should also be preceded by repentance, so we come to that sacred ordinance with a broken heart and a contrite spirit (see 2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/always-have-his-spirit?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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Spiritual Shepherds Spiritual Shepherds
W. Eugene Hansen April 1996
There is no neutral area between good and evil.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/spiritual-shepherds?lang=eng&id=p23#p23
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“Deny Yourselves of All Ungodliness” “Deny Yourselves of All Ungodliness”
Neal A. Maxwell April 1995
When people proceed “without principle,” erelong they will be “without civilization,” “without mercy,” and “past feeling” (see Moro.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/deny-yourselves-of-all-ungodliness?lang=eng&id=p21#p21
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Divine Forgiveness Divine Forgiveness
Ronald E. Poelman October 1993
Being mortal, and despite our resolve and efforts, we will continue to fall short of perfection.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/divine-forgiveness?lang=eng&id=p35#p35
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Search the Scriptures Search the Scriptures
L. Lionel Kendrick April 1993
“Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/search-the-scriptures?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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I Know in Whom I Have Trusted I Know in Whom I Have Trusted
D. Todd Christofferson April 1993
I readily attest to the reality and greatness of our God, to his goodness and grace, to his justice and mercy, to the truth of his gospel and the power of his priesthood and the authenticity of the calling of his latter-day seers.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/i-know-in-whom-i-have-trusted?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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Back to Gospel Basics Back to Gospel Basics
L. Tom Perry April 1993
All the standard works of the Church instruct us to read and ponder their sayings.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/back-to-gospel-basics?lang=eng&id=p39#p39
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The Lord Will Prosper the Righteous The Lord Will Prosper the Righteous
Dean L. Larsen October 1992
“And it came to pass that we began to prosper exceedingly, and to multiply in the land” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/the-lord-will-prosper-the-righteous?lang=eng&id=p13#p13
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“Remember Also the Promises” “Remember Also the Promises”
Jay E. Jensen October 1992
Increase in spirituality.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/remember-also-the-promises?lang=eng&id=p23#p23
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The Family of the Prophet Joseph Smith The Family of the Prophet Joseph Smith
M. Russell Ballard October 1991
The Lord foreordained his father, Joseph Smith, Sr., who is spoken of in the holy scriptures, to be one of the earthly parents of the Prophet.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/the-family-of-the-prophet-joseph-smith?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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The Savior and Joseph Smith—Alike Yet Unlike The Savior and Joseph Smith—Alike Yet Unlike
Francis M. Gibbons April 1991
Their births were foreseen long in advance.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/the-savior-and-joseph-smith-alike-yet-unlike?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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A Pattern of Righteousness A Pattern of Righteousness
Janette C. Hales April 1991
Again I was thinking about the youth of the Church.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/a-pattern-of-righteousness?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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Happiness Is Homemade Happiness Is Homemade
LeGrand R. Curtis October 1990
The kitchen table can provide a place for many valuable lessons and warm communications.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/happiness-is-homemade?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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Witnesses of Christ Witnesses of Christ
Dallin H. Oaks October 1990
When Peter and the other Apostles were brought before the civil authorities, he testified that Jesus Christ was “a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins” (Acts 5:31).
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/witnesses-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p20#p20
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“Thus Shall My Church Be Called” “Thus Shall My Church Be Called”
Russell M. Nelson April 1990
Joseph Smith had long been foreordained as God’s prophet for the restoration of the gospel in the fulness of times (see 2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/thus-shall-my-church-be-called?lang=eng&id=p29#p29
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Personal Integrity Personal Integrity
Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1990
This story is well known, but I urge you to read it again, focusing your attention on the integrity of Joseph and on the blessings it brought to him.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/personal-integrity?lang=eng&id=p22#p22
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Finding the Way Back Finding the Way Back
Richard G. Scott April 1990
It may be difficult to begin, but pick up the scriptures and immerse yourself in them.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/finding-the-way-back?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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“Murmur Not” “Murmur Not”
Neal A. Maxwell October 1989
There was murmuring, too, because Nephi broke his steel bow and couldn’t build a ship (see 1 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/murmur-not?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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Beware of Pride Beware of Pride
Ezra Taft Benson April 1989
Pride is a very misunderstood sin, and many are sinning in ignorance.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/beware-of-pride?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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“For I Will Lead You Along” “For I Will Lead You Along”
Neal A. Maxwell April 1988
“Behold, that seer will the Lord bless; and they that seek to destroy him shall be confounded” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/for-i-will-lead-you-along?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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“Yet Thou Art There” “Yet Thou Art There”
Neal A. Maxwell October 1987
Like Moses, Nephi was atop “exceedingly high mountains” and “beheld great things … too great for man” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/yet-thou-art-there?lang=eng&id=p49#p49
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“Come unto Christ” “Come unto Christ”
Ezra Taft Benson October 1987
When we live a Christ-centered life, “we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/come-unto-christ?lang=eng&id=p62#p62
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Life after Life Life after Life
Russell M. Nelson April 1987
From the Book of Mormon we read that Jesus was to visit the lost tribes of the house of Israel—to do for them, we presume, what he had done for others (see 2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/life-after-life?lang=eng&id=p25#p25
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Spiritual Security Spiritual Security
Charles Didier April 1987
“Yea, I know that God will give liberally to him that asketh” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/spiritual-security?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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Happiness Happiness
Jack H Goaslind April 1986
“And when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my sins.” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/happiness?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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“The Things of My Soul” “The Things of My Soul”
Boyd K. Packer April 1986
“And upon these [small plates] I write the things of my soul, and many of the scriptures which are engraven upon the plates of brass.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/the-things-of-my-soul?lang=eng&id=p43#p43
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Premortality, a Glorious Reality Premortality, a Glorious Reality
Neal A. Maxwell October 1985
Early in the Restoration, by translation and revelation, numerous plain and precious truths appeared in fairly rapid succession.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/premortality-a-glorious-reality?lang=eng&id=p4#p4
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Joseph Smith, the Chosen Instrument Joseph Smith, the Chosen Instrument
Rex C. Reeve October 1985
“And his name shall be called after me; and it shall be after the name of his father.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/joseph-smith-the-chosen-instrument?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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Reverence for Life Reverence for Life
Russell M. Nelson April 1985
Another excuse some use to justify abortion relates to population control.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/reverence-for-life?lang=eng&id=p33#p33
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Confidence in the Lord Confidence in the Lord
Glenn L. Pace April 1985
I love the Lord Jesus Christ.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/confidence-in-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p13#p13
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A New Witness for Christ A New Witness for Christ
Ezra Taft Benson October 1984
The Bible sits on the pulpit of hundreds of different religious sects.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/a-new-witness-for-christ?lang=eng&id=p42#p42
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Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer
Ezra Taft Benson October 1983
Appropriately we praise Him as the Rock of our salvation.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/jesus-christ-our-savior-and-redeemer?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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Parent-Child Interviews Parent-Child Interviews
Carlos E. Asay October 1983
Living performances are void of roteness and stiffness and self-centered tendencies.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/parent-child-interviews?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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Joseph, the Seer Joseph, the Seer
Neal A. Maxwell October 1983
But Joseph’s keen mind was being awakened and expanded as the tutoring words of the Lord and of past prophets flowed through his quickened consciousness.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/joseph-the-seer?lang=eng&id=p8#p8
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“My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures” “My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures”
J. Richard Clarke October 1982
“Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord.” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/my-soul-delighteth-in-the-scriptures?lang=eng&id=p3#p3
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Scriptures Scriptures
Boyd K. Packer October 1982
“Wherefore, the fruit of thy loins shall write; and the fruit of the loins of Judah shall write; and that which shall be written by the fruit of thy loins, and also that which shall be written by the fruit of the loins of Judah, shall grow together, unto the confounding of false doctrines and laying down of contentions, and establishing peace among the fruit of thy loins, and bringing them to the knowledge of their fathers in the latter days, and also to the knowledge of my covenants, saith t...
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/scriptures?lang=eng&id=p43#p43
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“Even As I Am” “Even As I Am”
Mark E. Petersen April 1982
As the prophets foretold, in the very hour of God’s judgment He would bring it back to earth.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/even-as-i-am?lang=eng&id=p42#p42
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Call of the Prophets Call of the Prophets
LeGrand Richards April 1981
We read in the Book of Mormon that when Lehi was in the desert, he told his son Joseph that the Lord had promised Joseph who was sold into Egypt that in the latter days He would raise up a prophet from his loins like unto Moses.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/call-of-the-prophets?lang=eng&id=p33#p33
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Organize Yourselves Organize Yourselves
Marian R. Boyer October 1980
Nephi writes of his people in the wilderness sowing, reaping, and working to set their homes in order.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/organize-yourselves?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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God Will Have a Tried People God Will Have a Tried People
Howard W. Hunter April 1980
Last, I refer to the life of Nephi from the Book of Mormon as an example of faithful endurance.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/god-will-have-a-tried-people?lang=eng&id=p22#p22
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He Means Me He Means Me
Marion D. Hanks April 1979
“And when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my sins; nevertheless, I know in whom I have trusted.” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/he-means-me?lang=eng&id=p28#p28
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The Simplicity in Christ The Simplicity in Christ
LeGrand Richards October 1976
I have come to feel the meaning of the words of the prophet Nephi when he said: “[The Lord] hath filled me with his love, even unto the consuming of my flesh.” (2 Ne.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/the-simplicity-in-christ?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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A Missionary Opportunity A Missionary Opportunity
Carlos E. Asay April 1976
Perhaps I can conclude by making reference to something that Nephi said.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/a-missionary-opportunity?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
James A. Cullimore April 1976
“And his name shall be called after me; and it shall be after the name of his father.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng&id=p42#p42
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The Book of Mormon Is the Word of God The Book of Mormon Is the Word of God
Ezra Taft Benson April 1975
Second, the Book of Mormon exposes the enemies of Christ.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/the-book-of-mormon-is-the-word-of-god?lang=eng&id=p14#p14
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That the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled That the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled
S. Dilworth Young April 1974
Lehi quotes Joseph, the son of Jacob, as speaking of a great prophet of the latter days who would be his descendant and be named after Joseph himself, and that the father of this great prophet would be named Joseph also.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/that-the-scriptures-might-be-fulfilled?lang=eng&id=p10#p10
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He Has Sent His Messenger to Prepare the Way He Has Sent His Messenger to Prepare the Way
LeGrand Richards April 1973
The Book of Mormon tells us that when Lehi was in the desert, he told his son Joseph that the Lord had promised Joseph who was sold into Egypt that he would raise up a prophet in the latter days from his loins like unto Moses; that his name would be Joseph, his father’s name would be Joseph, and that he should bring forth his word.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/he-has-sent-his-messenger-to-prepare-the-way?lang=eng&id=p24#p24
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Civic Standards for the Faithful Saints Civic Standards for the Faithful Saints
Ezra Taft Benson April 1972
In God the founders trusted, and in his Constitution—not in the arm of flesh.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/civic-standards-for-the-faithful-saints?lang=eng&id=p16#p16
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Joy through Christ Joy through Christ
Marion D. Hanks April 1972
“And when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my sins.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/joy-through-christ?lang=eng&id=p69#p69
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In the Mountain of the Lord’s House In the Mountain of the Lord’s House
LeGrand Richards April 1971
There isn’t time to go into the details, but Jeremiah described the gathering of our people here in these valleys of the mountains in just as definite terms as our historians have written it—how they should travel along the rivers of water.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/in-the-mountain-of-the-lords-house?lang=eng&id=p39#p39