1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16

2026 · Week 24

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Relevant conference talks

  1. Ministering—“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You” Ministering—“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You”

    Kristin M. Yee April 2026

    If you want to feel grounded, gain a sense of divine belonging, and make a real difference in the world, I invite you to follow the Savior and minister in His name.

  2. This Day This Day

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2022

    On another occasion, my wife, Melanie, and I met with King Letsie III of Lesotho and his wife at their home.

  3. The Greatest Possession The Greatest Possession

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2021

    Of course, we all have some habits or flaws or personal history that could keep us from complete spiritual immersion in this work.

  4. Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness

    Sharon Eubank April 2019

    But what are the practical steps?

  5. Spiritual Eclipse Spiritual Eclipse

    Gary E. Stevenson October 2017

    Brothers and sisters, when I speak of seeing through gospel glasses, please know that I am not suggesting that we do not acknowledge or discuss the challenges we face or that we walk blissfully ignorant of the traps and evils the enemy has placed before us.

  6. It Works Wonderfully! It Works Wonderfully!

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2015

    When Samuel chose Saul to be king, Saul tried to talk him out of it.

  7. Sustaining the Prophets Sustaining the Prophets

    Russell M. Nelson October 2014

    President Monson continued: “Despite any health challenges that may come to us, despite any weakness in body or mind, we serve to the best of our ability.

  8. Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness

    Quentin L. Cook April 2013

    Second, I met with thousands of faithful members of the Church in the Ivory Coast city of Abidjan.

  9. By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled

    Marcus B. Nash October 2012

    The life of Ann Rowley, a pioneer woman in the early days of the Church, demonstrates how exercising faith impacts our lives for good.

  10. Is Faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ Written in Our Hearts? Is Faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ Written in Our Hearts?

    Linda K. Burton October 2012

    He concluded with these thought-provoking words: “If we can keep that in our families and in the Church, maybe a lot of other things start to take care of themselves.

  11. Teaching Our Children to Understand Teaching Our Children to Understand

    Cheryl A. Esplin April 2012

    Elder Jeffrey R.

  12. What Thinks Christ of Me? What Thinks Christ of Me?

    Neil L. Andersen April 2012

    As the hours passed amid the darkness, death, and despair of so many other precious sons and daughters of God in Haiti, the Saintelus family had a miracle.

  13. “Remember This: Kindness Begins with Me” “Remember This: Kindness Begins with Me”

    Mary N. Cook April 2011

    “Unity is a spiritual quality.

  14. Teaching Helps Save Lives Teaching Helps Save Lives

    Russell T. Osguthorpe October 2009

    President Thomas S.

  15. Our Father’s Plan—Big Enough for All His Children Our Father’s Plan—Big Enough for All His Children

    Quentin L. Cook April 2009

    Recent bus ads in London demonstrate the polarization that exists concerning religion in general.

  16. A Matter of a Few Degrees A Matter of a Few Degrees

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2008

    The story of Saul, the king of Israel, illustrates this point.

  17. Anchors of Testimony Anchors of Testimony

    Mary N. Cook April 2008

    “If they will remember that the Lord is mindful of them and will answer their prayers, they will be able to meet every challenge that comes to them.” Prayer will strengthen your faith and anchor your testimony.

  18. The Opportunity to Testify The Opportunity to Testify

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2004

    “The Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt … be turned into another man,” “God gave him another heart,” and “God is with thee” (1 Samuel 10:6, 9, 7).

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

    Robert D. Hales October 2002

    Be assured that these blessings are poured out equally upon rich and poor alike.

  20. Your Eternal Home Your Eternal Home

    Thomas S. Monson April 2000

    Consider the observation of Mary Boyson Wall, who celebrated her 105th birthday a few years ago.

  21. Watch Over and Strengthen Watch Over and Strengthen

    Henry B. Eyring April 2000

    Then the Savior set for us this standard of personal purity: “And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us.

  22. Constancy amid Change Constancy amid Change

    Russell M. Nelson October 1993

    The Savior and His servants do not speak words of complacency but teach what people need to know.

  23. Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership

    Spencer J. Condie April 1990

    Following the Great Exodus from Egypt to the land of promise, the children of Israel were governed by judges for a period of more than three centuries (1429 to 1095 b.c.).

  24. “Willing to Submit” “Willing to Submit”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1985

    Saul, when chosen, was “a choice young man, … and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he.” (1 Sam.

  25. The Perfect Law of Liberty The Perfect Law of Liberty

    Marion G. Romney October 1981

    “That we also may be like all the nations.” (1 Sam.

  26. Dikes versus Living Water Dikes versus Living Water

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1976

    At this point, what was said is best described in Time magazine of February 9, 1953, in these words: “[Last week] a mournful tolling of church bells and the scream of sirens awakened the Netherlanders at 4:00 a.m.; it was already too late.

  27. Church Welfare Services’ Basic Principles Church Welfare Services’ Basic Principles

    Marion G. Romney April 1976

    In the book of First Samuel, we have an instructive example of the results of making wrong decisions.

  28. Welfare Services Welfare Services

    Marion G. Romney October 1975

    Five weeks later, on February 9, 1831, he revealed the united order.

  29. Address Given by President Marion G. Romney at Welfare Services Meeting Saturday, October 5, 1974 Address Given by President Marion G. Romney at Welfare Services Meeting Saturday, October 5, 1974

    Marion G. Romney October 1974

    “Few evils has the Lord denounced with more vehemence than idleness.