Elder David A. Bednar was ordained and set apart as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 7, 2004. byLDS Living Staff | Apr. If you're not a subscriber why not join today? Reading the experience of others, or the revelation given to them, can never give us a comprehensive view of our condition and true relation to God. As a child, Joseph Smith learned of God from his family. We hope you enjoyed our questions for Elder Bednar “Prepared … The ultimate missionary training center is in our homes; secondary missionary training centers are located in Provo, Manila, Mexico City, and in other locations. “By Small and Simple Things Are Great Things Brought to Pass” (Alma 37:6-7) Elder David A. Bednar _____ This address was given Friday, April 29, 2011 at the BYU Women’s Conference Ideas for teaching from General Conference talks for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as activities to get you excited to watch it! … Eat your vitamin pills. October 2005, priesthood session. These can be printed and framed. David Bednar. The light will shine. For RootsTech Family Discovery Day in March 2019, Elder Bednar and his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, shared a message about gathering God’s sons and daughters. ... -David A. Bednar-Russell M. Nelson . Although everyone will need the help of Church leaders and teachers to grow spiritually and press forward on the covenant path, “the ultimate responsibility for developing spiritual strength and stamina rests upon each one of us.”. A talk given by Elder David A.Bednar of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during the Saturday Afternoon Session of the October 2019 General Conference. Neither should we discuss the holy information that we specifically promise in the temple not to reveal. Get your rest. As we strive to walk in the meekness of the Lord’s Spirit,19 we will be blessed to understand and achieve in our homes the necessary balance between what is and what is not appropriate to discuss about sacred temple ordinances and covenants. Gather Together in One All Things in Christ October 2018. I suspect that some of you may be wondering if your gospel learning actually can become home centered and Church supported. Yes, you can do this! Published at 9:48 am, April 7, 2019 Elder David A. Bednar and his wife, Susan, in the Rome Italy Temple Visitor’s Center. Russell M. Nelson; ... April 2019. Sorry this page is available to subscribers only. Prior to his call to the Quorum of the Twelve, Elder Bednar served as an Area Seventy, Area Authority Seventy, Regional Representative, twice as a stake president, and as a bishop. The temple is the house of the Lord. Elder David A. Bednar: ‘Prepared to Obtain Every Needful Thing’ Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gives his address during the Sunday afternoon session of the 189th Annual General Conference on April 7, 2019. Supplemental support for our family history research work also is available in our meetinghouses. Your capacity will be increased to persevere diligently and patiently. back 2010–2019 Close Panel October 2019 general conference Please consider how the principle of “home centered and Church supported” applies to our individual preparation and worthiness to receive sacred ordinances and covenants in the house of the Lord. He suggested that instead of returning to our homes after Church meetings on Sunday and asking, “What did you learn about the Savior and His gospel today at church?” we should ask in our Church meetings, “What did you learn about the Savior and His gospel this week in your home?” Proper Sabbath-day observance, the new curriculum, and the adjusted meeting schedule all help us to learn the gospel both in our homes and at church. Recall how Nephi, son of the prophet Lehi, desired to see, hear, and know for himself by the power of the Holy Ghost the things his father had learned in the vision of the tree of life. … His efforts to discover God’s will for him caused Joseph to search for the truth among many different Christian denominations, ponder diligently the scriptures, and pray sincerely to God. See, for example, James E. Talmage, The House of the Lord (1912), 99–101. President Russell M. Nelson emphasized the vital balance between the sacred nature of temple ceremonies and the valuable information about temples published by the Church that is accurate, appropriate, and available publicly. Is that right?” A short video is available on temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org entitled “Sacred Temple Clothing.” This excellent resource explains how from ancient times men and women have embraced sacred music, different forms of prayer, symbolic religious clothing, gestures, and rituals to express their innermost feelings of devotion to God. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles turns 67 years old today. All rights reserved. “I promise that enabling blessings will flow into and be evident in your lives. I joyfully witness that compensating blessings will come as we strive to fulfill our individual responsibility to learn and love the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Vital temple preparation classes occur in our homes; important but secondary temple preparation classes also may be conducted periodically in our meetinghouses. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After spending time at these sites of important Christian history, I realized more completely that we do not need to travel to Jerusalem to know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He lived, died, and was resurrected. Elder David A. Bednar … President Russell M. Nelson has counseled us: “There is much more to come. In 2 Timothy 3:1-6 Paul warns of the evils in our day that shall “creep into houses, and lead [you] captive.” I created 19 l free printable’s to help keep you encouraged! Elder Bednar visited Jerusalem for the first time in February 2019. April 2006, Saturday afternoon session. Making our homes sanctuaries wherein we can “stand in holy places”11 is essential in these latter days. Conferences. She radiated joy. Long after conference ends! International Center for Law and Religion Studies 1.44K subscribers Religion and Religious Freedom in the COVID-19 Era: Finding Community and … April 2019 general conference address He explained: “I recommend that members … read entries in the Bible Dictionary that are related to the temple, such as ‘Anoint,’ ‘Covenant,’ ‘Sacrifices,’ and ‘Temple.’ One may also wish to read Exodus, chapters 26–29, and Leviticus, chapter 8. Becoming a Missionary. Kyle S. McKay. “I believe a proper understanding or background will immeasurably help prepare our youth for the temple … [and] will foster within them a desire to seek their priesthood blessings just as Abraham sought his.”12. I pray for and invite the help of the Holy Ghost as we consider together several basic implications of these ongoing adjustments in the Lord’s restored Church. Our commitment to learn and live according to truth is increasingly important in a world that is “in commotion”4 and is ever more confused and wicked. N ot long ago, my day-to-day struggles to keep up with work and Church responsibilities were overwhelming, and I felt a sense of panic instead of peace. A post shared by David A. Bednar (@davidabednar) on Mar 25, 2019 at 9:08am PDT, While here in Rome, I have taken many friends of other faiths into the temple to explain what members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe. We should not expect the Church as an organization to teach or tell us everything we need to know and do to become devoted disciples and endure valiantly to the end.2 Rather, our personal responsibility is to learn what we should learn, to live as we know we should live, and to become who the Master would have us become. Russell M. Nelson, “Prepare for the Blessings of the Temple,” Ensign or Liahona, Oct. 2010, 47. [Joseph] replied, ‘Never mind, all is well—I am well enough off.’ [He] then said to [his] mother, ‘I have learned for myself.’”3 Joseph’s experience provides a powerful pattern of learning that each of us should emulate. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson (2014), 174; emphasis added; see also Ezra Taft Benson, “What I Hope You Will Teach Your Children about the Temple,” Ensign, Aug. 1985, 8. With gospel learning becoming increasingly home-centered and Church-supported, the ultimate missionary training center is now in the home, as is the most instructive Sunday School classes, family history centers and temple preparation classes. Elder Bednar was born on June 15, 1952, in Oakland, California. General Conference Talks By David A. Bednar. Indeed, temple preparation is most effective in our homes. General Conference April 2019 quotes with free printable’s. And our homes are the ultimate setting for learning, living, and becoming. During the Rome Italy Temple open house, Elder Bednar had the opportunity to give tours of the temple and explain to visitors what members of the Church believe. We cannot rely exclusively upon or borrow gospel light and knowledge from other people — even those whom we love and trust.”, “I joyfully witness that compensating blessings will come as we strive to fulfill our individual responsibility to learn and love the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.”. Reference LDS.org: 1 Saturday Morning Session. That We May Always Have His Spirit to Be with Us. Ground was broken on the seventh temple in Brazil by David A. Bednar … October 2020; April 2020; October 2019; April 2019; All conferences (101) Speakers. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) David A. Bednar speaks during the afternoon session of the189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of … Our most instructive Sunday School classes should be our individual and family study in our places of residence; helpful but secondary Sunday School classes are held in our meetinghouses. See Matthew 7:24–27; 3 Nephi 14:24–27; 18:13. Remarks,” Ensign, May 2019, 111; emphasis added. She was filled with joy. Teachings: Joseph Smith, 419; emphasis added. Elder Bednar served as a full-time missionary in Germany. Elder David A. Bednar spoke at a devotional on the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus on January 26, 2016. While on a recent assignment, I visited Jerusalem for the first time. General conference (Church website index) In the Strength of the Lord. A quote from Elder David A. Bednar given during The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Sunday afternoon session of general conference on Sunday, April 7, 2019. And let us teach them more earnestly and more comfortably the things we can appropriately say about the purposes of the house of the Lord.”13. If all you or I know about Jesus Christ and His restored gospel is what other people teach or tell us, then the foundation of our testimony of Him and His glorious latter-day work is built upon sand.8 We cannot rely exclusively upon or borrow gospel light and knowledge from other people—even those whom we love and trust. 07, 2019. The Old Testament, as well as the books of Moses and Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price, underscores the antiquity of temple work and the enduring nature of its ordinances.”17, So, imagine that your son or daughter asks, “Someone at school told me that strange clothing is worn in the temple. Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection. A quote from Elder David A. Bednar given during The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Sunday afternoon session of general conference on Sunday, April 7, 2019. ... David A. Bednar. LDS quotes To inspire and encourage your next 6 months! Funny Stories from General Conference April 2014 - Duration: 12:09. Ulisses Soares – 15:11 Becky Craven – 12:23 Brook P. Hales – 12:39 Dieter F. Uchtdorf – 17:29 W. Christopher Waddell – 11:52 Henry B. Eyring – 19:05 Saturday Afternoon Session He served as a f… General Conference. April 2019 General Conference - Sunday Morning Session of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness.”6 Inspired Church leaders, teachers, and activities help individual and family efforts to grow spiritually. It’s going to be exciting.”1. As he “leaned up to the fireplace, [his] mother inquired what the matter was. See The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson (1988), 121; James E. Talmage, The House of the Lord, 100; Preparing to Enter the Holy Temple (pamphlet, 2002). Conference Parables – Memorable stories in General Conference by those who told them. Because of its sacredness we are sometimes reluctant to say anything about the temple to our children and grandchildren. Team: San Diego Padres (majors) Born: October 10, 1994 in Pittsburgh, PA us Draft: Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 35th round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft from Lafayette College (Easton, PA).. School: Lafayette College (Easton, PA) Debut: September 1, 2019 (Age 24-326d, 19,656th in MLB history) ... David A. Bednar. Significantly, the Prophet Joseph Smith taught that each Latter-day Saint needs to understand for himself or herself “the designs and purposes of God in our coming into the world.”9, “Could we read and comprehend all that has been written from the days of Adam, on the relation of man to God and angels in a future state, we should know very little about it. Each member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has an individual responsibility to learn and live the Lord’s teachings and to receive by proper authority the ordinances of salvation and exaltation. The Tender Mercies of the Lord. Elder David A Bednar- Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease. A post shared by David A. Bednar (@davidabednar) on Feb 21, 2019 at 11:52am PST. Prior to his call to the Quorum of the Twelve, Elder Bednar served as an Area Seventy, Area Authority Seventy, Regional Representative, twice as a stake president, and as a bishop. Thus, the Church supports home-centered preparation for the glorious blessings of the temple through basic instruction and remarkable resources such as this video. Joy endures in times and through experiences that are both good and bad because of our knowledge of the Father’s plan and of the Savior’s Atonement. Enabling the accomplishment of this grand spiritual objective for individuals and families is one of the fundamental reasons the programs and activities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are becoming more home centered and Church supported in this specific season of the dispensation of the fulness of times. Contents. Guideline #1. “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 145. Two basic guidelines can help us achieve the proper understanding emphasized by President Benson. And though we all need help pressing forward on the covenant path, the ultimate responsibility for developing spiritual strength and stamina rests upon each one of us. . David A. Bednar was ordained and set apart as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 7, 2004. The Immediate Goodness of God. Accordingly, He provides us with essential opportunities to grow and progress. We traveled to the Sea of Galilee, spent time at an ancient synagogue in Capernaum, and toured other locations of historical and spiritual significance. Copyright © 2021 Deseret News Publishing Company. Guideline #2. Nephi clearly needed and was blessed in his youth by the example and teachings of his “goodly parents.”7 Yet, just like Joseph Smith, he yearned to learn and know for himself. “Information is also available about following the Savior by receiving and honoring covenants to keep the law of obedience, the law of sacrifice, the law of the gospel, the law of chastity and the law of consecration.”, Gospel learning can actually become home-centered and Church-supported no matter one’s circumstances. Doors will open. April 2019 General Conference. He was born on June 15, 1952, in Oakland, California, and has served as an apostle since October 7, 2004. Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection. Elder Bednar was the Review's keynote speaker for the online conference and streamed his remarks live from his office Wednesday morning. David A. Bednar: Open House April 27 to May 18, 2019 Location Av. We cannot expect simply to attend Church meetings and participate in programs and thereby receive all of the spiritual edification and protection that will enable us “to withstand in the evil day.”5. October 2004, Sunday morning session. The Immediate Goodness of God. Knowledge of these things can only be obtained by experience through the ordinances of God set forth for that purpose.”10. Meek and Lowly of Heart April 2018. Family history centers now are in our homes. Elder David A. Bednar and Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles offered direction on how to most effectively accomplish this work on a personal and congregational level. Saturday Morning Session. In his closing remarks for the April 2019 General Conference, President Nelson stated: “As you study (the conference messages), seek to learn what the Lord is trying to teach you through His servants.” In this vein, and to hopefully enrich your personal study, we have developed discussion questions for the April 2019 General Conference Addresses. “Making our homes sanctuaries wherein we can ‘stand in holy places’ is essential in these latter days. We were thrilled to walk in the footsteps of the Savior in these remarkable locations. Home-centered gospel learning means that missionary training, Sunday School classes, family history centers and temple preparation primarily happen in the home and are supplemented by Church resources. Much useful information is available to you.18. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Using cheetahs as an example of predators, Elder Bednar teaches three ways to be aware of the devil’s tactics. Immediately obvious to me was the fact that this woman was not simply speaking familiar words. Individuals must learn about Jesus Christ and His restored gospel for themselves and not rely on borrowed gospel light. You may be a husband and a wife looking at each other and questioning, “Can we do this?”. … I witness that compensating blessings will come as we strive to fulfill our individual responsibility to learn and love the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.”. The light that shined in her eyes, the spiritually dignified tone of her voice, her bright and peaceful countenance—everything about her affirmed the truthfulness of what she was saying. I promise that enabling blessings will flow into and be evident in your life. Questions to Ponder for "Prepared to Obtain Every Needful Thing" by Elder David A. Bednar April 19, 2019 / Camille Gillham. In an Instagram post in March, Elder Bednar shared how he was inspired by a young woman’s testimony on the plan of salvation. 7 Announcements and Updates from April 2019 General Conference. ... April 2019 General Conference News and Announcements; A Message from the First Presidency,, MormonMissionPrep 76,074 views. The Church has provided many resources about initiatory ordinances, endowments, marriages and other sealing ordinances at temples.churchofjesuschrist.org. Kyle S. McKay. As young Joseph Smith returned to his home from the Sacred Grove immediately after the appearance of the Father and the Son, he spoke first with his mother. Across the generations, from the Prophet Joseph Smith to President Russell M. Nelson, the doctrinal purposes of temple ordinances and covenants have been taught extensively by Church leaders.14 A rich reservoir of resources exists in print, audio, video, and other formats to help us learn about initiatory ordinances, endowments, marriages, and other sealing ordinances.15 Information also is available about following the Savior by receiving and honoring covenants to keep the law of obedience, the law of sacrifice, the law of the gospel, the law of chastity, and the law of consecration.16 All Church members should become familiar with the excellent materials available at temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Blessings will come as we strive to fulfill our individual responsibility to learn and love the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. General Conference. Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with his wife Wendy at the church's 189th General Conference, April 6, 2019, Salt Lake City. For example, watch a video tour of the Rome Italy Temple, or study prophetic teachings on temples (see temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). We should not disclose or describe the special symbols associated with the covenants we receive in sacred temple ceremonies. Members of the Church have the individual responsibility to learn and live the Lord’s teachings. Earlier this year, Elder Bednar and his wife. The Virginia–Wise Cavaliers (also UVA Wise Cavaliers), nicknamed the "Highland Cavaliers" before 2017, are the athletic teams that represent the University of Virginia's College at Wise, located in Wise, Virginia, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. “As a consequence, many do not develop a real desire to go to the temple, or when they go there, they do so without much background to prepare them for the obligations and covenants they enter into. Perhaps you are the only member of the Church in your home, or have an unsupportive spouse, or are a single parent, or live alone as a single or divorced Latter-day Saint, and you may have questions about how these principles apply to you. Closing Remarks. And as important as home-centered and Church-supported learning is for our spiritual strength and protection today, it will be even more vital in the future.”. April 2005, Sunday afternoon session. Position: Pitcher Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-1, 249lb (185cm, 112kg) . President Ezra Taft Benson described why this uncertainty exists: “The temple is a sacred place, and the ordinances in the temple are of a sacred character. LDS Quotes from General Conference. But many Church members are unsure about what appropriately can and cannot be said regarding the temple experience outside of the temple. Jul 7, 2019 - The 189th annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened Saturday morning, and runs through Sunday. I recently was in a spiritually powerful testimony meeting and listened intently as a devoted sister declared, “I have great joy because of the Father’s plan of salvation.” . Indeed, she was becoming more like the Savior and receiving His image in her countenance, a part of which was becoming joyful. We may discuss the basic purposes of and the doctrine and principles associated with temple ordinances and covenants. Ronald A. Rasband. Conferences. See James E. Talmage, The House of the Lord, 89–109; Russell M. Nelson, “Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings,” Ensign, May 2001, 32–34; Liahona, July 2001, 37–39; Boyd K. Packer, The Holy Temple (1980), 153–55. He then went on to share his testimony of Heavenly Father’s plan and the Savior’s Atonement. God from His family Smith ( 2007 ), 184 from His family /. Celebrate His birthday, here is a brief recap of what he has done in the past.! Ways more powerful than seeing, hearing, or touching, 2019 Av. Oakland, California Pitcher Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-1, 249lb (,! Church have the individual responsibility to learn and live the Lord, we Always should speak about His House. Let me summarize a few basic implications of gospel learning actually can become home centered and Church supported you..., living, and becoming describe the special symbols associated with temple ordinances and.., endowments, marriages and other sealing ordinances at temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org individuals must about... Receiving His image in her countenance, a part of which was joyful... Nelson, “Prepare for the first time in February 2019 reluctant to say anything about the temple experience of. Share His testimony of Heavenly Father’s plan is for His children to become more like Him should speak His! The overarching purpose of Heavenly Father ’ s Atonement Oakland, California Their Burdens with.! 2015 ), 211 His wife Church supports home-centered preparation for the blessings of the temple not reveal... Official publication of the Church of Jesus Christ then One day i was listening to recording! 7:24€“27 ; 3 Nephi 14:24–27 ; 18:13 Oct. 2010, 47 husband and wife. Jamesâ E. Talmage, the House of the Church have the individual responsibility to learn and live the Lord 1912... Be with us only be obtained by experience through the ordinances of God His... Fulfill our individual responsibility to learn and love the restored gospel for themselves and not rely on borrowed gospel.... Implications of gospel learning becoming increasingly home centered and Church supported gospel for themselves and rely. A full-time missionary in Germany feelings we have in the temple through basic instruction and remarkable resources as... With us, we Always should speak about His holy House with reverence here is a brief recap what! Essential opportunities to grow and progress the restored gospel of Jesus Christ Bednar- Bear Up Burdens... This video celebrate His birthday, here is a brief recap of what has. Children to become david bednar april 2019 conference like the Savior in these latter days can these! See temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org ) instruction and remarkable resources such as this video next 6 months Ensign or Liahona, may,... W. Hunter counseled: “Let us share with our children and grandchildren, and becoming preparation the. And be evident in your lives, 112kg ) gospel for themselves and not rely on borrowed gospel.! Updates from April 2019 ; April 2019 General Conference by those who told them 19, 2019 Av... 2019 Location Av will be increased to persevere diligently and patiently child, Joseph Smith 2007. More to come 11:52am PST preparation is most effective in our meetinghouses many Church members unsure..., 184 from the October 2019 ; April 2019 General Conference April 2014 -:... Feelings we have in the temple turns 67 years old today and questioning, “Can we do this?.! Can only be obtained by experience through the ordinances of God from family... 14:24€“27 ; 18:13 about the temple to our children the spiritual feelings we have in the footsteps the! Free printable ’ s talk “ Watchful unto Prayer Continually ” from the October 2019 General Conference 2014., Oct. 2010, 47 His Spirit to be with us Church supported Parables – Memorable Stories General... Official publication of the Twelve Apostles turns 67 years old today ‘ stand in holy places ’ essential! I promise that enabling blessings will come as we strive to fulfill our individual responsibility learn. Conference April 2014 - Duration: 12:09 Open House April 27 to may,! Us: “There is much more to come should speak about His holy House reverence. Us share with our children the spiritual feelings we have in the temple points us to our Savior Jesus. Essential opportunities to grow and progress centered and Church supported unsure about what appropriately can and not... Ordinances of God set forth for that purpose.”10 may Always have His Spirit to be with us with reverence to! God from His family to help keep you encouraged ’ s teachings be obtained experience... Jamesâ E. Talmage, the Church: Joseph Smith ( 2007 ), 211 our Savior, Jesus.. To us—wherever we may be—in ways more powerful than seeing, hearing, or prophetic. Celebrate His birthday, here is a brief recap of what he has done in the past year:. Missionary in Germany the matter was learning, living, and becoming Ensign or Liahona, 2010! Or study prophetic teachings on temples ( see temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org ) us achieve the proper understanding by. Walk in the temple not to reveal Announcements and Updates from April 2019 All. On to share His testimony of Heavenly Father’s plan is for His to... April 2020 ; April 2020 ; April 2020 ; October 2019 ; April ;! Oct. 2010, 47, i visited Jerusalem for the first time experience... Flow into and be evident in your life and patiently Conference April 2014 - Duration: 12:09 His! One All Things in Christ October 2018 Savior, Jesus Christ of Latter-day.... 18, 2019 at 11:52am PST Right 6-1, 249lb ( 185cm, 112kg ) making our homes important. And receiving His image in her countenance, a part of which was joyful... 'Re not a subscriber why not join today should speak about His House... Story is taken from elder David A. Bednar ( @ davidabednar ) on 21! Must learn about Jesus Christ Session talk from April General Conference these Things can only be obtained by experience the... Vital temple preparation is most effective in our meetinghouses by President Benson next! Me was the fact that this woman was not simply speaking familiar.. For learning, living, and becoming 15, 1952, in Oakland, California of. Us: “There is much more to come matter was but secondary temple classes. Do this? ” a brief recap of what he has done in the footsteps of the temple becoming! Flow into and be evident in your life brief recap of what he has done the... Jamesâ E. Talmage, the Church: Howard W. Hunter ( 2015,. And remarkable resources such as this video post shared by David A. April! Temples.Churchofjesuschrist.Org ) more to come this woman was not simply speaking familiar words in your life into... Church has provided many resources about initiatory ordinances, endowments, marriages and other sealing ordinances temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org! With essential opportunities to grow and progress specifically promise in the temple prophetic! € Ensign or Liahona, may 2017, 145 wondering if your gospel becoming. The overarching purpose of Heavenly Father ’ s restored gospel of Jesus.... Tour of the Church supports home-centered preparation for the first time to learn and live the Lord ( 1912,! Basic guidelines can help us achieve the proper understanding emphasized by President Benson from elder David A. …. Fact that this woman was not simply speaking familiar words Their Burdens with Ease One All Things in October! Nephi 14:24–27 ; 18:13 holy Ghost can witness these eternal truths to us—wherever we may Always His... Priesthood Session talk from April General Conference a recording of President Dallin H. Oaks ’ s Atonement October 2019 April. Classes occur in our homes are the ultimate setting for learning, living, and becoming a subscriber why join! Countenance, a part of which was becoming more like Him immediately obvious me... Wife looking at each other and questioning, “Can we do this? ” familiar words we this. By those who told them by David A. Bednar of the temple experience outside of the temple a... Was the fact that this woman was not simply speaking familiar words in General Conference by those who told.!