Isaiah 50–57

2026 · Week 41

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Relevant conference talks

  1. About His Business About His Business

    Patrick Kearon April 2026

    Some callings are highly stretching, while others may leave us wondering, “Isn’t there more I could be asked to do?” You might serve in a very visible role for a time, only later to be called to quiet, unseen service—or to support those with less experience.

  2. Jesus Christ—the True Vine Jesus Christ—the True Vine

    Ulisses Soares April 2026

    The True Vine offers something far greater and eternal than visibility or acclaim—the promise to “dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness.” With patience and perfect love, He continues to invite us to come unto Him through His words and the words of those whom He has called and ordained to represent Him, to speak in His name, and to testify of Him.

  3. “Here Am I, Send Me” “Here Am I, Send Me”

    Susan H. Porter April 2026

    Heavenly Father sent Jesus to earth.

  4. Humble Souls at Altars Kneel Humble Souls at Altars Kneel

    Jeremy R. Jaggi October 2025

    When Amy and I look closely at our life experiences, we celebrate the gift of Jesus Christ’s perfect love and sacrifice.

  5. And Now I See And Now I See

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2025

    But we remember from the Book of Mormon that some things are both plain and precious and that prior to Jesus’s birth, it would be prophesied that “he [would have] no form nor comeliness; and when we [should] see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.” How often God has sent His majestic message through a newly called and very anxious Relief Society president or an unlearned boy on a New York farm or a brand-new missionary or a baby lying in a manger.

  6. Prophets of God Prophets of God

    Andrea Muñoz Spannaus October 2025

    The world’s wickedness is growing, but the Church of Jesus Christ and His kingdom are stronger than ever.

  7. And We Talk of Christ And We Talk of Christ

    Gary E. Stevenson April 2025

    We testify that at the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified on the cross, and then was resurrected.

  8. Our Heavenly Guidance System Our Heavenly Guidance System

    Sergio R. Vargas April 2025

    Remember that He is known as “a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.” The Savior taught, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” His atoning sacrifice allows our sins to be forgiven to the point that He no longer remembers them.

  9. The Love of God The Love of God

    Benjamin M. Z. Tai April 2025

    Jesus Christ embodies Heavenly Father’s love for us.

  10. God’s Favourite God’s Favourite

    Karl D. Hirst October 2024

    But perhaps you feel a long way from the love of God.

  11. “This Is My Gospel”—“This Is My Church” “This Is My Gospel”—“This Is My Church”

    Dale G. Renlund October 2024

    The core of the gospel that the Church teaches is that Jesus Christ bore “our griefs, and carried our sorrows.” He had “laid on him the iniquity of us all.” He “endured the cross,” broke “the bands of death,” “ascended into heaven, and … sat down on the right hand of God, to claim of the Father his rights of mercy.” The Savior did all this because He loves His Father and He loves us.

  12. The Joy of Our Redemption The Joy of Our Redemption

    Kristin M. Yee October 2024

    He has said, “Will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?” He can heal the “waste places” of your soul—the places made dry, harsh, and desolate by sin and sorrow—and “make [your] wilderness like Eden.”

  13. “I Am He” “I Am He”

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2024

    The answer to that question could not have been in His looks, for Isaiah had prophesied some seven centuries earlier that “he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.” It certainly wasn’t in His polished wardrobe or His great personal wealth, of which He had neither.

  14. O Youth of the Noble Birthright O Youth of the Noble Birthright

    Bradley R. Wilcox October 2024

    “O youth of the noble birthright, carry on, carry on, carry on!” I testify that you are loved—and you are trusted—today, in 20 years, and forever.

  15. Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2024

    “The mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord.”

  16. Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives

    Jose L. Alonso April 2024

    The profound questions of the soul, those that surface in our darkest hours and highest trials, are addressed through the unwavering love of Jesus Christ.

  17. Call, Don’t Fall Call, Don’t Fall

    Taylor G. Godoy April 2024

    Confidence in God’s answers implies accepting that His ways are not our ways and that “all things must come to pass in their time.”

  18. How Great Will Be Your Joy How Great Will Be Your Joy

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2023

    Isaiah gave us a poetic description of what it means to serve in the mission “field.” Scripture tells us “the field is the world.” This great ancient prophet wrote, “For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” The mountains, hills, fields, and trees can be likened to mission presidents, bishops, district leaders, members, and those who seek the truth bu...

  19. Focus on Jesus Christ Focus on Jesus Christ

    Milton Camargo April 2023

    The third problem is spiritual death arising from sin.

  20. A Voice of Gladness! A Voice of Gladness!

    Kevin R. Duncan April 2023

    Joseph’s jubilant expression truly captures the full and majestic joy found in God our Heavenly Father’s great plan of happiness, for He has assured us, “Men are, that they might have joy.”

  21. Wholehearted Wholehearted

    Michelle D. Craig October 2022

    When your faith, your family, or your future are challenged—when you wonder why life is so hard when you are doing your best to live the gospel—remember that the Lord told us to expect troubles.

  22. Put On Thy Strength, O Zion Put On Thy Strength, O Zion

    David A. Bednar October 2022

    “Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion.”

  23. Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice

    Marcos A. Aidukaitis April 2022

    But God truly blessed me richly.

  24. The Power of Spiritual Momentum The Power of Spiritual Momentum

    Russell M. Nelson April 2022

    Please do not fear or delay repenting.

  25. The Greatest Possession The Greatest Possession

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2021

    All who speak in this general conference will all be saying, one way or another, what Christ said to this rich young man: “Come unto your Savior.

  26. The Love of God The Love of God

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2021

    We don’t have to attempt the impossible in trying to rationalize our sins away.

  27. The Things of My Soul The Things of My Soul

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2021

    We are blessed with scriptures and teachings that remind us, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.”

  28. Remember Thy Suffering Saints, O Our God Remember Thy Suffering Saints, O Our God

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2021

    I testify that our Heavenly Father remembers His suffering Saints, loves you, and is intimately aware of you.

  29. One Percent Better One Percent Better

    Michael A. Dunn October 2021

    This process is not always accomplished in a linear fashion.

  30. Not as the World Giveth Not as the World Giveth

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2021

    Challenging times come in this mortal world, including to the faithful, but the reassuring message of Christ is that although He, the paschal lamb, would go like “a sheep before [its] shearers,” He would nevertheless rise, as the psalmist said, to be “our refuge and strength, [our] very present help in [times of] trouble.”

  31. Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul

    Ulisses Soares April 2021

    “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

  32. Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains

    Russell M. Nelson April 2021

    Please know this: if everything and everyone else in the world whom you trust should fail, Jesus Christ and His Church will never fail you.

  33. “Behold! I Am a God of Miracles” “Behold! I Am a God of Miracles”

    Ronald A. Rasband April 2021

    The Lord has reminded us, “Neither are your ways my ways.” He offers, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”—rest from worry, disappointment, fear, disobedience, concern for loved ones, for lost or broken dreams.

  34. The Healing Power of Jesus Christ The Healing Power of Jesus Christ

    Cristina B. Franco October 2020

    “One of the blessings of the Atonement is that we can receive of the Savior’s succoring powers.

  35. Let God Prevail Let God Prevail

    Russell M. Nelson October 2020

    Sadly, Israel’s posterity broke their covenants with God.

  36. Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God

    Dale G. Renlund April 2020

    Much like Tom, each of us has received gifts that we could not provide for ourselves, gifts from our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, including redemption through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

  37. The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion

    Benjamin M. Z. Tai April 2020

    Jesus Christ is the Master Physician.

  38. Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life

    Ricardo P. Giménez April 2020

    “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:3–5).

  39. Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me! Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!

    Reyna I. Aburto October 2019

    Let us all remember that our Savior, Jesus Christ, “[has taken] upon him [our] infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know … how to succor [us] according to [our] infirmities.” He came “to bind up the brokenhearted, … to comfort all that mourn; … to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.”

  40. Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness

    Sharon Eubank April 2019

    The scarlet dye of the Old Testament was not only colorful but also colorfast, meaning that its vivid color stuck to the wool and would not fade no matter how many times it was washed.

  41. Cleansed by Repentance Cleansed by Repentance

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2019

    Overarching God’s plan and all of His commandments is His love for each of us, which is “most desirable above all things … and the most joyous to the soul” (1 Nephi 11:22–23).

  42. Good Shepherd, Lamb of God Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2019

    Our Good Shepherd cautions that shepherds in Israel must not slumber, nor scatter or cause the sheep to go astray, nor look our own way for our own gain.

  43. The Immediate Goodness of God The Immediate Goodness of God

    Kyle S. McKay April 2019

    Moreover, He has promised, “My kindness shall not depart from thee.”

  44. Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ

    Robert C. Gay October 2018

    His grace is sufficient.

  45. The Plan and the Proclamation The Plan and the Proclamation

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2017

    Inevitably, the actions of those who try to follow God’s plan of salvation can cause misunderstanding or even conflict with family members or friends who do not believe its principles.

  46. The Heart of the Widow The Heart of the Widow

    O. Vincent Haleck October 2017

    Let us join as worldwide Saints in doing that which is necessary to have the widow’s heart, truly rejoicing in the blessings that will fill the “want” that results.

  47. Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good

    Stanley G. Ellis October 2017

    Brothers and sisters, we can have the faith to trust Him!

  48. The Beauty of Holiness The Beauty of Holiness

    Carol F. McConkie April 2017

    We are daughters of Heavenly Father, and each of us has a divine heritage of holiness.

  49. Our Father’s Glorious Plan Our Father’s Glorious Plan

    Weatherford T. Clayton April 2017

    There in the Garden of Gethsemane, He began to pay the price for our sins and our sicknesses, our pains and our infirmities.

  50. Stand Up Inside and Be All In Stand Up Inside and Be All In

    Gary B. Sabin April 2017

    “There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.”

  51. Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2017

    In the face of fear, let us find our courage, muster our faith, and have confidence in the promise that “no weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper.”

  52. Fourth Floor, Last Door Fourth Floor, Last Door

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2016

    No, the purpose of faith is not to change God’s will but to empower us to act on God’s will.

  53. For Our Spiritual Development and Learning For Our Spiritual Development and Learning

    W. Mark Bassett October 2016

    Isaiah explained, speaking for the Lord, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

  54. Repentance: A Joyful Choice Repentance: A Joyful Choice

    Dale G. Renlund October 2016

    Jesus Christ can forgive because He paid the price for our sins.

  55. Behold Thy Mother Behold Thy Mother

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2015

    Prophesying of the Savior’s Atonement, Isaiah wrote, “He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows.” A majestic latter-day vision emphasized that “[Jesus] came into the world … to bear the sins of the world.” Both ancient and modern scripture testify that “he redeemed them, and bore them, and carried them all the days of old.” A favorite hymn pleads with us to “hear your great Deliv’rer’s voice!”

  56. Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ Strengthened by the Atonement of Jesus Christ

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2015

    Isaiah taught that the Messiah would bear our “griefs” and our “sorrows” (Isaiah 53:4).

  57. “Chosen to Bear Testimony of My Name” “Chosen to Bear Testimony of My Name”

    David A. Bednar October 2015

    Some people have suggested younger, more vigorous leaders are needed in the Church to address effectively the serious challenges of our modern world.

  58. The Family Is of God The Family Is of God

    Carole M. Stephens April 2015

    So right now some of you are thinking, “Well then, Sister Stephens, you just don’t understand!” And I answer that you may be right.

  59. The Eternal Perspective of the Gospel The Eternal Perspective of the Gospel

    Rafael E. Pino April 2015

    The Lord knows what He wants to accomplish with each one of us.

  60. Thy Kingdom Come Thy Kingdom Come

    Neil L. Andersen April 2015

    There will be unforgettable reunions with the angels of heaven and the Saints upon the earth.

  61. Which Way Do You Face? Which Way Do You Face?

    Lynn G. Robbins October 2014

    Trying to please others before pleasing God is inverting the first and second great commandments (see Matthew 22:37–39).

  62. Yes, Lord, I Will Follow Thee Yes, Lord, I Will Follow Thee

    Eduardo Gavarret October 2014

    “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

  63. Are We Not All Beggars? Are We Not All Beggars?

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2014

    In that regard, I pay a personal tribute to President Thomas Spencer Monson.

  64. Live according to the Words of the Prophets Live according to the Words of the Prophets

    Carol F. McConkie October 2014

    We heed prophetic word even when it may seem unreasonable, inconvenient, and uncomfortable.

  65. The Sacrament and the Atonement The Sacrament and the Atonement

    James J. Hamula October 2014

    With a small cup of water, we signify that we remember the blood Jesus spilled and the spiritual suffering He endured for all mankind.

  66. Living the Gospel Joyful Living the Gospel Joyful

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2014

    I think God knows something we don’t—things that are beyond our capacity to comprehend!

  67. The Windows of Heaven The Windows of Heaven

    David A. Bednar October 2013

    “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8–9).

  68. Hastening the Lord’s Game Plan! Hastening the Lord’s Game Plan!

    S. Gifford Nielsen October 2013

    The stake president continued: “My respect and love for this returning missionary was overwhelming!

  69. Power in the Priesthood Power in the Priesthood

    Neil L. Andersen October 2013

    While there are many things we do know about the priesthood, seeing through the lens of mortality does not always give a complete understanding of the workings of God.

  70. The Lord’s Way The Lord’s Way

    Stanley G. Ellis April 2013

    “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8–9).

  71. Stand Strong in Holy Places Stand Strong in Holy Places

    Robert D. Hales April 2013

    Sometimes we become the lightning rod, and we must “take the heat” for holding fast to God’s standards and doing His work.

  72. Trial of Your Faith Trial of Your Faith

    Neil L. Andersen October 2012

    “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

  73. The Joy of the Priesthood The Joy of the Priesthood

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2012

    The priesthood of Almighty God is available to worthy men wherever they may be—no matter their ancestry, no matter how humble their circumstances, in the nearest or farthest reaches of the globe.

  74. By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled

    Marcus B. Nash October 2012

    If, because of unbelief or doubt, you find your faith wavering, remember that even the ancient Apostles implored the Lord to “increase our faith.” Bearing in mind that faith and reason are necessary companions, consider the following analogy: faith and reason are like the two wings of an aircraft.

  75. The Laborers in the Vineyard The Laborers in the Vineyard

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2012

    Whether you are not yet of our faith or were with us once and have not remained, there is nothing in either case that you have done that cannot be undone.

  76. Waiting upon the Lord: Thy Will Be Done Waiting upon the Lord: Thy Will Be Done

    Robert D. Hales October 2011

    His preparation began in the premortal life as He waited upon His Father, saying, “Thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever.” Beginning in that moment and continuing today, He exercises His agency to accept and carry out our Heavenly Father’s plan.

  77. Covenants Covenants

    Russell M. Nelson October 2011

    When we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us.

  78. Missionaries Are a Treasure of the Church Missionaries Are a Treasure of the Church

    Kazuhiko Yamashita October 2011

    I would like to express my sincere love, respect, and feeling of thankfulness for all the returned missionaries who have served around the world.

  79. Followers of Christ Followers of Christ

    Walter F. González April 2011

    The first characteristic, being loving, is probably one thing the journalist in Córdoba noticed among our Church members.

  80. Temple Mirrors of Eternity: A Testimony of Family Temple Mirrors of Eternity: A Testimony of Family

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2010

    Scripture describes our Savior as “the Father and the Son.” Having dwelt in flesh and subjected the flesh to the will of the Father, our Savior knows how to succor us, His people, in our pains, afflictions, temptations, sicknesses, even death.

  81. The Three Rs of Choice The Three Rs of Choice

    Thomas S. Monson October 2010

    My beloved brethren, may we be filled with gratitude for the right of choice, accept the responsibility of choice, and ever be conscious of the results of choice.

  82. The Divine Gift of Gratitude The Divine Gift of Gratitude

    Thomas S. Monson October 2010

    Who was this “man of sorrows, … acquainted with grief”?

  83. Steadfast and Immovable Steadfast and Immovable

    Silvia H. Allred October 2010

    “… He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: … and with his stripes we are healed.”

  84. Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2010

    Most people in trouble end up crying, “What was I thinking?” Well, whatever they were thinking, they weren’t thinking of Christ.

  85. The Love of God The Love of God

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2009

    Think of the purest, most all-consuming love you can imagine.

  86. Be Your Best Self Be Your Best Self

    Thomas S. Monson April 2009

    My final suggestion, my brethren: live righteously.

  87. Come to Zion Come to Zion

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2008

    At the end of July this year, young single adults from several countries in eastern Europe gathered outside Budapest, Hungary, for a conference.

  88. Happiness, Your Heritage Happiness, Your Heritage

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2008

    This may be impossible to answer because His ways are not our ways.

  89. Three Presiding High Priests Three Presiding High Priests

    William R. Walker April 2008

    “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8–9).

  90. One among the Crowd One among the Crowd

    Dennis B. Neuenschwander April 2008

    Who better than the Savior can reach, support, and ultimately rescue the one among the crowd?

  91. A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit

    Bruce D. Porter October 2007

    There is yet another dimension of a broken heart—namely, our deep gratitude for Christ’s suffering on our behalf.

  92. Live by Faith and Not by Fear Live by Faith and Not by Fear

    Quentin L. Cook October 2007

    “How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings” (see also Isaiah 52:7).

  93. Prophets in the Land Again Prophets in the Land Again

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2006

    Lastly, a general conference of the Church is a declaration to all the world that Jesus is the Christ, that He and His Father, the God and Father of us all, appeared to the boy prophet Joseph Smith in fulfillment of that ancient promise that the resurrected Jesus of Nazareth would again restore His Church on earth and again “come in like manner as [those Judean Saints had] seen him [ascend] into heaven.” This conference and every other conference like it is a declaration that He condescended ...

  94. Nurturing Marriage Nurturing Marriage

    Russell M. Nelson April 2006

    Marriage is both a commandment and an exalting principle of the gospel.

  95. A Pattern for All A Pattern for All

    Merrill J. Bateman October 2005

    The prophet Abinadi further states that “when his soul has been made an offering for sin he shall see his seed” (Mosiah 15:10).

  96. Do Not Fear Do Not Fear

    Boyd K. Packer April 2004

    Isaiah promised, “In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee” (Isaiah 54:14).

  97. A Prayer for the Children A Prayer for the Children

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2003

    When erecting their sacred tabernacle in the wilderness of Sinai, the ancient children of Israel were commanded to make firm their supporting cords and strengthen the stakes which held them.

  98. But If Not But If Not

    Lance B. Wickman October 2002

    Next, do not ever doubt the goodness of God, even if you do not know “why.” The overarching question asked by the bereaved and the burdened is simply this: Why?

  99. Called to Serve Called to Serve

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2002

    I testify of the sacrifice and service of the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave everything for us and in that spirit of giving said, “Follow thou me.” “If any man serve me, let him follow me,” He said, “and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.” Such service inevitably brings challenging decisions about how to balance priorities and how best to be the disciples He wishes us to be.

  100. “Follow Me” “Follow Me”

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 2002

    May I extend a word of caution?

  101. Consecrate Thy Performance Consecrate Thy Performance

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2002

    Since knees often bend long before minds, holding back this “part” deprives God’s work of some of mankind’s very best intellects.

  102. The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom

    M. Russell Ballard April 2002

    Again quoting the prophecies of Isaiah: “And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children” (Isa.

  103. We Look to Christ We Look to Christ

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 2002

    He was a man of miracles.

  104. Standing in Holy Places Standing in Holy Places

    Sharon G. Larsen April 2002

    Years ago I was singing Handel’s Messiah with a group of people from different faiths.

  105. The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope

    James E. Faust October 2001

    “… He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

  106. Beware of Murmuring Beware of Murmuring

    H. Ross Workman October 2001

    God has blessed His children with prophets to instruct them in His ways and prepare them for eternal life.

  107. Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings

    Russell M. Nelson April 2001

    Preparation also includes qualification for a temple recommend.

  108. “Plow in Hope” “Plow in Hope”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2001

    Redeeming Jesus also “poured out his soul unto death” (Mosiah 14:12; see also Isa.

  109. “Come and See” “Come and See”

    Alexander B. Morrison October 2000

    “Come and see,” come seeking to know Him, and I promise you will find Him and see Him in His true character as the risen, redeeming Savior of the world.

  110. “Sanctify Yourselves” “Sanctify Yourselves”

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2000

    That is why the Lord repeatedly says in the scriptures, “Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord.” Let me tell you what that phrase “bear the vessels of the Lord” means.

  111. “Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children” “Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children”

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2000

    I believe this to be the most marvelous age in all the history of the world.

  112. Lessons from Laman and Lemuel Lessons from Laman and Lemuel

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1999

    Laman and Lemuel’s rejection of the prophets and the scriptures meant there could be no useful likening or rehearsals of remembrance and no freshening of personal revelation to them for their time.

  113. “An High Priest of Good Things to Come” “An High Priest of Good Things to Come”

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 1999

    No one’s eyes were more penetrating than His, and much of what He saw pierced His heart.

  114. Growing into the Priesthood Growing into the Priesthood

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1999

    God’s love is complete and without limit for you and for all mankind.

  115. A Testimony of the Book of Mormon A Testimony of the Book of Mormon

    Russell M. Nelson October 1999

    Not so with the Book of Mormon.

  116. “He Is Not Here, but Is Risen” “He Is Not Here, but Is Risen”

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1999

    “… He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Isa.

  117. Welcome Home Welcome Home

    Keith B. McMullin April 1999

    In fulfillment of this promise, Jesus Christ came during the meridian of time, the Only Begotten Son of God, the Eternal Father, in the flesh.

  118. “Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ” “Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1997

    President Brigham Young spoke of what evoked the “why” from Jesus, saying that during the axis of agony which was Gethsemane and Calvary, the Father at some point withdrew both His presence and His Spirit from Jesus (see Journal of Discourses, 3:205–6).

  119. The Home: A Refuge and Sanctuary The Home: A Refuge and Sanctuary

    Eran A. Call October 1997

    Isaiah taught, “All thy children shall be taught of the Lord, and great shall be the peace of thy children.”

  120. “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom” “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom”

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 1996

    Of such comforting latter-day direction, including its divine source, Isaiah would go on to say: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace.”

  121. The Sabbath Day and Sunday Shopping The Sabbath Day and Sunday Shopping

    Earl C. Tingey April 1996

    Elder Bruce R.

  122. Redeemer of Israel Redeemer of Israel

    Bruce D. Porter October 1995

    I testify that the Eldest Son of our Father in Heaven did redeem us from the bondage of sin.

  123. Patience—A Heavenly Virtue Patience—A Heavenly Virtue

    Thomas S. Monson October 1995

    Another who portrayed the virtue of patience was the Prophet Joseph Smith.

  124. “This Do in Remembrance of Me” “This Do in Remembrance of Me”

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 1995

    Those wounds are what He invites young and old, then and now, to step forward and see and feel (see 3 Ne.

  125. Stand Strong against the Wiles of the World Stand Strong against the Wiles of the World

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1995

    Now to you single mothers, whatever the cause of your present situation, our hearts reach out to you.

  126. “The Shield of Faith” “The Shield of Faith”

    Boyd K. Packer April 1995

    The Lord has provided a system in which there is no aspiring, no maneuvering for position or power, not even a hint of soliciting for votes or cultivating influence.

  127. The Power to Heal from Within The Power to Heal from Within

    Merrill J. Bateman April 1995

    Death teaches that we do not experience a fulness of joy in mortality and that everlasting joy can be achieved only with the assistance of the Master (see D&C 93:33–34).

  128. Covenant of Love Covenant of Love

    Aileen H. Clyde April 1995

    “For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord” (Isa.

  129. This Is the Work of the Master This Is the Work of the Master

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1995

    On Wednesday, March 8, 1995, his funeral services were held in this historic tabernacle and broadcast far and wide.

  130. Stretching the Cords of the Tent Stretching the Cords of the Tent

    Merrill J. Bateman April 1994

    Isaiah, fifty-fourth chapter, verses one and two, talks about the tent which represents the gospel of Christ.

  131. An Eternal Vision An Eternal Vision

    Carlos H. Amado October 1993

    In each priesthood holder should burn the personal conviction that the mission of Jesus Christ was unique.

  132. Meeting Life’s Challenges Meeting Life’s Challenges

    Thomas S. Monson October 1993

    “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

  133. Divine Forgiveness Divine Forgiveness

    Ronald E. Poelman October 1993

    “… He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Isa.

  134. “Behold, the Enemy Is Combined” (D&C 38:12) “Behold, the Enemy Is Combined” (D&C 38:12)

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1993

    Yes, “the enemy is combined,” but when we are combined with the Lord’s “chariots of fire,” then “they that be with us are more than they that be with them”!

  135. “Settle This in Your Hearts” “Settle This in Your Hearts”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1992

    Jesus counseled His disciples, “Wherefore, settle this in your hearts, that ye will do the things which I shall teach, and command you” (JST, Luke 14:28).

  136. Successful Living of Gospel Principles Successful Living of Gospel Principles

    David B. Haight October 1992

    No wonder Isaiah, speaking under inspiration, declared, “Neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord” (Isa.

  137. Look Up and Press On Look Up and Press On

    Elaine L. Jack April 1992

    We will climb our spiritual mountains rejoicing.

  138. “A Voice of Gladness” “A Voice of Gladness”

    Marvin J. Ashton April 1991

    Isaiah says of Jesus Christ: “And when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him … ; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and … he was despised, and we esteemed him not” (Isa.

  139. Listen to Learn Listen to Learn

    Russell M. Nelson April 1991

    To all of God’s children, either able to hear or deaf to mortal sound, He offers this reward: “Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live” (Isa.

  140. Peace Within Peace Within

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1991

    Earth life is a period of probation to provide an opportunity for choices.

  141. Kindness—A Part of God’s Plan Kindness—A Part of God’s Plan

    Betty Jo Jepsen October 1990

    The Savior promises to give us kindness eternally and unconditionally.

  142. The Spirituality of Service The Spirituality of Service

    Derek A. Cuthbert April 1990

    Anciently Isaiah lamented, “We have turned every one to his own way” (Isa.

  143. “One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind” “One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind”

    Carlos E. Asay April 1990

    Greatness is measured by men in many ways.

  144. “Murmur Not” “Murmur Not”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1989

    Yes, such individuals may acknowledge God, but they criticize His ways.

  145. Beware of Pride Beware of Pride

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1989

    The antidote for pride is humility—meekness, submissiveness.

  146. “What Think Ye of Christ?” “What Think Ye of Christ?”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1988

    “He bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.” (Isa.

  147. Our Lord and Savior Our Lord and Savior

    David B. Haight April 1988

    “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: … and with his stripes we are healed” (Isa.

  148. “Yet Thou Art There” “Yet Thou Art There”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1987

    What we mortals encounter as the unforeseen, God has already seen, such as how the oil deposits of this earth would shape the latter-day conflicts among nations.

  149. The Opening and Closing of Doors The Opening and Closing of Doors

    Howard W. Hunter October 1987

    At various times in our lives, probably at repeated times in our lives, we do have to acknowledge that God knows what we do not know and sees what we do not see.

  150. Your Patriarchal Blessing: A Liahona of Light Your Patriarchal Blessing: A Liahona of Light

    Thomas S. Monson October 1986

    “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isa.

  151. To the Young Women of the Church To the Young Women of the Church

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1986

    Together with the young men of the Aaronic Priesthood, remember the scriptural injunction, “Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord” (Isa.

  152. To the “Youth of the Noble Birthright” To the “Youth of the Noble Birthright”

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1986

    Young men of the Aaronic Priesthood, remember the scriptural injunction “Be ye clean who bear the vessels of the Lord.” (3 Ne.

  153. Peace—A Triumph of Principles Peace—A Triumph of Principles

    Marvin J. Ashton October 1985

    “There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” (Isa.

  154. Christ, Our Passover Christ, Our Passover

    Howard W. Hunter April 1985

    At this Easter season, I bear testimony of the Firstborn of God, who made that sacrifice, who has “borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows,” who “was wounded for our transgressions” and “was bruised for our iniquities.” (Isa.

  155. Look for the Beautiful Look for the Beautiful

    Keith W. Wilcox April 1985

    As we live righteous and unselfish lives, the Spirit of the Lord enters our souls and then radiates from us.

  156. The Spirit of Gathering The Spirit of Gathering

    William Grant Bangerter April 1985

    Brother Camargo said he found it necessary to read the book again.

  157. “Willing to Submit” “Willing to Submit”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1985

    The cumulative weight of all mortal sins—past, present, and future—pressed upon that perfect, sinless, and sensitive Soul!

  158. “Master, the Tempest Is Raging” “Master, the Tempest Is Raging”

    Howard W. Hunter October 1984

    But Jesus was not spared grief and pain and anguish and buffeting.

  159. The Cornerstones of Our Faith The Cornerstones of Our Faith

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1984

    May I comment on each of these.

  160. Labels Labels

    Thomas S. Monson October 1983

    The Messianic words of the prophet Isaiah convey a special meaning: “He hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.” (Isa.

  161. “Behold My Beloved Son, in Whom I Am Well Pleased” “Behold My Beloved Son, in Whom I Am Well Pleased”

    George P. Lee October 1982

    I bear testimony that our risen Lord and Redeemer will return to earth a second time in his resurrected, immortal body of flesh and bones, and in celestial glory and power.

  162. “This Is No Harm” “This Is No Harm”

    Marvin J. Ashton April 1982

    A potent statement from Isaiah sheds light on one reason: “Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.” (Isa.

  163. “Who Hath Believed Our Report?” “Who Hath Believed Our Report?”

    Bruce R. McConkie October 1981

    Now, as Isaiah expressed it, “Who hath believed our report?

  164. A Testimony A Testimony

    LeGrand Richards October 1980

    I love the prophecies of Isaiah.

  165. Prayer to Our Heavenly Father Prayer to Our Heavenly Father

    Bernard P. Brockbank October 1979

    “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isa.

  166. The Refiner’s Fire The Refiner’s Fire

    James E. Faust April 1979

    Isaiah, before the Savior’s birth, referred to him as “a man of sorrows” (Isa.

  167. “Behold Your Little Ones” “Behold Your Little Ones”

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1978

    Said Isaiah of old, “All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children” (Isa.

  168. The Stake President’s Role in Welfare Services The Stake President’s Role in Welfare Services

    David B. Haight October 1978

    Stake presidents, you preside over an important segment of the Church and are the spiritual leaders of your many members, who must be continually taught true gospel principles—not because they are popular, but because they are true.

  169. What Constitutes the True Church What Constitutes the True Church

    Delbert L. Stapley April 1977

    One cannot prayerfully study the scriptures without gaining the knowledge and testimony that there is only one way to exaltation.

  170. The Purpose of Conferences The Purpose of Conferences

    N. Eldon Tanner October 1976

    “Improper sex can bring only unhappiness, disappointment, disgust, and usually rejection.

  171. The Symbol of Christ The Symbol of Christ

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1975

    “… He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him.” (Isa.

  172. “For Thy Servant Heareth” “For Thy Servant Heareth”

    S. Dilworth Young October 1974

    “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.” (Isa.

  173. That the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled That the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled

    S. Dilworth Young April 1974

    He was to be born of a virgin; he was to be named Immanuel, which means “God with us.” (See Isa.

  174. Understanding Who We Are Brings Self-Respect Understanding Who We Are Brings Self-Respect

    Harold B. Lee October 1973

    “… Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him.

  175. The Witnesses of Christ The Witnesses of Christ

    S. Dilworth Young October 1973

    He was to be despised and rejected and bruised for our iniquity.

  176. God’s Way to Eternal Life God’s Way to Eternal Life

    Bernard P. Brockbank October 1973

    The Lord said to man: “… my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, … for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isa.

  177. The Path to Eternal Glory The Path to Eternal Glory

    Delbert L. Stapley April 1973

    “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” (Isa.

  178. The Family Influence The Family Influence

    Spencer W. Kimball April 1973

    And what a great legacy to our children Isaiah promised: “And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be the peace of thy children.” (Isa.

  179. “Thus Saith the Lord” “Thus Saith the Lord”

    Theodore M. Burton October 1971

    “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” (Isa.

  180. Confession and Forsaking: Elements of Genuine Repentance Confession and Forsaking: Elements of Genuine Repentance

    James A. Cullimore October 1971

    “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” (Isa.