Joshua 1–8; 23–24 — Come Follow Me

The Love of God The Love of God

Benjamin M. Z. Tai April 2025

When the winds are against us in our lives, are we willing to be cheerful and courageous?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/56tai?lang=eng&id=p_lrDTt#p_lrDTt

Wholehearted Wholehearted

Michelle D. Craig October 2022

The scriptures are filled with examples of men and women, disciples of Christ, who, when facing the impossible, simply acted—who got up in faith and walked.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/32craig?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings: He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings:

Patrick Kearon April 2022

I will do wonders among you.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/24kearon?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness

Bradley R. Wilcox October 2021

Now, brothers and sisters, the COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy for anyone, but the isolation associated with quarantine restrictions has made life especially difficult for those struggling with bad habits.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/35wilcox?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

This Is Our Time! This Is Our Time!

S. Gifford Nielsen April 2021

“Be strong and of a good courage” (Joshua 1:5–6).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/33nielsen?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

Waiting on the Lord Waiting on the Lord

Jeffrey R. Holland October 2020

The answer to such questions is “Yes, God can provide miracles instantaneously, but sooner or later we learn that the times and seasons of our mortal journey are His and His alone to direct.” He administers that calendar to every one of us individually.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/57holland?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

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

Your Priesthood Playbook Your Priesthood Playbook

Gary E. Stevenson April 2019

Ricardo Rojas, here currently serving as branch president, said: “Through [God’s] priesthood [we] can help in His work.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/31stevenson?lang=eng&id=p71#p71

Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

Ronald A. Rasband April 2019

We trust the Lord, who said to Joshua as he prepared to lead the Israelites into the promised land, “Be strong and of … good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua trusted those words and counseled the people, “Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” The Lord parted the waters of the Jordan, and the Israelites’ 40 years of wandering in the wilderness ended.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/56rasband?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

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

Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2017

He has given us an abundance of reasons to rejoice.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/perfect-love-casteth-out-fear?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2016

If gospel standards seem high and the personal improvement needed in the days ahead seems out of reach, remember Joshua’s encouragement to his people when they faced a daunting future.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/tomorrow-the-lord-will-do-wonders-among-you?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Be Strong and of a Good Courage Be Strong and of a Good Courage

Thomas S. Monson April 2014

“… Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/be-strong-and-of-a-good-courage?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

“I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee” “I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee”

Thomas S. Monson October 2013

From the bed of pain, from the pillow wet with tears, we are lifted heavenward by that divine assurance and precious promise: “I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” Such comfort is priceless.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/i-will-not-fail-thee-nor-forsake-thee?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

Brethren, We Have Work to Do Brethren, We Have Work to Do

D. Todd Christofferson October 2012

And so to all who are listening, wherever this message may reach you, I say as Jehovah said to Joshua, “Be strong and of a good courage” (Joshua 1:6).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/brethren-we-have-work-to-do?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Mountains to Climb Mountains to Climb

Henry B. Eyring April 2012

You and I have faith that the way to rise through and above trials is to believe that there is a “balm in Gilead” and that the Lord has promised, “I will not … forsake thee.” That is what President Thomas S.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/mountains-to-climb?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

Arise and Shine Forth Arise and Shine Forth

Ann M. Dibb April 2012

For a moment, let’s review recent themes: “Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly,” “Be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works,” “Be thou an example of the believers,” “Be strong and of a good courage,” and the thirteenth article of faith: “We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/arise-and-shine-forth?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Courageous Parenting Courageous Parenting

Larry R. Lawrence October 2010

The Young Men and Young Women Mutual theme for 2010 was taken from the book of Joshua.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/courageous-parenting?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Mothers and Daughters Mothers and Daughters

M. Russell Ballard April 2010

All youth will be more likely to make and keep covenants if they learn how to recognize the presence and the voice of the Spirit.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/mothers-and-daughters?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

Be of a Good Courage Be of a Good Courage

Ann M. Dibb April 2010

No matter what you may face in your personal journey, the first guide found in Joshua reminds us to pray, be patient, and remember God’s promise: “I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee” (Joshua 1:5).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/be-of-a-good-courage?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

Never, Never, Never Give Up! Never, Never, Never Give Up!

Mary N. Cook April 2010

Imagine how Joshua, the successor to the great prophet Moses, must have felt, knowing that he was to lead the children of Israel to the promised land.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/never-never-never-give-up?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

Remember Who You Are! Remember Who You Are!

Elaine S. Dalton April 2010

The Lord’s counsel to Joshua is His counsel to you today, the “youth of the noble birthright.” “Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” You are not alone!

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/remember-who-you-are?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

The Need for Greater Kindness The Need for Greater Kindness

Gordon B. Hinckley April 2006

In the words of the Lord to Joshua, brethren, “be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God [will be] with thee whithersoever thou goest” (Joshua 1:9).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/the-need-for-greater-kindness?lang=eng&id=p50#p50

An Ensign to the Nations, a Light to the World An Ensign to the Nations, a Light to the World

Gordon B. Hinckley October 2003

“Have not I commanded thee?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/an-ensign-to-the-nations-a-light-to-the-world?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

“Sanctify Yourselves” “Sanctify Yourselves”

Jeffrey R. Holland October 2000

In that spirit my call to you tonight is something of the call Joshua gave to an earlier generation of priesthood bearers, young men and those not so young, who needed to perform a miracle in their time.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/sanctify-yourselves?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Your Own Personal Testimony Your Own Personal Testimony

Angel Abrea April 2000

It is to follow the commandment of the Lord to Joshua: “Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest” (Josh.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/your-own-personal-testimony?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

Prophets and Spiritual Mole Crickets Prophets and Spiritual Mole Crickets

Neil L. Andersen October 1999

The words of Joshua ring with such relevance today, and yet how we demonstrate our decision to serve the Lord seems to change with each generation.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/prophets-and-spiritual-mole-crickets?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

“Made Like unto the Son of God” “Made Like unto the Son of God”

Ray H. Wood April 1999

When Jericho was destroyed, the Lord forbade them from taking any of the precious possessions to be found therein.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/made-like-unto-the-son-of-god?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

Look to God and Live Look to God and Live

Thomas S. Monson April 1998

From the bed of pain, from the pillow wet with tears, we are lifted heavenward by that divine assurance and precious promise, “I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/look-to-god-and-live?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

Listening with New Ears Listening with New Ears

Virginia H. Pearce April 1996

A young woman wrote: “President Hinckley quoted Joshua 1:9 [Josh.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/listening-with-new-ears?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

Stay the Course—Keep the Faith Stay the Course—Keep the Faith

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1995

When the Lord took Moses unto Himself, He then said to Joshua, “Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest” (Josh.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/stay-the-course-keep-the-faith?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

“Remember Also the Promises” “Remember Also the Promises”

Jay E. Jensen October 1992

In addition to these general categories of promises of power and increase, there are other promises, such as “for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success” (Josh.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/remember-also-the-promises?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Filling the Whole Earth Filling the Whole Earth

David B. Haight April 1990

“When your children ask you what these stones mean, you will tell them about the time when Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/filling-the-whole-earth?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

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

Russell M. Nelson April 1988

The expression deep water means danger!

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/with-god-nothing-shall-be-impossible?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

Am I a “Living” Member? Am I a “Living” Member?

Howard W. Hunter April 1987

As members of the living church we have a belief in the living God.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/am-i-a-living-member?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

Developing Faith Developing Faith

A. Theodore Tuttle October 1986

Then he goes on and talks about how they received manna in the wilderness, how they received water from a rock, how the Lord led them by a pillar of cloud in the daytime and a light at night, and how when they crossed the Jordan, it stopped when the feet of the priests touched the water (see vs.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/developing-faith?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

In the Lord’s Own Way In the Lord’s Own Way

Russell M. Nelson April 1986

Missionary work throughout the world is part of his plan.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/in-the-lords-own-way?lang=eng&id=p54#p54

The Power of the Word The Power of the Word

Ezra Taft Benson April 1986

“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” (Josh.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/the-power-of-the-word?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

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

Christ, Our Passover Christ, Our Passover

Howard W. Hunter April 1985

After the Israelites had escaped from Pharaoh’s grasp and death came to the firstborn of the Egyptians, the Israelites eventually crossed over Jordan.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/christ-our-passover?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

“The Spirit Giveth Life” “The Spirit Giveth Life”

Thomas S. Monson April 1985

From the bed of pain, from the pillow wet with the tears of loneliness, we are lifted heavenward by that divine assurance and precious promise, “I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” (Josh.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/the-spirit-giveth-life?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Commitment to God Commitment to God

Howard W. Hunter October 1982

“Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.” (Josh.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/commitment-to-god?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

These I Will Make My Leaders These I Will Make My Leaders

James E. Faust October 1980

My testimony is that this Church grows and succeeds because we are under the guiding influence of the holy priesthood of God.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/these-i-will-make-my-leaders?lang=eng&id=p49#p49

Seek Out Your Spiritual Leader Seek Out Your Spiritual Leader

Gene R. Cook April 1978

“According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee.” (Josh.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/seek-out-your-spiritual-leader?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

That We May Be One That We May Be One

Howard W. Hunter April 1976

“Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever.” (Josh.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/that-we-may-be-one?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

Be Valiant in the Fight of Faith Be Valiant in the Fight of Faith

Bruce R. McConkie October 1974

It is to be courageous and bold; to use all our strength, energy, and ability in the warfare with the world; to fight the good fight of faith.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/be-valiant-in-the-fight-of-faith?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

“We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet” “We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet”

Spencer W. Kimball October 1972

Today we have the opportunity as did the children of Israel to covenant again and to sustain a new prophet.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/we-thank-thee-o-god-for-a-prophet?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

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