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1 Nephi 11:17

Come Follow Me 2024 · Week 4

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And I said unto him: I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.

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Mary,

Matthew 1:16

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know not

Luke 1:34

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carried away

2 Nephi 4:25

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seen

2 Nephi 25:13

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mother

Mosiah 3:8

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virgin,

Alma 7:10

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Alma 19:13

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- **There Is Power in the Book** — LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. (October 2016) · Reference
  The greatest power of the Book of Mormon is its impact in bringing us closer to Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/there-is-power-in-the-book?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **I Know These Things of Myself** — Craig C. Christensen (October 2014) · Reference
  As Nephi “sat pondering in [his] heart,” he was carried “away in the Spirit … into an exceedingly high mountain,” where he was asked, “What desirest thou?” His response was simple: “I desire to behold the things which my father saw.” Because of his believing heart and his diligent efforts, Nephi was blessed with a marvelous experience.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/i-know-these-things-of-myself?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Coming unto Christ by Searching the Scriptures** — Merrill J. Bateman (October 1992) · Alludes to
  The tree in the dream is the tree of life, which represents God’s love for us as expressed in the condescension of the Father and the Son (see 1 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/coming-unto-christ-by-searching-the-scriptures?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **The Iron Rod** — Harold B. Lee (April 1971) · Alludes to
  Those, as seen in the vision, who were across the river pointing fingers of scorn represented the multitudes of the earth which are gathered together to fight against the apostles of the Lamb of God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/the-iron-rod?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Love All; Love Each** — Gérald Caussé (April 2026) · Reference
  The answer that follows is deeply comforting: “Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/27causse?lang=eng&id=p_uXIy7#p_uXIy7

- **Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ** — Brian K. Taylor (April 2024) · Reference
  Thus, a question: Why do some receive their yearned-for miracles quickly, while others patiently endure, waiting upon the Lord?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/46taylor?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **For God So Loved Us** — Michael T. Ringwood (April 2022) · Alludes to
  Until that day, we may not see with our natural eyes the design of God for all aspects of our lives (see Doctrine and Covenants 58:3).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/44ringwood?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **God’s Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul** — Susan H. Porter (October 2021) · Reference
  He then wondered about his questions.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/24porter?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Answers to Prayer** — Brook P. Hales (April 2019) · Reference
  An important and comforting doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that our Heavenly Father has perfect love for His children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/13hales?lang=eng&id=p1#p1

- **To Hold Sacred** — Paul B. Pieper (April 2012) · Alludes to
  Today the struggle continues.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/to-hold-sacred?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Testimony** — Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. (April 2011) · Alludes to
  Like Nephi and Mormon of old, “I do not know the meaning of all things” (1 Nephi 11:17; see also Words of Mormon 1:7), but let me tell you what I do know.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/testimony?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **You Know Enough** — Neil L. Andersen (October 2008) · Quote
  > “I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.”
  We then remain steady and patient as we progress through mortality.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/you-know-enough?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Happiness, Your Heritage** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2008) · Reference
  Though we cannot understand “the meaning of all things,” we do “know that [God] loveth his children” because He has said, “Behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/happiness-your-heritage?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Encircled in the Arms of His Love** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 2002) · Alludes to
  Yet some still settle for an inconsistent or incapable god.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/encircled-in-the-arms-of-his-love?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **“Plow in Hope”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 2001) · Alludes to
  The valiant among us keep moving forward anyway, because they know the Lord loves them, even when they “do not know the meaning of all things” (1 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/plow-in-hope?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Content with the Things Allotted unto Us** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 2000) · Alludes to
  When spiritually aligned, a poise can come, even when we do not know “the meaning of all things” (1 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/content-with-the-things-allotted-unto-us?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **Lessons from Laman and Lemuel** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1999) · Quote
  > “I know that [God] loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things”
  In contrast, Nephi “had a great knowledge of the goodness … of God”; hence, Nephi’s firm declaration: “I know that [God] loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things” (1 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/lessons-from-laman-and-lemuel?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **We All Have a Father in Whom We Can Trust** — Kenneth Johnson (April 1994) · Quote
  > “I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things”
  It is not necessary for us to know the answer to every question or comprehend the reason for every challenge we face to feel secure in the knowledge of our divine Creator.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/we-all-have-a-father-in-whom-we-can-trust?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **“Behold, the Enemy Is Combined” (D&C 38:12)** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1993) · Alludes to
  Like Nephi, we may not always know the meaning of things happening to us or around us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/behold-the-enemy-is-combined-d-c-38-12?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

- **Patience in Affliction** — Angel Abrea (April 1992) · Quote
  > “I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things”?
  Wasn’t the reply of this sister prompted by the same spirit which gave place to the words of Nephi: “I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things”?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/patience-in-affliction?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **“Willing to Submit”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1985) · Quote
  > “I know that [God] loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.”
  Submissiveness also checks our tendency to demand advance explanations of the Lord as a perplexed yet trusting Nephi understood: “I know that [God] loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.” (1 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/willing-to-submit?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **The Great Plan of the Eternal God** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1984) · Alludes to
  Since certain recollections are withheld, we do not now see the end from the beginning.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/the-great-plan-of-the-eternal-god?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

There Is Power in the Book

LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. October 2016 Priesthood Session

The greatest power of the Book of Mormon is its impact in bringing us closer to Jesus Christ.

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I Know These Things of Myself

Craig C. Christensen October 2014 Priesthood Session

As Nephi “sat pondering in [his] heart,” he was carried “away in the Spirit … into an exceedingly high mountain,” where he was asked, “What desirest thou?” His response was simple: “I desire to behold the things which my father saw.” Because of his believing heart and his diligent efforts, Nephi was blessed with a marvelous experience.

Reference Verified
Coming unto Christ by Searching the Scriptures

Merrill J. Bateman October 1992 Saturday Afternoon Session

The tree in the dream is the tree of life, which represents God’s love for us as expressed in the condescension of the Father and the Son (see 1 Ne.

Alludes to High confidence
The Iron Rod

Harold B. Lee April 1971 Sunday Afternoon Session

Those, as seen in the vision, who were across the river pointing fingers of scorn represented the multitudes of the earth which are gathered together to fight against the apostles of the Lamb of God.

Alludes to High confidence
Love All; Love Each

Gérald Caussé April 2026 Saturday Afternoon Session

The answer that follows is deeply comforting: “Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.”

Reference Verified
Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ

Brian K. Taylor April 2024 Sunday Morning Session

Thus, a question: Why do some receive their yearned-for miracles quickly, while others patiently endure, waiting upon the Lord?

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For God So Loved Us

Michael T. Ringwood April 2022 Sunday Morning Session

Until that day, we may not see with our natural eyes the design of God for all aspects of our lives (see Doctrine and Covenants 58:3).

Alludes to High confidence
God’s Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul

Susan H. Porter October 2021 Saturday Afternoon Session

He then wondered about his questions.

Reference Verified
Answers to Prayer

Brook P. Hales April 2019 Saturday Morning Session

An important and comforting doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that our Heavenly Father has perfect love for His children.

Reference Verified
To Hold Sacred

Paul B. Pieper April 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

Today the struggle continues.

Alludes to High confidence
Testimony

Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. April 2011 Saturday Afternoon Session

Like Nephi and Mormon of old, “I do not know the meaning of all things” (1 Nephi 11:17; see also Words of Mormon 1:7), but let me tell you what I do know.

Alludes to High confidence
You Know Enough

Neil L. Andersen October 2008 Saturday Morning Session

“I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.”

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Happiness, Your Heritage

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2008 General Relief Society Meeting

Though we cannot understand “the meaning of all things,” we do “know that [God] loveth his children” because He has said, “Behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.”

Reference Verified
Encircled in the Arms of His Love

Neal A. Maxwell October 2002 Saturday Morning Session

Yet some still settle for an inconsistent or incapable god.

Alludes to High confidence
“Plow in Hope”

Neal A. Maxwell April 2001 Sunday Morning Session

The valiant among us keep moving forward anyway, because they know the Lord loves them, even when they “do not know the meaning of all things” (1 Ne.

Alludes to High confidence
Content with the Things Allotted unto Us

Neal A. Maxwell April 2000 Sunday Afternoon Session

When spiritually aligned, a poise can come, even when we do not know “the meaning of all things” (1 Ne.

Alludes to High confidence
Lessons from Laman and Lemuel

Neal A. Maxwell October 1999 Saturday Morning Session

“I know that [God] loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things”

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We All Have a Father in Whom We Can Trust

Kenneth Johnson April 1994 Saturday Afternoon Session

“I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things”

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

Neal A. Maxwell April 1993 Sunday Afternoon Session

Like Nephi, we may not always know the meaning of things happening to us or around us.

Alludes to High confidence
Patience in Affliction

Angel Abrea April 1992 Saturday Afternoon Session

“I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things”?

Quote High confidence
“Willing to Submit”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1985 Sunday Afternoon Session

“I know that [God] loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.”

Quote High confidence
The Great Plan of the Eternal God

Neal A. Maxwell April 1984 Saturday Afternoon Session

Since certain recollections are withheld, we do not now see the end from the beginning.

Alludes to High confidence

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