Isaiah 58–66

2026 · Week 42

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Relevant conference talks

  1. Come Home Come Home

    Clark G. Gilbert April 2026

    Today I echo that same declaration.

  2. The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ

    Neil L. Andersen October 2025

    The sadness you have felt, the heartbreak, the loss, the suffocating feeling of betrayal, the upending of your life as you imagined it to be—I give you my absolute assurance, the Savior knows you and loves you.

  3. Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty Faith: A Bond of Trust and Loyalty

    Sandino Roman April 2025

    Your loyalty, love, and trust in Christ will shape your character and identity after His.

  4. Personal Preparation to Meet the Savior Personal Preparation to Meet the Savior

    Dale G. Renlund April 2025

    The message of the parable is clear: when we serve others, we serve God; when we don’t, we disappoint.

  5. Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2025

    As His mortal ministry began, Jesus declared His mission to bless us each with all we are willing to receive—in every time, every land, every circumstance.

  6. God’s Favourite God’s Favourite

    Karl D. Hirst October 2024

    You might know something secret about yourself that makes you feel unlovable.

  7. The Joy of Our Redemption The Joy of Our Redemption

    Kristin M. Yee October 2024

    He has said, “Will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?” He can heal the “waste places” of your soul—the places made dry, harsh, and desolate by sin and sorrow—and “make [your] wilderness like Eden.”

  8. Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness

    Kristin M. Yee October 2022

    To give what you have been denied is a powerful part of divine healing possible through faith in Jesus Christ.

  9. Lessons at the Well Lessons at the Well

    Susan H. Porter April 2022

    When we invite the power of God into our lives, we can replace the “spirit of heaviness” with inspired perspectives that lift others and make room for hearts to be healed.

  10. Your Divine Nature and Eternal Destiny Your Divine Nature and Eternal Destiny

    Dale G. Renlund April 2022

    The Young Women theme concludes, “With faith, I will strengthen my home and family, make and keep sacred covenants, and receive the ordinances and blessings of the holy temple.” Strengthening home and family may mean forging the first link in a chain of faithfulness, carrying on a legacy of faith, or restoring it.

  11. In Awe of Christ and His Gospel In Awe of Christ and His Gospel

    Ulisses Soares April 2022

    The scriptures contain several examples of how this sensation is manifest.

  12. Hold Up Your Light Hold Up Your Light

    Marcus B. Nash October 2021

    I know that in Christ these good tidings are preached to the meek; in Christ are the brokenhearted bound up; in Christ is liberty proclaimed to the captives; and in Christ, only in Christ, are those who mourn given beauty for ashes.

  13. Trust Again Trust Again

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2021

    The Apostle Paul asks, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” He answers, “Neither death, nor life, … nor height, nor depth … shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Yet, there is someone who can separate us from God and Jesus Christ—and that someone is us, ourselves.

  14. Make Time for the Lord Make Time for the Lord

    Russell M. Nelson October 2021

    Nothing invites the Spirit more than fixing your focus on Jesus Christ.

  15. Infuriating Unfairness Infuriating Unfairness

    Dale G. Renlund April 2021

    In mortality, we can “come boldly” to the Savior and receive compassion, healing, and help.

  16. Hope in Christ Hope in Christ

    M. Russell Ballard April 2021

    The personal growth one can achieve now while waiting upon the Lord and His promises is an invaluable, sacred element of His plan for each one of us.

  17. All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2020

    God gives us moral agency—and moral accountability.

  18. The Exquisite Gift of the Son The Exquisite Gift of the Son

    Matthew S. Holland October 2020

    I witness to you that through the staggering goodness of Jesus Christ and His infinite Atonement, we can escape the deserved agonies of our moral failings and overcome the undeserved agonies of our mortal misfortunes.

  19. The Healing Power of Jesus Christ The Healing Power of Jesus Christ

    Cristina B. Franco October 2020

    “One of the blessings of the Atonement is that we can receive of the Savior’s succoring powers.

  20. Opening the Heavens for Help Opening the Heavens for Help

    Russell M. Nelson April 2020

    The doctrine of fasting is ancient.

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

    Reyna I. Aburto October 2019

    “All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God.

  22. The Second Great Commandment The Second Great Commandment

    Russell M. Nelson October 2019

    That is not all.

  23. The Atonement of Jesus Christ The Atonement of Jesus Christ

    Tad R. Callister April 2019

    In summary, the Savior’s Atonement gives us life for death, “beauty for ashes,” healing for hurt, and perfection for weakness.

  24. Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of Christ Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of Christ

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2018

    It is challenging but vital to remain firm and steadfast when we find ourselves being refined “in the furnace of affliction,” something that comes soon or late to all of us in mortality.

  25. Wounded Wounded

    Neil L. Andersen October 2018

    The Savior is our Good Samaritan, sent “to heal the brokenhearted.” He comes to us when others pass us by.

  26. Abiding in God and Repairing the Breach Abiding in God and Repairing the Breach

    Neill F. Marriott October 2017

    Isaiah spoke of those who faithfully live the law of the fast and thus become for their own posterity a repairer of the breach.

  27. The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2017

    If we yearn to dwell in Christ and have Him dwell in us, then holiness is what we seek, in both body and spirit.

  28. God Shall Wipe Away All Tears God Shall Wipe Away All Tears

    Evan A. Schmutz October 2016

    During my visit, Brother Apilado, now the stake patriarch, introduced me to his new wife, Simonette, and to their two sons, Raphael and Daniel.

  29. God Is at the Helm God Is at the Helm

    M. Russell Ballard October 2015

    Another important doctrine that we should cling to is to observe the Sabbath day.

  30. The Joy of Living a Christ-Centered Life The Joy of Living a Christ-Centered Life

    Richard J. Maynes October 2015

    The ancient prophet Isaiah stated, “But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.”

  31. The Pleasing Word of God The Pleasing Word of God

    Francisco J. Viñas October 2015

    In the book of Isaiah, we can find an answer that, though related to the Sabbath, also applies to other commandments that we must keep: “Turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day” (Isaiah 58:13).

  32. Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthy—in Good Times and Bad Times Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthy—in Good Times and Bad Times

    Quentin L. Cook October 2015

    My wife and I, and two of my colleagues and their wives, recently participated in a Jewish Shabbat (Sabbath) at the invitation of a dear friend, Robert Abrams and his wife, Diane, in their New York home.

  33. Behold Thy Mother Behold Thy Mother

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2015

    Prophesying of the Savior’s Atonement, Isaiah wrote, “He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows.” A majestic latter-day vision emphasized that “[Jesus] came into the world … to bear the sins of the world.” Both ancient and modern scripture testify that “he redeemed them, and bore them, and carried them all the days of old.” A favorite hymn pleads with us to “hear your great Deliv’rer’s voice!”

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

    James B. Martino October 2015

    For the sons of Mosiah, “this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation.” Prayer and fasting will allow us to be susceptible to spiritual promptings.

  35. Why the Church Why the Church

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2015

    The wards and branches of the Church offer a weekly gathering of respite and renewal, a time and place to leave the world behind—the Sabbath.

  36. “Is Not This the Fast That I Have Chosen?” “Is Not This the Fast That I Have Chosen?”

    Henry B. Eyring April 2015

    “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.”

  37. Latter-day Saints Keep on Trying Latter-day Saints Keep on Trying

    Dale G. Renlund April 2015

    God’s desire that Latter-day Saints keep on trying also extends beyond overcoming sin.

  38. The Sabbath Is a Delight The Sabbath Is a Delight

    Russell M. Nelson April 2015

    I am intrigued by the words of Isaiah, who called the Sabbath “a delight.” Yet I wonder, is the Sabbath really a delight for you and for me?

  39. Are We Not All Beggars? Are We Not All Beggars?

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2014

    “Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house?

  40. The Law of the Fast: A Personal Responsibility to Care for the Poor and Needy The Law of the Fast: A Personal Responsibility to Care for the Poor and Needy

    Dean M. Davies October 2014

    “Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house?

  41. Providing in the Lord’s Way Providing in the Lord’s Way

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2011

    The prophetic promises and blessings of Church welfare, of providing in the Lord’s way, are some of the most magnificent and sublime the Lord has pronounced upon His children.

  42. An Ensign to the Nations An Ensign to the Nations

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2011

    Consider the variety of the messages that you hear—all the more miraculous with no coordination except the direction of heaven.

  43. Generations Linked in Love Generations Linked in Love

    Russell M. Nelson April 2010

    The preparation of that record is our individual and collective responsibility.

  44. Stewardship—a Sacred Trust Stewardship—a Sacred Trust

    Quentin L. Cook October 2009

    Isaiah, speaking of the fast and feeding the hungry and clothing the naked, in touching language promised, “Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer.” Isaiah continues: “And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; … the Lord shall guide thee continually, … and thou shalt be like … a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

  45. None Were with Him None Were with Him

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2009

    To all such, I speak of the loneliest journey ever made and the unending blessings it brought to all in the human family.

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

    Spencer J. Condie October 2007

    The Lord also promised that “whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given unto you” (3 Nephi 18:20).

  47. The Great Commandment The Great Commandment

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 2007

    Because the Savior laid down His life for us, we have a brightness of hope, a confidence and security that when we pass from this worldly existence, we will live again with Him.

  48. A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit

    Bruce D. Porter October 2007

    As we make the sacrifice to Him of all that we have and all that we are, the Lord will fill our hearts with peace.

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

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2006

    I testify of Heavenly Father, who in great and wonderful love reaches out to each of His children.

  50. It Shows in Your Face It Shows in Your Face

    Elaine S. Dalton April 2006

    Not so long ago, I hiked with a group of youth to the top of Ensign Peak.

  51. Jesus Christ—the Master Healer Jesus Christ—the Master Healer

    Russell M. Nelson October 2005

    Early in His mortal ministry, Jesus announced that He had been sent “to heal the brokenhearted.” Wherever He taught them, His pattern was consistent.

  52. He Knows You by Name He Knows You by Name

    Elaine S. Dalton April 2005

    It is my prayer that each one of us might be firm in our faith, that we might follow the pattern Joseph Smith established for us to gain a testimony.

  53. The Blessings of a Proper Fast The Blessings of a Proper Fast

    Carl B. Pratt October 2004

    “Is not this the fast that I have chosen?

  54. Roots and Branches Roots and Branches

    Russell M. Nelson April 2004

    Personal identity is much more than a passport photograph.

  55. The Dawning of a Brighter Day The Dawning of a Brighter Day

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 2004

    “For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness” (Isaiah 59:2–3).

  56. How Choice a Seer! How Choice a Seer!

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2003

    In the midst of God’s plan and the universe’s incredible vastness is incredible personalness.

  57. Becoming a Great Benefit to Our Fellow Beings Becoming a Great Benefit to Our Fellow Beings

    Spencer J. Condie April 2002

    Satan would have you surrender your moral agency to various forms of addictive behavior, but a loving Heavenly Father has promised you through His prophet Isaiah that through sincere fasting, as you subdue your physical appetites, He will help you “loose the bands of wickedness” and “break every yoke.” Claim that promise through fasting.

  58. The Other Prodigal The Other Prodigal

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2002

    Brothers and sisters, I testify that no one of us is less treasured or cherished of God than another.

  59. “Like a Watered Garden” “Like a Watered Garden”

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2001

    This leads to a fifth reason to pay our tithes and offerings.

  60. An Invitation with Promise An Invitation with Promise

    Keith B. McMullin April 2001

    Worldly wealth loses its peril through conscientious adherence to the Lord’s tithe.

  61. The Law of the Fast The Law of the Fast

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 2001

    Listen to the rich blessings prophesied for those who live the law of the fast: “Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am.

  62. The Blessing of Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy The Blessing of Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy

    H. Aldridge Gillespie October 2000

    Isaiah promised, “If thou turn away thy foot … from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, … and … honour him, not … finding thine own pleasure, … then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord.”

  63. Stand Tall and Stand Together Stand Tall and Stand Together

    Sheri L. Dew October 2000

    In this world, the only true joy comes from the gospel—the joy that radiates from the Atonement and from ordinances that transcend the veil, and from the Comforter that salves our souls.

  64. We Are Creators We Are Creators

    Mary Ellen Smoot April 2000

    As Latter-day Saints, I pray that we will be about our Father’s business and create something more of our lives.

  65. At the Summit of the Ages At the Summit of the Ages

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1999

    The centuries rolled on.

  66. In Remembrance of Jesus In Remembrance of Jesus

    Robert D. Hales October 1997

    A knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ, was given to us by Isaiah—that the Lord will guide us always.

  67. They Showed the Way They Showed the Way

    Thomas S. Monson April 1997

    Generations before, Isaiah had prophesied, “Darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people.” Amos had foretold of a famine in the land, “not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord.” The dark ages of history seemed never to end.

  68. “Be Thou an Example” “Be Thou an Example”

    Thomas S. Monson October 1996

    The concept of fast offerings appears as early as the time of Isaiah when, speaking of the true fast, he encouraged people to fast and “to deal thy bread to the hungry, and … bring the poor that are cast out to thy house.” The Prophet Joseph instituted the practice of collecting fast offerings for the poor in Kirtland, Ohio.

  69. “Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods” “Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods”

    Russell M. Nelson April 1996

    “Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord.”

  70. The Path to Peace The Path to Peace

    Thomas S. Monson April 1994

    On one significant occasion, Jesus took a text from Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound”—a clear pronouncement of the peace that passeth all understanding.

  71. “Honour Thy Father and Thy Mother” “Honour Thy Father and Thy Mother”

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1991

    From time to time, Church leaders hear of grown children who seem to be good Latter-day Saints but are negligent or even maliciously indifferent in caring for their aged parents.

  72. Listen to Learn Listen to Learn

    Russell M. Nelson April 1991

    They qualify for this prophetic promise: “Before they call, I [the Lord] will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear” (Isa.

  73. The Lord’s Way The Lord’s Way

    Thomas S. Monson April 1990

    “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, … and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.” (Isa.

  74. Beware of Pride Beware of Pride

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1989

    The antidote for pride is humility—meekness, submissiveness.

  75. Goal beyond Victory Goal beyond Victory

    Thomas S. Monson October 1988

    “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, … and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.” (Isa.

  76. “Yet Thou Art There” “Yet Thou Art There”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1987

    He who is ever there is perfect in His love.

  77. “The Light and Life of the World” “The Light and Life of the World”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1987

    As we keep the Lord’s commandments, we see his light ever brighter on our path and we realize the fulfillment of Isaiah’s promise, “And the Lord shall guide thee continually” (Isa.

  78. The War We Are Winning The War We Are Winning

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1986

    That eternal war went on in the decay of the work He established, in the corruption which later infected it, when darkness covered the earth and gross darkness the people (see Isa.

  79. The Law of the Fast The Law of the Fast

    L. Tom Perry April 1986

    “… Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry?” (Isa.

  80. A Provident Plan—A Precious Promise A Provident Plan—A Precious Promise

    Thomas S. Monson April 1986

    “Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house?

  81. The Joy of the Penetrating Light The Joy of the Penetrating Light

    F. Enzio Busche October 1984

    “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” (Isa.

  82. Building Your Eternal Home Building Your Eternal Home

    Thomas S. Monson April 1984

    “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, … and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.” (Isa.

  83. Fast Offerings: Fulfilling Our Responsibility to Others Fast Offerings: Fulfilling Our Responsibility to Others

    Victor L. Brown April 1981

    “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.” (Isa.

  84. Willing to Receive Willing to Receive

    Marion D. Hanks April 1980

    “To loose the bands of wickedness, … undo the heavy burdens, … let the oppressed go free, … deal thy bread to the hungry, … bring the poor that are cast out to thy house, … when thou seest the naked, … cover him, … satisfy the afflicted soul” (Isa.

  85. Fundamental Welfare Services Fundamental Welfare Services

    Marion G. Romney April 1979

    One of the important things the Lord has told us to do is to be liberal in our payment of fast offerings.

  86. “The Morning Breaks; the Shadows Flee” “The Morning Breaks; the Shadows Flee”

    Bruce R. McConkie April 1978

    When the gospel sun went down almost two millennia ago, when the priesthood was taken away and a dreary dusk descended in the congregations that once had known light, when light and truth no longer shone forth from heaven, and when those on earth no longer were taught and directed by apostles and prophets, then spiritual darkness reigned.

  87. The Royal Law of Love The Royal Law of Love

    Marion G. Romney April 1978

    Because, came the answer, you do not keep the fast which I commanded.

  88. The Way of the Lord The Way of the Lord

    Thomas S. Monson October 1977

    “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought: … and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.” (Isa.

  89. The Light of the Gospel The Light of the Gospel

    N. Eldon Tanner October 1977

    “For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.” (Isa.

  90. A Vision of the Law of the Fast A Vision of the Law of the Fast

    Victor L. Brown October 1977

    “Is not this the fast that I have chosen?

  91. The Time to Labor Is Now The Time to Labor Is Now

    Spencer W. Kimball October 1975

    Isaiah said, “For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.” (Isa.

  92. The Way Home The Way Home

    Thomas S. Monson April 1975

    One word and one word alone describes the dismal state that prevailed: apostasy.

  93. What after Death? What after Death?

    LeGrand Richards October 1974

    So I thank God for the thousand years of the millennial reign.

  94. Forgiveness: The Ultimate Form of Love Forgiveness: The Ultimate Form of Love

    Marion D. Hanks October 1973

    I am sure this is true.

  95. Revealed Truths of the Gospel Revealed Truths of the Gospel

    LeGrand Richards October 1973

    Then we remember when Isaiah saw the new heaven and the new earth, when the lamb and the wolf should feed together, and “the lion shall eat straw like the bullock.

  96. “The Gospel of Jesus Christ Is the Golden Door” “The Gospel of Jesus Christ Is the Golden Door”

    Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1973

    Then if you do this, he promises this: “Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am.” (Isa.

  97. Another Prophet Now Has Come! Another Prophet Now Has Come!

    Mark E. Petersen October 1972

    “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you.

  98. A People of Sound Judgment A People of Sound Judgment

    Mark E. Petersen April 1972

    “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you.

  99. A Time of Decision A Time of Decision

    Harold B. Lee April 1972

    What a wonderful feeling of security can come in a crisis to one who has learned to pray and has cultivated listening ears so that he can “call, and the Lord shall answer”; when he can cry and the Lord shall say, “Here I am.” (Isa.

  100. Laying a Foundation for the Millennium Laying a Foundation for the Millennium

    LeGrand Richards October 1971

    And then, “We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion will be built upon this [the American] continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.” [A of F 1:10.] We know these things, and Isaiah tells us that when that day shall come there shall be a new heaven and a new earth in which the lamb and the lion shall lie down together, and we shall build houses an...

  101. Lost Battalions Lost Battalions

    Thomas S. Monson April 1971

    On one significant occasion, Jesus (Luke 4:18) took a text from Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound” (Isa.