Genesis 24–33

2026 · Week 10

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Relevant conference talks

  1. Humble Souls at Altars Kneel Humble Souls at Altars Kneel

    Jeremy R. Jaggi October 2025

    Abraham built an altar, bound Isaac, and was ready to sacrifice his only son, but his hand was stayed, and he declared, like the Lord has declared, “Here am I”!

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/23jaggi?lang=eng&id=p_fyNfc#p_fyNfc

  2. In the Space of Not Many Years In the Space of Not Many Years

    David A. Bednar October 2024

    May I suggest that if you or I believe we are sufficiently strong and stalwart to avoid the arrogance of pride, then perhaps we already are suffering from this deadly spiritual disease.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/35bednar?lang=eng&id=p_vrBgz#p_vrBgz

  3. O Youth of the Noble Birthright O Youth of the Noble Birthright

    Bradley R. Wilcox October 2024

    “O youth of the noble birthright, carry on, carry on, carry on!” I testify that you are loved—and you are trusted—today, in 20 years, and forever.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/46wilcox?lang=eng&id=p_hLM0i#p_hLM0i

  4. Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ

    Emily Belle Freeman October 2023

    I will keep my promise to you.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/42freeman?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

  5. Safely Gathered Home Safely Gathered Home

    Quentin L. Cook April 2023

    The distinctive name “Israel” was the title conferred upon Jacob.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/15cook?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

  6. Put On Thy Strength, O Zion Put On Thy Strength, O Zion

    David A. Bednar October 2022

    In the busyness of our daily lives and in the commotion of the contemporary world in which we live, we may be distracted from the eternal things that matter the most by making pleasure, prosperity, popularity, and prominence our primary priorities.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/46bednar?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

  7. Let God Prevail Let God Prevail

    Russell M. Nelson October 2020

    For a moment, let us recall a crucial turning point in the life of Jacob, the grandson of Abraham.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/46nelson?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

  8. The Joy of the Saints The Joy of the Saints

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2019

    Similarly, the joy “set before us” is the joy of assisting the Savior in His work of redemption.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/14christofferson?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

  9. The Greatest among You The Greatest among You

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2017

    Seeking honor and celebrity in the Church at the expense of true and humble service toward others is the trade of Esau.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/the-greatest-among-you?lang=eng&id=p55#p55

  10. The Price of Priesthood Power The Price of Priesthood Power

    Russell M. Nelson April 2016

    Why would any man waste his days and settle for Esau’s mess of pottage when he has been entrusted with the possibility of receiving all of the blessings of Abraham?

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-price-of-priesthood-power?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

  11. A Plea to My Sisters A Plea to My Sisters

    Russell M. Nelson October 2015

    Through their husbands’ final hours and continuing to the present day, these stalwart women have shown the strength and courage that covenant-keeping women always demonstrate.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/a-plea-to-my-sisters?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

  12. Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted Remembering in Whom We Have Trusted

    Allen D. Haynie October 2015

    Although avoidance of sin is the preferred pattern in life, as far as the efficacy of the Atonement of Jesus Christ is concerned, it matters not what sins we have committed or how deep we have sunk into that proverbial pit.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/remembering-in-whom-we-have-trusted?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

  13. Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence

    Jörg Klebingat October 2014

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    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/approaching-the-throne-of-god-with-confidence?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

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

    Linda K. Burton October 2013

    Of all the reasons we ought to be more diligent in our covenant keeping, this reason is more compelling than all—love.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/the-power-joy-and-love-of-covenant-keeping?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

  15. Be Not Moved! Be Not Moved!

    Elaine S. Dalton April 2013

    Now let me close with one of the greatest love stories ever told.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/be-not-moved?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

  16. What Shall a Man Give in Exchange for His Soul? What Shall a Man Give in Exchange for His Soul?

    Robert C. Gay October 2012

    Today it is so easy to get caught up in the noise of the world—despite our good intentions.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/what-shall-a-man-give-in-exchange-for-his-soul?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

  17. Covenants Covenants

    Russell M. Nelson October 2011

    The covenant God made with Abraham and later reaffirmed with Isaac and Jacob is of transcendent significance.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/covenants?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

  18. Claim the Exceeding Great and Precious Promises Claim the Exceeding Great and Precious Promises

    Spencer J. Condie October 2007

    Young Isaac grew into manhood, and when he was 40 years old he married Rebekah.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/claim-the-exceeding-great-and-precious-promises?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

  19. Mothers Who Know Mothers Who Know

    Julie B. Beck October 2007

    Faithful daughters of God desire children.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/mothers-who-know?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

  20. 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.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/the-gathering-of-scattered-israel?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

  21. You Have a Noble Birthright You Have a Noble Birthright

    Julie B. Beck April 2006

    When you receive your blessing, you get a glimpse of eternity.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/you-have-a-noble-birthright?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

  22. A “Mother Heart” A “Mother Heart”

    Julie B. Beck April 2004

    I was recently at a park where I met a group of women with mother hearts.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/a-mother-heart?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

  23. Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings

    Robert D. Hales October 2002

    Tithing is a test of faith with eternal blessings.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/tithing-a-test-of-faith-with-eternal-blessings?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

  24. “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”

    Russell M. Nelson October 2002

    That prophecy echoes an earlier scriptural account of the second generation of human life upon the earth: “In those days Satan had great dominion among men, and raged in their hearts; and from thenceforth came wars and bloodshed; and a man’s hand was against his own brother, in … seeking for power.” From the days of Cain and Abel, Esau and Jacob, and Joseph who was sold into Egypt, the flames of hostility have been fueled by family feuding.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/blessed-are-the-peacemakers?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

  25. “Sanctify Yourselves” “Sanctify Yourselves”

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2000

    Brethren, if you are struggling with self-control in what you look at or listen to, in what you say or what you do, I ask you to pray to your Father in Heaven for help.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/sanctify-yourselves?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

  26. We Are Creators We Are Creators

    Mary Ellen Smoot April 2000

    Second, don’t be paralyzed from fear of making mistakes.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/we-are-creators?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

  27. Strengthened in Charity Strengthened in Charity

    Elaine L. Jack October 1996

    In Genesis we read, “Behold, Rebekah came out … with her pitcher upon her shoulder” and went down to the well (Gen.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/strengthened-in-charity?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

  28. Commitment Commitment

    F. Burton Howard April 1996

    The servant accepted the commitment and set out on his journey.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/commitment?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

  29. Priesthood Blessings Priesthood Blessings

    James E. Faust October 1995

    “And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.”

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/priesthood-blessings?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

  30. The Power to Heal from Within The Power to Heal from Within

    Merrill J. Bateman April 1995

    Another lesson taught by death concerns the importance of eternal families.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/the-power-to-heal-from-within?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

  31. Children of the Covenant Children of the Covenant

    Russell M. Nelson April 1995

    The covenant that the Lord first made with Abraham and reaffirmed with Isaac and Jacob is of transcendent significance.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/children-of-the-covenant?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

  32. Tithing Tithing

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1994

    We should not think that the payment and blessings of tithing are unique to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/tithing?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

  33. “Endure It Well” “Endure It Well”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1990

    We find that experience can produce a high spiritual yield (see D&C 122:7).

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/endure-it-well?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

  34. Woman—Of Infinite Worth Woman—Of Infinite Worth

    Russell M. Nelson October 1989

    A righteous woman is a student of the scriptures.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/woman-of-infinite-worth?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

  35. “Murmur Not” “Murmur Not”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1989

    God accomplishes things, brothers and sisters, “in process of time.” This calls for our patience.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/murmur-not?lang=eng&id=p45#p45

  36. “Answer Me” “Answer Me”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1988

    There will be no end to the ripples of the Resurrection resulting from the infinite Atonement.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/answer-me?lang=eng&id=p42#p42

  37. “With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible” “With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible”

    Russell M. Nelson April 1988

    So decreed, she gave birth to Isaac, to carry the crucial Abrahamic covenant into the second generation (see Gen.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/with-god-nothing-shall-be-impossible?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

  38. Priesthood Blessings Priesthood Blessings

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1987

    Worthy Melchizedek Priesthood holders can give blessings to their posterity.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/priesthood-blessings?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

  39. Spirituality Spirituality

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1985

    The contrast between the spiritual and the temporal is also illustrated by the twins Esau and Jacob and their different attitudes toward their birthright.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/spirituality?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

  40. Commitment to God Commitment to God

    Howard W. Hunter October 1982

    Years later, when Rebekah was asked if she would go with the servant of Abraham to become Isaac’s wife, and no doubt knowing that the servant’s mission had the blessing of the Lord, she simply said, “I will go.” (Gen.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/commitment-to-god?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

  41. And Peter Went Out and Wept Bitterly And Peter Went Out and Wept Bitterly

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1979

    I reflected, “Like Peter who denied his own sure knowledge, the day will come, though possibly not until old age, when in hours of quiet reflection this man will know that he traded his birthright for a mess of pottage (see Gen.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/and-peter-went-out-and-wept-bitterly?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

  42. Altar, Tent, Well Altar, Tent, Well

    A. Theodore Tuttle October 1972

    “And [Isaac] builded an altar there, and called upon the name of the Lord, and pitched his tent there: and there Isaac’s servants digged a well.” (Gen.

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/altar-tent-well?lang=eng&id=p2#p2