Luke 15:1

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Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

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- **The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2023) · Reference
  It has been called by some the greatest short story ever told.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/45uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p1#p1

- **“There Can Be Nothing So Exquisite and Sweet as Was My Joy”** — Craig C. Christensen (April 2023) · Reference
  Throughout His mortal ministry, the Savior showed great compassion for all of God’s children—especially for those who were suffering or had fallen away.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/26christensen?lang=eng&id=p1#p1

- **Waiting for the Prodigal** — Brent H. Nielson (April 2015) · Alludes to
  Perhaps the most important lesson the Lord taught me through this process happened during our family scripture study after my sister had left the Church.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/waiting-for-the-prodigal?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Prophets in the Land Again** — Jeffrey R. Holland (October 2006) · Reference
  As surely as the rescue of those in need was the general conference theme of October 1856, so too is it the theme of this conference and last conference and the one to come next spring.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/prophets-in-the-land-again?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Nourish the Flock of Christ** — Alexander B. Morrison (April 1992) · Alludes to
  Faithful servants nourish by focusing on the individual.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/nourish-the-flock-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God** — Dale G. Renlund (October 2020) · Reference
  Jesus Christ exemplified what it means to do justly and to love mercy.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/55renlund?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Our Good Shepherd** — Dale G. Renlund (April 2017) · Reference
  The Savior’s mortal ministry was indeed characterized by love, compassion, and empathy.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/our-good-shepherd?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **“Feed My Sheep”** — Ben B. Banks (October 1999) · Alludes to
  “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance” (Luke 15:1–7).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/feed-my-sheep?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Search for the Wanderers** — N. Eldon Tanner (April 1971) · Alludes to
  “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” (Luke 15:1–7.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/search-for-the-wanderers?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2023 Sunday Morning Session

It has been called by some the greatest short story ever told.

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“There Can Be Nothing So Exquisite and Sweet as Was My Joy”

Craig C. Christensen April 2023 Saturday Afternoon Session

Throughout His mortal ministry, the Savior showed great compassion for all of God’s children—especially for those who were suffering or had fallen away.

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Waiting for the Prodigal

Brent H. Nielson April 2015 Sunday Morning Session

Perhaps the most important lesson the Lord taught me through this process happened during our family scripture study after my sister had left the Church.

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Prophets in the Land Again

Jeffrey R. Holland October 2006 Sunday Afternoon Session

As surely as the rescue of those in need was the general conference theme of October 1856, so too is it the theme of this conference and last conference and the one to come next spring.

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Nourish the Flock of Christ

Alexander B. Morrison April 1992 Saturday Morning Session

Faithful servants nourish by focusing on the individual.

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Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God

Dale G. Renlund October 2020 Sunday Afternoon Session

Jesus Christ exemplified what it means to do justly and to love mercy.

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Our Good Shepherd

Dale G. Renlund April 2017 Saturday Morning Session

The Savior’s mortal ministry was indeed characterized by love, compassion, and empathy.

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“Feed My Sheep”

Ben B. Banks October 1999 Saturday Morning Session

“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance” (Luke 15:1–7).

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Search for the Wanderers

N. Eldon Tanner April 1971 Priesthood Session

“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” (Luke 15:1–7.)

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Chapter 24: From Sunshine to Shadow

James E. Talmage

“And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

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