Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2

He Is Risen He Is Risen

Ronald A. Rasband April 2026

Jesus Christ is “the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob,” “the Almighty God” of the Old Testament, “the light of the world” of the New Testament, “the Messiah” and “Savior of the world” of the Book of Mormon and other latter-day revelation.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/45rasband?lang=eng&id=p_uHp6v#p_uHp6v

The Eternal Gift of Testimony The Eternal Gift of Testimony

Kevin G. Brown October 2025

He sees our past, present, and eternal destiny.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/24brown?lang=eng&id=p_q1O3f#p_q1O3f

The Times of Restitution of All Things The Times of Restitution of All Things

David A. Bednar April 2025

Elias committed the dispensation of the gospel of Abraham, including the restoration of the Abrahamic covenant.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/41bednar?lang=eng&id=p_mAMab#p_mAMab

Aligning Our Will with His Aligning Our Will with His

Ulisses Soares October 2024

On one occasion, while the Savior was declaring His doctrine, some people, particularly self-righteous Pharisees, rejected His message and boldly declared that they were children of Abraham, implying that their lineage would grant them special privileges in the sight of God.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/28soares?lang=eng&id=p_rjI2E#p_rjI2E

O Youth of the Noble Birthright O Youth of the Noble Birthright

Bradley R. Wilcox October 2024

And before you become discouraged by all the extra obligations, please remember that crew members receive something the other passengers do not: compensation.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/46wilcox?lang=eng&id=p_o8Hqp#p_o8Hqp

Fruit That Remains Fruit That Remains

Matthew L. Carpenter April 2024

To keep the vertical bond with God, we are true to the temple covenants we have made regarding the laws of obedience, sacrifice, the gospel, chastity, and consecration.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/34carpenter?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ

Brian K. Taylor April 2024

God, who sees the end from the beginning, reassures, “Thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment,” and they shall be consecrated “for thy gain.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/46taylor?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Covenants and Responsibilities Covenants and Responsibilities

Dallin H. Oaks April 2024

What I have said about covenants being a foundation for the regulation of individual lives applies particularly to religious covenants.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/47oaks?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

The Sealing Power The Sealing Power

D. Todd Christofferson October 2023

Most importantly, the gathering is for the purpose of bringing the blessings of salvation and exaltation to all who will receive them.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/15christofferson?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Eternal Truth Eternal Truth

John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023

Third, prophets receive truth from God and share that truth with us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/52pingree?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

Ministering Ministering

Gerrit W. Gong April 2023

Jesus Christ ministers.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/14gong?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

Safely Gathered Home Safely Gathered Home

Quentin L. Cook April 2023

The distinctive name “Israel” was the title conferred upon Jacob.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/15cook?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

When to Receive Your Patriarchal Blessing When to Receive Your Patriarchal Blessing

Kazuhiko Yamashita April 2023

As you receive a declaration of lineage, you will come to know that you are of the house of Israel and the seed of Abraham.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/44yamashita?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Our Relationship with God Our Relationship with God

D. Todd Christofferson April 2022

When Abraham was about to be sacrificed by the Egyptian priest of Elkenah, he cried out to God to save him, and God did.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/41christofferson?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

Personal Peace in Challenging Times Personal Peace in Challenging Times

Quentin L. Cook October 2021

One of the great lessons in the Old Testament period relates to Father Abraham.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/46cook?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

Why the Covenant Path Why the Covenant Path

D. Todd Christofferson April 2021

“And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/54christofferson?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

Let God Prevail Let God Prevail

Russell M. Nelson October 2020

For the more than 36 years I’ve been an Apostle, the doctrine of the gathering of Israel has captured my attention.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/46nelson?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God

Dale G. Renlund April 2020

Throughout time, even and especially during difficult times, prophets have encouraged us to remember the greatness of God and to consider what He has done for us as individuals, as families, and as a people.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/26renlund?lang=eng&id=p1#p1

The Joy of the Saints The Joy of the Saints

D. Todd Christofferson October 2019

Similarly, the joy “set before us” is the joy of assisting the Savior in His work of redemption.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/14christofferson?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

Deceive Me Not Deceive Me Not

Gary E. Stevenson October 2019

How might you find this heavenly help, even as Moses did, and not be deceived or give in to temptation?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/45stevenson?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

Great Love for Our Father’s Children Great Love for Our Father’s Children

Quentin L. Cook April 2019

As General Authorities assigned to work on Preach My Gospel 15 years ago, we concluded that the attribute of love was essential to missionary work in our day, just as it has always been.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/43cook?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

The Role of the Book of Mormon in Conversion The Role of the Book of Mormon in Conversion

Shayne M. Bowen October 2018

“And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee above measure, and make thy name great among all nations, and thou shalt be a blessing unto thy seed after thee, that in their hands they shall bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/the-role-of-the-book-of-mormon-in-conversion?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light

Taniela B. Wakolo April 2018

The Lord told Abraham that through his seed and through the priesthood, all the families of the earth would be blessed “with the blessings of the Gospel, … even of life eternal” (Abraham 2:11; see also verses 2–10).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/saving-ordinances-will-bring-us-marvelous-light?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

“I Have a Work for Thee” “I Have a Work for Thee”

John C. Pingree Jr. October 2017

And fourth, rely on God.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/i-have-a-work-for-thee?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

By Divine Design By Divine Design

Ronald A. Rasband October 2017

Through the experience of my own life’s journey, I know that the Lord will move us on that seeming chessboard to do His work.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/by-divine-design?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

The Sacred Place of Restoration The Sacred Place of Restoration

Jairo Mazzagardi April 2016

During my trip home, scriptures continued to flow into my mind: the promises made to Father Abraham that in his seed all families of the earth would be blessed.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-sacred-place-of-restoration?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

The Price of Priesthood Power The Price of Priesthood Power

Russell M. Nelson April 2016

Why would any man waste his days and settle for Esau’s mess of pottage when he has been entrusted with the possibility of receiving all of the blessings of Abraham?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-price-of-priesthood-power?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

The Greatest Leaders Are the Greatest Followers The Greatest Leaders Are the Greatest Followers

Stephen W. Owen April 2016

Your ability to lead does not come from an outgoing personality, motivational skills, or even a talent for public speaking.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-greatest-leaders-are-the-greatest-followers?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

Plain and Precious Truths Plain and Precious Truths

Gary E. Stevenson October 2015

Our loving Heavenly Father and His Son, Jehovah, with a knowledge of the end from the beginning, opened the heavens and a new dispensation to offset the calamities that They knew would come.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/plain-and-precious-truths?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Obedience through Our Faithfulness Obedience through Our Faithfulness

L. Tom Perry April 2014

We know that through Abraham and Sarah’s son, Isaac, a promise was given to Abraham and Sarah—a promise of posterity “so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable” (see verse 12; see also Genesis 17:15–16).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/obedience-through-our-faithfulness?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Ye Are No More Strangers Ye Are No More Strangers

Gérald Caussé October 2013

Though the membership of the Church is increasing in its diversity, our sacred heritage transcends our differences.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/ye-are-no-more-strangers?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Catch the Wave Catch the Wave

Russell M. Nelson April 2013

Old Testament teachings about tithing have been restored.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/catch-the-wave?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

One Step Closer to the Savior One Step Closer to the Savior

Russell T. Osguthorpe October 2012

Conversion is the goal of all gospel learning and teaching.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/one-step-closer-to-the-savior?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

The Power of Deliverance The Power of Deliverance

L. Tom Perry April 2012

The story of Abraham begins with his deliverance from the idol-worshipping Chaldeans (see Genesis 11:27–31; Abraham 2:1–4).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/the-power-of-deliverance?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

Followers of Christ Followers of Christ

Walter F. González April 2011

Covenants include promises, “even of life eternal.” All things will work together for our good if we remember our covenants.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/followers-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

Face the Future with Faith Face the Future with Faith

Russell M. Nelson April 2011

The greatest of all the blessings of the priesthood are bestowed in holy temples of the Lord.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/face-the-future-with-faith?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Blessings of the Gospel Available to All Blessings of the Gospel Available to All

Joseph W. Sitati October 2009

Another preserved man of great faith was Abraham, a descendant of Noah, who was led to Canaan.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/blessings-of-the-gospel-available-to-all?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

Claim the Exceeding Great and Precious Promises Claim the Exceeding Great and Precious Promises

Spencer J. Condie October 2007

When Abram was 75 years old, the Lord promised him, “I will make of thee a great nation”—this at a time when he and Sarai as yet had no children (Genesis 12:2).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/claim-the-exceeding-great-and-precious-promises?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

Mothers Who Know Mothers Who Know

Julie B. Beck October 2007

Faithful daughters of God desire children.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/mothers-who-know?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets

Robert D. Hales October 2007

For all of us, our personal revelations reflect the pattern of revelation received by prophets, as recounted in the scriptures.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/personal-revelation-the-teachings-and-examples-of-the-prophets?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

The Gathering of Scattered Israel The Gathering of Scattered Israel

Russell M. Nelson October 2006

Anciently, the Lord blessed Father Abraham with a promise to make his posterity a chosen people.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/the-gathering-of-scattered-israel?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Moving Closer to Him Moving Closer to Him

Craig A. Cardon October 2006

The crowning temple ordinance is available only to a man and a woman when they are sealed together, forming an eternal family unit.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/moving-closer-to-him?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

See the End from the Beginning See the End from the Beginning

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2006

The Lord said to Abraham, “My name is Jehovah, and I know the end from the beginning; therefore my hand shall be over thee” (Abraham 2:8).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/see-the-end-from-the-beginning?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

The Restoration of All Things The Restoration of All Things

James E. Faust April 2006

Prior to the Restoration, the heavens had been closed for centuries.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/the-restoration-of-all-things?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

All Men Everywhere All Men Everywhere

Dallin H. Oaks April 2006

The Bible tells us how God made a covenant with Abraham and promised him that through him all “families” or “nations” of the earth would be blessed (see Genesis 12:3; 22:18).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/all-men-everywhere?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

You Have a Noble Birthright You Have a Noble Birthright

Julie B. Beck April 2006

When you receive your blessing, you get a glimpse of eternity.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/you-have-a-noble-birthright?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

Becoming a Missionary Becoming a Missionary

David A. Bednar October 2005

“And I will bless them through thy name; for as many as receive this Gospel shall be called after thy name, and shall be accounted thy seed, and shall rise up and bless thee, as their father” (Abraham 2:9–10).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/becoming-a-missionary?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Preparations for the Restoration and the Second Coming: “My Hand Shall Be over Thee” Preparations for the Restoration and the Second Coming: “My Hand Shall Be over Thee”

Robert D. Hales October 2005

This year we are commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Joseph Smith.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/preparations-for-the-restoration-and-the-second-coming-my-hand-shall-be-over-thee?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

He Knows You by Name He Knows You by Name

Elaine S. Dalton April 2005

Each of you has a part to play in this great and marvelous work.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/he-knows-you-by-name?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

The Key of the Knowledge of God The Key of the Knowledge of God

James E. Faust October 2004

Father Abraham recognized the value of this grand key as he recounted his experience: “I sought for the blessings of the fathers, and the right whereunto I should be ordained to administer the same; having been myself a follower of righteousness, desiring also to be one who possessed great knowledge, and to be a greater follower of righteousness, and to possess a greater knowledge, … and desiring to receive instructions, and to keep the commandments of God, I became a rightful heir, a High Pr...

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/the-key-of-the-knowledge-of-god?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

How Choice a Seer! How Choice a Seer!

Neal A. Maxwell October 2003

Brothers and sisters, we do not go many hours in our lives without having to decide again “which way do we face” and whether we will pitch our tents facing Sodom or the holy temple (see Genesis 13:12; Mosiah 2:6).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/how-choice-a-seer?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

Care for the Life of the Soul Care for the Life of the Soul

Neal A. Maxwell April 2003

Our own intellectual shortfalls and perplexities do not alter the fact of God’s astonishing foreknowledge, which takes into account our choices for which we are responsible.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/care-for-the-life-of-the-soul?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Encircled in the Arms of His Love Encircled in the Arms of His Love

Neal A. Maxwell October 2002

Regarding trials, including of our faith and patience, there are no exemptions—only variations (see Mosiah 23:21).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/encircled-in-the-arms-of-his-love?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

What’s in It for Me? What’s in It for Me?

James E. Faust October 2002

It is so easy for some to become obsessed with what they possess and to lose eternal perspective.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/whats-in-it-for-me?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings

Robert D. Hales October 2002

Tithing is a test of faith with eternal blessings.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/tithing-a-test-of-faith-with-eternal-blessings?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”

Russell M. Nelson October 2002

Father Abraham was uniquely called a “Friend of God.” Peace was one of Abraham’s highest priorities.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/blessed-are-the-peacemakers?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

The Stake Patriarch The Stake Patriarch

Boyd K. Packer October 2002

The Brethren have taught: “In giving a blessing the patriarch may declare our lineage—that is, that we are of Israel, therefore of the family of Abraham, and of a specific tribe of Jacob.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/the-stake-patriarch?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

The Law of Tithing The Law of Tithing

Earl C. Tingey April 2002

The doctrine of tithing is woven like a tapestry throughout the scriptures.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/the-law-of-tithing?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

Being Teachable Being Teachable

Robert R. Steuer April 2002

True disciples of the Master are teachable.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/being-teachable?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

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

“We Seek After These Things” “We Seek After These Things”

James E. Faust April 1998

Holders of the priesthood of God should be men of impeccable character.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/we-seek-after-these-things?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Have You Been Saved? Have You Been Saved?

Dallin H. Oaks April 1998

Finally, in another usage familiar and unique to Latter-day Saints, the words saved and salvation are also used to denote exaltation or eternal life (see Abr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/have-you-been-saved?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

“According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts” “According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1996

But dissolution of wrong desires is only part of it.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/according-to-the-desire-of-our-hearts?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

Blessings of the Priesthood Blessings of the Priesthood

Robert D. Hales October 1995

One who received the priesthood at the hands of Melchizedek was Abraham (see D&C 84:14).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/blessings-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Priesthood Blessings Priesthood Blessings

James E. Faust October 1995

The Church is expanding at a tremendous rate.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/priesthood-blessings?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

Children of the Covenant Children of the Covenant

Russell M. Nelson April 1995

The covenant that the Lord first made with Abraham and reaffirmed with Isaac and Jacob is of transcendent significance.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/children-of-the-covenant?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

Tithing Tithing

Dallin H. Oaks April 1994

We should not think that the payment and blessings of tithing are unique to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/tithing?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

The Unique Message of Jesus Christ The Unique Message of Jesus Christ

Robert D. Hales April 1994

Jesus Christ is a God; he is Jehovah of the Old Testament (see Abr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/the-unique-message-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

“From the Beginning” “From the Beginning”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1993

Paul, too, wrote of the “dispensation of the fulness of times” (Rom.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/from-the-beginning?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

Constancy amid Change Constancy amid Change

Russell M. Nelson October 1993

Scriptures certify that the priesthood has continued and will continue “through the lineage of [the] fathers” (D&C 86:8).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/constancy-amid-change?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God

John M. Madsen April 1993

He is Jesus Christ, who, before condescending to come down from heaven to dwell among the children of men (see Mosiah 3:5), was none other than the Great Jehovah (see Moro.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/jesus-christ-the-son-of-the-living-god?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

Seeking the Good Seeking the Good

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1992

The word seek means to go in search of, try to discover, try to acquire.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/seeking-the-good?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

Listen to Learn Listen to Learn

Russell M. Nelson April 1991

Carefully listen to learn from the Lord through the still small voice—the Holy Spirit—which leads to truth.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/listen-to-learn?lang=eng&id=p47#p47

Woman—Of Infinite Worth Woman—Of Infinite Worth

Russell M. Nelson October 1989

The stories of these and other scriptural heroines show that women are essential in God’s plan for His children.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/woman-of-infinite-worth?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

The Soil and Roots of Testimony The Soil and Roots of Testimony

John K. Carmack October 1988

Abraham became the great patriarch because he desired “to be one who possessed great knowledge, and to be a greater follower of righteousness, and to possess a greater knowledge, and to be a father of many nations, a prince of peace.” He desired “to receive instructions, and to keep the commandments of God.” (Abr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/the-soil-and-roots-of-testimony?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants

Ezra Taft Benson April 1987

The responsibility of the seed of Abraham, which we are, is to be missionaries to “bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations” (Abr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/the-book-of-mormon-and-the-doctrine-and-covenants?lang=eng&id=p51#p51

Reverent and Clean Reverent and Clean

Dallin H. Oaks April 1986

The Bible has hundreds of references to the name of God, a sacred word which usually refers to God the Father, or Elohim.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/reverent-and-clean?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

“Hold Up Your Light” “Hold Up Your Light”

J. Richard Clarke April 1985

[And] through thy ministry my name shall be known in the earth forever, for I am thy God.” (Abr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/hold-up-your-light?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

Commitment to God Commitment to God

Howard W. Hunter October 1982

The Lord made a covenant with Noah, and the rainbow became the token of that eternal covenant with all mankind.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/commitment-to-god?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

Gospel Covenants Gospel Covenants

Marion G. Romney April 1981

“And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curse thee; and in thee … and in thy seed … shall all the families of the earth be blessed, even with the blessings of the Gospel, which are the blessings of salvation, even of life eternal.” (Abr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/gospel-covenants?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

“What Think Ye of Christ?” “Whom Say Ye That I Am?” “What Think Ye of Christ?” “Whom Say Ye That I Am?”

Robert D. Hales April 1979

Jesus Christ is a god; he is the Jehovah of the Old Testament and the Savior of the New Testament (see Abr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/what-think-ye-of-christ-whom-say-ye-that-i-am?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

A Basis for Faith in the Living God A Basis for Faith in the Living God

N. Eldon Tanner October 1978

Adam lived for nine hundred and thirty years, during which time he could give personal testimony to eight generations of his descendants, down to Lamech, the father of Noah.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/a-basis-for-faith-in-the-living-god?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

“What Is Truth?” “What Is Truth?”

John H. Vandenberg April 1978

“And I will make of thee a great nation, … and thou shalt be a blessing unto thy seed after thee, that in their hands they shall bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations.” (Abr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/what-is-truth?lang=eng&id=p55#p55

Jesus the Christ Jesus the Christ

Spencer W. Kimball October 1977

The Lord Jesus Christ proclaimed to Abraham, “My name is Jehovah.” (Abr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/jesus-the-christ?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

We Are a Covenant-Making People We Are a Covenant-Making People

Joseph Anderson October 1976

The Lord entered into covenant with Abraham, stating that He would make of him a great nation and make his name great.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/we-are-a-covenant-making-people?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

“An Honest Man—God’s Noblest Work” “An Honest Man—God’s Noblest Work”

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1976

“That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine.” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/an-honest-man-gods-noblest-work?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

Covenants and Blessings Covenants and Blessings

William H. Bennett October 1975

From the scriptures we can identify some of these chosen individuals, starting with Michael who was referred to as the Archangel, one of high rank in the spirit world.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/covenants-and-blessings?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

The Privilege of Holding the Priesthood The Privilege of Holding the Priesthood

Spencer W. Kimball October 1975

“And, finding there was greater happiness and peace and rest [this other kind of rest, the kind that you work at] for me, I sought for the blessings of the fathers, and the right whereunto I should be ordained to administer the same; having been myself a follower of righteousness, desiring also to be one who possessed great knowledge, and to be a greater follower of righteousness, and to possess a greater knowledge, and to be a father of many nations, a prince of peace, and desiring to receiv...

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/the-privilege-of-holding-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p64#p64

Genealogy: A Personal Responsibility Genealogy: A Personal Responsibility

Theodore M. Burton October 1972

“And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curse thee; and in thee (that is, in thy Priesthood) and in thy seed (that is, thy Priesthood), for I give unto thee a promise that this right shall continue in thee, and in thy seed after thee (that is to say, the literal seed, or the seed of the body) shall all the families of the earth be blessed, even with the blessings of the Gospel, which are the blessings of salvation, even of life eternal.” (Abr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/genealogy-a-personal-responsibility?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

The Covenant of the Priesthood The Covenant of the Priesthood

Marion G. Romney April 1972

“… in thy seed … shall all the families of the earth be blessed, even with the blessings of the Gospel, which are the blessings of salvation, even of life eternal.” (Abr.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/the-covenant-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

All May Share in Adam’s Blessing All May Share in Adam’s Blessing

Eldred G. Smith April 1971

“And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/all-may-share-in-adams-blessing?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

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