Message in the October 25, 2024 Newsletter

In his BYU Devotional titled “Hold Fast to the Words of the Prophets”, Elder Neil L. Andersen asked the following questions: 

1. Could you tell me the names of the three members of the First Presidency and the names of each of those who comprise the Quorum of the Twelve? 
2. Do you sustain the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators?
3. Could you share with me the counsel given by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from last October’s general conference?
4. Perhaps more important, could you share with me a recent decision where you changed something in your life because of counsel received from one of these 15 men?

We had a wonderful General Conference earlier this month. We invite you to study the talks given, especially by those who we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators. 

As you study their talks, you will find that prophets and apostles are Preach My Gospel Master Inviters! You will see that they follow the pattern we are asked to follow in Chapter 11 of PMG:

Teach Doctrine > Invite with Clear Language > Promise Blessings > Testify

For many years, I’ve used this template as I study talks from General Conference, and invite you to try it out. As you study these talks, identify and write down the following:

1. What did the prophets say that you want to remember?
2. What did they invite you to do?
3. What blessings did they promise?

We promise that as you record their invitations and promised blessings, you will feel a strong desire to act on their invitations and claim every promised blessing made by prophets.

Use this same pattern as you teach your friends to help them make and keep commitments (as you know, you can learn more about it in PMG: Chapter 11):

Teach Doctrine > Invite with Clear Language > Promise Blessings > Testify > Follow Up

We love you! Let us know if you need anything.

President and Sister Barlow