Genesis 18–23 — Come Follow Me

Humble Souls at Altars Kneel Humble Souls at Altars Kneel

Jeremy R. Jaggi October 2025

Abraham built an altar, bound Isaac, and was ready to sacrifice his only son, but his hand was stayed, and he declared, like the Lord has declared, “Here am I”!

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/23jaggi?lang=eng&id=p_fyNfc#p_fyNfc

Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys

Russell M. Nelson April 2024

When this vision closed, “Elias appeared, and committed the dispensation of the gospel of Abraham” to Joseph.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/57nelson?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

Abide the Day in Christ Abide the Day in Christ

Amy A. Wright October 2023

“Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/12wright?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

To Heal the World To Heal the World

Ronald A. Rasband April 2022

I recently represented the Church at the annual G20 Interfaith Forum in Italy.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/45rasband?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

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

Good Shepherd, Lamb of God Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

Gerrit W. Gong April 2019

“And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/53gong?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

Obedience Brings Blessings Obedience Brings Blessings

Thomas S. Monson April 2013

A soul-stirring account of obedience is that of Abraham and Isaac.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/obedience-brings-blessings?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

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

Cleansing the Inner Vessel Cleansing the Inner Vessel

Boyd K. Packer October 2010

In turn, he asked her to read to him from the Old Testament the account of Lot’s wife, who was turned to a pillar of salt.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/cleansing-the-inner-vessel?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration

Tad R. Callister October 2009

The scriptures give further evidence of this great truth: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son” (John 3:16).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/joseph-smith-prophet-of-the-restoration?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

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

And the Lord changed Abram’s name to Abraham and Sarai’s name to Sarah, and when he was nearly 100 and she was 90, they were promised that Sarah would bear a son to be named Isaac (see Genesis 17:17, 19).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/claim-the-exceeding-great-and-precious-promises?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

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

God’s promise for the gathering of scattered Israel was equally emphatic.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/the-gathering-of-scattered-israel?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

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

Becoming a Missionary Becoming a Missionary

David A. Bednar October 2005

“And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice” (Genesis 22:16–18).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/becoming-a-missionary?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

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

James E. Faust October 2004

What does it mean to be the seed of Abraham?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/the-key-of-the-knowledge-of-god?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

The Dawning of a Brighter Day The Dawning of a Brighter Day

Gordon B. Hinckley April 2004

The earth was cleansed.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/the-dawning-of-a-brighter-day?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

How Choice a Seer! How Choice a Seer!

Neal A. Maxwell October 2003

Anciently, the vastness of Abraham’s eventual posterity was compared to the sand of the sea, a staggering promise (see Genesis 22:17).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/how-choice-a-seer?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

War and Peace War and Peace

Gordon B. Hinckley April 2003

Even in an evil world we can so live our lives as to merit the protecting care of our Father in Heaven.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/war-and-peace?lang=eng&id=p45#p45

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

Russell M. Nelson October 2002

Abraham’s posterity has a divinely decreed potential.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/blessed-are-the-peacemakers?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

Models to Follow Models to Follow

Thomas S. Monson October 2002

All of us love the beautiful account from the Holy Bible of Abraham and Isaac.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/models-to-follow?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go

Dallin H. Oaks October 2002

Abraham, who led Isaac on that heartbreaking journey to Mount Moriah, was faithfully going where the Lord wanted him to go (see Genesis 22).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/i-ll-go-where-you-want-me-to-go?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

The Hands of the Fathers The Hands of the Fathers

Jeffrey R. Holland April 1999

Of Abraham, the grand patriarch, God said, “I know him.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/the-hands-of-the-fathers?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

Pearls from the Sand Pearls from the Sand

E Ray Bateman October 1998

Abraham found great favor from the Lord because of his obedience to whatsoever the Lord commanded him.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/pearls-from-the-sand?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

What Is Relief Society For? What Is Relief Society For?

Aileen H. Clyde October 1995

Consider the Savior’s image when he spoke of the necessity of discerning truth.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/what-is-relief-society-for?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord

Gene R. Cook April 1993

Repentance is the second principle.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/receiving-divine-assistance-through-the-grace-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

Bible Stories and Personal Protection Bible Stories and Personal Protection

Dallin H. Oaks October 1992

The Lord spoke to Abraham and told him to take his son Isaac and go to the top of a mountain in the land of Moriah “and offer him there for a burnt offering” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/bible-stories-and-personal-protection?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Filling the Whole Earth Filling the Whole Earth

David B. Haight April 1990

The transformation of once-mighty man-made empires with such speed and determination has released new springs of faith and hope in the hearts of hundreds of millions of oppressed souls.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/filling-the-whole-earth?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

Woman—Of Infinite Worth Woman—Of Infinite Worth

Russell M. Nelson October 1989

Sarah, in becoming the mother of Isaac in her advanced years, verified that nothing is “too hard for the Lord.” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/woman-of-infinite-worth?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

“With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible” “With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible”

Russell M. Nelson April 1988

Even more widely known than war is an understanding of childbearing.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/with-god-nothing-shall-be-impossible?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Daughter of God Daughter of God

Yoshihiko Kikuchi April 1988

When the Lord told Abraham to offer his only son, Isaac, on Mount Moriah, Abraham took Isaac, two servants, and a donkey and built an altar (see Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/daughter-of-god?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

“Willing to Submit” “Willing to Submit”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1985

Had not Jesus, as Jehovah, said to Abraham, “Is any thing too hard for the Lord?” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/willing-to-submit?lang=eng&id=p48#p48

A Call to the Priesthood: “Feed My Sheep” A Call to the Priesthood: “Feed My Sheep”

Ezra Taft Benson April 1983

Some leaders say that some men are past hope, but, as the angel told Abraham, nothing is impossible with the Lord!

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/a-call-to-the-priesthood-feed-my-sheep?lang=eng&id=p70#p70

Commitment to God Commitment to God

Howard W. Hunter October 1982

“Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/commitment-to-god?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

“Is Any Thing Too Hard for the Lord?” “Is Any Thing Too Hard for the Lord?”

Douglas W. DeHaan October 1980

As I walked I noticed that the corn itself was a fine crop, with row after row ten to fourteen feet high.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/is-any-thing-too-hard-for-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

The Tragic Cycle The Tragic Cycle

Marion G. Romney October 1977

“He overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground.” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/the-tragic-cycle?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

Make Haste to Obey Make Haste to Obey

J. Thomas Fyans April 1975

When Abraham saw three messengers of God approaching, “he ran to meet them.” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/make-haste-to-obey?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

Why Do We Continue to Tolerate Sin? Why Do We Continue to Tolerate Sin?

Spencer W. Kimball April 1975

Abraham knew that the cities of the plains—Sodom and Gomorrah and other places—were wicked cities, housing wicked, godless people, saying with Cain, “Who is the Lord that I should know him?” (Moses 5:16.) He was aware that destruction of those cities was imminent; but in his compassion for his fellowman, he begged and pleaded with the Lord, “Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city,” will you spare the others of the city?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/why-do-we-continue-to-tolerate-sin?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

Our Precious Families Our Precious Families

Loren C. Dunn October 1974

First, then, the right of parents to structure the attitudes and conduct of their children.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/our-precious-families?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

“The Gospel of Jesus Christ Is the Golden Door” “The Gospel of Jesus Christ Is the Golden Door”

Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1973

Now, brethren, let’s say we reversed things and took those high mark up items at 20 percent and displayed them on the heavy traffic impulse ends where the customers are more likely to buy, and took the low mark up items off those ends and put them on the shelf in a less favorable position, then we change the product mix.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-is-the-golden-door?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

The Rewards, the Blessings, the Promises The Rewards, the Blessings, the Promises

Spencer W. Kimball October 1973

“Is any thing too hard for the Lord?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/the-rewards-the-blessings-the-promises?lang=eng&id=p79#p79

Sacrifice Still Brings Forth Blessings Sacrifice Still Brings Forth Blessings

Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1971

“And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.” (Gen.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/sacrifice-still-brings-forth-blessings?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

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

Eldred G. Smith April 1971