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- **Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy** — Tamara W. Runia (April 2025) · Alludes to
  As mission leaders in Australia, during our last visit with each missionary, we talked about 3 Nephi 17, where the people were close to the Savior and could hear Him praying for them.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/43runia?lang=eng&id=p_sk6Bo#p_sk6Bo

- **He Could HealMe!** — Peter F. Meurs (April 2023) · Alludes to
  In 3 Nephi 17, we read that Jesus told the people it was time for Him to go unto the Father and also to show Himself unto the lost tribes of Israel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/24meurs?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Have I Truly Been Forgiven?** — K. Brett Nattress (April 2023) · Alludes to
  And He healed them.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/33nattress?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

- **The Atonement: All for All** — Bruce C. Hafen (April 2004) · Alludes to
  The people in 3 Nephi 17 had survived destruction, doubt, and darkness just to get to the temple with Jesus.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/the-atonement-all-for-all?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **“Behold Your Little Ones”** — Michaelene P. Grassli (October 1992) · Alludes to
  With that in mind, let us examine together some verses in the seventeenth chapter of 3 Nephi [3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/behold-your-little-ones?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **The Sure Word of God** — Vaughn J. Featherstone (October 1972) · Alludes to
  “And the multitude did see and hear and bear record … and they were in number about two thousand and five hundred [and ONE] souls” who were in that beautiful experience with the Savior.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/the-sure-word-of-god?lang=eng&id=p60#p60

- **That All May Be Edified** — Chad H Webb (October 2025) · Reference
  As in all things, Jesus Christ is the perfect example.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/22webb?lang=eng&id=p_uEtHF#p_uEtHF

- **Charity—a Sign of True Discipleship** — Michael B. Strong (April 2025) · Reference
  First, the Savior showed charity by being compassionate.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/52strong?lang=eng&id=p_kMLAm#p_kMLAm

- **Seek Him with All Your Heart** — L. Todd Budge (October 2024) · Reference
  What if we were to do more to prepare our minds to partake of the sacrament and joyfully pondered the blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ during this sacred ordinance?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/45budge?lang=eng&id=p_mv31v#p_mv31v

- **Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection** — Ronald A. Rasband (April 2019) · Reference
  Looking over this vast congregation of Saints and picturing members watching general conference all over the world, I think of the gathering in the Book of Mormon when Jesus Christ appeared to the Nephites following His Crucifixion.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/56rasband?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

- **My Heart Pondereth Them Continually** — Devin G. Durrant (October 2015) · Reference
  In the Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ invites all to “ponder upon the things which [He has] said.” Look at ponderizing as an add-on to your personal and family scripture study, but never let it be a replacement.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/my-heart-pondereth-them-continually?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Receiving a Testimony of Light and Truth** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2014) · Reference
  First, you must search the word of God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/receiving-a-testimony-of-light-and-truth?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony** — Robert D. Hales (October 2013) · Quote
  > “Go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again.”
  After King Benjamin taught his people, “he dismissed the multitude, and they returned, every one, according to their families, to their own houses.” In his day, King Limhi did the same.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/general-conference-strengthening-faith-and-testimony?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **One Step Closer to the Savior** — Russell T. Osguthorpe (October 2012) · Reference
  When we live the principles taught by those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators, we learn in the Savior’s way.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/one-step-closer-to-the-savior?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Gospel Teaching—Our Most Important Calling** — William D. Oswald (October 2008) · Reference
  A third principle employed by Moroni in teaching Joseph Smith was to cause him to ponder on what he had been taught.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/gospel-teaching-our-most-important-calling?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Today Is the Time** — Walter F. González (October 2007) · Alludes to
  Eternal principles will take root in us as we take time not only to read the teachings of the prophets and the scriptures but also to ponder them in the spirit of prayer.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/today-is-the-time?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Teaching Our Children to Love the Scriptures** — Anne G. Wirthlin (April 1998) · Quote
  > “Go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again”
  When our children were young, we felt it was important to establish this tradition in our family.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/teaching-our-children-to-love-the-scriptures?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **“Take Especial Care of Your Family”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1994) · Alludes to
  Instructively, after the resurrected Jesus taught the Nephites, He said, “Go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said,” and pray and prepare “for the morrow” (3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/take-especial-care-of-your-family?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Search the Scriptures** — L. Lionel Kendrick (April 1993) · Quote
  > “Go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow”
  To ponder is to meditate, to think, to feast, and to treasure.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/search-the-scriptures?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

- **Prayer** — David E. Sorensen (April 1993) · Alludes to
  Furthermore, He taught that we in the Church are to pray on behalf of those who are investigating the Church (see 3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/prayer?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **“There Are Many Gifts”** — Marvin J. Ashton (October 1987) · Quote
  > “Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again”
  When Jesus Christ came to teach the Nephites, he said, “Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again” (3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/there-are-many-gifts?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Pondering Strengthens the Spiritual Life** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1982) · Quote
  > And Jesus admonished the Nephites, “Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand.”
  And Jesus admonished the Nephites, “Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand.” (3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/pondering-strengthens-the-spiritual-life?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **“No Unhallowed Hand Can Stop the Work”** — Spencer W. Kimball (April 1980) · Alludes to
  We hope, for instance, that either before or after your series of Sunday meetings, depending upon your particular consolidated meeting schedule, you will do what the Savior asked the Nephite disciples to do: After he taught them, he asked them to go to their homes and to ponder and to pray over what was said (see 3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/no-unhallowed-hand-can-stop-the-work?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy

Tamara W. Runia April 2025 Sunday Morning Session

As mission leaders in Australia, during our last visit with each missionary, we talked about 3 Nephi 17, where the people were close to the Savior and could hear Him praying for them.

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He Could HealMe!

Peter F. Meurs April 2023 Saturday Afternoon Session

In 3 Nephi 17, we read that Jesus told the people it was time for Him to go unto the Father and also to show Himself unto the lost tribes of Israel.

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Have I Truly Been Forgiven?

K. Brett Nattress April 2023 Saturday Evening Session

And He healed them.

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The Atonement: All for All

Bruce C. Hafen April 2004 Sunday Afternoon Session

The people in 3 Nephi 17 had survived destruction, doubt, and darkness just to get to the temple with Jesus.

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“Behold Your Little Ones”

Michaelene P. Grassli October 1992 General Women’s Meeting

With that in mind, let us examine together some verses in the seventeenth chapter of 3 Nephi [3 Ne.

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The Sure Word of God

Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1972 Priesthood Session

“And the multitude did see and hear and bear record … and they were in number about two thousand and five hundred [and ONE] souls” who were in that beautiful experience with the Savior.

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That All May Be Edified

Chad H Webb October 2025 Saturday Afternoon Session

As in all things, Jesus Christ is the perfect example.

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Charity—a Sign of True Discipleship

Michael B. Strong April 2025 Sunday Afternoon Session

First, the Savior showed charity by being compassionate.

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Seek Him with All Your Heart

L. Todd Budge October 2024 Sunday Morning Session

What if we were to do more to prepare our minds to partake of the sacrament and joyfully pondered the blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ during this sacred ordinance?

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Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

Ronald A. Rasband April 2019 Sunday Afternoon Session

Looking over this vast congregation of Saints and picturing members watching general conference all over the world, I think of the gathering in the Book of Mormon when Jesus Christ appeared to the Nephites following His Crucifixion.

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My Heart Pondereth Them Continually

Devin G. Durrant October 2015 Sunday Afternoon Session

In the Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ invites all to “ponder upon the things which [He has] said.” Look at ponderizing as an add-on to your personal and family scripture study, but never let it be a replacement.

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Receiving a Testimony of Light and Truth

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2014 Saturday Morning Session

First, you must search the word of God.

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General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony

Robert D. Hales October 2013 Saturday Morning Session

“Go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again.”

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One Step Closer to the Savior

Russell T. Osguthorpe October 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

When we live the principles taught by those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators, we learn in the Savior’s way.

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Gospel Teaching—Our Most Important Calling

William D. Oswald October 2008 Sunday Afternoon Session

A third principle employed by Moroni in teaching Joseph Smith was to cause him to ponder on what he had been taught.

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Today Is the Time

Walter F. González October 2007 Priesthood Session

Eternal principles will take root in us as we take time not only to read the teachings of the prophets and the scriptures but also to ponder them in the spirit of prayer.

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Teaching Our Children to Love the Scriptures

Anne G. Wirthlin April 1998 Saturday Morning Session

“Go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again”

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“Take Especial Care of Your Family”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1994 Sunday Afternoon Session

Instructively, after the resurrected Jesus taught the Nephites, He said, “Go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said,” and pray and prepare “for the morrow” (3 Ne.

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Search the Scriptures

L. Lionel Kendrick April 1993 Saturday Morning Session

“Go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow”

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Prayer

David E. Sorensen April 1993 Saturday Afternoon Session

Furthermore, He taught that we in the Church are to pray on behalf of those who are investigating the Church (see 3 Ne.

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“There Are Many Gifts”

Marvin J. Ashton October 1987 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again”

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Pondering Strengthens the Spiritual Life

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1982 Saturday Afternoon Session

And Jesus admonished the Nephites, “Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand.”

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“No Unhallowed Hand Can Stop the Work”

Spencer W. Kimball April 1980 Saturday Morning Session

We hope, for instance, that either before or after your series of Sunday meetings, depending upon your particular consolidated meeting schedule, you will do what the Savior asked the Nephite disciples to do: After he taught them, he asked them to go to their homes and to ponder and to pray over what was said (see 3 Ne.

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