The women find the tomb empty and the risen Christ appears to Mary Magdalene
Christ truly rose from the dead
Gordon B. Hinckley, 1996
Read the story ↗Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21
June 21 to June 27
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15So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
John 21:15-17 ↗, the main scripture in 27 talks
Talks built on these chapters
- Mark 16:15Encounter at the Empty Tomb ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2026Walk toward Christ's light despite questions and become a witness that He lives.
- Luke 24:38-39Upon Judea’s Plains ↗Bruce R. McConkie, 1973Teach the doctrine, then seal it with personal testimony
- Matthew 28:19-20Jesus of Nazareth ↗David B. Haight, 1994understand Christ's atoning sacrifice and resurrection and testify of Him to all nations
- Luke 24:36-43The Resurrection of Jesus Christ ↗D. Todd Christofferson, 2014Believe that Christ literally rose, and live by everything that follows from it
- Luke 24:5-6I Know That My Redeemer Lives! ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2007Because Christ rose, death has no final hold and loved ones live again
- Luke 24:5–7“He Is Not Here, but Is Risen” ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1999Jesus Christ rose from the dead, and through him all will live again
- Luke 24:36-40Jesus the Christ ↗Robert L. Backman, 1991as disciples of Christ we must testify of him and give him our whole selves
- John 20:15-16The Resurrection ↗James E. Faust, 1985Jesus Christ is resurrected; be a true disciple who acts on that belief.
- Luke 24:13-48The Resurrected Christ ↗David B. Haight, 1985Christ literally rose from the dead, and through him all may gain resurrection and eternal life
- John 21:15-17Jesus Is Our Savior ↗David B. Haight, 1982Jesus Christ is the one Savior who alone can fill the longing of the human heart
- Luke 24:6He Is Risen ↗Ronald A. Rasband, 2026Jesus Christ is risen, and through Him all will live again.
- Luke 24:13–35’Tis Eastertide: No One Walks Alone ↗Gerrit W. Gong, 2026Abide in Christ and make sure no one walks their road alone
- John 20:11-17This Glorious Easter Morn ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1996Christ rose from the dead, and His Resurrection gives hope over death
- John 20:11-16The Resurrection ↗F. Melvin Hammond, 1990Remember that Christ rose from the grave and that all will be resurrected through Him
- John 20:1-18Our Lord and Savior ↗David B. Haight, 1988Believe in the risen Christ and show your love by keeping His commandments
- Luke 24:6“He Is Not Here. He Is Risen” ↗David B. Haight, 1980Jesus Christ is risen, and His restored Church is true and will endure
- Matthew 28:6The Symbol of Christ ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1975Our lives, by keeping His commandments, must be the symbol of the living Christ
- John 20:11-17Three Days in the Tomb ↗Eldred G. Smith, 1974Christ truly rose, opening eternal progress for all.
- Luke 24:5-6Remarks and Dedication of the Fayette, New York, Buildings ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1980Christ is risen and His Church, organized here 150 years ago, will fill the earth
- Luke 24:13-35“Draw Near unto Me” ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2025Draw closer to Christ by prayer, scripture study and serving others for Him
- Luke 24:13-35“Come unto Me” ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2013Serve and obey the Savior and He will draw close to you and your family
- Luke 24:36-39Resurrection ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2000The literal, universal resurrection should change how we live and face death
- John 20:11-18“Even As I Am” ↗Mark E. Petersen, 1982Take up the torch and follow Christ's example in every part of life
- Matthew 28:6“He Is Risen” ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1981Christ is risen, so death is conquered and the grieving can find peace
- John 20:24-29“Be Not Faithless” ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1978Do not doubt but believe that Jesus Christ is the living Son of God.
- Luke 24:39-40The Living Christ ↗Bernard P. Brockbank, 1977Worship the living, embodied Christ of scripture, not man-made doctrines of God
- Luke 24:5-6Lost Battalions ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1971Reach out in love to rescue the lonely and isolated, following the Savior
- Matthew 28:19-20Come, All Ye Sons of God ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2013Prepare to serve by searching the scriptures, planning with purpose, testifying and serving with love.
- Matthew 28:18-20See Others as They May Become ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2012See others not as they are but as they may become, and help them
- Matthew 28:19-20That All May Hear ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1995Prepare with purpose, teach with testimony, and labor with love to share the gospel
- Matthew 28:19-20“And Now You Will Know” ↗Joseph C. Muren, 1991Anyone can know the gospel is true, and testimony must be nourished
- Luke 24:39The Simplicity in Christ ↗LeGrand Richards, 1976The restored gospel brings back the simple truth of a living, embodied Christ
- John 20:11-16The Grave Has No Victory ↗Reyna I. Aburto, 2021Because Christ rose, death has no victory and grief can become hope
- John 20:24-29Our Sorrow Shall Be Turned into Joy ↗S. Mark Palmer, 2021Place your faith in the risen Christ and sorrow will turn to joy
- John 20:11-17His Spirit to Be with You ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2018Open your heart to the Holy Ghost by remembering the Savior, keeping His commandments and serving others.
- Luke 24:5-6He Is Risen! ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2010Because Christ rose, we too will live again, and that brings peace in grief
- Mark 16:15-16Sharing the Gospel ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2001Members should share the gospel out of love, guided by the Spirit, starting now
- Mark 16:6The Resurrection of Jesus ↗Marion G. Romney, 1982Jesus truly rose, and his mercy cleanses those who accept him through faith and repentance.
- John 21:15-17Let Us Move Forward and Upward ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1979Each member should take small, steady steps of service that together move the Church forward.
- Luke 24:32Did Not Our Heart Burn Within Us? ↗Loren C. Dunn, 1977Seek a witness of the Spirit by study and prayer; it is surer than sight
- Luke 24:22-23Certain Women ↗Linda K. Burton, 2017Be a certain woman: centered in Christ, sure in testimony, and willing to sacrifice
- Matthew 28:19-20The Essential Role of Member Missionary Work ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2003Every member should pray for and lovingly seize chances to share the gospel with the missionaries.
- Luke 24:28-29Jesus Christ—the True Vine ↗Ulisses Soares, 2026Stay connected to Jesus Christ, the True Vine, and heed His voice over the world's.
- Matthew 28:19It’s a Miracle ↗Neil L. Andersen, 2013Pray and invite others to come and see, because you are part of this miracle
- Matthew 28:19Welcome to Conference ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2013Members and missionaries must work together to share the gospel
- Matthew 28:19Ask the Missionaries! They Can Help You! ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2012Ask the missionaries, who can help with whatever you are seeking
- Matthew 28:19We Are All Enlisted ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2011Be worthy and speak up for the gospel by serving missions, young and old
- Matthew 28:19-20Be Thou an Example of the Believers ↗Russell M. Nelson, 2010Every member should live as an example of the believers and invite others to Christ
- Matthew 28:19A Call to the Rising Generation ↗Brent H. Nielson, 2009Young people should prepare and answer the Savior's call to teach all nations
- Matthew 28:19-20Go Ye Therefore ↗Silvia H. Allred, 2008Every member can and should share the gospel, which blesses generations.
- Mark 16:15Preach My Gospel—the Unifying Tool between Members and Missionaries ↗Erich W. Kopischke, 2007Study Preach My Gospel so members and missionaries work as one
- Mark 16:15Sharing the Gospel ↗Robert C. Oaks, 2000Put fear aside and share the gospel with friends, and let senior couples serve missions.
- Mark 16:15-16Why Every Member a Missionary? ↗Richard G. Scott, 1997Every member should find a way, suited to their season of life, to help others come to and stay in the gospel.
- John 20:11-17“Woman, Why Weepest Thou?” ↗James E. Faust, 1996Trust in the Atonement and Resurrection to heal sorrow, and bear one another's burdens
- Mark 16:15Our Responsibility to Share the Gospel ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1985Every member should take part in sharing the gospel.
- John 21:15-17Feed My Sheep ↗Boyd K. Packer, 1984Share the gospel feast: every worthy young man should answer the call to serve.
- Matthew 28:19-20“Go Ye Therefore, and Teach All Nations” ↗L. Tom Perry, 1984Mature couples should crown their later years with full-time missionary service
- Mark 16:15Our Responsibility to Take the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth ↗Jack H Goaslind Jr., 1983Sharing the gospel is a covenant duty essential to our own salvation
- John 21:15-17“Feed My Sheep” ↗David B. Haight, 1979Mature couples should serve missions to nurture new members
- Mark 16:15-16Lengthening Your Stride as a Missionary ↗Franklin D. Richards, 1977Every member should help find and fellowship people for the missionaries to teach.
- Matthew 28:19Planting Gospel Seeds of Spirituality ↗David B. Haight, 1972Parents should plant gospel seeds so their children will serve missions
- Matthew 28:19Love, Share, Invite ↗Gary E. Stevenson, 2022Love, share and invite as a natural part of discipleship, without waiting for a calling
- Matthew 28:19Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2019Share what is in your heart naturally and trust God to work the miracles
- Matthew 28:19Sharing the Restored Gospel ↗Dallin H. Oaks, 2016Pray for inspiration to share the gospel personally, and commit to act on it.
- Matthew 28:19-20Come and See ↗David A. Bednar, 2014Members share the gospel because its blessings have healed them; come and see.
- Matthew 28:19The Gospel to All the World ↗John B. Dickson, 2013God loves all His children, and the gospel is now open to everyone through revelation
- Matthew 28:19The Work Moves Forward ↗Gordon B. Hinckley, 1999The Church is growing, and members must lift one another and respect all people
- Matthew 28:19-20They Will Come ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1997Build bridges of friendship to investigators, new converts, the less active and youth
- Matthew 28:19-20Tears, Trials, Trust, Testimony ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1987Answer the call to serve with faith; God qualifies those He calls.
- Matthew 28:18-20We Proclaim the Gospel ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1986Prayerfully set a date and invite someone you know to hear the missionaries
- Matthew 28:19-20Write Down a Date ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1984Commit to a specific date to have someone ready to be taught the gospel
- Mark 16:15-20“Watch, That Ye May Be Ready” ↗Harold B. Lee, 1971Stand in holy places and live faithfully so you are ready when the Lord comes.
- John 21:15–17“Lovest Thou Me More Than These?” ↗M. Russell Ballard, 2021Love the Savior more than worldly things and show it by serving others
- John 21:15-17Becoming a Shepherd ↗Bonnie H. Cordon, 2018Show love for Christ by ministering as a shepherd who knows, watches over and gathers His sheep.
- John 21:15-17The First Great Commandment ↗Jeffrey R. Holland, 2012Show love for God by loyal, lifelong discipleship that never goes back
- John 21:15-17Being a More Christian Christian ↗Robert D. Hales, 2012Leave your nets straightway and follow Christ by feeding His sheep.
- John 21:15-17“Feed My Sheep” ↗Ulisses Soares, 2005The gospel is about people, so nurture each one with genuine love
- John 21:15-17A Call to the Priesthood: “Feed My Sheep” ↗Ezra Taft Benson, 1983Watch over and reclaim the flock as true shepherds, not hirelings
- John 20:29Waiting on the Road to Damascus ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2011Do not wait for a dramatic sign; move forward in faith, heed the Spirit, serve and share
- Luke 24:39Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration ↗Tad R. Callister, 2009Hold to the restored truths Joseph Smith brought rather than leave over minor doubts.
- John 21:15-17Feasting at the Lord’s Table ↗M. Russell Ballard, 1996Feast on the words of Christ yourself, then invite others to the feast
- Mark 16:15The Living Prophet ↗Rex D. Pinegar, 1976Follow the living prophet and become living carriers of Christ's message
- John 21:15-17“When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren” ↗L. Tom Perry, 1974Let your conversion move you to strengthen others and build the kingdom.
- Matthew 28:19-20The Returned Missionary ↗L. Tom Perry, 2001Rekindle your missionary spirit through regular prayer, scripture study and sharing the gospel.
- Matthew 28:19-20Your Eternal Voyage ↗Thomas S. Monson, 2000Be worthy, repent, and reach out in service as the Lord's priesthood.
- John 21:15-17Love and Service ↗David B. Haight, 1999Show love for the Savior by serving, especially as couple missionaries
- Matthew 28:18-20Called to Serve ↗L. Tom Perry, 1991Young men should begin preparing now to be worthy and ready for a mission
- Matthew 28:19-20The Army of the Lord ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1979Young men should desire to serve, prepare patiently, and work hard as missionaries
- John 21:15-17“Lovest Thou Me?” ↗Steven C. Barlow, 2025Show love for God by putting Him first, serving, giving thanks and choosing to obey
- John 21:3-6God Will Do Something Unimaginable ↗Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2020Trust God through adversity, for He will bring unimaginable good from it
- Luke 24:13-32“Walk with Me” ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2017Accept the Lord's invitation to walk with him in priesthood service.
- Luke 24:30–35“That I Might Draw All Men unto Me” ↗Dale G. Renlund, 2016Draw closer to God by preparing for and partaking of the sacrament each week
- John 21:15-19Followers of Christ ↗Walter F. González, 2011Follow Christ by loving him and others and by making and keeping covenants.
- John 21:15-17Respect and Reverence ↗Margaret S. Lifferth, 2009Model respect and reverence so the Spirit can teach children and youth.
- John 21:16Returning Home ↗Eduardo Gavarret, 2008Show love for God by seeking out and welcoming back those who have strayed
- John 21:15-17Feed My Sheep ↗Silvia H. Allred, 2007Show love for Christ by faithfully caring for sisters through visiting teaching.
- Matthew 28:19-20What Is a Quorum? ↗L. Tom Perry, 2004Make every priesthood quorum a class, a brotherhood and a service unit
- John 21:17“Feed My Sheep” ↗Ned B. Roueché, 2004Reach out to those who have strayed and invite them back with love
- John 20:31A God of Miracles ↗Sydney S. Reynolds, 2001God is still a God of miracles who blesses his children daily
- John 21:17“Watch with Me” ↗Henry B. Eyring, 2001Watch over and feed the Lord's sheep with love, guided by prayer and the Spirit
- John 21:15“Them That Honour Me I Will Honour” ↗James E. Faust, 2001Honor God, family, priesthood covenants and your own divine worth, and He will honor you
- John 21:15-17Faith, Devotion, and Gratitude ↗David B. Haight, 2000Be grateful for the Restoration and pass a strong testimony on to your posterity.
- John 21:15-17“Feed My Sheep” ↗Ben B. Banks, 1999Reach out with patient love to bring less-active members back to the fold.
- John 21:15-17“When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren” ↗Robert D. Hales, 1997Once converted, strengthen others by warmly fellowshipping new and less active members.
- John 21:15“Feed My Lambs” ↗Henry B. Eyring, 1997Nourish new members with love, service opportunities and the good word of God.
- John 21:15-17“Watchmen on the Tower” ↗Helvécio Martins, 1995Home teaching is a sacred stewardship to feed and watch over the Lord's sheep.
- John 21:15-17Responsibilities of Shepherds ↗James E. Faust, 1995Be faithful shepherds over those the Lord has placed in your care
- John 21:15-17“Feed My Sheep” ↗Richard P. Lindsay, 1994Priesthood leaders must be present with each young man when needed and feed the Lord's lambs.
- John 21:22Conference Is Here ↗Thomas S. Monson, 1990Follow President Benson's counsel and show brotherhood and help to all of God's children
- John 21:15-17The Summer of the Lambs ↗Jayne B. Malan, 1989The Savior needs our help to feed and protect his lambs
- John 21:15-17Strengthening the Family ↗Joanne B. Doxey, 1987Show love for the Lord by feeding his lambs and strengthening families here and hereafter
- Luke 24:36Peace—A Triumph of Principles ↗Marvin J. Ashton, 1985Earn inner peace by trusting God and living his principles.
- John 21:15-16Prepare to Teach His Children ↗Dwan J. Young, 1983Live and teach the gospel to children now, so they are prepared
- John 21:15-17Rendering Service to Others ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1981Serve others and lighten members' burdens so the Church strengthens families
- John 20:17Reach Out to Our Father’s Children ↗Jack H Goaslind Jr., 1981Reach out in active love to all of God's children, beginning at home.
- John 21:15-17Ministering to the Needs of Members ↗Spencer W. Kimball, 1980Priesthood leaders should shepherd individual members and not neglect their own families
- John 21:15-17Love Takes Time ↗Marvin J. Ashton, 1975Show love by giving time and steady action, not just words
- Mark 16:15-18Gifts of the Spirit ↗James A. Cullimore, 1974seek and use spiritual gifts, especially faith to heal, while leaving outcomes to the Lord
- John 21:16Medicine for the Soul ↗Sterling W. Sill, 1972Feed your soul by reading and living the word of God and great books.
- John 21:15-17“Teach One Another” ↗David B. Haight, 1971Improve gospel teaching everywhere so all can know and live the meaning of life.
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