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General Conference

General Conference. A Time to Stop and Listen. General Conference. Why should I watch and what should I do about what I hear?. General Conference. What do the Scriptures teach us about its importance?. General Conference.

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General Conference

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  1. General Conference A Time to Stop and Listen

  2. General Conference Why should I watch and what should I do about what I hear?

  3. General Conference What do the Scriptures teach us about its importance?

  4. General Conference • 7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. • (Old Testament | Amos 3:7 | p. 1139)

  5. General Conference • 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; • 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: • 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: • 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; • (New Testament | Ephesians 4:11 – 14 | p. 1484)

  6. General Conference • 22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. • (New Testament | Acts 3:22 | p. 1370) • (see also John 6:14 & Acts 7:37)

  7. General Conference • 7 And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious. • (Old Testament | Ezekiel 2:7 | p. 1029)

  8. General Conference • 38 What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same. • (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 1:38 | p. 4)

  9. General Conference • 5 For his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith. • (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 21:5 | p. 40)

  10. General Conference • 36 For he that receiveth my servants receiveth me; • (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 84:36 | p. 156)

  11. General Conference • 4 Nevertheless, through you shall the oracles [i.e. Revelations of the church] be given to another, yea, even unto the church. • (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 90:4 | p. 177)

  12. General Conference What do our Modern day Prophets teach us about its importance?

  13. General Conference • "For the next six months, your conference edition of the Ensign should be referred to frequently. As my dear friend and brother Harold B. Lee said, we should let these conference addresses 'be the guide to [our] walk and talk during the next six months. These are the important matters the Lord sees fit to reveal to this people in this day' (in Conference Report, Apr. 1946, p. 68)." • President Ezra Taft Benson

  14. General Conference • "As I have pondered the messages of the conference, I have asked myself this question: How can I help others partake of the goodness and blessings of our Heavenly Father? The answer lies in following the direction received from those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators, and others of the General Authorities. Let us study their words, spoken under the Spirit of inspiration, and refer to them often. The Lord has revealed his will to the Saints in this conference." • President Howard W. HunterOctober 2, 1994

  15. General Conference • "I will be a better man if I will put into my life the things of which I have been reminded in this conference, and I would like to suggest that each of you will be a better man or woman if you will put into your lives something of what you have heard in this great conference." • President Gordon B. HinckleyOctober 1, 1995

  16. TUNING IN Whether you attend at the Conference Center, watch on TV, or view the videos, you can participate in general conference in a personal and meaningful way. Here are some how-to’s.

  17. TUNING IN “April’s general conference is fast approaching. If you begin to prepare for it now, you can benefit more from the counsel of the prophets, Apostles, and other Church leaders. Here are a few ideas to try.”

  18. Before Conference ❖ Start thinking now about questions or concerns you have. Write them down, and pray that you will find solutions and guidance during conference. ❖ Do those things which invite the Spirit into your life so you will have a better understanding of what will be taught. ❖ Have a willing heart, ready to obey the words of the prophets. ❖ Be awake for conference. Get a good night’s sleep. ❖ Prepare a notebook, pens, your scriptures, and anything else you might need. ❖ Be on time.

  19. During Conference ❖ Attend or view all the sessions, including the priesthood session for priesthood bearers. ❖ Listen carefully—not just to the speakers, but to the prayers and songs also. ❖ Keep notes, including any inspiration you might receive during conference. ❖ Listen earnestly for answers to the questions you have. ❖ Between conference sessions, participate in activities that will invite the Spirit.

  20. After Conference ❖ Follow the prophets by obeying their counsel. ❖ Remember the inspiration you had while you were listening to conference. Make goals right away to motivate you to do what you felt inspired to do. ❖ Reread the conference talks in the May Ensign. Studying the words of the prophets again will help you remember their most current counsel for you.

  21. Do you know the Apostles?

  22. Now can you name them? Number in your journal from 1 to 15. See how many you can name. Write as much of their full name as you can.

  23. #2 #1 #5

  24. #13 #14 #11 #12 #15 #10 #4 #7 #8 #6 #3 #9

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