Prophets

The Old Testament is largely a record of the dealings of God with his children in ancient times. He communicated and guided those people through prophets such as Moses, Elijah, Abraham, and Noah.

During his earthly life the Lord Jesus Christ called and ordained apostles to help him spread the good news of the gospel. Before he ascended again into heaven, after his resurrection, he commissioned his apostles to take the gospel to all the world, that all might know and apply the saving gospel in their lives.


We have the same privilege as those who lived in Old Testament times, and those who lived at the time of Christ to hear authorized representatives of our Savior. We have living prophets who receive revelation from the Lord, and who speak his words as they lead and guide us just as the prophets of old. In the book of Amos we read:

Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

It is no small thing to hear the voice of a prophet of God and to receive divine guidance from the Lord through him. Such is our privilege this weekend, to hear and heed the counsel of a prophet who bears witness of Jesus Christ to this world so much in need of his guidance, love, and mercy.

Two more sessions of General Conference are being held tomorrow at 10 AM and 2 PM; I invite all to listen on TV, radio, or on the internet. All 4 sessions are available to watch at this site.
http://www.lds.org/broadcast/gc/0,5161,9080,00.html