Elder David A. Bednar

  The Saturday Afternoon Session of the 194th  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Annual General Conference, April 6, 2024. Speakers for this session were selected from the General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.  This broadcast has been furnished as a public service by Bonneville Distribution. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Be Still, and Know That I am God.”   Elder Massimo De Feo of the Seventy, “Rise! He Called Thee.”  Elder Brent H. Nielsen of the Presidency of the Seventy, “A Record of What I Have Both Seen and Heard.”    Elder Jose L. Alonso of the Seventy, “Jesus Christ at The Center of Our Lives.”  Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “All Things for Your Good.”  Brother Michael T. Nelson, Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency, “Relationships Influence Choices.”  Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Be One with Christ.”   

Elder David A. Bednar discusses the importance of change in the gospel and shares personal anecdotes. The transformative power of temple covenants and the connection it establishes with the divine is explored. Learn about the futility of trying to achieve balance in life and the importance of being fully present in the current moment. Reflect on the Savior's experience of fasting and being tempted by the devil and the importance of knowing one's identity as a child of God.

Elder Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shares insights on finding holiness in daily life. Sister Kristin M. Yee discusses the joy of redemption, emphasizing the transformative power of divine love. Elder Kyle S. McKay reflects on the profound communion with Jehovah, while Elder Jorge M. Alvarado encourages embracing repentance as a precious gift. Finally, Elder David A. Bednar emphasizes the importance of temporal perspective in our spiritual journeys, inviting listeners to recognize both urgency and patience in faith.