Daniel 1–7

2026 · Week 46

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Relevant conference talks

  1. Worship Worship

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2025

    It is good for us to remember the example of the three Jewish young men Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, carried captive to Babylon not long after Lehi and his family left Jerusalem.

  2. The Times of Restitution of All Things The Times of Restitution of All Things

    David A. Bednar April 2025

    In the Old Testament, the prophet Daniel interpreted a dream about a stone that would be cut out of a mountain without hands and fill the entire earth.

  3. Confidence in the Presence of God Confidence in the Presence of God

    Russell M. Nelson April 2025

    We live in a day of great momentum in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

  4. Integrity: A Christlike Attribute Integrity: A Christlike Attribute

    Jack N. Gerard April 2024

    From our early childhood, we learned the story of Daniel in the lions’ den.

  5. It Is Wisdom in the Lord That We Should Have the Book of Mormon It Is Wisdom in the Lord That We Should Have the Book of Mormon

    Mark L. Pace April 2024

    Now, today, we live in the dispensation of the fulness of times.

  6. More Than a Hero More Than a Hero

    W. Christopher Waddell October 2023

    “But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image.”

  7. We Talk of Christ We Talk of Christ

    Neil L. Andersen October 2020

    Nothing lifts my desire to speak of Christ more than visualizing His return.

  8. Prayers of Faith Prayers of Faith

    Henry B. Eyring April 2020

    They went on to say: “We feel disposed to go forward and unite our energies for the upbuilding of the Kingdom, and establishing the Priesthood in their fullness and glory.

  9. Fulfillment of Prophecy Fulfillment of Prophecy

    Ronald A. Rasband April 2020

    Daniel, who staved off lions by his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and the intercession of God’s ministering angels, was one who saw our day in vision.

  10. Closing Remarks Closing Remarks

    Russell M. Nelson October 2019

    Now I would like to turn to another topic: plans for the coming year.

  11. Has the Day of Miracles Ceased? Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?

    Donald L. Hallstrom October 2017

    King Nebuchadnezzar demanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego worship the golden image he set up as a god, threatening, “If ye worship not, ye shall be cast … into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.” Then he taunted them with “Who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?”

  12. A Sin-Resistant Generation A Sin-Resistant Generation

    Joy D. Jones April 2017

    In the book of Daniel, we learn of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego refusing to worship King Nebuchadnezzar’s idol.

  13. A Witness of God A Witness of God

    Neil L. Andersen October 2016

    Troubled by a dream in the night, King Nebuchadnezzar demanded that his magicians and sorcerers tell him both what he had dreamed and the interpretation of the dream.

  14. Be Not Afraid, Only Believe Be Not Afraid, Only Believe

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2015

    You who are familiar with the book of Daniel know what happened next.

  15. Why the Church Why the Church

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2015

    When Daniel interpreted the dream of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar, making known to the king “what shall be in the latter days,” he declared that “the God of heaven [shall] set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all [other] kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.” The Church is that prophesied latter-day kingdom, not created by man but set up by the God of heaven and rolling forth as a stone...

  16. Which Way Do You Face? Which Way Do You Face?

    Lynn G. Robbins October 2014

    While it certainly takes courage to face perils, the true badge of courage is overcoming the fear of men.

  17. Guided Safely Home Guided Safely Home

    Thomas S. Monson October 2014

    In another time and by a wicked king, a servant of God was tested.

  18. Be Strong and of a Good Courage Be Strong and of a Good Courage

    Thomas S. Monson April 2014

    Our scriptures are filled with examples of the type of courage needed by each of us today.

  19. It’s a Miracle It’s a Miracle

    Neil L. Andersen April 2013

    Our day is no different.

  20. Beautiful Mornings Beautiful Mornings

    Bruce D. Porter April 2013

    The Church stands as a bulwark of safety for its members.

  21. Arise and Shine Forth Arise and Shine Forth

    Ann M. Dibb April 2012

    On the other hand, the scriptures provide the example of Daniel.

  22. The Time Shall Come The Time Shall Come

    L. Whitney Clayton October 2011

    Daniel explained that the image represented future political kingdoms and that “in the days of [those future] kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: … but it shall break” these kingdoms into pieces and consume them.

  23. Preparing the World for the Second Coming Preparing the World for the Second Coming

    Neil L. Andersen April 2011

    The Lord has long spoken of the necessary preparations for His Second Coming.

  24. Come unto Him Come unto Him

    Neil L. Andersen April 2009

    The revelations tell of a great gathering that will take place (see 2 Nephi 10:7–8; 3 Nephi 16:5).

  25. Winning the War against Evil Winning the War against Evil

    James J. Hamula October 2008

    While God’s kingdom has been established on the earth in times past, the people to whom the kingdom was previously committed were unable to keep it.

  26. The Stone Cut Out of the Mountain The Stone Cut Out of the Mountain

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2007

    The Church has become one large family scattered across the earth.

  27. Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets

    Robert D. Hales October 2007

    For all of us, our personal revelations reflect the pattern of revelation received by prophets, as recounted in the scriptures.

  28. Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts Unceasingly Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts Unceasingly

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 2007

    With reference to the first item—personal prayer—you are a daughter of our Heavenly Father.

  29. True to the Faith True to the Faith

    Thomas S. Monson April 2006

    In an earlier time and by a wicked king, a servant of God was tested.

  30. The Restoration of All Things The Restoration of All Things

    James E. Faust April 2006

    With this falling away, priesthood keys were lost, and some precious doctrines of the Church organized by the Savior were changed.

  31. Zion in the Midst of Babylon Zion in the Midst of Babylon

    David R. Stone April 2006

    Let us clearly understand the pressures that the four young men were under.

  32. But If Not … But If Not …

    Dennis E. Simmons April 2004

    Centuries ago, Daniel and his young associates were suddenly thrust from security into the world—a world foreign and intimidating.

  33. The State of the Church The State of the Church

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2003

    The little stone which was cut out of the mountain without hands is rolling forth to fill the earth (see Daniel 2:31–45; D&C 65:2).

  34. Encircled in the Arms of His Love Encircled in the Arms of His Love

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2002

    Regarding trials, including of our faith and patience, there are no exemptions—only variations (see Mosiah 23:21).

  35. But If Not But If Not

    Lance B. Wickman October 2002

    How, then, should we approach the throne of grace as we plead earnestly for a loved one and place hands upon her head to give a blessing by priesthood authority?

  36. The Other Prodigal The Other Prodigal

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2002

    How does this happen, especially when we wish so much that it would not?

  37. How Firm Our Foundation How Firm Our Foundation

    Russell M. Nelson April 2002

    Brothers and sisters, these unseen but sure pillars were in place before the world was.

  38. “Like a Watered Garden” “Like a Watered Garden”

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2001

    Surely and steadily The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints moves across the earth.

  39. “Them That Honour Me I Will Honour” “Them That Honour Me I Will Honour”

    James E. Faust April 2001

    The first is reverence for Deity.

  40. Sharing the Gospel Sharing the Gospel

    Robert C. Oaks October 2000

    I thrill to hear the prophet stand at this pulpit and declare how he sees the work of the Lord rolling forth to fill the earth like that stone, cut without hands, that Daniel saw in his vision (see Dan.

  41. “How Is It with Us?” “How Is It with Us?”

    M. Russell Ballard April 2000

    While it is true that extraordinary strides are being made throughout the Church, the enormity of the task before us is overwhelming.

  42. Finding a Safe Harbor Finding a Safe Harbor

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 2000

    I feel privileged to be with you on this historic occasion.

  43. A Brief Introduction to the Church A Brief Introduction to the Church

    John B. Dickson April 2000

    In time Joseph received the priesthood of God, giving him the authority to organize the Church once again.

  44. Standing with God Standing with God

    Sharon G. Larsen April 2000

    When the music began and the herald announced that all must kneel, everyone obeyed—everyone, that is, but those brave Hebrews.

  45. At the Summit of the Ages At the Summit of the Ages

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1999

    All of the history of the past had pointed to this season.

  46. “From Whom All Blessings Flow” “From Whom All Blessings Flow”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1997

    There are many who suffer so much more than the rest of us: some go agonizingly; some go quickly; some are healed; some are given more time; some seem to linger.

  47. “True to the Truth” “True to the Truth”

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1997

    The Church is moving forward throughout the world as never before.

  48. The Prophetic Voice The Prophetic Voice

    James E. Faust April 1996

    The dispensation of divine truth in which we now live, in distinction from previous dispensations, will not be destroyed by apostasy.

  49. Stand True and Faithful Stand True and Faithful

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1996

    Many of you are descended from pioneers in this Church.

  50. This Is the Work of the Master This Is the Work of the Master

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1995

    The little stone which was cut out of the mountain without hands as seen in Daniel’s vision is rolling forth to fill the whole earth (see Dan.

  51. “Brightness of Hope” “Brightness of Hope”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1994

    Having ultimate hope does not mean we will always be rescued from proximate problems, but we will be rescued from everlasting death!

  52. Five Loaves and Two Fishes Five Loaves and Two Fishes

    James E. Faust April 1994

    It has been said that this church does not necessarily attract great people but more often makes ordinary people great.

  53. Stretching the Cords of the Tent Stretching the Cords of the Tent

    Merrill J. Bateman April 1994

    It is with a deep sense of concern and inadequacy that I come to the pulpit today.

  54. “From the Beginning” “From the Beginning”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1993

    Paul, too, wrote of the “dispensation of the fulness of times” (Rom.

  55. Power of the Church Rooted in Christ Power of the Church Rooted in Christ

    V. Dallas Merrell April 1993

    Some, as Dr.

  56. Search and Rescue Search and Rescue

    Thomas S. Monson April 1993

    Brother Watson wrote a letter to me, never mailed, dated 3 October 1978, which tells of his conversion to the Church and of his baptism, which took place in the summer of 1959 in eastern Canada, where I served as the mission president at that time.

  57. Put Off the Natural Man, and Come Off Conqueror Put Off the Natural Man, and Come Off Conqueror

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1990

    Selfishness is often expressed in stubbornness of mind.

  58. Small and Simple Things Small and Simple Things

    M. Russell Ballard April 1990

    Brothers and sisters, I suppose you are as amazed as I am with the monumental world events that we see unfolding.

  59. “Thus Shall My Church Be Called” “Thus Shall My Church Be Called”

    Russell M. Nelson April 1990

    “The keys of the kingdom of God are committed unto man on the earth, and from thence shall the gospel roll forth unto the ends of the earth” (D&C 65:2; see also Dan.

  60. Who Is a True Friend? Who Is a True Friend?

    Malcolm S. Jeppsen April 1990

    Remember that approximately 5,000 people a day quit smoking, and another 1,000—every single day—die from cigarette smoking, or one in every ninety seconds, in the United States alone.

  61. Standing As Witnesses of God Standing As Witnesses of God

    Howard W. Hunter April 1990

    Trouble came to the Israelites the day Nebuchadnezzar made a golden idol and commanded all in the province of Babylon to worship it, a command that the three young Israelites—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego—quietly refused.

  62. I Testify I Testify

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1988

    I testify that it is time for every man to set in order his own house both temporally and spiritually.

  63. “In the World” “In the World”

    L. Tom Perry April 1988

    It was in the midst of this battle-torn era that Daniel was born.

  64. Courage Counts Courage Counts

    Thomas S. Monson October 1986

    The prophet Daniel demonstrated supreme courage by standing up for what he knew to be right and by demonstrating the courage to pray, though threatened by death were he to do so (see Dan.

  65. “God Will Yet Reveal” “God Will Yet Reveal”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1986

    The valley of Adam-ondi-Ahman will ring again—this time with the sounds of dispensational reunion, as it glows with gathering (see Dan.

  66. Come and Partake Come and Partake

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1986

    “The God of heaven set up [this] kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, … and it shall stand for ever.” (Dan.

  67. “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God” “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God”

    Don Lind October 1985

    This is all very clever, except for the fact that the shock wave is fifty-four hundred degrees Fahrenheit, which is well above the melting point of astronauts.

  68. “I Confer the Priesthood of Aaron” “I Confer the Priesthood of Aaron”

    L. Tom Perry October 1985

    It was under these conditions that Daniel was born.

  69. “Willing to Submit” “Willing to Submit”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1985

    We have been given three special words—but if not—by three submissive young men who entered their fiery furnace, knowing “our God … is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, … But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods.” (Dan.

  70. “Out of Obscurity” “Out of Obscurity”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1984

    The Chinese in the Ch’in Dynasty were busy with stones and the Great Wall of China.

  71. The Miracle Made Possible by Faith The Miracle Made Possible by Faith

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1984

    But the work has gone forward.

  72. The Angel Moroni Came! The Angel Moroni Came!

    Mark E. Petersen October 1983

    Abraham walked and talked with angels.

  73. Valiance in the Drama of Life Valiance in the Drama of Life

    Royden G. Derrick April 1983

    For example, twenty-six hundred years ago, one of the important characters in the drama was shown some scenes of “what shall be in the latter days.” (Dan.

  74. Sailing Safely the Seas of Life Sailing Safely the Seas of Life

    Thomas S. Monson April 1982

    In an earlier time and by a wicked king, a servant of God was tested.

  75. The Net Gathers of Every Kind The Net Gathers of Every Kind

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1980

    Newcomers, you may even see a few leave the Church who cannot then leave the Church alone.

  76. Adam, the Archangel Adam, the Archangel

    Mark E. Petersen October 1980

    He is the “Ancient of Days” spoken of by Daniel the prophet and as such will meet the faithful in that same valley of Adam-ondi-Ahman, which is named after him (see Dan.

  77. “The Keys of the Kingdom” “The Keys of the Kingdom”

    David B. Haight October 1980

    By participating in these conferences and witnessing the spirit of prophecy, each of us builds up our faith and our desire to live in righteousness.

  78. The Scriptures Speak The Scriptures Speak

    LeGrand Richards April 1980

    The king had forgotten his dream, and he called all the soothsayers and the wise men and astrologers, and none of them could tell him his dream.

  79. A Marvelous Work and a Wonder A Marvelous Work and a Wonder

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1980

    The prophet Daniel described the beginning and remarkable growth of the Church as a small stone which would become a great mountain and fill the entire earth!

  80. Proclamation Proclamation

    Unknown Speaker April 1980

    This is God’s work.

  81. Remarks and Dedication of the Fayette, New York, Buildings Remarks and Dedication of the Fayette, New York, Buildings

    Spencer W. Kimball April 1980

    My brothers and sisters, today we not only celebrate the Sesquicentennial of the organization of the Church, but also the greatest event in human history since the birth of Christ on this day 1,980 years ago.

  82. The Coming Tests and Trials and Glory The Coming Tests and Trials and Glory

    Bruce R. McConkie April 1980

    We see the little stone cut from the mountain without hands beginning to roll forth toward that coming day when it shall smite the Babylonian image, break in pieces the kingdoms of men, and fill the whole earth (see Dan.

  83. The Gospel Restored The Gospel Restored

    Hugh W. Pinnock April 1980

    The events of this day further testify that the happenings of fifteen decades ago, which occurred here in western New York state, began a moral revolution that, as Daniel prophesied, would roll forth to eventually encompass the globe.

  84. “We Need a Listening Ear” “We Need a Listening Ear”

    Spencer W. Kimball October 1979

    The gospel of Jesus Christ is for all the world.

  85. “Put on the Whole Armour of God” “Put on the Whole Armour of God”

    N. Eldon Tanner April 1979

    Now another example: I suppose no one had more or greater experiences regarding the protection which comes from wearing the whole armor of God than did Daniel (see Dan.

  86. “May the Kingdom of God Go Forth” “May the Kingdom of God Go Forth”

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1978

    Today The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is extending the heralded message of the restoration of the gospel to every nation which permits us entrance through its borders.

  87. Priesthood Responsibilities Priesthood Responsibilities

    Marion G. Romney April 1978

    As a youth he was taken into Babylon to be trained by King Nebuchadnezzar.

  88. Neither Cryptic Nor Hidden Neither Cryptic Nor Hidden

    Theodore M. Burton April 1977

    There was need to restore these doctrines and ordinances.

  89. The Stone Cut without Hands The Stone Cut without Hands

    Spencer W. Kimball April 1976

    “And in all matters of wisdom,” the scripture says, “and understanding, that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.” (Dan.

  90. Church Welfare Services’ Basic Principles Church Welfare Services’ Basic Principles

    Marion G. Romney April 1976

    Now, my brothers and sisters, the handwriting is on the wall; “the interpretation thereof [is] sure.” (Dan.

  91. To Make a People Prepared for the Lord To Make a People Prepared for the Lord

    Delbert L. Stapley October 1975

    The prophet Daniel, speaking of God’s work in the last days, revealed that the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed, nor left to another people, and it shall stand forever.

  92. Prophets and Prophecy Prophets and Prophecy

    LeGrand Richards October 1975

    You take, for instance, the dream of Nebuchadnezzar (to which reference has already been made) and Daniel’s interpretation of that dream.

  93. We Need Men of Courage We Need Men of Courage

    Marion G. Romney April 1975

    At the time Lehi and his family left Jerusalem, there was living in the area another young man by the name of Daniel who was to demonstrate great courage during his life.

  94. Why Do We Continue to Tolerate Sin? Why Do We Continue to Tolerate Sin?

    Spencer W. Kimball April 1975

    Not satisfied with the theft of the golden and silver vessels which his father had taken from the holy temple, which had already been dedicated to the Lord for His purposes, Belshazzar took the stolen vessels and filled them with intoxicating liquor, and invited into his chambers, not only the thousand of his lords, but his princes, his wives, and his concubines.

  95. Truth Will Emerge Victorious Truth Will Emerge Victorious

    John H. Vandenberg October 1974

    “The dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.” (See Dan.

  96. “Thou Mayest Choose for Thyself” “Thou Mayest Choose for Thyself”

    N. Eldon Tanner April 1973

    On the other hand, we have the examples of Joseph, who was sold into Egypt; of Moses, who led the Israelites from bondage; of Daniel, through whom the Lord gave marvelous prophecies and predictions and of whom it was said, as he was taken from the lion’s den: “… no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God.” (Dan.

  97. The Rock of Revelation The Rock of Revelation

    Joseph Anderson April 1973

    When King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquered Israel, he arranged to have brought to Babylon some of the princes of Israel; the record says: “Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science.

  98. Why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Marion G. Romney October 1972

    The restoration fulfills the prediction of Daniel that in the days of the disunited kingdoms “the God of heaven [would] set up a kingdom, which [would] never be destroyed.

  99. What Will the Church Do for You, a Man? What Will the Church Do for You, a Man?

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1972

    And the queen said, “There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him.

  100. Kingdom of God Kingdom of God

    Theodore M. Burton April 1971

    “Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.” (Dan.