Peter testifies that Jesus is the Christ and is told this came by revelation
Revelation is the rock of the Church
Bruce R. McConkie, 1981
Read the story ↗Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9
April 5 to April 11
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19And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Matthew 16:19 ↗, the main scripture in 10 talks
Talks built on these chapters
- Mark 9:23-24“Lord, I Believe” ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2013Hold fast to the faith you already have while your questions are resolved.
- Matthew 16:13-18“Upon This Rock” ↗Bruce R. McConkie, 1981Build your life on personal revelation that Jesus is the Christ
- Matthew 16:13-16“What Think Ye of Christ?” “Whom Say Ye That I Am?” ↗Robert D. Hales, 1979Come to know who Jesus Christ is and follow Him
- Matthew 16:13-19He Is the Son of God ↗David B. Haight, 1976Know by personal revelation that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God
- Mark 9:35Our Testimony to the World ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1997Testify of Christ and serve faithfully wherever you are called
- Matthew 16:13-17The Living Christ ↗Joseph Anderson, 1971Jesus Christ lives and the world must turn to him and his living prophets
- Matthew 16:13-19Jesus the Christ ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1977Jesus Christ is the God of this world, and we should act on the conference teachings
- Matthew 16:17Learning with Our Hearts ↗Walter F. González, 2012Come unto Christ and learn essential truths through the Spirit in your heart
- Matthew 16:19The Twelve ↗Boyd K. Packer, 2008The living Twelve hold the priesthood keys Christ gave His Apostles, in an unbroken line.
- Matthew 16:13-17“To Bear Testimony of Mine Only Begotten” ↗L. Aldin Porter, 2001Read the Book of Mormon and ask God; the witness that follows is of Christ.
- Matthew 16:16Christians in Belief and Action ↗Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1996Latter-day Saints are Christians who profess faith in Jesus Christ and strive to live His teachings.
- Matthew 16:15-16“What Think Ye of Christ?” ↗Douglas H. Smith, 1988Accept Jesus as the Christ and come unto Him.
- Matthew 17:5When I Read, I Am There ↗S. Dilworth Young, 1973Read the scriptures to hear Christ's voice and know Him as the Father's Beloved Son.
- Matthew 16:15-17This Same Jesus ↗Hugh B. Brown, 1971Jesus is the Christ, and we should follow his example and submit to God's will
- Matthew 17:20Faith—the Choice Is Yours ↗Richard C. Edgley, 2010Choose faith, then nurture it, because we are responsible for our own faith.
- Mark 9:24Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief ↗James E. Faust, 2003Strengthen weak belief by walking in faith and living the gospel you want to know.
- Matthew 16:15-17Best Days and Worst Days ↗Emily Belle Freeman, 2026Jesus Christ is our strength on both best and worst days
- Matthew 17:20Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2021Start today to increase your faith in Jesus Christ so he can move your mountains
- Mark 9:23-24Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ ↗Sean Douglas, 2021Choose to believe in Christ and keep His commandments to find joy in life's storms.
- Mark 9:23-24“If Ye Had Known Me” ↗David A. Bednar, 2016Come to know the Savior personally, not merely about Him
- Mark 9:22-24Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ ↗Kevin W. Pearson, 2009Choose faith over fear by exact obedience and avoid the habits that erode belief
- Matthew 17:5Hear Him ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2020Make deliberate effort to hear, hearken to and heed Jesus Christ
- Matthew 16:17Testimony ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2008Seek a personal witness from the Holy Ghost and bear it humbly to others.
- Matthew 16:13-17The Matter of Personal Testimony ↗Joseph Anderson, 1976Seek and keep a personal testimony built on revelation through obedience and righteous living
- Matthew 16:17Christ—Author and Finisher of Our Faith ↗Eduardo F. Ortega, 2026Decide personally to seek and follow Christ, whatever your heritage
- Matthew 17:20Precious Gifts from God ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2018Sustain the prophet and treasure God's gifts, above all the Savior.
- Matthew 17:14-21Faith of Our Prophets ↗David B. Haight, 2001Sustain the living prophet and develop the faith our prophets have shown
- Matthew 16:15–17Bridging the Gap between Uncertainty and Certainty ↗Richard E. Turley Sr., 1998Seek the witness of the Holy Ghost to know the truth
- Mark 9:24The Abundant Life ↗James E. Faust, 1985Seek truth from the divine source, keep faith, and stay in or return to the Church.
- Matthew 16:13-19Let Us Move Forward and Upward ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1979Each member should take small, steady steps of service that together move the Church forward.
- Matthew 16:13–17Did Not Our Heart Burn Within Us? ↗Loren C. Dunn, 1977Seek a witness of the Spirit by study and prayer; it is surer than sight
- Matthew 16:13–19Seeking Eternal Riches ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1976Put spiritual riches and righteous homes ahead of worldly gain
- Mark 9:24“There Is the Light” ↗John H. Groberg, 1976Trust and follow the living prophet, who sees the way to safety before we can.
- Matthew 16:13-18The True Strength of the Church ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1973Gain your own witness that the work is true; then nothing else matters
- Matthew 16:13-19The Importance of a Personal Testimony ↗James A. Cullimore, 1972Live worthily and do the work so the Holy Ghost can give you your own testimony.
- Matthew 15:32-37The Divine Gift of Gratitude ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2010Live with gratitude and express it to God and others
- Matthew 15:10-11Standing Tall ↗H. David Burton, 2001Have the courage to stand tall on the side of righteousness.
- Matthew 16:24A Crown of Thorns, a Crown of Glory ↗James E. Faust, 1991Remove sin through repentance and deny yourself in service to gain a crown of glory.
- Matthew 16:19Keys of the Priesthood ↗Russell M. Nelson, 1987Honor priesthood keys with obedience, loyalty and understanding.
- Matthew 16:13-19“The Keys of the Kingdom” ↗David B. Haight, 1980Follow the living prophet, who holds the keys of the kingdom
- Matthew 17:1-8The True Way of Life and Salvation ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1978Strengthen your family: record its history, nurture its home life, and follow Christ
- Mark 9:36-37Children ↗Neil L. Andersen, 2011Welcome children in faith and do not judge others' family choices
- Matthew 17:20The Faith to Move Mountains ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 2006Go forward with faith, which the work most needs
- Mark 9:24But If Not ↗Lance B. Wickman, 2002Trust the Lord and submit to his will even without knowing why.
- Mark 9:17-29“Help Thou Mine Unbelief” ↗L. Whitney Clayton, 2001Obey cheerfully and do the small daily things, and the Lord will strengthen your faith.
- Matthew 17:20God Grant Us Faith ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1983Go forward in faith, since each member's life shapes the whole Church.
- Matthew 16:13-18“What Is Truth?” ↗John H. Vandenberg, 1978Seek truth through prayer, for it comes by revelation and is found in Christ's gospel.
- Mark 9:24Why Not Now? ↗Neal A. Maxwell, 1974Stop delaying and commit fully to Christ and His Church today.
- Matthew 17:14-21Becoming a Somebody ↗John H. Vandenberg, 1972Use the gospel's first principles to keep improving and become a somebody.
- Matthew 16:24Lifted Up upon the Cross ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2022Show faith in Christ by taking up your cross and following Him
- Mark 8:34-35Are You Sleeping through the Restoration? ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2014Wake up and engage fully in the ongoing Restoration by serving, avoiding addiction and putting God first
- Matthew 16:19Continuing Revelation ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2014Seek confirming revelation for yourself and love the Lord's prophet
- Matthew 16:19Our Most Distinguishing Feature ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2005Cherish the restored priesthood, without which there would be no true Church.
- Matthew 16:19Priesthood, Keys, and the Power to Bless ↗Merrill J. Bateman, 2003Use priesthood power to bless others, starting with family
- Matthew 16:13-18Follow the Living Prophet ↗Victor L. Brown, 1977Follow the living prophet, not only prophets of the past
- Mark 8:36An Eternal Key ↗Durrel A. Woolsey, 1990Fathers should guard their eternal patriarchal key by giving their families time, fidelity and righteous leadership.
- Matthew 16:19Rejoice in This Great Era of Temple Building ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1985Use the temples, where ordinances for the living and dead show God's universal love
- Mark 8:22-25Go and Do Likewise ↗James E. Evanson, 2025Follow the Savior by serving others, for service changes hearts and gathers Israel.
- Matthew 16:25-26Love Is Spoken Here ↗Gerrit W. Gong, 2023learn to speak and hear Christ's love through reverence, service and covenant belonging
- Mark 9:36-37The Personal Journey of a Child of God ↗Neil L. Andersen, 2021Welcome, safeguard and love every child of God coming to earth
- Matthew 16:24-26Take Up Our Cross ↗Ulisses Soares, 2019Deny yourself, forgive, and trust the Lord's timing as you follow Him
- Matthew 16:25The Needs before Us ↗Bonnie L. Oscarson, 2017Look for and meet the needs of the people closest to you, starting at home
- Matthew 16:24-25Sacrifice ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2012Make willing sacrifices of time and self in imitation of the Savior's sacrifice.
- Matthew 16:19Families under Covenant ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2012Fathers should lead their sealed families home by honoring covenants and leading with love
- Mark 8:37What Shall a Man Give in Exchange for His Soul? ↗Robert C. Gay, 2012Give away all your sins for eternal life and heed promptings to rescue others
- Matthew 16:24-25Unselfish Service ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2009Lose yourself in unselfish service rather than seeking what is in it for you
- Matthew 16:25What Have I Done for Someone Today? ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2009Ask yourself each day what you have done to help someone
- Matthew 17:19-21The Blessings of a Proper Fast ↗Carl B. Pratt, 2004Fast with purpose and prayer to draw near to the Lord
- Matthew 16:25What’s in It for Me? ↗James E. Faust, 2002Overcome selfishness by giving and serving others.
- Matthew 16:24-26I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2002Accept and magnify callings wherever the Lord sends you, because service converts us
- Matthew 16:24Discipleship ↗L. Tom Perry, 2000Clean out the hidden corners of your life so you can follow Christ fully
- Matthew 15:11“The Tongue of Angels” ↗Robert S. Wood, 1999Use speech that edifies others and invites the Holy Ghost
- Matthew 16:19The Eternal Family ↗Robert D. Hales, 1996Live worthy of temple covenants so your family can be together forever
- Mark 8:34Take Up His Cross ↗Han In Sang, 1992Deny yourself, take up His cross, and share God's love with others
- Mark 8:34-37Selfless Service ↗William R. Bradford, 1987Serve others quietly and selflessly instead of seeking recognition
- Matthew 16:24-25The Joy of the Penetrating Light ↗F. Enzio Busche, 1984Let the light of the Holy Ghost penetrate and change your heart every day.
- Matthew 16:15–19Celestial Marriages and Eternal Families ↗N. Eldon Tanner, 1980Prepare for and build an eternal family through temple marriage
- Matthew 16:24-25This Is a Day of Sacrifice ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1979Live the law of sacrifice: forsake sin, serve a mission, marry in the temple and give to the kingdom.
- Mark 8:38And Peter Went Out and Wept Bitterly ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1979If you have denied the faith, turn around and return as Peter did
- Matthew 16:24-25Sacrifice: Missionary-Style ↗Adney Y. Komatsu, 1977Obey, sacrifice and love others as missionaries do, every day
- Mark 8:35The Importance of Reputation ↗O. Leslie Stone, 1975Build a good reputation by living the gospel so your light blesses others
- Matthew 16:19The Keys of the Kingdom ↗James E. Faust, 1975The growth of the Church in South America shows that the keys of the kingdom are restored
- Matthew 16:13-19The Marriage That Endures ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1974Marry in the temple by priesthood authority so your love can last forever.
- Mark 9:27He Took Him by the Hand ↗Marvin J. Ashton, 1973Take others by the hand and lift them, especially in your own family.
- Matthew 16:26“What Will a Man Give?” ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1973Put God first and obey wholeheartedly rather than trading your soul for worldly things.
- Matthew 16:19What Will the Church Do for You, a Man? ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1972Come back to the Church, which will enrich your life, home and eternal family
- Matthew 16:15-18Knowing God ↗Bernard P. Brockbank, 1972Come to know God by revelation and obedience, and teach your children to know Him at home.
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