Object Lessons & Everyday Analogies
Sister Tamara W. Runia taught that the gospel isn't an umbrella that stops the rain from falling, but rather this solid foundation from Helaman 5:12 that we stand on during the storm.
What is the rock (or foundation)?
In Moroni 10:32, Moroni delivers his final invitation to "come unto Christ" and deny yourselves of all of this.
What is ungodliness?
Bishop Sean Douglas reminded youth that worthy, able young men have a priesthood duty to do this, while young women are invited to prayerfully consider it.
What is a full-time mission?
President D. Todd Christofferson warned that sports betting has exploded among teens because this pocket technology makes wagering accessible anywhere, anytime.
What is a smartphone (or cell phone)?
In his concluding remarks, President Dallin H. Oaks invited everyone to participate in the upcoming public open house of this historic pioneer house of the Lord.
What is the Salt Lake Temple?
Elder Patrick Kearon compared spiritual momentum to gliding, teaching that pilots stay airborne by seeking "lifting air" while avoiding this downward draft.
What is sinking air (or sink)?
Elder Paul H. Sinclair taught that Jesus offered living water and treated this woman at the well with dignity instead of holding her hostage to her past.
Who is the Samaritan woman?
Brother Timothy L. Farnes taught about the the importance of doing this with compassion to whomever God places in our path.
What is ministering?
Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus shared seven habits for young women, including limiting phone use, studying angels, and this healthy nighttime habit.
What is going to bed early?
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught that baptism breaks down walls and divisions so that we become "one in" this person.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Elder Dale G. Renlund showed how easy it is to forget the big picture by recalling a heart-transplant patient who survived surgery but complained about the temperature of this breakfast food.
What is oatmeal (or cold oatmeal)?
Highlighting the pattern of deliverance, Elder Kevin J. Hathaway recalled Jesus comforting Jairus after the death of his daughter with this four-word counsel: "Be not afraid, only..." this.
What is "believe"?
Brother Gabriel W. Reid taught that the impact of a gospel teacher isn't just the message, but the love of this person.
What is the messenger?
Elder Alfred Kyungu asked Saints to drop put-downs like "You are useless" and instead use peacemaker phrases like "Thank you," "I forgive you," and this one.
What is "I'm sorry"?
Elder Bednar taught that this is the crowning covenant.
What is sealing to a spouse in the temple?
Elder Gary E. Stevenson compared gospel truths to biting into your favorite sweet fruit: once you taste it and live it, it brings this feeling.
What is joy (or happiness)?
Elder Ciro Schmeil noted that in the Old Testament, the Israelites delayed rebuilding the temple and were rebuked by this prophet before the Lord promised to bless them.
Who is Haggai?
As a young missionary in Chile, Elder Patricio M. Giuffra was reminded by his mission president never to withhold the blessings of this commandment from anyone, even an impoverished washerwoman.
What is tithing?
When standing for truth with love, Elder Clark G. Gilbert warned disciples to avoid this type of high-tension, or argumentative style.
What is contention?
Reminding us that all covenants carry equal weight, Elder Gerrit W. Gong asked members never to refer to a temple using these two comparative size words.
What are "big or small"?
Elder Michael A. Dunn compared spiritual endurance to a long footrace, testifying that the Savior rescues us not by shortening the course, but by doing this to our stride.
What is lengthening our stride?
Elder Quentin L. Cook shared that young missionary David O. McKay was inspired by a stone inscription reading: "What e'er thou art, act..." this.
What is "well thy part"?
Elder Vaiangina Sikahema recounted how his grandparents sailed across this island nation in 1947 to hear an apostle, even after burying their infant son during the voyage.
What is Tonga (or the Tongan islands)?
Elder Chigbundu taught that daily prayer, scripture study, and covenants build up this spiritual defense against worldly trouble, with a medical sounding name.
What is spiritual immunity?
Elder Matthew J. Eyring quoted Doctrine and Covenants 88:63, reminding us of the Lord's promise: "Draw near unto me and I will..." do this.
What is "draw near unto you"?