2017
Messages from the Twelve
May 2017


“Messages from the Twelve,” New Era, May 2017

Messages from the Twelve

Apostles at conference

The members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared powerful messages. What did you learn? What were you inspired to do? Write your ideas.

Messages from the Twelve

President Russell M. Nelson

Russell M. Nelson

The gospel of Jesus Christ is filled with His power, which is available to every earnestly seeking daughter or son of God.

Elder Dallin H. Oaks

Dallin H. Oaks

Because we have the truth about the Godhead and our relationship to Them, we have the ultimate road map for our journey through mortality.

Elder M. Russell Ballard

M. Russell Ballard

To return to God’s presence and to receive the eternal blessings that come from making and keeping covenants are the most important goals we can set.

Elder Robert D. Hales

Robert D. Hales

The constellation of characteristics that result from faith in Christ are all necessary to our standing strong in these last days.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Jeffrey R. Holland

There are many songs we cannot or do not yet sing. But I plead with each one of us to stay permanently and faithfully in the choir.

Elder David A. Bednar

David A. Bednar

An assignment to labor in a specific place is essential and important but secondary to a call to the work.

Elder Quentin L. Cook

Quentin L. Cook

My plea is that we will make the sacrifices and have the humility necessary to strengthen the foundations of our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson

D. Todd Christofferson

While the duty to warn is felt especially keenly by prophets, it is a duty shared by others as well.

Elder Neil L. Andersen

Neil L. Andersen

Overcoming the world is not one defining moment in a lifetime, but a lifetime of moments that define an eternity.

Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Ronald A. Rasband

By divine assignment, the Holy Ghost inspires, testifies, teaches, and prompts us to walk in the light of the Lord.

Elder Gary E. Stevenson

Gary E. Stevenson

The Holy Ghost warns, the Holy Ghost comforts, and the Holy Ghost testifies.

Elder Dale G. Renlund

Dale G. Renlund

Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd, finds joy in seeing His diseased sheep progress toward healing.