Exodus 14–18
2026 · Week 16
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https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026/16?lang=eng
Relevant conference talks
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Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty
Sandino Roman April 2025
So faith in Jesus Christ is a bond of trust forged in loyalty and love.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/24roman?lang=eng&id=p_weBsh#p_weBsh
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Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents
Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2023
That is the Lord’s way.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/29uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p35#p35
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Spiritual Capacity Spiritual Capacity
Michelle Craig October 2019
Nephi, the brother of Jared, and even Moses all had a large body of water to cross—and each did it differently.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/15craig?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear
Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2017
“The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/perfect-love-casteth-out-fear?lang=eng&id=p48#p48
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More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us
Paul V. Johnson April 2011
A pattern in the scriptures and in life shows that many times the darkest, most dangerous tests immediately precede remarkable events and tremendous growth.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/more-than-conquerors-through-him-that-loved-us?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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Two Lines of Communication Two Lines of Communication
Dallin H. Oaks October 2010
I will conclude with further examples of the need for both of the lines our Heavenly Father has established for communication with His children.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/two-lines-of-communication?lang=eng&id=p26#p26
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Winning the War against Evil Winning the War against Evil
James J. Hamula October 2008
My dear brethren of the Aaronic Priesthood, these are your days!
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/winning-the-war-against-evil?lang=eng&id=p28#p28
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Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling
L. Tom Perry April 2004
“Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/fatherhood-an-eternal-calling?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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Sweet Power of Prayer Sweet Power of Prayer
Russell M. Nelson April 2003
When we pray, we should not presume to give counsel but should inquire of the Lord and hearken to His counsel.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/sweet-power-of-prayer?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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Encircled in the Arms of His Love Encircled in the Arms of His Love
Neal A. Maxwell October 2002
There may need to be plain-speaking Jethros in our lives to stretch us (see Exodus 18:14–24) or moments of stark realization, as with the original Twelve, who rightly concluded: “Lord, to whom shall we go?
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/encircled-in-the-arms-of-his-love?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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Hidden Wedges Hidden Wedges
Thomas S. Monson April 2002
The spirit must be freed from tethers so strong and feelings never put to rest, so that the lift of life may give buoyancy to the soul.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/hidden-wedges?lang=eng&id=p19#p19
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“The Shield of Faith” “The Shield of Faith”
Boyd K. Packer April 1995
“And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword” (Ex.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/the-shield-of-faith?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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Faith Is the Answer Faith Is the Answer
Virginia H. Pearce April 1994
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace” (Ex.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/faith-is-the-answer?lang=eng&id=p20#p20
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Strength in the Savior Strength in the Savior
Chieko N. Okazaki October 1993
Moses exulted, “The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation” (Ex.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/strength-in-the-savior?lang=eng&id=p24#p24
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A Loving, Communicating God A Loving, Communicating God
Marion D. Hanks October 1992
Jewish tradition helps us further appreciate the nature of our Heavenly Father in the tender practice of the Half Hallels offered at Passover in celebration of the historic exodus of the children of Israel from Egypt and their passing through the Red Sea.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/a-loving-communicating-god?lang=eng&id=p12#p12
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Becoming Wise unto Salvation Becoming Wise unto Salvation
John E. Fowler October 1992
What of the volumes of teachings from our beloved prophet and President Ezra Taft Benson?
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/becoming-wise-unto-salvation?lang=eng&id=p20#p20
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Repentance Repentance
Neal A. Maxwell October 1991
Reflective of our total progression, repentance is not solely for renouncing transgression.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/repentance?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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The Lord’s Day The Lord’s Day
James E. Faust October 1991
The children of Israel were miraculously sustained in the wilderness for over forty years.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/the-lords-day?lang=eng&id=p25#p25
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“Murmur Not” “Murmur Not”
Neal A. Maxwell October 1989
However, just as “a yawn [can be] a silent shout,” so murmuring can be much more than muted muttering.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/murmur-not?lang=eng&id=p5#p5
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“With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible” “With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible”
Russell M. Nelson April 1988
The expression deep water means danger!
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/with-god-nothing-shall-be-impossible?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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The War We Are Winning The War We Are Winning
Gordon B. Hinckley October 1986
“And the Lord said unto Moses, … speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward” (Ex.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/the-war-we-are-winning?lang=eng&id=p46#p46
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“God Will Yet Reveal” “God Will Yet Reveal”
Neal A. Maxwell October 1986
Future revelations, brothers and sisters, will include astounding events as well as great and important truths.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/god-will-yet-reveal?lang=eng&id=p43#p43
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“Called and Prepared from the Foundation of the World” “Called and Prepared from the Foundation of the World”
Neal A. Maxwell April 1986
We will not be strangers in the City of God.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/called-and-prepared-from-the-foundation-of-the-world?lang=eng&id=p26#p26
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A Sacred Responsibility A Sacred Responsibility
Ezra Taft Benson April 1986
I am reminded how Moses up on the hill raised his arms for the victory of the armies of Israel.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/a-sacred-responsibility?lang=eng&id=p6#p6
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“Master, the Tempest Is Raging” “Master, the Tempest Is Raging”
Howard W. Hunter October 1984
None of us would like to think we have no faith, but I suppose the Lord’s gentle rebuke here is largely deserved.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/master-the-tempest-is-raging?lang=eng&id=p13#p13
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The Angel Moroni Came! The Angel Moroni Came!
Mark E. Petersen October 1983
Abraham walked and talked with angels.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/the-angel-moroni-came?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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The Lord Expects Righteousness The Lord Expects Righteousness
Spencer W. Kimball October 1982
“But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron [his brother] and Hur [the husband of his sister, Miriam] stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” (Ex.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/the-lord-expects-righteousness?lang=eng&id=p9#p9
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“A Brother Offended” “A Brother Offended”
Neal A. Maxwell April 1982
Prophets need tutoring, as do we all.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/a-brother-offended?lang=eng&id=p35#p35
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The Dignity of Self The Dignity of Self
James E. Faust April 1981
What is the standard of holiness?
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/the-dignity-of-self?lang=eng&id=p27#p27
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Stand Independent above All Other Creatures Stand Independent above All Other Creatures
Bruce R. McConkie April 1979
He rained manna from heaven upon all Israel, six days each week for forty years, lest they perish for want of bread, but the manna ceased on the morrow after they ate of the parched corn of Canaan.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/stand-independent-above-all-other-creatures?lang=eng&id=p31#p31
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Fundamental Welfare Services Fundamental Welfare Services
Marion G. Romney April 1979
He told the Israelites to leave the land of Egypt, you remember, and they left.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/fundamental-welfare-services?lang=eng&id=p15#p15
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Home Teaching—A Sacred Calling Home Teaching—A Sacred Calling
L. Tom Perry October 1978
“And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.” (Ex.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/home-teaching-a-sacred-calling?lang=eng&id=p17#p17
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Notwithstanding My Weakness Notwithstanding My Weakness
Neal A. Maxwell October 1976
In a Kingdom where perfection is an eventual expectation, each other’s needs for improvement have a way of being noticed.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/notwithstanding-my-weakness?lang=eng&id=p7#p7
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The Constant Exercise of Our Faith The Constant Exercise of Our Faith
O. Leslie Stone April 1973
“And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, even all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.” (Ex.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/the-constant-exercise-of-our-faith?lang=eng&id=p25#p25
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Hold Up Your Hands Hold Up Your Hands
Sterling W. Sill April 1973
And I would remind everyone of that thrilling occasion when Moses was leading the children of Israel in their battle against the Amalekites.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/hold-up-your-hands?lang=eng&id=p33#p33