1 Nephi 11–15

2024 · Week 4

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Relevant conference talks

  1. Love All; Love Each Love All; Love Each

    Gérald Caussé April 2026

    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.”

  2. Jesus Christ Is the Way Jesus Christ Is the Way

    Brian J. Holmes April 2026

    That is why Paul taught that the Church is “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.” Not so that we would be controlled but so that we would be established, “that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine.”

  3. The Lord Looketh on the Heart The Lord Looketh on the Heart

    Ronald M. Barcellos October 2025

    Throughout scripture, the Lord and His prophets have associated pride and disobedience with having a hardened heart.

  4. The Family Proclamation—Words from God The Family Proclamation—Words from God

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2025

    For those with concerns, know that you are a child of heavenly parents, part of your Heavenly Father’s family.

  5. That All May Be Edified That All May Be Edified

    Chad H Webb October 2025

    Another principle relevant to inviting the Holy Ghost is to teach true doctrine.

  6. Simplicity in Christ Simplicity in Christ

    Michael Cziesla October 2025

    However, in a world that is increasingly secular, complex, and confusing, with different and often conflicting messages and demands, how can we avoid our eyes becoming blinded and our hearts becoming hardened and remain focused on the “plain and precious things” of the gospel of Jesus Christ?

  7. Cheering Each Other On Cheering Each Other On

    J. Anette Dennis October 2025

    Keep your eye on the Savior.

  8. They Are Their Own Judges They Are Their Own Judges

    David A. Bednar October 2025

    “The prophet Nephi describes the Final Judgment in terms of what we have become: ‘And if their works have been filthiness they must needs be filthy; and if they be filthy it must needs be that they cannot dwell in the kingdom of God’ [1 Nephi 15:33; emphasis added].

  9. As a Little Child As a Little Child

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2025

    Why are our days of despair labeled by one as “vanity of vanities”?

  10. 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.

  11. The Times of Restitution of All Things The Times of Restitution of All Things

    David A. Bednar April 2025

    Through this vision and subsequent supernal experiences, Joseph Smith came to understand that God and Jesus Christ knew him as an individual, cared about his eternal salvation, and had a mission for him to perform.

  12. Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy

    Tamara W. Runia April 2025

    He knows the mists of darkness are descending on all of us travelers and that our journey passes by the river of filth—so even when we’re holding to the iron rod, we’re going to get splashed.

  13. The Love of God The Love of God

    Benjamin M. Z. Tai April 2025

    In the Book of Mormon, the prophet Lehi saw “a tree, whose fruit was desirable to make one happy” and was the “most sweet, above all.” When he tasted the fruit, his soul was filled with great joy, and he wanted his family to taste it also.

  14. Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ

    Ulisses Soares April 2024

    As we have studied the Book of Mormon in Come, Follow Me this year, we have witnessed how Nephi beautifully exemplified the power of this type of covenant confidence through his faithfulness when he faced setbacks and challenges, like getting the plates as commanded by the Lord.

  15. “Be Still, and Know That I Am God” “Be Still, and Know That I Am God”

    David A. Bednar April 2024

    I pray the Holy Ghost will enlighten each of us as we consider a higher and holier dimension of stillness in our lives—an inner spiritual stillness of the soul that enables us to know and remember that God is our Heavenly Father, we are His children, and Jesus Christ is our Savior.

  16. A Record of What I Have Both Seen and Heard A Record of What I Have Both Seen and Heard

    Brent H. Nielson April 2024

    Perhaps the most inspiring miracle of the Restoration that I have witnessed is you, the faithful members of the Church in every land.

  17. Faithful to the End Faithful to the End

    Andrea Muñoz Spannaus April 2024

    Dear friends, Christ is eager to accompany us on the journey of our lives.

  18. Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ

    Brian K. Taylor April 2024

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

  19. Covenants and Responsibilities Covenants and Responsibilities

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2024

    The first part of the Book of Mormon, which was written during the Old Testament period, clearly demonstrates the role of covenants in the Israelite history and worship.

  20. Sir, We Would Like to See Jesus Sir, We Would Like to See Jesus

    Robert M. Daines October 2023

    Grab a pick and shovel and join the team.

  21. Seeing God’s Family through the Overview Lens Seeing God’s Family through the Overview Lens

    Tamara W. Runia October 2023

    Dad exemplified Lehi’s dream.

  22. Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ

    Emily Belle Freeman October 2023

    His is a mission of condescension.

  23. Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2023

    With God’s help, you can learn to know your children in a pure and heavenly way.

  24. “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me” “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me”

    David A. Bednar April 2023

    What was the symbolism of the tree in Lehi’s vision?

  25. The Answer Is Always Jesus Christ The Answer Is Always Jesus Christ

    Russell M. Nelson April 2023

    My dear brothers and sisters, I bear witness that Jesus Christ directs the affairs of His Church.

  26. This Day This Day

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2022

    My dear brothers and sisters, in the Book of Mormon the phrase “this day” is used repeatedly to call attention to counsel, promises, and teachings.

  27. Lifted Up upon the Cross Lifted Up upon the Cross

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2022

    Then I read him what Nephi had written 600 years before Jesus’s birth: “And … the angel spake unto me … , saying: Look!

  28. That They Might Know Thee That They Might Know Thee

    Jonathan S. Schmitt October 2022

    First, Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

  29. The Virtue of the Word The Virtue of the Word

    Mark D. Eddy October 2022

    Indeed, throughout scripture we read of miraculous blessings poured out upon those who have chosen to try the virtue of the word of God in their lives.

  30. WeAre The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints WeAre The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Reyna I. Aburto April 2022

    From the beginning, God has sought to gather and organize His children “to bring to pass [our] immortality and eternal life.” With that purpose in mind, He has instructed us to build places of worship where we receive knowledge and the ordinances of salvation and exaltation; make and keep covenants that bind us to Jesus Christ; are endowed with “the power of godliness”; and gather together often to remember Jesus and strengthen each other in Him.

  31. But We Heeded Them Not But We Heeded Them Not

    David A. Bednar April 2022

    “And [Nephi] said unto them that it was the word of God; and whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would hold fast unto it, they would never perish; neither could the temptations and the fiery darts of the adversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction.”

  32. Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker

    Neil L. Andersen April 2022

    We rejoice in the blessing of agency, understanding that there will be many who do not believe what we believe.

  33. For God So Loved Us For God So Loved Us

    Michael T. Ringwood April 2022

    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).

  34. Conversion Is Our Goal Conversion Is Our Goal

    Mark L. Pace April 2022

    When we study the scriptures, there is no spiritual famine in the land.

  35. The Love of God The Love of God

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2021

    “… We began looking forward to our visits with this dear family because of our love for the Lord [see 1 Nephi 11:22].

  36. With the Power of God in Great Glory With the Power of God in Great Glory

    David A. Bednar October 2021

    I invite you to consider the blessings promised to covenant-keeping disciples of Jesus Christ.

  37. God’s Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul God’s Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul

    Susan H. Porter October 2021

    The prophet Nephi was shown in a vision the most powerful evidence of God’s love.

  38. Favored of the Lord in All My Days Favored of the Lord in All My Days

    Moisés Villanueva October 2021

    As his family was crossing the ocean on the way to the promised land, some of Nephi’s family “began to make themselves merry,” speak harshly, and forget that it was the Lord’s power that had preserved them.

  39. Hold Up Your Light Hold Up Your Light

    Marcus B. Nash October 2021

    You see, you and I know that we lived as children of our Heavenly Father before coming to this earth and that the earth was created for the purpose of giving each person the opportunity to obtain a body, gain experience, learn, and grow in order to receive eternal life—which is God’s life.

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

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2021

    We are also blessed by temple covenants and ordinances, where “the power of godliness is manifest.” I visited a woman who had lost a teenage daughter in a terrible accident, then later her husband to cancer.

  41. The Name of the Church Is Not Negotiable The Name of the Church Is Not Negotiable

    Neil L. Andersen October 2021

    The identity and destiny of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints require that we be called by His name.

  42. Teaching in the Savior’s Way Teaching in the Savior’s Way

    Jan E. Newman April 2021

    Come, Follow Me is based on that truth.

  43. What Has Our Savior Done for Us? What Has Our Savior Done for Us?

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2021

    What has Jesus Christ done for each of us?

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

    Ulisses Soares April 2021

    By voluntarily taking upon Himself the sins of all mankind, being cruelly nailed to the cross, and victoriously conquering death on the third day, Jesus gave a more sacred significance to the Passover ordinance that had been bestowed upon Israel in ancient times.

  45. God Loves His Children God Loves His Children

    Taniela B. Wakolo April 2021

    When the prophet Nephi was asked by an angel about his knowledge of God, Nephi responded simply, “I know that he loveth his children” (see 1 Nephi 11:16–17).

  46. Why the Covenant Path Why the Covenant Path

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2021

    Let us heed the prophet’s call to stay on the covenant path.

  47. Enduring Power Enduring Power

    Kelly R. Johnson October 2020

    Likewise, those who have faith and the word of God deep in their hearts will be able to absorb and overcome the fiery darts that the adversary will surely send to destroy us.

  48. Ensuring a Righteous Judgment Ensuring a Righteous Judgment

    James R. Rasband April 2020

    Alma explained to Helaman that peace finally came to him when his “mind caught hold” on his father’s teaching “concerning the coming of … Jesus Christ … to atone for the sins of the world.” A penitent Alma pleaded for Christ’s mercy and then felt joy and relief when he realized that Christ had atoned for his sins and paid all that justice required.

  49. The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon

    Ulisses Soares April 2020

    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?

  50. A Living Witness of the Living Christ A Living Witness of the Living Christ

    Gérald Caussé April 2020

    The central message of the Book of Mormon is to restore the true knowledge of the essential role of Jesus Christ in the salvation and exaltation of mankind.

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

    Benjamin M. Z. Tai April 2020

    And fifth, enduring to the end by pressing forward steadfastly while feasting daily upon the word of Christ.

  52. Hear Him Hear Him

    Russell M. Nelson April 2020

    We live in the day that “our forefathers have awaited with anxious expectation.” We have front-row seats to witness live what the prophet Nephi saw only in vision, that “the power of the Lamb of God” would descend “upon the covenant people of the Lord, who were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.”

  53. The Joy of the Saints The Joy of the Saints

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2019

    Keeping the Lord’s commandments enables us more fully and more easily to feel His love.

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

    Reyna I. Aburto October 2019

    If you are constantly surrounded by a “mist of darkness,” turn to Heavenly Father.

  55. Honoring His Name Honoring His Name

    Lisa L. Harkness October 2019

    As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, may we “gladly [take upon us] the name of Christ” by honoring His name with love, devotion, and good works.

  56. Fruit Fruit

    Neil L. Andersen October 2019

    What does this tree with its most precious fruit symbolize?

  57. Careful versus Casual Careful versus Casual

    Becky Craven April 2019

    The vision of the tree of life shows us how the effects of casualness can lead us away from the covenant path.

  58. Answers to Prayer Answers to Prayer

    Brook P. Hales April 2019

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

  59. Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2019

    There are roughly seven and a half billion people in the world, compared to some 16 million members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—a very small flock indeed.

  60. Feasting upon the Words of Christ Feasting upon the Words of Christ

    Takashi Wada April 2019

    Nephi further reminds us that if we will “feast upon the words of Christ,” they “will tell [us] all things [we] should do” (2 Nephi 32:3) and that we will be empowered to overcome the “fiery darts of the adversary” (1 Nephi 15:24).

  61. 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).

  62. Good Shepherd, Lamb of God Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2019

    Apostles and prophets foresaw and rejoiced in the foreordained mission of the Lamb of God.

  63. For Him For Him

    Joy D. Jones October 2018

    As our focus gradually changed, so did our prayers.

  64. Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide

    Larry Y. Wilson April 2018

    Nephi’s powerful promise is that “whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and … hold fast unto it … would never perish; neither could the temptations and the fiery darts of the adversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction.”

  65. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2018

    This day I humbly pledge all the energies and faculties of my soul, whatever they be or may become, to my Savior, to my dear Susan and our family, to my Brethren, and to each of you, my beloved brothers and sisters.

  66. Prepare to Meet God Prepare to Meet God

    Quentin L. Cook April 2018

    First, with respect to Moses’s restoration of the keys for the gathering of Israel, today almost 70,000 missionaries are spread across the earth preaching His gospel to gather His elect.

  67. The Plan and the Proclamation The Plan and the Proclamation

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2017

    The Book of Mormon often uses this image of the opposition of “the world.” Nephi prophesied the ultimate destruction of “those who are built up to become popular in the eyes of the world, and those who seek … the things of the world” (1 Nephi 22:23; see also 2 Nephi 9:30).

  68. The Eternal Everyday The Eternal Everyday

    Quentin L. Cook October 2017

    The Savior’s example of humility and sacrifice for all mankind is the most profound event in history.

  69. The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It? The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It?

    Russell M. Nelson October 2017

    My dear brothers and sisters, I testify that the Book of Mormon is truly the word of God.

  70. The Priesthood and the Savior’s Atoning Power The Priesthood and the Savior’s Atoning Power

    Dale G. Renlund October 2017

    For Heavenly Father’s purposes to be accomplished, Christ’s atoning power needs to be made available to God’s children.

  71. Brighter and Brighter until the Perfect Day Brighter and Brighter until the Perfect Day

    Mark A. Bragg April 2017

    However, the adversary would rather have us focus on “mists of darkness … which blindeth the eyes, … hardeneth … hearts … , and … leadeth … away.”

  72. A Sin-Resistant Generation A Sin-Resistant Generation

    Joy D. Jones April 2017

    However, there are children who struggle to stand “steadfast and immovable” and whose delicate minds are being wounded.

  73. To the Friends and Investigators of the Church To the Friends and Investigators of the Church

    Joaquin E. Costa April 2017

    The Lord has blessed me with a family.

  74. How Does the Holy Ghost Help You? How Does the Holy Ghost Help You?

    Gary E. Stevenson April 2017

    Third, the gift of the Holy Ghost comes by the laying on of hands.

  75. The Master Healer The Master Healer

    Carole M. Stephens October 2016

    I often meet Latter-day Saint women who are desperate for help, yet they do not turn to the One who can provide everlasting help.

  76. A Witness of God A Witness of God

    Neil L. Andersen October 2016

    The number of members of the Church in the latter days would be relatively few, as Nephi prophesied, but they would be upon all the face of the earth, and the power and ordinances of the priesthood would be available to all who desired them, filling the earth as Daniel foretold.

  77. For Our Spiritual Development and Learning For Our Spiritual Development and Learning

    W. Mark Bassett October 2016

    Even with Nephi’s great faith, he acknowledged his limited understanding when he responded to the angel who asked him, “Knowest thou the condescension of God?” Nephi replied, “I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.”

  78. There Is Power in the Book There Is Power in the Book

    LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. October 2016

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

  79. Gratitude on the Sabbath Day Gratitude on the Sabbath Day

    Henry B. Eyring October 2016

    “And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the power of the Lamb of God, that it descended upon the saints of the church of the Lamb, and upon the covenant people of the Lord, who were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.”

  80. “That I Might Draw All Men unto Me” “That I Might Draw All Men unto Me”

    Dale G. Renlund April 2016

    Nephi exercised faith in God to accomplish what he was asked to do.

  81. Do I Believe? Do I Believe?

    Bonnie L. Oscarson April 2016

    These verses describe those of us who already have the gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives.

  82. Always Remember Him Always Remember Him

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2016

    At times in history, mortal men have been executed by crucifixion.

  83. The Power of Godliness The Power of Godliness

    Kent F. Richards April 2016

    Nephi saw our day in his great vision: “I, Nephi, beheld the power of the Lamb of God, that it descended upon the saints of the church of the Lamb, and upon the covenant people of the Lord, who were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.”

  84. Turn to Him and Answers Will Come Turn to Him and Answers Will Come

    James B. Martino October 2015

    There was even a time when they were sorrowful for doing wrong and asked for forgiveness.

  85. Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted

    Allen D. Haynie October 2015

    What does matter is that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, suffered “pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind” so “that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people.” What does matter is that He was willing to condescend, to come to this earth and descend “below all things” and suffer “more powerful contradictions than any man” ever could.

  86. Yes, We Can and Will Win! Yes, We Can and Will Win!

    Ulisses Soares April 2015

    All of us, young and old, are faced daily with the war mentioned by President Monson.

  87. The Gift of Grace The Gift of Grace

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2015

    Because we have all “sinned, and come short of the glory of God” and because “there cannot any unclean thing enter into the kingdom of God,” every one of us is unworthy to return to God’s presence.

  88. Stay by the Tree Stay by the Tree

    Kevin W. Pearson April 2015

    To heed is to give careful attention.

  89. Thy Kingdom Come Thy Kingdom Come

    Neil L. Andersen April 2015

    But we also live in the glorious time of the Restoration, when the gospel is being taken to all the world—a time when the Lord has promised that He “will raise up … a pure people” and arm them “with righteousness and with the power of God.”

  90. I Know These Things of Myself I Know These Things of Myself

    Craig C. Christensen October 2014

    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.

  91. Sustaining the Prophets Sustaining the Prophets

    Russell M. Nelson October 2014

    My dear brothers and sisters, if the Restoration did anything, it shattered the age-old myth that God had stopped talking to His children.

  92. Come and See Come and See

    David A. Bednar October 2014

    This same pattern is especially evident in matters of great spiritual importance and consequence.

  93. Power in the Priesthood Power in the Priesthood

    Neil L. Andersen October 2013

    When an angel asked Nephi, “Knowest thou the condescension of God?” Nephi answered honestly, “I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.”

  94. Continually Holding Fast Continually Holding Fast

    Kevin S. Hamilton October 2013

    My brothers and sisters, we are a covenant people.

  95. The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping

    Linda K. Burton October 2013

    Nephi saw in vision the significant blessings the Lord bestows upon covenant keepers: “And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the power of the Lamb of God, that it descended … upon the covenant people of the Lord, … and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.”

  96. The Savior Wants to Forgive The Savior Wants to Forgive

    Craig A. Cardon April 2013

    The Lord looks upon the light we have received, the desires of our hearts, and our actions, and when we repent and seek His forgiveness, He forgives.

  97. It’s a Miracle It’s a Miracle

    Neil L. Andersen April 2013

    Our day is no different.

  98. Beautiful Mornings Beautiful Mornings

    Bruce D. Porter April 2013

    The prophet Nephi beheld in vision that in the last days, the power of the Lamb of God would descend “upon the covenant people of the Lord” and they would be “armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory” (1 Nephi 14:14).

  99. Becoming Goodly Parents Becoming Goodly Parents

    L. Tom Perry October 2012

    These suggestions for creating stronger family cultures work in tandem with the culture of the Church.

  100. “Come unto Me, O Ye House of Israel” “Come unto Me, O Ye House of Israel”

    Larry Echo Hawk October 2012

    On the title page I read that it is “written to the Lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of Israel; and also to Jew and Gentile.” In the introduction to the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, it says that the Lamanites “are among the ancestors of the American Indians.” As I read the Book of Mormon, it seemed to me that it was about my American Indian ancestors.

  101. He Truly Loves Us He Truly Loves Us

    Paul E. Koelliker April 2012

    Awakening this desire prepares us to look for the promised patterns.

  102. Abide in the Lord’s Territory! Abide in the Lord’s Territory!

    Ulisses Soares April 2012

    My prayer, brothers and sisters, as we think about our covenants, is that we may keep ourselves strong against “the fiery darts of the adversary” (1 Nephi 15:24), following the Savior’s example so that we may sow in the Spirit and abide in the Lord’s territory.

  103. In Tune with the Music of Faith In Tune with the Music of Faith

    Quentin L. Cook April 2012

    The great introductory vision in the Book of Mormon is Lehi’s prophetic dream of the tree of life.

  104. To Hold Sacred To Hold Sacred

    Paul B. Pieper April 2012

    Today the struggle continues.

  105. Personal Revelation and Testimony Personal Revelation and Testimony

    Barbara Thompson October 2011

    On the other hand, his brethren were disputing with each other because they did not understand the teachings of their father.

  106. Covenants Covenants

    Russell M. Nelson October 2011

    Some of these promises have been fulfilled; others are still pending.

  107. The Atonement Covers All Pain The Atonement Covers All Pain

    Kent F. Richards April 2011

    As Nephi saw in vision, much of Christ’s mortal ministry was devoted to blessing and healing the sick with all kinds of maladies—physical, emotional, and spiritual.

  108. Testimony Testimony

    Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. April 2011

    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.

  109. Preparing the World for the Second Coming Preparing the World for the Second Coming

    Neil L. Andersen April 2011

    The Lord has long spoken of the necessary preparations for His Second Coming.

  110. Never Leave Him Never Leave Him

    Neil L. Andersen October 2010

    Nephi described the tree as “the love of God,” bearing fruit that “filled [the] soul with exceedingly great joy.”

  111. Be an Example of the Believers Be an Example of the Believers

    Mary N. Cook October 2010

    Unlike Lucy, today we are blessed to have more than the Bible.

  112. The Power of the Priesthood The Power of the Priesthood

    Boyd K. Packer April 2010

    The Book of Mormon makes it clear that we never will dominate by numbers.

  113. Watching with All Perseverance Watching with All Perseverance

    David A. Bednar April 2010

    The Book of Mormon is the most correct of any book on earth because it centers upon the Truth (see John 14:6; 1 Nephi 13:40), even Jesus Christ, and restores the plain and precious things that have been taken away from the true gospel (see 1 Nephi 13:26, 28–29, 32, 34–35, 40).

  114. Things Pertaining to Righteousness Things Pertaining to Righteousness

    Francisco J. Viñas April 2010

    Nephi taught this principle to his brothers, saying to them that those who “die in their wickedness … must be cast off also, as to the things which are spiritual, which are pertaining to righteousness” (1 Nephi 15:33).

  115. Hold On Hold On

    Ann M. Dibb October 2009

    From Lehi’s vision we learn that we must take hold of this safety railing—this iron rod, found alongside our individual straight and narrow path—and hold tight until we reach our ultimate goal of eternal life with our Heavenly Father.

  116. Safety for the Soul Safety for the Soul

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2009

    “… And I beheld multitudes of people who were sick, and who were afflicted with all manner of diseases, and with devils and unclean spirits; … and they were healed by the power of the Lamb of God; and the devils and the unclean spirits were cast out.”

  117. Be Your Best Self Be Your Best Self

    Thomas S. Monson April 2009

    “Wherefore, I, Nephi, did exhort them to give heed unto the word of the Lord; yea, I did exhort them with all the energies of my soul, and with all the faculty which I possessed, that they would give heed to the word of God and remember to keep his commandments always in all things.”

  118. Come unto Him Come unto Him

    Neil L. Andersen April 2009

    The revelations tell of a great gathering that will take place (see 2 Nephi 10:7–8; 3 Nephi 16:5).

  119. A Virtuous Life—Step by Step A Virtuous Life—Step by Step

    Mary N. Cook April 2009

    In that very well-known vision found in 1 Nephi chapter 8, we are reminded of the difficulty of staying on the strait and narrow path that leads to eternal life.

  120. You Know Enough You Know Enough

    Neil L. Andersen October 2008

    We then remain steady and patient as we progress through mortality.

  121. Come to Zion Come to Zion

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2008

    And so today the Lord’s people are gathering “out from among the nations” as they gather into the congregations and stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that are scattered throughout the nations.

  122. Winning the War against Evil Winning the War against Evil

    James J. Hamula October 2008

    You have come into the world at a most significant time.

  123. Happiness, Your Heritage Happiness, Your Heritage

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2008

    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.”

  124. A Book with a Promise A Book with a Promise

    Craig C. Christensen April 2008

    Most importantly, we declared that the Book of Mormon is a book that testifies that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior of the world.

  125. Scriptural Witnesses Scriptural Witnesses

    Russell M. Nelson October 2007

    An angel proclaimed that the Book of Mormon shall establish the truth of the Bible.

  126. Today Is the Time Today Is the Time

    Walter F. González October 2007

    Eternal principles will take root in us as we take time not only to read the teachings of the prophets and the scriptures but also to ponder them in the spirit of prayer.

  127. Mothers Who Know Mothers Who Know

    Julie B. Beck October 2007

    Faithful daughters of God desire children.

  128. Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets

    Robert D. Hales October 2007

    For all of us, our personal revelations reflect the pattern of revelation received by prophets, as recounted in the scriptures.

  129. Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our Salvation Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our Salvation

    Robert D. Hales October 2006

    We are living in the latter days, brothers and sisters, in the fulness of times.

  130. The Gathering of Scattered Israel The Gathering of Scattered Israel

    Russell M. Nelson October 2006

    Anciently, the Lord blessed Father Abraham with a promise to make his posterity a chosen people.

  131. Eternally Encircled in His Love Eternally Encircled in His Love

    Bonnie D. Parkin October 2006

    Do we frequently reject the Lord’s love that He pours out upon us in much more abundance than we are willing to receive?

  132. All Men Everywhere All Men Everywhere

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2006

    The Book of Mormon is a great witness that the Lord loves all people everywhere.

  133. To Young Women To Young Women

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2005

    In terms of preoccupation with self and a fixation on the physical, this is more than social insanity; it is spiritually destructive, and it accounts for much of the unhappiness women, including young women, face in the modern world.

  134. The Book of Mormon, the Instrument to Gather Scattered Israel The Book of Mormon, the Instrument to Gather Scattered Israel

    C. Scott Grow October 2005

    Truly the vision seen by Lehi and interpreted by Nephi is coming to pass.

  135. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things

    Boyd K. Packer April 2005

    The Book of Mormon confirms the teachings of the Old Testament.

  136. A Work for Me to Do A Work for Me to Do

    Julie B. Beck April 2005

    What Joseph did was remarkable.

  137. The Power of God’s Love The Power of God’s Love

    John H. Groberg October 2004

    The ninth week began with little outward change.

  138. The Women in Our Lives The Women in Our Lives

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2004

    We have Esther, Naomi, and Ruth of the Old Testament.

  139. Preparation for the Second Coming Preparation for the Second Coming

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2004

    As the Savior taught in His prophecy of the Second Coming, blessed is the “faithful and wise servant” who is attending to his duty when the Lord comes (see Matthew 24:45–46).

  140. When Thou Art Converted When Thou Art Converted

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2004

    I mentioned praying as you study to understand the scriptures, but your prayers must not be limited to that.

  141. With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope for Families With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope for Families

    Robert D. Hales April 2004

    He will help us trust and honor the principles of agency, opposition, and the Atonement, even when our children make unwise decisions.

  142. My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures

    Julie B. Beck April 2004

    Many of you study foreign languages.

  143. Receiving a Testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ Receiving a Testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ

    Robert D. Hales October 2003

    How did I learn these things?

  144. An Enduring Testimony of the Mission of the Prophet Joseph An Enduring Testimony of the Mission of the Prophet Joseph

    Henry B. Eyring October 2003

    You and those you love will receive the word of God by obeying it.

  145. How Choice a Seer! How Choice a Seer!

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2003

    Meanwhile, let us expect that many will regard us indifferently.

  146. Overcoming the Stench of Sin Overcoming the Stench of Sin

    Spencer V. Jones April 2003

    In the Garden of Gethsemane, as the Savior demonstrated perfect obedience, His anguish caused Him, “even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit” (D&C 19:18).

  147. Encircled in the Arms of His Love Encircled in the Arms of His Love

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2002

    Likewise, “true believers” (4 Nephi 1:36) will maintain faith in the latter-day Restoration with its empowering visitations, its prophets and apostles, and its “plain and precious” scriptures (1 Nephi 13:29).

  148. “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”

    Russell M. Nelson October 2002

    Father Abraham was uniquely called a “Friend of God.” Peace was one of Abraham’s highest priorities.

  149. Peace, Be Still Peace, Be Still

    Thomas S. Monson October 2002

    In the interpretation of Lehi’s dream, we find a rather apt description of the destructiveness of pornography: “And the mists of darkness are the temptations of the devil, which blindeth the eyes, and hardeneth the hearts of the children of men, and leadeth them away into broad roads, that they perish and are lost.”

  150. You Are All Heaven Sent You Are All Heaven Sent

    James E. Faust October 2002

    May the promise of Nephi be fulfilled in your behalf: “And they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.” I wish to bear testimony of the blessings that have come into my life from the love of my wife, Ruth, my Christlike mother, saintly grandmothers, our daughters and granddaughters, and many other righteous women.

  151. The Other Prodigal The Other Prodigal

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2002

    How does this happen, especially when we wish so much that it would not?

  152. Out of Darkness into His Marvelous Light Out of Darkness into His Marvelous Light

    Robert D. Hales April 2002

    There is a way out of the “mists of darkness” and onto the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come.

  153. How Firm Our Foundation How Firm Our Foundation

    Russell M. Nelson April 2002

    Though we don’t know all things, we know that God lives and that He loves us.

  154. Charity: Perfect and Everlasting Love Charity: Perfect and Everlasting Love

    Gene R. Cook April 2002

    The Lord said that charity is “the pure love of Christ,” that which is “most joyous to the soul,” “the greatest of all the gifts of God,” “perfect” and “everlasting.”

  155. Our Father’s Plan Our Father’s Plan

    Christoffel Golden Jr. October 2001

    We also testify that compliance with all of the conditions of the great plan of happiness, after the Great Apostasy, was not possible until our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, reestablished the gospel through the Prophet Joseph Smith.

  156. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ

    Boyd K. Packer October 2001

    And preeminently, the mission of Jesus Christ;

  157. “Set in Order Thy House” “Set in Order Thy House”

    Russell M. Nelson October 2001

    Ages ago, Job taught that concept.

  158. Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings

    Russell M. Nelson April 2001

    Meanwhile, in this world smitten with spiritual decay, can individuals prepared for temple blessings make a difference?

  159. “Plow in Hope” “Plow in Hope”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2001

    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.

  160. The Challenge to Become The Challenge to Become

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2000

    The prophet Nephi describes the Final Judgment in terms of what we have become: “And if their works have been filthiness they must needs be filthy; and if they be filthy it must needs be that they cannot dwell in the kingdom of God” (1 Ne.

  161. Stand Tall and Stand Together Stand Tall and Stand Together

    Sheri L. Dew October 2000

    The most effective way to share the gospel is to live it.

  162. Your Own Personal Testimony Your Own Personal Testimony

    Angel Abrea April 2000

    In one of those difficult times that the faithful and dedicated young Nephi had with his rebellious brothers, he reminded them of the following guide to obtaining a testimony.

  163. Content with the Things Allotted unto Us Content with the Things Allotted unto Us

    Neal A. Maxwell April 2000

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

  164. Heavenly Father Has a Special Plan Heavenly Father Has a Special Plan

    Yoshihiko Kikuchi April 2000

    Nephi desired to see father Lehi’s dream—the tree of life—and he did.

  165. Lessons from Laman and Lemuel Lessons from Laman and Lemuel

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1999

    Exhortations given to Laman and Lemuel “were hard to be understood, save a man should inquire of the Lord; and they being hard in their hearts, therefore they did not look unto the Lord as they ought” (1 Ne.

  166. A Testimony of the Book of Mormon A Testimony of the Book of Mormon

    Russell M. Nelson October 1999

    The Holy Bible has 66 individual books; the Book of Mormon contains 15.

  167. Welcome Home Welcome Home

    Keith B. McMullin April 1999

    But Heavenly Father knew that even if we exerted every ounce of energy, we could not make it home without divine help.

  168. Cultivating Divine Attributes Cultivating Divine Attributes

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1998

    Once faith grows into a firm, abiding testimony, giving us hope in our Heavenly Father’s plan of happiness; once we see through the eye of faith that we are children of a loving Father, who has given us the gift of His Son to redeem us, we experience a mighty change in our hearts.

  169. Endure and Be Lifted Up Endure and Be Lifted Up

    Russell M. Nelson April 1997

    “Blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion … , for they shall have the gift and the power of the Holy Ghost; and if they endure unto the end they shall be lifted up at the last day, and shall be saved in the everlasting kingdom of the Lamb.”

  170. Temptation Temptation

    Rulon G. Craven April 1996

    In the Book of Mormon, Nephi explains the consequences of yielding to temptation: “The temptations of the devil … blindeth the eyes, and hardeneth the hearts of the children of men, and leadeth them away into broad roads, that they perish and are lost” (1 Ne.

  171. Remember How Thou Hast Received and Heard Remember How Thou Hast Received and Heard

    Susan L. Warner April 1996

    We are to remember to keep His commandments in all things (see 1 Ne.

  172. Our Message to the World Our Message to the World

    Robert E. Wells October 1995

    First is the divine Sonship of Jesus Christ, which is central to understanding the entire plan of salvation.

  173. Children of the Covenant Children of the Covenant

    Russell M. Nelson April 1995

    Some of these promises have been accomplished; others have yet to be.

  174. Apostasy and Restoration Apostasy and Restoration

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1995

    When first communicated to mankind by prophets, the teachings we now have in the Bible were “plain and pure, and most precious and easy” to understand (1 Ne.

  175. Miracles of the Restoration Miracles of the Restoration

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 1994

    Certainly I, for one, have taken great strength from you today—you who come from a hundred different nations and ten hundred walks of life; you who have turned away from the glitter and glare and “vain imaginations” (1 Ne.

  176. Personal Revelation: The Gift, the Test, and the Promise Personal Revelation: The Gift, the Test, and the Promise

    Boyd K. Packer October 1994

    Describing the promptings from the Holy Ghost to one who has not had them is very difficult.

  177. The Spirit of Elijah The Spirit of Elijah

    Russell M. Nelson October 1994

    The Prophet Joseph Smith was chosen to reestablish the Church, to receive and administer priesthood authority, and to restore plain and precious truths lost to human knowledge.

  178. We All Have a Father in Whom We Can Trust We All Have a Father in Whom We Can Trust

    Kenneth Johnson April 1994

    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.

  179. Our Lord and Savior Our Lord and Savior

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1993

    Only Jesus, because he is the Only Begotten Son, could make the infinite and eternal atonement so we can be at one with our Heavenly Father.

  180. “From the Beginning” “From the Beginning”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1993

    Many fell away from the gospel and its “plain and precious” truths (1 Ne.

  181. Constancy amid Change Constancy amid Change

    Russell M. Nelson October 1993

    Scriptures certify that the priesthood has continued and will continue “through the lineage of [the] fathers” (D&C 86:8).

  182. Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God

    John M. Madsen April 1993

    “These last records [clearly referring to the Book of Mormon and other latter-day scriptures] … shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the Lamb of God is the Son of the Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world; and that all men must come unto him, or they cannot be saved” (1 Ne.

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

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1993

    Even during these difficult times, members “armed with righteousness” can do so many things (1 Ne.

  184. Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord Receiving Divine Assistance through the Grace of the Lord

    Gene R. Cook April 1993

    What glorious gospel news is an understanding of this doctrine of grace, which persuades us to more fully center our faith and hope upon Jesus Christ.

  185. Coming unto Christ by Searching the Scriptures Coming unto Christ by Searching the Scriptures

    Merrill J. Bateman October 1992

    What was the rod of iron?

  186. Love of Christ Love of Christ

    C. Max Caldwell October 1992

    It may be of some significance to note that the word charity does not appear in a single verse in the Old Testament.

  187. Building Your Tabernacle Building Your Tabernacle

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1992

    That verse from Nephi’s vision states, “And I looked and beheld a man among the Gentiles, who was separated from the seed of my brethren by the many waters; and I beheld the Spirit of God, that it came down and wrought upon the man; and he went forth upon the many waters, even unto the seed of my brethren, who were in the promised land” (1 Ne.

  188. “By Way of Invitation” (Alma 5:62) “By Way of Invitation” (Alma 5:62)

    Betty Jo N. Jepsen October 1992

    We can search the word of God.

  189. “Remember Also the Promises” “Remember Also the Promises”

    Jay E. Jensen October 1992

    Power to overcome evil.

  190. “The Pure Love of God” “The Pure Love of God”

    Yoshihiko Kikuchi April 1992

    Brothers and sisters, this type of love, kindness, and thoughtfulness must—MUST—exist in our missionary and reactivation work.

  191. Patience in Affliction Patience in Affliction

    Angel Abrea April 1992

    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”?

  192. Unclutter Your Life Unclutter Your Life

    William R. Bradford April 1992

    As you examine your list of basics, the next question would be, do I study the scriptures?

  193. Our Moral Environment Our Moral Environment

    Boyd K. Packer April 1992

    The Book of Mormon depicts humanity struggling through a “mist of darkness” and defines the darkness as the “temptations of the devil” (1 Ne.

  194. Repentance Repentance

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1991

    Along with all the foregoing reasons for our individual repentance, Church members have a special rendezvous to keep, brothers and sisters.

  195. Obtaining Help from the Lord Obtaining Help from the Lord

    Richard G. Scott October 1991

    Nephi counseled, “Do ye not remember the things which the Lord hath said?—If ye will not harden your hearts, and ask me in faith, believing that ye shall receive, with diligence in keeping my commandments, surely these things shall be made known unto you” (1 Ne.

  196. The Straight and Narrow Way The Straight and Narrow Way

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1990

    “And I said unto them that it was the word of God; and whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would hold fast unto it, they would never perish; neither could the temptations and the fiery darts of the adversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction” (1 Ne.

  197. Choices Choices

    Russell M. Nelson October 1990

    You are one of God’s noble and great spirits, held in reserve to come to earth at this time (see D&C 86:8–11).

  198. The Resurrection The Resurrection

    Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1990

    The nicest gift that you can give to nonmember friends or acquaintances is to share the gospel with them.

  199. Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership

    Spencer J. Condie April 1990

    From the Book of Mormon we read of the young prophet Nephi who also beheld a vision on a mountain (see 1 Ne.

  200. Running Your Marathon Running Your Marathon

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1989

    After you visualize yourself as you would like to be in twenty years from now, identify the preparation you will need.

  201. Beware of Pride Beware of Pride

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1989

    Pride is a damning sin in the true sense of that word.

  202. Flooding the Earth with the Book of Mormon Flooding the Earth with the Book of Mormon

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1988

    And when we are called upon to study or teach other scriptures, we need to strengthen that undertaking by frequent reference to the additional insights which the Book of Mormon may provide on the subject (see 1 Ne.

  203. Addiction or Freedom Addiction or Freedom

    Russell M. Nelson October 1988

    Choose to Be Free.

  204. Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ” Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ”

    Gene R. Cook October 1988

    Express love and gratitude to God and man.

  205. I Testify I Testify

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1988

    I testify that Christ was born into mortality with Mary as His mother and our Heavenly Father as His father.

  206. “For I Will Lead You Along” “For I Will Lead You Along”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1988

    In the last days, happily, the Church will grow extensively, with its membership being “scattered upon all the face of the earth” (1 Ne.

  207. Our Lord and Savior Our Lord and Savior

    David B. Haight April 1988

    Outside of our church, many watch in amazement at this consistent expansion in spite of popular secularism.

  208. To Help a Loved One in Need To Help a Loved One in Need

    Richard G. Scott April 1988

    Third—Teach truth.

  209. Atonement, Agency, Accountability Atonement, Agency, Accountability

    Boyd K. Packer April 1988

    Nephi testified that the Bible once “contained the fulness of the gospel of the Lord, of whom the twelve apostles bear record” (1 Ne.

  210. Our Divine Constitution Our Divine Constitution

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1987

    In the Lord’s due time His Spirit “wrought upon” Columbus, the pilgrims, the Puritans, and others to come to America (see 1 Ne.

  211. “Come unto Christ” “Come unto Christ”

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1987

    He is the Healer: The “sick, and … afflicted with all manner of diseases … devils and unclean spirits … were healed by the power of the Lamb of God” (1 Ne.

  212. “Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame” “Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1987

    One day, and why not soon, the people of the Church will fulfill this prophecy: “The power of the Lamb of God … descended upon the saints of the church of the Lamb, … the covenant people of the Lord, who were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory” (1 Ne.

  213. The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1987

    The Book of Mormon testifies of modern books of scripture.

  214. Cleansing the Inner Vessel Cleansing the Inner Vessel

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1986

    The great and spacious building which Lehi saw was the pride of the world where the multitude of the earth was gathered.

  215. Reverent and Clean Reverent and Clean

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1986

    How soberly we must regard the Book of Mormon teachings that “there cannot any unclean thing enter into the kingdom of God; wherefore there must needs be a place of filthiness prepared for that which is filthy.” (1 Ne.

  216. “The Things of My Soul” “The Things of My Soul”

    Boyd K. Packer April 1986

    The wisdom and pride of the world opposing his work.

  217. The Power of the Word The Power of the Word

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1986

    The prophet Lehi also saw our day in his great visionary dream of the tree of life.

  218. Premortality, a Glorious Reality Premortality, a Glorious Reality

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1985

    Among these plain and precious truths was the doctrine of the premortal existence of mankind.

  219. Worthy Fathers, Worthy Sons Worthy Fathers, Worthy Sons

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1985

    Lehi, Nephi’s father, lived an exemplary life.

  220. “Willing to Submit” “Willing to Submit”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1985

    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.

  221. The Great Plan of the Eternal God The Great Plan of the Eternal God

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1984

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

  222. Home and Family: A Divine Eternal Pattern Home and Family: A Divine Eternal Pattern

    Gene R. Cook April 1984

    “My children, don’t be too concerned about remembering these things.

  223. The Simplicity of Gospel Truths The Simplicity of Gospel Truths

    Robert L. Simpson April 1984

    Nephi, in foretelling the ministry of the Apostle John, described his teachings as “plain and pure, and most precious and easy to the understanding of all men.” (1 Ne.

  224. The Keystone of Our Religion The Keystone of Our Religion

    James E. Faust October 1983

    The Book of Mormon establishes the truthfulness of the Bible.

  225. Our Responsibility to Take the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth Our Responsibility to Take the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth

    Jack H Goaslind, Jr. October 1983

    Those who seek to bring forth Zion “shall have the gift and the power of the Holy Ghost.” (1 Ne.

  226. Love All Love All

    David B. Haight October 1982

    God accomplishes His purposes heart to heart.

  227. Spiritual Guides for Teachers of Righteousness Spiritual Guides for Teachers of Righteousness

    Gene R. Cook April 1982

    He is particularly effective at creating spiritual illusions that cause a counterfeiting of spirituality, a spiritual instability, a self-deception—spiritual illnesses sowed in the heart little by little to harden the hearts of men and to lead them into sin and away from God.

  228. Love Is the Power That Will Cure the Family Love Is the Power That Will Cure the Family

    F. Enzio Busche April 1982

    This love that Christ is teaching us is not the same as the world’s love.

  229. “O, Divine Redeemer” “O, Divine Redeemer”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1981

    Did He not provide needed proportion when He spoke of the comparative few who will find the narrow way leading to the strait gate?

  230. Opposition to the Work of God Opposition to the Work of God

    Carlos E. Asay October 1981

    God help us all in our war against sin.

  231. The Restoration of Israel to the Lands of Their Inheritance The Restoration of Israel to the Lands of Their Inheritance

    Marion G. Romney April 1981

    “And I did rehearse unto them,” he said, “the words of Isaiah, who spake concerning the restoration of the Jews, or of the house of Israel; and after they were restored they should no more be confounded, neither should they be scattered again.” (1 Ne.

  232. A Marvelous Work and a Wonder A Marvelous Work and a Wonder

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1980

    The Church will continue its opposition to error, falsehood, and immorality.

  233. Prayers and Answers Prayers and Answers

    Boyd K. Packer October 1979

    “For he truly spake many great things unto them, which were hard to be understood, save a man should inquire of the Lord; and they being hard in their hearts, therefore they did not look unto the Lord as they ought” (1 Ne.

  234. Prayer and Revelation Prayer and Revelation

    Marion G. Romney April 1978

    “After I had desired to know the things that my father had seen, and believing that the Lord was able to make them known unto me, as I sat pondering in mine heart I was caught away in the Spirit of the Lord, yea, into an exceeding high mountain.” (1 Ne.

  235. “Be Not Faithless” “Be Not Faithless”

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1978

    Doubt not, but believe that it was he who was born to earth in a manger when there was no room in the inn.

  236. The Validity of the Gospel The Validity of the Gospel

    G. Homer Durham April 1977

    The world needs to remember this and to know that it derives from the “love of God” which Nephi declared was “abroad in the hearts of the children of men” (1 Ne.

  237. The Power of Plainness The Power of Plainness

    Marvin J. Ashton April 1977

    “And all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the Lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men.” (1 Ne.

  238. Come: Let Israel Build Zion Come: Let Israel Build Zion

    Bruce R. McConkie April 1977

    As the Book of Mormon says, in the last days, “the saints of God” shall be found “upon all the face of the earth.” Also: “The saints of the church of the Lamb and … the covenant people of the Lord”—scattered as they are “upon all the face of the earth”—shall be “armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.” (1 Ne.

  239. Families Are Forever Families Are Forever

    David B. Haight October 1976

    The prophet Nephi said: “For the day should come that they must be judged of their works, yea, even the works which were done by the temporal body in their days.” (1 Ne.

  240. Our Priceless Heritage Our Priceless Heritage

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1976

    The Declaration of Independence to which these great men affixed their signatures is much more than a political document.

  241. If They Will But Serve the God of the Land If They Will But Serve the God of the Land

    N. Eldon Tanner April 1976

    While in the wilderness Nephi, the son of Lehi, was permitted to see in vision the things that would transpire concerning the destiny of America—the promised land.

  242. America’s Destiny America’s Destiny

    Marion G. Romney October 1975

    “And it came to pass that I beheld many multitudes of the Gentiles upon the land of promise.” (1 Ne.

  243. God Foreordains His Prophets and His People God Foreordains His Prophets and His People

    Bruce R. McConkie April 1974

    Mary, the mother of our Lord “after the manner of the flesh” (1 Ne.

  244. Be Ye Clean That Bear the Vessels of the Lord Be Ye Clean That Bear the Vessels of the Lord

    Marion G. Romney April 1974

    “… behold, I say unto you, the kingdom of God is not filthy, and there cannot any unclean thing enter into the kingdom of God.

  245. Behold Your Little Ones Behold Your Little Ones

    Boyd K. Packer April 1973

    “… there cannot any unclean thing enter into the kingdom of God.

  246. Magnifying One’s Calling in the Priesthood Magnifying One’s Calling in the Priesthood

    Marion G. Romney April 1973

    “For it came to pass,” he wrote, “after I had desired to know the things that my father had seen, and believing that the Lord was able to make them known unto me, as I sat pondering in mine heart I was caught away in the Spirit of the Lord, yea, into an exceeding high mountain.

  247. “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth”

    Joseph Fielding Smith October 1971

    “And the time cometh that he shall manifest himself unto all nations.

  248. The Iron Rod The Iron Rod

    Harold B. Lee April 1971

    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.

  249. The Lord’s People Receive Revelation The Lord’s People Receive Revelation

    Bruce R. McConkie April 1971

    “Do ye not remember the things which the Lord hath said?—If ye will not harden your hearts, and ask me in faith, believing that ye shall receive, with diligence in keeping my commandments, surely these things shall be made known unto you.” (1 Ne.

  250. Ye Shall Not Fear Ye Shall Not Fear

    Alvin R. Dyer April 1971

    The third condition which I often ponder concerns the day of the gentile, which day is now, wherein the gospel is being taken to the gentile nations of the earth, that they may, if obedient to the call, come in and be numbered with the house of Israel.