John 10:11

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I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

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Ezekiel 34:2

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Isaiah 55:4

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John 14:6

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Doctrine and Covenants 84:52

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- **The Essential Role of Member Missionary Work** — M. Russell Ballard (April 2003) · Alludes to
  First, we should exercise our faith and pray individually and as families, asking for help in finding ways to share the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/the-essential-role-of-member-missionary-work?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **He Knows You by Name** — Clement M. Matswagothata (April 2026) · Reference
  He is the Good Shepherd, who leads us to green pastures and still waters.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/29matswagothata?lang=eng&id=p_dgszN#p_dgszN

- **I Glory in My Jesus** — Aaron T. Hall (April 2026) · Reference
  I glory in our Good Shepherd.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/53hall?lang=eng&id=p_yopKF#p_yopKF

- **The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Minister** — Juan A. Uceda (April 2023) · Reference
  “As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/34uceda?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **That They Might Know Thee** — Jonathan S. Schmitt (October 2022) · Reference
  First, Jesus is the Good Shepherd.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/53schmitt?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Good Shepherd, Lamb of God** — Gerrit W. Gong (April 2019) · Quote
  > “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,” and God’s Only Begotten Son laid down His life in willing obedience to His Father.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/53gong?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light** — Taniela B. Wakolo (April 2018) · Alludes to
  The many distractions and temptations of life are like “ravening wolves” (Matthew 7:15).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/saving-ordinances-will-bring-us-marvelous-light?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Our Good Shepherd** — Dale G. Renlund (April 2017) · Reference
  The answer is simple and clear.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/our-good-shepherd?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping** — Linda K. Burton (October 2013) · Quote
  > “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
  Let us remember that even those who have been wayward in the past or who are currently struggling can feel the touch of the Good Shepherd’s hand upon their heads and hear His voice saying: “Come on.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/the-power-joy-and-love-of-covenant-keeping?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

- **To Learn, to Do, to Be** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2008) · Reference
  “As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/to-learn-to-do-to-be?lang=eng&id=p48#p48

- **“Watch with Me”** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2001) · Alludes to
  “But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep” (John 10:11–12).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/watch-with-me?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **To Learn, To Do, To Be** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1992) · Alludes to
  “As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep” (John 10:11–15).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/to-learn-to-do-to-be?lang=eng&id=p61#p61

- **Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer** — Ezra Taft Benson (October 1983) · Alludes to
  He is the Good Shepherd.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/jesus-christ-our-savior-and-redeemer?lang=eng&id=p50#p50

- **Following Christ to Victory** — Hartman Rector, Jr. (April 1979) · Quote
  > “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep”
  Third, make the sacrifice.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/following-christ-to-victory?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

- **What Constitutes the True Church** — Delbert L. Stapley (April 1977) · Alludes to
  “But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth.” (John 10:7, 9, 11–12.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/04/what-constitutes-the-true-church?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Easter Thoughts** — Marion G. Romney (April 1975) · Alludes to
  “No man taketh it from me, … I lay it down of myself.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/easter-thoughts?lang=eng&id=p45#p45

The Essential Role of Member Missionary Work

M. Russell Ballard April 2003 Saturday Afternoon Session

First, we should exercise our faith and pray individually and as families, asking for help in finding ways to share the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

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He Knows You by Name

Clement M. Matswagothata April 2026 Saturday Afternoon Session

He is the Good Shepherd, who leads us to green pastures and still waters.

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I Glory in My Jesus

Aaron T. Hall April 2026 Sunday Afternoon Session

I glory in our Good Shepherd.

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The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Minister

Juan A. Uceda April 2023 Saturday Evening Session

“As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

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That They Might Know Thee

Jonathan S. Schmitt October 2022 Sunday Afternoon Session

First, Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

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Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

Gerrit W. Gong April 2019 Sunday Afternoon Session

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”

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Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light

Taniela B. Wakolo April 2018 Saturday Afternoon Session

The many distractions and temptations of life are like “ravening wolves” (Matthew 7:15).

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Our Good Shepherd

Dale G. Renlund April 2017 Saturday Morning Session

The answer is simple and clear.

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The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping

Linda K. Burton October 2013 General Relief Society Meeting

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”

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To Learn, to Do, to Be

Thomas S. Monson October 2008 Priesthood Session

“As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

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“Watch with Me”

Henry B. Eyring April 2001 Priesthood Session

“But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep” (John 10:11–12).

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To Learn, To Do, To Be

Thomas S. Monson April 1992 Priesthood Session

“As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep” (John 10:11–15).

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Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer

Ezra Taft Benson October 1983 Saturday Morning Session

He is the Good Shepherd.

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Following Christ to Victory

Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1979 Saturday Afternoon Session

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep”

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What Constitutes the True Church

Delbert L. Stapley April 1977 Saturday Afternoon Session

“But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth.” (John 10:7, 9, 11–12.)

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Easter Thoughts

Marion G. Romney April 1975 Sunday Morning Session

“No man taketh it from me, … I lay it down of myself.

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