That All May Be Edified

Chad H Webb · October 2025 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

In our homes and Church meetings, as we focus on Jesus Christ, teach His doctrine, and learn diligently, we invite the Holy Ghost to deepen our faith in Jesus Christ and help us become more like Him, which is the aim of all gospel teaching and learning.

The Times of Restitution of All Things

David A. Bednar · April 2025 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

Under the direction of the Father and the Son, the resurrected John the Baptist restored, in 1829, the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins.

Divine Helps for Mortality

Dallin H. Oaks · April 2025 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

Other God-given helps for making right choices are the manifestations of the Holy Ghost.

“Ye Are My Friends”

David L. Buckner · October 2024 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

In December of 1832, as “appearances of troubles among the nations” were becoming “more visible” than at any time since the organization of the Church, Latter-day Saint leaders in Kirtland, Ohio, gathered for a conference.

Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause?

M. Russell Ballard · April 2020 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

In the face of persecution, Hyrum exhibited faith in the Lord’s promises, including a guarantee to escape his enemies if he so chose.

The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon

Ulisses Soares · April 2020 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

While meeting with the elders of the Church on one occasion, the Prophet Joseph Smith declared: “Take away the Book of Mormon, and the revelations, and where is our religion?

He Goes before Us

Henry B. Eyring · April 2020 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (1)

Although missionary work was needed to gather Israel, the Lord inspired His leaders to teach the Twelve, who became some of our early missionaries, “Remember you are not to go to other nations, till you receive your endowment.”

Our Good Shepherd

Dale G. Renlund · April 2017 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

The impact of distinguishing between the outward characteristics of an individual and the individual himself is central to the novel Les Misérables, by the French author Victor Hugo.

Winning the War against Evil

James J. Hamula · October 2008 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (2)

“For they [referring to Michael and his angels] have overcome him [referring to the devil] by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; for they loved not their own lives, but kept the testimony even unto death.” Do not miss the significance of this declaration.

Repentance and Conversion

Russell M. Nelson · April 2007 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

With the Restoration of the gospel, our Savior has again stressed this doctrine.

The Golden Years

Boyd K. Packer · April 2003 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (combine 1,161)

When the Presidency and the Twelve meet together, we combine 1,161 years of life with an astonishing variety of experiences.

Developing Inner Strength

Mary Ellen W. Smoot · April 2002 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (donate 1,000)

Just a few weeks ago I received a call from the Area President in the Europe Central Area.

Being a Righteous Husband and Father

Howard W. Hunter · October 1994 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 83; 1)

You who hold the priesthood have the responsibility, unless disabled, to provide temporal support for your wife and children.

For Time and All Eternity

Boyd K. Packer · October 1993 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

The plan of happiness requires the righteous union of male and female, man and woman, husband and wife.

The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants

Ezra Taft Benson · April 1987 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1; 3; 5; 8; 10)

Excluding the witnesses to the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants is by far the greatest external witness and evidence which we have from the Lord that the Book of Mormon is true.

The Heritage of Royal Families

Royden G. Derrick · April 1979 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (commencing 1)

Complete your four-generation family group records and pedigree chart.

We, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Marion G. Romney · April 1979 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1)

“As early as the summer of 1830, the Prophet, acting under Divine commandment, was engaged in copying and arranging the revelations received up to that time, evidently with a view to their publication in book form.

Conversion to the Will of God

Quentin L. Cook · April 2022 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

“Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments.”

Infuriating Unfairness

Dale G. Renlund · April 2021 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Without minimizing the suffering caused by the genocide, and after acknowledging our inability to comprehend such suffering, we replied that Jesus Christ has done something about infuriating unfairness.

The Gospel Light of Truth and Love

Alan R. Walker · April 2021 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

“That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world.”

There Was Bread

W. Christopher Waddell · October 2020 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Today we are blessed to be led by prophets who understand the need for us to prepare against the calamities “which should come” and who also recognize the limitations or restrictions that we may encounter in striving to follow their counsel.

Embrace the Future with Faith

Russell M. Nelson · October 2020 · Women’s Session

Open paragraph (4)

Admittedly, the Lord has spoken of our day in sobering terms.

Deceive Me Not

Gary E. Stevenson · October 2019 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

“Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments.”

Plain and Precious Truths

Gary E. Stevenson · October 2015 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

“Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments.”

“Daughters in My Kingdom”: The History and Work of Relief Society

Julie B. Beck · October 2010 · General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (1)

Our presidency has prayed, fasted, pondered, and counseled with prophets, seers, and revelators to learn what God would have us do to help His daughters be strong in the face of “the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth.” An answer has come that the sisters of the Church should know and learn from the history of Relief Society.

Fulfilling the Purpose of Relief Society

Julie B. Beck · October 2008 · General Relief Society Meeting

Open paragraph (1)

“That the fulness of [His] gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world.”

The Weak and the Simple of the Church

Boyd K. Packer · October 2007 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1:17, 19)

“Behold, I am God and have spoken it; these commandments are of me, and were given unto my servants in their weakness, after the manner of their language, that they might come to understanding” (D&C 1:17, 19–24).

Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth

Keith B. McMullin · October 2005 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

“Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled.”

A Work for Me to Do

Julie B. Beck · April 2005 · General Young Women Meeting

Open paragraph (D&C 1:17)

This past year as I have visited with members of the Church, I have seen that through the faith and work of simple people, the Lord’s covenant is being established on the earth (see D&C 1:17–23).

The Least of These

Boyd K. Packer · October 2004 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1:17)

“And inasmuch as they were humble they might be made strong, and blessed from on high, and receive knowledge from time to time” (D&C 1:17–20, 23–28; emphasis added).

An Invitation with Promise

Keith B. McMullin · April 2001 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

“For I am no respecter of persons, and will that all men shall know that the day speedily cometh; the hour is not yet, but is nigh at hand, when peace shall be taken from the earth, and the devil shall have power over his own dominion.”

Faith of Our Fathers

Joseph B. Wirthlin · April 1996 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

Lord, “knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon [His] servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments”

Becoming Wise unto Salvation

John E. Fowler · October 1992 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1:17)

Do our members understand that the inspired counsel and direction they receive from the leaders of the Church come as a voice of warning from a loving Heavenly Father who knows the various calamities that “should come upon the inhabitants of the earth”?

“By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them”

Dean L. Larsen · October 1985 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1:17)

“Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments.”

“Who Hath Believed Our Report?”

Bruce R. McConkie · October 1981 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1:17)

“Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth,” he said, “called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments.”

To Follow or Not, That Is the Question

Charles Didier · October 1981 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1:17, 30)

“And also those to whom these commandments were given, might have power to lay the foundation of this church, and to bring it forth out of obscurity and out of darkness, the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth, with which I, the Lord, am well pleased, speaking unto the church collectively and not individually.” (D&C 1:17, 30.)

We Are a Covenant-Making People

Joseph Anderson · October 1976 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1:17, 22)

“That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world, and before kings and rulers.” (D&C 1:17, 22–23.)

Missionary Work: A Major Responsibility

Ezra Taft Benson · April 1974 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1:17)

he, “knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven.

Prepare Ye

Ezra Taft Benson · October 1973 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1:17)

In section 1 of the great Doctrine and Covenants, a volume of modern scripture, we read these words: “Prepare ye, prepare ye for that which is to come.

Strengthen the Stakes of Zion

Harold B. Lee · April 1973 · Friday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 1:17)

“… after the manner of their language, that they might come to understanding.” (D&C 1:17–18, 20, 23–24.)