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Luke 15:17

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And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

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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

- **The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2023) · Reference
  But the hunger, loneliness, and remorse simply wouldn’t go away—until “he came to himself.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/45uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Seek Christ in Every Thought** — Ulisses Soares (October 2020) · Reference
  Fortunately, like the prodigal son in the famous parable found in the gospel of Luke, “he came to himself” and woke up from that nightmare.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/43soares?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **The Priesthood and the Savior’s Atoning Power** — Dale G. Renlund (October 2017) · Reference
  I came to understand more fully the relationship between the “priesthood” rocket and the “opportunity to benefit from Christ’s atoning power” payload several years ago.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/the-priesthood-and-the-saviors-atoning-power?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **“Come, Follow Me” by Practicing Christian Love and Service** — Robert D. Hales (October 2016) · Reference
  The scriptures tell us that when some of Heavenly Father’s spirit children chose not to follow His plan, the heavens wept.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/come-follow-me-by-practicing-christian-love-and-service?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Repentance: A Joyful Choice** — Dale G. Renlund (October 2016) · Reference
  Instead of making excuses, let us choose repentance.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/repentance-a-joyful-choice?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World** — Robert D. Hales (October 2015) · Reference
  In the Savior’s parable of the prodigal son, the son had many blessings awaiting him, but before he could claim them, he had to look closely at his life, his choices, and his circumstances.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/meeting-the-challenges-of-todays-world?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Waiting for the Prodigal** — Brent H. Nielson (April 2015) · Alludes to
  Prompted by these two great women, I walked to the foyer and called my sister.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/waiting-for-the-prodigal?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service** — Robert D. Hales (April 2012) · Reference
  Away from home, far from the place he wanted to be, and in his destitute condition, something of eternal significance happened in the life of this young man.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/coming-to-ourselves-the-sacrament-the-temple-and-sacrifice-in-service?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Miracle of the Atonement** — C. Scott Grow (April 2011) · Reference
  He moved far from home.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/the-miracle-of-the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope for Families** — Robert D. Hales (April 2004) · Reference
  In the parable of the prodigal son, we find a powerful lesson for families and especially parents.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/with-all-the-feeling-of-a-tender-parent-a-message-of-hope-to-families?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **How Choice a Seer!** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 2003) · Alludes to
  Notably, at the last day the adversary “will not support” those who followed him anyway (Alma 30:60).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/how-choice-a-seer?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **Care for the Life of the Soul** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 2003) · Alludes to
  When we strive to keep God’s commandments, “the inward man is renewed day by day” (2 Corinthians 4:16).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/care-for-the-life-of-the-soul?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Did I Tell You … ?** — Susan W. Tanner (April 2003) · Alludes to
  And love endures through the hardships of life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/did-i-tell-you?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **A Prayer for the Children** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 2003) · Reference
  When erecting their sacred tabernacle in the wilderness of Sinai, the ancient children of Israel were commanded to make firm their supporting cords and strengthen the stakes which held them.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/a-prayer-for-the-children?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Keep an Eternal Perspective** — Jay E. Jensen (April 2000) · Alludes to
  After the prodigal son had lost all, “he came to himself, [and] he said, … I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee” (Luke 15:17–18).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/keep-an-eternal-perspective?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Content with the Things Allotted unto Us** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 2000) · Alludes to
  On a larger scale, for instance, the prophet Mormon at first thought his people were sorrowing unto repentance (see Morm.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/content-with-the-things-allotted-unto-us?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **“According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1996) · Alludes to
  Even a spark of desire can begin change.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/according-to-the-desire-of-our-hearts?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **The Prophetic Voice** — James E. Faust (April 1996) · Reference
  When, as did the prodigal son, he finally “came to himself,” he wrote to Heber C.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/the-prophetic-voice?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Stay on the True Course** — Carlos E. Asay (April 1996) · Alludes to
  The Psalmist said, “I thought on my ways, and turned my feet” (Ps.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/stay-on-the-true-course?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Repentance** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1991) · Alludes to
  There can be no repentance without recognition of wrong.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/repentance?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **“Endure It Well”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1990) · Alludes to
  By itself, of course, the passage of time does not bring an automatic advance.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/endure-it-well?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **“However Faint the Light May Glow”** — Vaughn J. Featherstone (October 1982) · Alludes to
  “And he arose, and came to his father.” (Luke 15:17–20.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/however-faint-the-light-may-glow?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **“Of You It Is Required to Forgive”** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1980) · Alludes to
  I know of no more beautiful story in all literature than that found in the fifteenth chapter of Luke.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/of-you-it-is-required-to-forgive?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **What Is a Teacher?** — Paul H. Dunn (October 1971) · Quote
  > when he came to himself he [the Prodigal Son] said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare.
  And then the great parable of the Prodigal Son, with the Savior saying that there are those who get lost by choice; and in the concluding of that parable, he says: “And when he came to himself he [the Prodigal Son] said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/what-is-a-teacher?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

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.

Reference Verified
“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.

Reference Verified
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.

Alludes to High confidence
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.

Reference Verified
Nourish the Flock of Christ

Alexander B. Morrison April 1992 Saturday Morning Session

Faithful servants nourish by focusing on the individual.

Alludes to High confidence
The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2023 Sunday Morning Session

But the hunger, loneliness, and remorse simply wouldn’t go away—until “he came to himself.”

Reference Verified
Seek Christ in Every Thought

Ulisses Soares October 2020 Sunday Morning Session

Fortunately, like the prodigal son in the famous parable found in the gospel of Luke, “he came to himself” and woke up from that nightmare.

Reference Verified
The Priesthood and the Savior’s Atoning Power

Dale G. Renlund October 2017 General Priesthood Session

I came to understand more fully the relationship between the “priesthood” rocket and the “opportunity to benefit from Christ’s atoning power” payload several years ago.

Reference Verified
“Come, Follow Me” by Practicing Christian Love and Service

Robert D. Hales October 2016 Saturday Morning Session

The scriptures tell us that when some of Heavenly Father’s spirit children chose not to follow His plan, the heavens wept.

Reference Verified
Repentance: A Joyful Choice

Dale G. Renlund October 2016 Sunday Afternoon Session

Instead of making excuses, let us choose repentance.

Reference Verified
Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World

Robert D. Hales October 2015 Saturday Afternoon Session

In the Savior’s parable of the prodigal son, the son had many blessings awaiting him, but before he could claim them, he had to look closely at his life, his choices, and his circumstances.

Reference Verified
Waiting for the Prodigal

Brent H. Nielson April 2015 Sunday Morning Session

Prompted by these two great women, I walked to the foyer and called my sister.

Alludes to High confidence
Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service

Robert D. Hales April 2012 Saturday Afternoon Session

Away from home, far from the place he wanted to be, and in his destitute condition, something of eternal significance happened in the life of this young man.

Reference Verified
The Miracle of the Atonement

C. Scott Grow April 2011 Sunday Afternoon Session

He moved far from home.

Reference Verified
With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope for Families

Robert D. Hales April 2004 Sunday Afternoon Session

In the parable of the prodigal son, we find a powerful lesson for families and especially parents.

Reference Verified
How Choice a Seer!

Neal A. Maxwell October 2003 Sunday Afternoon Session

Notably, at the last day the adversary “will not support” those who followed him anyway (Alma 30:60).

Alludes to High confidence
Care for the Life of the Soul

Neal A. Maxwell April 2003 Sunday Morning Session

When we strive to keep God’s commandments, “the inward man is renewed day by day” (2 Corinthians 4:16).

Alludes to High confidence
Did I Tell You … ?

Susan W. Tanner April 2003 Sunday Morning Session

And love endures through the hardships of life.

Alludes to High confidence
A Prayer for the Children

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2003 Sunday Afternoon Session

When erecting their sacred tabernacle in the wilderness of Sinai, the ancient children of Israel were commanded to make firm their supporting cords and strengthen the stakes which held them.

Reference Verified
Keep an Eternal Perspective

Jay E. Jensen April 2000 Saturday Afternoon Session

After the prodigal son had lost all, “he came to himself, [and] he said, … I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee” (Luke 15:17–18).

Alludes to High confidence
Content with the Things Allotted unto Us

Neal A. Maxwell April 2000 Sunday Afternoon Session

On a larger scale, for instance, the prophet Mormon at first thought his people were sorrowing unto repentance (see Morm.

Alludes to High confidence
“According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1996 Saturday Afternoon Session

Even a spark of desire can begin change.

Alludes to High confidence
The Prophetic Voice

James E. Faust April 1996 Saturday Morning

When, as did the prodigal son, he finally “came to himself,” he wrote to Heber C.

Reference Verified
Stay on the True Course

Carlos E. Asay April 1996 Sunday Morning Session

The Psalmist said, “I thought on my ways, and turned my feet” (Ps.

Alludes to High confidence
Repentance

Neal A. Maxwell October 1991 Saturday Afternoon Session

There can be no repentance without recognition of wrong.

Alludes to High confidence
“Endure It Well”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1990 Saturday Afternoon Session

By itself, of course, the passage of time does not bring an automatic advance.

Alludes to High confidence
“However Faint the Light May Glow”

Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1982 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And he arose, and came to his father.” (Luke 15:17–20.)

Alludes to High confidence
“Of You It Is Required to Forgive”

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1980 Sunday Morning Session

I know of no more beautiful story in all literature than that found in the fifteenth chapter of Luke.

Alludes to High confidence
What Is a Teacher?

Paul H. Dunn October 1971 Sunday Morning Session

when he came to himself he [the Prodigal Son] said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare.

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