Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8

2026 · Week 31

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Relevant conference talks

  1. Come Home Come Home

    Clark G. Gilbert April 2026

    Today I echo that same declaration.

  2. Encounter at the Empty Tomb Encounter at the Empty Tomb

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2026

    Nearly 2,000 years ago, a small group of women rose while it was still dark and made their way toward the tomb where the body of their beloved Lord, Jesus Christ, had been laid to rest.

  3. Joy Through Covenant Discipleship Joy Through Covenant Discipleship

    John A. McCune April 2025

    Jesus Christ declared, “I was in the beginning with the Father, and am the Firstborn.” Because of who He is and what He has done, we worship Him, we revere Him, we give glory to Him, and we follow Him.

  4. Sacred Scriptures—the Foundations of Faith Sacred Scriptures—the Foundations of Faith

    Quentin L. Cook October 2024

    The Bible provides an accurate account of the mortal ministry of Jesus Christ, including His death and Resurrection.

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

    Brian K. Taylor April 2024

    This phrase “swallowed up” deeply moves me.

  6. Eternal Truth Eternal Truth

    John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023

    We need to remember that Satan works to keep us from truth.

  7. Hosanna to the Most High God Hosanna to the Most High God

    Ronald A. Rasband April 2023

    Today, as has been said, we join with Christians around the world to honor Jesus Christ on this Palm Sunday.

  8. In Partnership with the Lord In Partnership with the Lord

    Ulisses Soares October 2022

    Let us consider two fundamental principles that strengthen the partnership between man and woman.

  9. Fear Not: Believe Only! Fear Not: Believe Only!

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2022

    Of course, in our present day, tremendously difficult issues face any disciple of Jesus Christ.

  10. Hope in Christ Hope in Christ

    M. Russell Ballard April 2021

    Like these ancient disciples nearly 2,000 years ago, many of you may also feel lonely from time to time.

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

    Ulisses Soares April 2021

    Jesus was the only Being capable of realizing this eternal and perfect sacrifice for all of us.

  12. Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains

    Russell M. Nelson April 2021

    A nonbeliever might say that faith is for the weak.

  13. All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2020

    Our 2020 bicentennial proclamation begins with the profoundly inclusive promise that “God loves His children in every nation of the world.” To each of us in every nation, kindred, tongue, and people, God promises, covenants, and invites us to come partake of His abundant joy and goodness.

  14. Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God

    Dale G. Renlund April 2020

    The consistency of pleas from prophets to reflect on the goodness of God is striking.

  15. Beloved Daughters Beloved Daughters

    Bonnie H. Cordon October 2019

    As I strive to qualify for exaltation, I cherish the gift of repentance and seek to improve each day.

  16. 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.

  17. My Heart Pondereth Them Continually My Heart Pondereth Them Continually

    Devin G. Durrant October 2015

    You might say, “Ponderizing sounds too hard for me.” Don’t be deterred.

  18. “I Have Given You an Example” “I Have Given You an Example”

    Richard G. Scott April 2014

    There is no doctrine more fundamental to our work than the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

  19. Beautiful Mornings Beautiful Mornings

    Bruce D. Porter April 2013

    And yet another beautiful morning dawned nearly 2,000 years ago just outside the city wall of Jerusalem.

  20. Converted to His Gospel through His Church Converted to His Gospel through His Church

    Donald L. Hallstrom April 2012

    With those words being sung by nearly 2,000 people but seeming to be a question posed just to me, I wanted to stand and say, “I am!”

  21. To Hold Sacred To Hold Sacred

    Paul B. Pieper April 2012

    Some 1,500 years before Christ, a shepherd was drawn to a burning bush on the slopes of Mount Horeb.

  22. The Holy Temple—a Beacon to the World The Holy Temple—a Beacon to the World

    Thomas S. Monson April 2011

    One of the temples currently under construction is in Manaus, Brazil.

  23. Trust in God, Then Go and Do Trust in God, Then Go and Do

    Henry B. Eyring October 2010

    God does not rule in nations, but He is mindful of them.

  24. We Are Doing a Great Work and Cannot Come Down We Are Doing a Great Work and Cannot Come Down

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2009

    Nehemiah of the Old Testament is a great example of staying focused and committed to an important task.

  25. The Way of the Disciple The Way of the Disciple

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2009

    Today is the day the Christian world traditionally calls Palm Sunday.

  26. Celestial Marriage Celestial Marriage

    Russell M. Nelson October 2008

    God’s plan of happiness allows us to choose for ourselves.

  27. The Only True God and Jesus Christ Whom He Hath Sent The Only True God and Jesus Christ Whom He Hath Sent

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2007

    Now, to anyone within the sound of my voice who has wondered regarding our Christianity, I bear this witness.

  28. The Spirit of the Tabernacle The Spirit of the Tabernacle

    Boyd K. Packer April 2007

    To seek after the praise of men, the scriptures caution us, is to be led carefully away from the only safe path to follow in life (see John 12:43; 1 Nephi 13:9; 2 Nephi 26:29; Helaman 7:21; Mormon 8:38; D&C 58:39).

  29. “The Great and Wonderful Love” “The Great and Wonderful Love”

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2006

    Fourth, sustain hope of eternal life.

  30. 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.

  31. 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 workings of the evil one (see 2 Nephi 2:27; Alma 28:13; 3 Nephi 2:2).

  32. “The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected” “The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected”

    Boyd K. Packer October 2003

    Satan, with his angels, will try to capture your thoughts and control what you do.

  33. “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”

    Russell M. Nelson October 2002

    The hope of the world is the Prince of Peace—our Creator, Savior, Jehovah, and Judge.

  34. Shall He Find Faith on the Earth? Shall He Find Faith on the Earth?

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 2002

    Today I ask a question the Savior asked nearly 2,000 years ago: “When the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?”

  35. “The Touch of the Master’s Hand” “The Touch of the Master’s Hand”

    Boyd K. Packer April 2001

    That lake of fire and brimstone, ever burning but never consumed, is the description in the scriptures for hell.

  36. “Sanctify Yourselves” “Sanctify Yourselves”

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2000

    The first refers to the recovery and return to Jerusalem of various temple implements that had been carried into Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar.

  37. Inspired Church Welfare Inspired Church Welfare

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1999

    Although nearly 2,000 years have passed since the mortal ministry of the Son of God, His loving example and His teachings remain an integral part of who we are as a people and who we are as a church.

  38. “Always Have His Spirit” “Always Have His Spirit”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1996

    The Light of Christ, which is sometimes called the Spirit of Christ or the Spirit of God, “giveth light to every man that cometh into the world” (D&C 84:46).

  39. Spiritual Shepherds Spiritual Shepherds

    W. Eugene Hansen April 1996

    This is the restored Church of Christ.

  40. Spiritually Strong Homes and Families Spiritually Strong Homes and Families

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1993

    “Of the 65 million Americans under 18, [many] live in poverty, 22% live in single-parent homes, and almost 3% live with no parent at all.

  41. Doors of Death Doors of Death

    Russell M. Nelson April 1992

    Physical and spiritual trials provide continuing challenges in life.

  42. A Call to Serve A Call to Serve

    David B. Haight October 1988

    For one couple to be assigned to every stake in this vast Latin America area, 278 couples would be needed.

  43. Always Remember Him Always Remember Him

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1988

    In April 1830 the Lord commanded the members of his newly restored Church to “meet together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus” (D&C 20:75).

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

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1987

    Ours will be a time of great inversion as well as perversion, as some will call good evil and evil good (see Isa.

  45. In the Lord’s Own Way In the Lord’s Own Way

    Russell M. Nelson April 1986

    Missionary work throughout the world is part of his plan.

  46. Reverence for Life Reverence for Life

    Russell M. Nelson April 1985

    Another excuse some use to justify abortion relates to population control.

  47. Signs of the True Church Signs of the True Church

    Mark E. Petersen April 1979

    When Jesus established his church nearly 2,000 years ago, it was in the hope that all mankind would come in a unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God unto a state of perfection, that we might become Christlike in reality (see Eph.

  48. That the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled That the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled

    S. Dilworth Young April 1974

    The people were well acquainted with the scriptural basis of prophecy.

  49. When I Read, I Am There When I Read, I Am There

    S. Dilworth Young April 1973

    For 1700 years men had claimed to represent Christ, but none had declared him, none had heard a voice declaring him.