The Lord shows Abraham the creations and the noble and great intelligences before the world
We are proven to see if we will keep our estates
Spencer W. Kimball, 1977
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- Abraham 3:25The Gift of Agency ↗Wolfgang H. Paul, 2006Use agency to do what the Father wants
- Abraham 3:24-26Eternal Joy Is Eternal Growth ↗Joseph Anderson, 1971Pay the full price of obedience to gain eternal life and its growth.
- Abraham 3:25Ponder the Path of Thy Feet ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2014Follow the example of Jesus Christ in daily life to return to the Father.
- Abraham 3:22-28Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ ↗Marion G. Romney, 1979Have faith in Jesus Christ, the only name through which salvation comes
- Moses 1:1-7Man—A Child of God ↗Marion G. Romney, 1973Knowing you are a literal child of God should shape every choice you make.
- Abraham 3:22-23Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer ↗Marion G. Romney, 1973Jesus Christ is the chosen Redeemer through whom all are resurrected and the faithful saved.
- Abraham 3:22-23Understanding Who We Are Brings Self-Respect ↗Harold B. Lee, 1973Know you are a child of God and respect yourself accordingly
- Abraham 3:24-26Truth Restored ↗Richard G. Scott, 2005Come to know the Father and Son through the restored gospel and study the Book of Mormon
- Moses 1:39Our Destiny ↗L. Aldin Porter, 1999Understand God's plan, and the prophets' counsel on the family will bring peace instead of resentment.
- Moses 1:39“Turn Heavenward Our Eyes” ↗John H. Vandenberg, 1971God made all things for His children's eternal life, so parents must teach that plan by example
- Abraham 3:22-23Premortality, a Glorious Reality ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 1985Knowing we lived with God before birth gives identity, accountability and reason to trust Him.
- Moses 1:39The Worth of Souls ↗Marion G. Romney, 1978Recognize the great worth of every soul and seek eternal life for yourself and others
- Abraham 3:22-26Our Great Potential ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1977Perfect your life now, because the faithful can eventually become like God
- Abraham 3:22-26The Way of Life ↗Marion G. Romney, 1976Live by the revealed answers about our origin, purpose and destiny
- Abraham 3:24-26Why Marriage, Why Family ↗D. Todd Christofferson, 2015Marriage between a man and a woman and the family are God's design for His plan.
- Moses 1:39Gifts to Help Us Navigate Our Life ↗José A. Teixeira, 2009Choose good continually and follow the prophets to stay on course home
- Abraham 3:26The Plan of Salvation ↗L. Tom Perry, 2006God has revealed a clear plan for His children, so we need not be tossed about by the world's confusion
- Moses 1:39Our Father’s Plan ↗Christoffel Golden, 2001Follow the Father's plan with faith, using the ordinances, scriptures, prophets and Spirit He provides.
- Moses 1:39Answers to Life’s Questions ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1995Understand and live Heavenly Father's plan of happiness to find answers, peace and joy.
- Moses 1:39“Called and Prepared from the Foundation of the World” ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 1986Search, ponder and live by the restored doctrines so they come to possess us
- Abraham 3:24-26What the Gospel Teaches ↗LeGrand Richards, 1982The restored gospel teaches the true purpose of life, which the world's churches have lost.
- Abraham 3:22–23God Foreordains His Prophets and His People ↗Bruce R. McConkie, 1974Give heed to the living prophet, who like all faithful Saints was foreordained before birth
- Abraham 3:25A Time of Testing ↗Henry D. Taylor, 1971Stand steadfast with the Lord and His leaders through life's tests.
- Moses 1:39Return and Receive ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2017Set life goals that lead you to return to God and receive His blessings
- Abraham 3:22-28The Agency of Man ↗John H. Vandenberg, 1973Use agency wisely by grounding our choices in the truth found in the scriptures.
- Abraham 3:24–28Decisions ↗Eldred G. Smith, 1971Use agency wisely by making decisions with the Lord's help through prayer
- Abraham 3:27“Here Am I, Send Me” ↗Susan H. Porter, 2026Pray each day for the Lord to send you, and offer what you have
- Moses 1:39The Eternal Perspective of the Gospel ↗Rafael E. Pino, 2015Make decisions from an eternal perspective, not a mortal one
- Moses 1:33-39How Choice a Seer! ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 2003Treasure and boldly share the revelations restored through Joseph Smith, the choice seer.
- Moses 1:39The Plan of Salvation: A Flight Plan for Life ↗Duane B. Gerrard, 1997Follow the Lord's plan daily, repent quickly, and rely on Christ in crises
- Abraham 3:27“Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King” ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 1976Acknowledge Jesus of Nazareth as Savior and King and follow his example
- Moses 1:32-33Who Is Jesus? ↗Eldred G. Smith, 1976Come to know Jesus Christ as Creator, Son of God and Redeemer by keeping His commandments.
- Abraham 3:24-26First Things First ↗Richard G. Scott, 2001Put first things first by working toward the ideal eternal family and doing the Lord's will.
- Moses 1:39Confidence through Conversion ↗Aileen H. Clyde, 1992Knowing our worth to God gives us confidence to make righteous choices
- Moses 1:35“Yet Thou Art There” ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 1987God, though over countless worlds, knows and loves each of us personally
- Abraham 3:24-26The Plan for Happiness and Exaltation ↗Richard G. Scott, 1981Use agency wisely in faith and obedience so life's trials build character toward exaltation.
- Moses 1:3-6The Lord Has a Plan for Us! ↗Carlos A. Godoy, 2014Make life decisions with God's plan and your patriarchal blessing in view
- Abraham 3:25Obedience Brings Blessings ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2013Obey God's commandments, for obedience brings truth, light and strength.
- Moses 1:39Thanks Be to God ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2012Recognize God's gifts in body, spirit and gospel, and thank Him for them.
- Moses 1:16Spiritual Security ↗Charles A. Didier, 1987Turn to the Lord and trust His revelations to find lasting spiritual security.
- Moses 1:39Spiritual Development ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1978Parents must deliberately provide spiritual training for their children's eternal growth.
- Abraham 3:27-28The Right to Choose ↗Henry D. Taylor, 1976Use your agency to make choices that please the Lord
- Abraham 3:24-28Power over Satan ↗Elray L. Christiansen, 1974Satan is real, but living the gospel with the Holy Ghost gives full power to resist him
- Moses 1:39Mortality Works! ↗Brook P. Hales, 2024Mortality works: through Christ and covenants, our trials lead to eternal life
- Abraham 3:25We Will Prove Them Herewith ↗David A. Bednar, 2020Prepare now and press forward in Christ to pass the tests of mortality
- Abraham 3:25-26Tested, Proved, and Polished ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2020Endure trials faithfully, keeping covenants, so the Savior can change your nature.
- Moses 1:39The Perfect Path to Happiness ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2016Live and share Heavenly Father's plan, the one perfect path to happiness.
- Abraham 3:25Hold on Thy Way ↗Koichi Aoyagi, 2015Hold on in faith through trials, trusting God's plan and putting Him first
- Moses 1:33“This Is My Work and Glory” ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2013Use priesthood power righteously to lift and bless your family and others, as Christ would.
- Moses 1:39Our Father’s Plan—Big Enough for All His Children ↗Quentin L. Cook, 2009Our Father's plan of salvation is big enough to save all His children who will accept it
- Moses 1:39Salvation and Exaltation ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2008Prepare now for salvation individually and exaltation as a family
- Moses 1:39The Creation ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2000The Creation testifies of God, and we should be grateful stewards who build families and faith
- Moses 1:39Bridging the Gap between Uncertainty and Certainty ↗Richard E. Turley Sr., 1998Seek the witness of the Holy Ghost to know the truth
- Abraham 3:22Understanding Our True Identity ↗Carol B. Thomas, 1998Remember you are a noble daughter of God and turn your heart to family
- Moses 1:39Constancy amid Change ↗Russell M. Nelson, 1993Anchor your trust in God, his plan and his unchanging principles
- Moses 1:39Equality through Diversity ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1993Men and women are equal before God and both needed in His plan
- Moses 1:39“Shine As Lights in the World” ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 1983Disciples should live with gospel hope and shine as lights that dispel the world's despair.
- Moses 1:39The Mystery of Mormonism ↗Bruce R. McConkie, 1979The restored gospel is the plain eternal truth of heaven, and the world is invited to receive it.
- Moses 1:39Being “Anxiously Engaged” ↗Joseph Anderson, 1978Be anxiously engaged in good causes and share the gospel
- Moses 1:39What after Death? ↗LeGrand Richards, 1974God's plan will give those who die young or unmarried every blessing of the faithful
- Moses 1:12-13Our Heavenly Guidance System ↗Sergio R. Vargas, 2025Center your life on Jesus Christ to avoid the world's hooks and return home
- Moses 1:13Know Who You Really Are ↗Brik V. Eyre, 2025Know you are a child of God through real prayer and coming to know Christ.
- Moses 1:6“I Have a Work for Thee” ↗John C. Pingree Jr., 2017Yield yourself to God so he can use you to accomplish the work he has for you
- Abraham 3:25Agency—A Blessing and a Burden ↗Sharon G. Larsen, 1999Choose the kingdom of God deliberately; neutrality leaves us vulnerable
- Moses 1:12-22“Pray unto the Father in My Name” ↗L. Edward Brown, 1997Pray to God as your Father, always in the name of Jesus Christ, trusting that he hears you.
- Abraham 3:22-23Call of the Prophets ↗LeGrand Richards, 1981Joseph Smith was a foreordained prophet through whom God restored his truth
- Abraham 3:22-23The Rock of Revelation ↗Joseph Anderson, 1973The restored gospel rests on revelation from a God who knows the end from the beginning
- Moses 1:12-22Deceive Me Not ↗Gary E. Stevenson, 2019Know you are a child of God and follow the living prophet so Satan cannot deceive you.
- Moses 1:13All Thy Children Shall Be Taught ↗Coleen K. Menlove, 2005Diligently teach children of Christ so they will know His light and peace
- Abraham 3:23The Clarion Call of Prophets ↗Shirley D. Christensen, 2003Heed the living prophets who testify of Christ
- Moses 1:32-38In Remembrance of Jesus ↗Robert D. Hales, 1997Remember the Savior in all you do, and show it by how you treat others.
- Moses 1:39This Glorious Easter Morn ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1996Christ rose from the dead, and His Resurrection gives hope over death
- Moses 1:33-39Our Lord and Savior ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1993Come to know Jesus Christ by becoming like Him and loving one another.
- Moses 1:39Never Give Up ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1987Keep going on the gospel path and never give up, whatever the obstacles.
- Moses 1:39The Simplicity of Gospel Truths ↗Robert L. Simpson, 1984Live the plain, simple truths of the gospel, which bring joy
- Moses 1:33Creator and Savior ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1983Accept Jesus Christ as both the Creator and the resurrected Redeemer
- Moses 1:39“O, Divine Redeemer” ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 1981We cannot teach Christ anything, but we can listen to, love and worship Him
- Moses 1:39Following Christ to Victory ↗Hartman Rector Jr., 1979Do the Lord's work by believing, looking to him, sacrificing, expecting miracles and staying humble.
- Abraham 3:25Becoming a True Disciple ↗Daniel L. Johnson, 2012Become true disciples by obeying, serving and submitting to Christ's will in every trial
- Abraham 3:24-25Spiritual Preparedness: Start Early and Be Steady ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2005Start obeying God early and keep at it steadily to build faith for coming storms
- Abraham 3:25In the Strength of the Lord ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2004Endure well by praying, studying, gathering and serving
- Abraham 3:24-26“If Thou Wilt Enter into Life, Keep the Commandments” ↗Robert D. Hales, 1996Keep the commandments with courage; we must change, not the commandments.
- Moses 1:39Some Scriptural Lessons on Leadership ↗Spencer J. Condie, 1990Lead in the Lord's way with vision, humility, service and meekness
- Abraham 3:22-24Lessons from Eve ↗Russell M. Nelson, 1987Follow Eve's example as an equal partner who works, prays, obeys and teaches
- Abraham 3:25The Cs of Spirituality ↗Robert E. Wells, 1978Become someone the Lord can trust
- Abraham 3:26The Meaning of Morality ↗Victor L. Brown, 1971Honor the priesthood by living morally clean and strictly honest lives
- Abraham 3:25-26“Where Art Thou?” ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1971Each member should ask where he stands before God, repent, and keep the commandments.
- Moses 1:39Come unto Christ—Together ↗Taniela B. Wakolo, 2026Invite family members to Christ with patient love, honoring their agency, until you can be sealed together
- Abraham 3:22-23Acting for Ourselves and Not Being Acted Upon ↗James E. Faust, 1995Act for yourself by staying away from the edge, avoiding even the appearance of evil.
- Moses 1:12-22Helping Children Know Truth from Error ↗Michaelene P. Grassli, 1994Teach children truth and give them practice choosing it so they can recognize error.
- Abraham 3:17“Yagottawanna” ↗Jack H Goaslind Jr., 1991Cultivate righteous desires and act on them.
- Moses 1:1–13Sons and Daughters of God ↗Rubén V. Alliaud, 2024Know you are a child of God and do not let Satan make you doubt it
- Moses 1:39Covenant Women in Partnership with God ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2019Prepare now with faith and love for every call the Lord will give you
- Moses 1:12-20Power to Overcome the Adversary ↗Peter M. Johnson, 2019Remember you are a child of God and resist the adversary through love of God, prayer, scripture and the sacrament
- Moses 1:12-13Am I a Child of God? ↗Brian K. Taylor, 2018Seek to know God, and you will know you are truly His child.
- Moses 1:13I Am a Child of God ↗Donald L. Hallstrom, 2016Make being a child of God your foremost identity
- Moses 1:39Here to Serve a Righteous Cause ↗Carol F. McConkie, 2015Every sister is needed to serve Christ's cause with a pure heart.
- Moses 1:10You Matter to Him ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2011However small you feel, you matter to your Heavenly Father
- Moses 1:39Happiness, Your Heritage ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2008Find joy by creating beauty and serving others with compassion, as God does.
- Moses 1Daughters of Heavenly Father ↗Susan W. Tanner, 2007Remember that you are a beloved daughter of God and act accordingly
- Moses 1:39Turning Hearts to the Family ↗Margaret D. Nadauld, 1998Strengthen your family now and prepare to build an eternal family of your own
- Abraham 3:22-26Go For It! ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1989Remember you are a son of God with great expectations, so never give up.
- Moses 1:39Woman—Of Infinite Worth ↗Russell M. Nelson, 1989Honor every woman's infinite worth and divine mission
- Moses 1:33, 37My Son and Yours—Each a Remarkable One ↗Ted E. Brewerton, 1986Each child is God's son or daughter, of infinite worth and with unlimited potential.
- Moses 1:39Divine Parenting Lessons ↗Valeri V. Cordón, 2023Parent intentionally by making the home a center of gospel culture and learning
- Moses 1:20The Power of Spiritual Momentum ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2022Build spiritual momentum by keeping covenants, repenting daily and ending personal conflict.
- Moses 1:39The Eternal Principle of Love ↗Hugo Montoya, 2022Love God and your neighbor, trusting the Father's love through changing circumstances
- Moses 1:39How the Priesthood Blesses Youth ↗Enzo Serge Petelo, 2020Live worthily so you can use the priesthood to bless others
- Moses 1:39Finding Joy in Christ ↗Steven J. Lund, 2020Find joy by joining Christ in his work of helping others
- Moses 1:10, 39The Eternal Everyday ↗Quentin L. Cook, 2017Strive for true humility every day as you serve the Lord and prepare to meet God.
- Moses 1:39Eternal Families ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2016Center priesthood service and life choices on creating and helping others create eternal families.
- Abraham 3:24-26A Priceless Heritage of Hope ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2014Keep your covenants so you leave a heritage of hope to your family
- Moses 1:39“I Have Given You an Example” ↗Richard G. Scott, 2014Love and trust others first, then share the gospel as Christ did
- Moses 1:37-39The Priesthood Man ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2014Become a model priesthood man through prayer, unselfish service and honesty.
- Moses 1:39Drawing Closer to God ↗Terence M. Vinson, 2013Love God as a close friend and align your will with His so He can bless you
- Moses 1:39Children ↗Neil L. Andersen, 2011Welcome children in faith and do not judge others' family choices
- Moses 1:39The Power of the Priesthood ↗Boyd K. Packer, 2010Fathers must activate priesthood power through righteous living to protect their families.
- Moses 1:39Mothers Teaching Children in the Home ↗L. Tom Perry, 2010Parents must make teaching the gospel in the home a sacred priority
- Moses 1:39Helping Hands, Saving Hands ↗Koichi Aoyagi, 2010Be the Lord's hands by reaching out to rescue others spiritually.
- Moses 1:4, 6The Magnificent Aaronic Priesthood ↗David L. Beck, 2010Young men should fulfill their duty to God and discover the power of the Aaronic Priesthood.
- Abraham 3:25Get On with Our Lives ↗Steven E. Snow, 2009Meet life's changes by following prophets, keeping perspective, having faith and staying cheerful.
- Moses 1:39The Gospel of Jesus Christ ↗L. Tom Perry, 2008Keep the vision of eternal life and follow the gospel's recipe to the end.
- Moses 1:4“My Words … Never Cease” ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2008God continues to speak, so the canon of scripture is open
- Moses 1:39Celestial Marriage ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2008Choose celestial marriage and keep its covenant faithfully
- Moses 1:39Truth: The Foundation of Correct Decisions ↗Richard G. Scott, 2007Seek truth from God and act on it to build righteous character
- Moses 1:39Encircled in the Arms of His Love ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 2002Trust that God is able and loves you individually, and give him all your sins and your will
- Moses 1:39“Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel” ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 1998Learn to work, and to work with excellence, as part of the gospel
- Moses 1:39The Lord Blesses His Children through Patriarchal Blessings ↗Richard D. Allred, 1997Seek and live worthy of a patriarchal blessing, a personal revelation from the Lord.
- Moses 1:39The Summer of the Lambs ↗Jayne B. Malan, 1989The Savior needs our help to feed and protect his lambs
- Abraham 3:25-26What It Means to Be a Saint ↗William Grant Bangerter, 1987Live as true Saints by keeping covenants and receiving temple ordinances
- Moses 1:39Happiness and Joy in Temple Work ↗Franklin D. Richards, 1986Participate in temple work, for it brings lasting joy and builds the kingdom
- Moses 1:39Marriage and Divorce ↗David B. Haight, 1984Treat marriage as an eternal covenant and solve problems instead of divorcing.
- Moses 1:39The Banner of the Lord ↗Victor L. Brown, 1984Honor the Aaronic Priesthood by serving others and keeping the commandments
- Moses 1:39Remember the Mission of the Church ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1982Keep the threefold mission of the Church central in your lives
- Abraham 3:24-25Look to God ↗Rex C. Reeve, 1982Look to God and put him first in your heart and life.
- Moses 1:39A Report of My Stewardship ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1981The Church's threefold mission is advancing around the world
- Moses 1:39Marriage ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1981Honor, protect and keep faith in marriage, which God means to be eternal
- Abraham 3:24-26Gospel Covenants ↗Marion G. Romney, 1981Honor every gospel covenant so you may qualify for the temple and exaltation
- Moses 1:39Fortify Your Homes against Evil ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1979Parents must teach their children the gospel and fortify their homes against evil.
- Moses 1:39Strengthening the Family—the Basic Unit of the Church ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1978Fathers should be vigilant watchmen over what influences enter their homes.
- Moses 1:39Guidelines to Carry Forth the Work of God in Cleanliness ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1974Keep clean from the world and reaffirm the Lord's standards for family and chastity
- Moses 1:39Courts of Love ↗Robert L. Simpson, 1972Repent now through proper priesthood channels, trusting that Church courts are courts of love
- Moses 1:39Be a Missionary—Always—Everywhere You Go! ↗William H. Bennett, 1972Live the gospel visibly and be alert to every chance to share it
- Abraham 3:23“Having Been Born of Goodly Parents” ↗S. Dilworth Young, 1972Prophets are born of goodly parents; raise children in truth and virtue
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