What Are You Thinking?
Elder W. Craig Zwick
- Of the Seventy
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📖 general conference
The speaker recounts a harrowing experience where his wife, holding their infant son, jumped from a moving semi-truck they believed was on fire, only to find out it was an electrical failure.
Forty-one years ago I climbed into the driver"™s seat of an 18-wheel semitruck with my beautiful wife, Jan, and our infant son, Scotty. We were taking a heavy load of construction materials across several states.
In those days there were no seat-belt restrictions or infant car seats. My wife held our precious son in her arms. Her comment "We sure are high off the ground" should have given me a clue about her feelings of apprehension.
As we made our descent over historic Donner Pass, a steep ... (continued)
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What Are You Thinking?
Elder W. Craig Zwick
- Of the Seventy
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📖 general conference
The speaker reflects on a marital disagreement between Lehi and Sariah from the Book of Mormon, where Sariah expresses her fears and doubts in anger, and Lehi responds with compassion and reassurance.
The Book of Mormon contains a striking example of affirming language also given in the context of a marital disagreement. The sons of Sariah and Lehi had been sent back to Jerusalem to get the brass plates and had not returned. Sariah believed her sons were in harm"™s way, and she was filled with anger and needed someone to blame.
Listen to the story through the eyes of her son Nephi: "For [my mother] had supposed that we had perished in the wilderness; and she also had complained against my f ... (continued)
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What Constitutes the True Church
Elder Delbert L. Stapley
- Of the Council of the Twelve
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📖 general conference
Jesus taught about entering through the strait gate and warned that the broad way leads to destruction, emphasizing the need for a singular true path to life.
Jesus taught: 'Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.' Matt. 7:13–14
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What Constitutes the True Church
Elder Delbert L. Stapley
- Of the Council of the Twelve
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📖 general conference
The apostles of Jesus Christ continued to preach unity of doctrine and uniformity of ordinances after Jesus' ascension, maintaining the one true path established by Christ.
After Jesus put his apostles in charge of the Church anciently, they preached the same unity of doctrine and practiced the same ordinances which Jesus had given them. These apostles were not self-appointed servants, for Jesus said to them: 'Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit.' John 15:16
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What Constitutes the True Church
Elder Delbert L. Stapley
- Of the Council of the Twelve
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📖 general conference
Jesus used the parable of the Good Shepherd to illustrate that He is the only way to salvation and that there should be one fold and one shepherd.
When many religious leaders became offended by His teachings, Jesus then proclaimed most of His doctrines by using parables. These made clear to the spiritually attuned person that there was to be only 'one fold, and one shepherd.' John 10:16 'Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the shee ... (continued)
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What Do We Hear?
President Spencer W. Kimball
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Joseph Smith and Brigham Young were first sustained by a congregation, including a fully organized priesthood, and Brigham Young was unanimously elected president over the whole Camp of Israel by the council.
Joseph Smith and Brigham Young were first sustained by a congregation, including a fully organized priesthood. Brigham Young was sustained on March 27, 1846, and was “unanimously elected president over the whole Camp of Israel …†by the council. (B. H. Roberts, A Comprehensive History of the Church, vol. 3, p. 52.) Later he was sustained, and the Hosanna Shout was given.
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What Do We Hear?
President Spencer W. Kimball
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Abraham, a prophet and patriarch, demonstrated pure trust in God by being willing to sacrifice his son Isaac, believing that God could raise him from the dead.
When asked to sacrifice his son Isaac, with a superhuman faith, he offered the son, even though he had been promised that Isaac would live and would have an immense posterity, for Abraham had the unshakable faith to assure him that even if Isaac’s life were taken, “… God was able to raise him up, even from the dead. …†Heb. 11:19 So we thank thee, O God, for this great prophet.
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What Do We Hear?
President Spencer W. Kimball
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Moses, the great prophet, pleaded for the freedom of Israel from bondage and was accepted by the Lord when commanded to take off his shoes on holy ground.
We hear the voice of Moses, the prophet. We hear him plead for the freedom of Israel from cursed bondage. We see Moses’ acceptance by his Lord when the voice from the burning bush arrested his attention and commanded: “... put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. “… I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. …†Ex. 3:5–6
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What Do We Hear?
President Spencer W. Kimball
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Joseph Smith, as a young boy, prayed in a forest to know the truth and which church to join, leading to the First Vision where God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him.
We listen again and what do we hear? We hear the voice of a kneeling boy in a forest asking vital questions: What is the truth? Which church shall I join? And another great prophet opens another final dispensation. We hear the voice of almighty God, the Father, saying of the one beside him in perhaps the most spectacular vision of the ages:“This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!†JS—H 1:17
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What Do We Hear?
President Spencer W. Kimball
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Joseph Smith led the first solemn assembly, where he called upon the quorums and the congregation to sustain him as the prophet and seer, and after their unanimous support, he prophesied blessings upon them.
Joseph Smith led the first solemn assembly, and after closing his discourse, he called upon the several quorums, commencing with the presidency, to manifest by rising, their willingness to acknowledge him as the prophet and seer and uphold him as such by their prayers and faith. All the quorums in turn cheerfully complied with this request. He then called upon all the congregation of Saints also to give their assent by rising to their feet. He then proceeded to have the quorums of the priesthood ... (continued)
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What Do We Hear?
President Spencer W. Kimball
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Peter, the president of the church, declared his unwavering conviction that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and recalled his experience on the Mount of Transfiguration.
We hear the voice of Jehovah addressing Peter, the president of his church, and when asked: “... Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?†Matt. 16:13 we hear the great prophet Peter saying with a conviction that knew no doubt: “... Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.†Matt. 16:16 And we hear him again giving his never waning testimony, recalling his experience on the Mount of Transfiguration, and he said: “For we have not followed cunningly devised fab ... (continued)
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What Does Jesus Mean to Modern Man?
Elder David B. Haight
- Assistant to the Council of the Twelve
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📖 general conference
The speaker shares his experience of feeling spiritually uplifted during the conference and the solemn assembly, and expresses his support for the Church leaders.
This has been a glorious and inspiring day, and I ask for an interest in your faith and prayers that my remarks may be in harmony with the teachings of our Savior.
I have felt the Spirit of the Lord during this conference, particularly this morning in the solemn assembly.
One of the great privileges we have as members of the Church is the opportunity to sustain our leaders. It was a great blessing to me to be able to raise my hand and sustain President Spencer W. Kimball as the mouthpiece of God ... (continued)
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What Does Jesus Mean to Modern Man?
Elder David B. Haight
- Assistant to the Council of the Twelve
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The speaker reflects on the varying perceptions of Jesus Christ in modern society and emphasizes his own belief in Jesus as the Savior and Redeemer.
Recently a new book was published with the rather startling titleJesus Now.The reviewers announced that this is a brilliant book. The writer states, "Jesus is disappearing from the minds of men, and it is just as well that He is, for the Jesus that we are losing is the Jesus that we have created." The author asks the question "What does Jesus mean to modern man?"
Responses to this question will vary when Easter is celebrated next Sunday throughout the so-called Christian world. Services of v ... (continued)
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What Does Jesus Mean to Modern Man?
Elder David B. Haight
- Assistant to the Council of the Twelve
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The speaker recounts the story of Peter's experiences with Jesus Christ, from the resurrection to the day of Pentecost, to illustrate the profound impact Jesus had on Peter.
Modern man must not be led astray from ancient and latter-day truths"”truths and spiritual experiences that occurred when prophets walked and talked with Jesus. What did Jesus mean to the ancient apostles? What did he mean to Peter?
Mark, writing of the events on the morning of the resurrection, states that Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James were directed by the young man they encountered as they entered the sepulcher, "Go "¦ tell his disciples and Peter. "¦"Mark 16:7They were dir ... (continued)
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What Does Jesus Mean to Modern Man?
Elder David B. Haight
- Assistant to the Council of the Twelve
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The speaker shares the testimony of John the Apostle and Paul the Apostle to emphasize their unwavering conviction in Jesus Christ.
I am always strengthened by the fervor and magnitude of John"™s conviction. There was never any doubt. He testified, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. All things were made by him. "¦ In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."John 1:1, 3"“5
The apostle Paul knew, understood, and testified of Jesus. The manifestation to Paul on the road to Damascus changed the co ... (continued)
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What Does Jesus Mean to Modern Man?
Elder David B. Haight
- Assistant to the Council of the Twelve
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The speaker describes the profound impact of Jesus Christ's appearance to Nephi and the multitude on the American continent after His resurrection.
It may be beyond our own comprehension to realize what Jesus meant to Nephi when the resurrected Christ appeared on the western continent, saying, "Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world. "¦
""¦ I am the light and the life of the world; "¦ and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world. "¦ Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and ... (continued)
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What Does Jesus Mean to Modern Man?
Elder David B. Haight
- Assistant to the Council of the Twelve
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The speaker recounts the story of Joseph Smith's First Vision, where he saw God the Father and Jesus Christ, as a pivotal event in the history of the world and the Church.
What did Jesus mean to the boy Joseph Smith? The appearance of God the Father and Jesus Christ to the boy prophet in modern times is described in his own words: ""¦ I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun. "¦ When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other"”This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!"JS" ... (continued)
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What Does Jesus Mean to Modern Man?
Elder David B. Haight
- Assistant to the Council of the Twelve
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The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of bearing testimony of Jesus Christ and his role in the plan of salvation and exaltation.
Spiritual knowledge and spiritual experiences must not and need not disappear from the mind of modern man, because the testimonies of ancient and modern prophets have been recorded for man"™s own benefit, and today believers testify of these truths. Modern man must replace uncertainties and doubt with a desire to know more of Jesus.
It is our responsibility and glorious opportunity to bear constant testimony of Jesus the Christ. We must testify to the world of his godship, the actuality of his ... (continued)
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What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand
Douglas D. Holmes
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Jacob, an Aaronic Priesthood holder from Papua New Guinea, shared a testimony about the power of the Book of Mormon, which strengthened the faith of the speaker and others.
I recently heard Jacob, an Aaronic Priesthood holder in Papua New Guinea, testify of the power of the Book of Mormon and how it has helped him resist evil and follow the Spirit. His words increased my faith and the faith of others. My faith has also grown as I have heard Aaronic Priesthood holders teach and testify in their quorum meetings.
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What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand
Douglas D. Holmes
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📖 general conference
A priest who struggles to express himself felt a powerful spirit and was able to bear a simple but clear testimony after blessing the sacrament for the first time.
I was recently told of a priest who struggles to express himself who was blessing the sacrament for the first time. As he did, a powerful spirit came over him and the congregation. Later in the meeting, he bore a simple but clear testimony of the power of God he felt during that ordinance.
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