Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets

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1. Alma 8:24

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   As we begin the concluding session of this historic conference, I join you in expressing gratitude for the privilege of sustaining President Henry B.

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2. John 17:3

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   this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”

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3. 1 Corinthians 2:11

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   You may ask, “How do we seek personal revelation?” Paul counseled the Saints to rely on the Spirit rather than the wisdom of the world.

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4. Doctrine and Covenants 9:8

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   I have learned that prayer provides a firm foundation for personal revelation.

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5. Moses 5:4

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

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6. Genesis 18:23

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

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7. Exodus 3:1

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

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8. Moses 1:1

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

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9. Abraham 1:1

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

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10. 1 Kings 19:11

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

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11. Daniel 2:16

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

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12. Matthew 16:15

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

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13. 1 Nephi 2:16

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

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14. 1 Nephi 11:1

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

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15. Mosiah 3:1

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

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16. Alma 43:23

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

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17. Helaman 7

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

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18. 3 Nephi 1:10

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

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19. Mormon 8:34

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

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20. Ether 3:1

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

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21. Acts 9

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    We know that the pattern centers on the Atonement.

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22. Mosiah 27

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    We know that the pattern centers on the Atonement.

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23. Alma 36

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    We know that the pattern centers on the Atonement.

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24. 1 Samuel 3:10

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    We know that the pattern centers on the Atonement.

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25. Matthew 13:16

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    “Blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.”

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26. James 1:5

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    “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.”

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27. Moroni 7:37

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    By unwavering faith, we learn for ourselves that “it is by faith that miracles are wrought.”

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28. Ether 12:6

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    These miracles come to us as we endure what the scriptures call a “trial of [our] faith.” Sometimes that trial is the time it takes before an answer is received.

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29. Matthew 7:7

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    “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto

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30. Luke 11:9

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    “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

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31. 3 Nephi 14:7

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    “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto

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32. Doctrine and Covenants 46:8

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    I testify that on the hillside or in the meadow, in the grove or closet, now or in the eternities to come, the Savior’s words to each of us will be fulfilled: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” While we are commanded not to seek after signs, we are commanded to “seek … earnestly the best gifts.” These gifts include the Holy Ghost and personal revelation.

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33. 2 Nephi 28:30

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    I testify that on the hillside or in the meadow, in the grove or closet, now or in the eternities to come, the Savior’s words to each of us will be fulfilled: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” While we are commanded not to seek after signs, we are commanded to “seek … earnestly the best gifts.” These gifts include the Holy Ghost and personal revelation.

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34. 3 Nephi 19:19

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    As we go forth from this conference, I call upon each of us to seek more and receive more of the Spirit of God.

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35. Alma 5:46

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    say unto you [these things] are made known unto me by the Holy Spirit of God. Behold, I have fasted and prayed many days. And now I do know of myself that they are true; for the Lord God hath made them manifest unto me and this is the spirit of revelation which is in

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