“I bear witness that He came from God as a God to bind up the brokenhearted, to dry the tears from every eye, to proclaim liberty to the captive and open the prison doors to them that are bound,” Elder Holland concluded. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. Ibid. I testify of its truthfulness, of its divinity, in the sacred name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Great Second Adam, amen.”. He then looked at each of the four both before and after the Fall as well as following the Atonement of Jesus Christ, underscoring if there were positive or negative impacts. Often when we think about the Atonement of our Savior, we think about how we can more fully use its power in our lives. Missionary Work and the Atonement - Elder Jeffrey R Holland Anyone who does any kind of missionary work will have occasion to ask, Why is this so hard? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints u President Thomas S. Monson. He likened the evening devotional to a massive “zone conference” teaching moment, reviewing how the doctrine of Christ was first outlined by God the Father in a premortal council, with Jehovah and Michael — later Jesus Christ and Adam in mortality — active as the Father’s principal assistants. Elder Holland concluded with a lengthy and powerful testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ — four pointed sentences starting off with “I testify,” two each with “I know” and “I bear witness” and an “I promise” before underscoring his apostolic witness. Delivering a message titled “Your purpose and the doctrine of Christ,” Elder Holland spoke at the Provo MTC’s Sunday night devotional before 1,499 missionaries and 164 couples — new mission presidents and their companions who will be leaving for their respective fields of service following this week’s 2019 New Mission Leadership Seminar. They’re the best. Elder Walter F. González 83 The First Great Commandment. It made my night. On that first Resurrection Sunday, Mary Magdalene first thought she saw a gardener. Why doesn’t it go better? I know beyond a doubt that there were times when the only other person in the … BYU–Hawaii. Brothers and sisters, my Easter-season message today is intended for everyone, but it is … It is the truth. Miracles of the Restoration (For the entire talk, click HERE) “This church…is a marvelous work and a wonder not only because of what it … Jeffrey Roy Holland (born December 3, 1940) is an American educator and religious leader. This talk was given by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland in the Missionary Training Center (MTC) on January 11, 2011. During general conference, you spoke about the pandemic and other trials that people face. I offer this as my personal feeling. That all flows from the truthfulness of the doctrine of Christ. Discover (and save!) Also see other collected talks. Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don’t come until heaven; but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come. Those are important but not as … It is not possible for you to sink lower than the infinite light of Christ’s Atonement shines.” ― Jeffrey R. Holland Read more quotes from Jeffrey R. Holland. I declare Him to be the Savior of the world, the Bishop and Shepherd of our souls, the Bright and Morning Star. Underscoring his role as a missionary previously and as an apostle currently in teaching the Atonement of Jesus Christ, Elder Holland noted that 56 years, eight months, two weeks, and six days have passed since his mission — “but who’s counting,” he quipped — as well as 25 years to the date and location to his call to the apostleship by President Howard W. Hunter, also during a new mission presidents seminar. Jesus Christ is much like the younger brother in the story (the only difference is that he is our older brother). I testify that the living God is our Eternal Father and that Jesus Christ is His living and Only Begotten Son in the flesh. The Atonement of Jesus Christ, if understood and honored, will carry not only those whom the missionaries teach but — even more important — the missionaries themselves, said Elder Holland. The following is an excerpt from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's book Trusting Jesus. 2. Missionaries listen to Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speak at a Sunday evening devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center on June 23, 2019. Credit: Leslie Nilsson, Intellectual Reserve, Inc. “I declare Him to be the Savior of the world, the Bishop and Shepherd of our souls, the Bright and Morning Star. Waiting on the Lord October 2020. My dear friends and colleagues of the Utah Coalition, thank you for this invitation today and for your service in this important cause. The Gardener who gave us the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valley, the cedars of Lebanon, the tree of life. Teach every step on the path of salvation or you may find your friends unprepared to take the big step of baptism.”. In the simple and beautiful language of the sacramental prayers those young priests offer, the principal word we hear seems to be remember. I testify that this Jesus, who was slain and hanged on a tree. We trust in miracles. Elder Holland listed several of the key issues facing Adam and Eve — and essentially all mankind — before and after the Fall: one’s relationship with God, life and death, progression, and family. You have reason to stand tall and be grateful that the Living Son of the Living God knows all about your sorrows and afflictions. Elder Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shares why he chose to speak about depression three years in his October 2013 general conference address. Nov 13, 2012 - This Pin was discovered by Jennifer Talbot. There is help and happiness ahead. I know that we are lifted up unto life because He was lifted up unto death, that He bore our griefs and carried our sorrows, and with His stripes we are healed. He offers eight things we can remember when we take the sacrament. I testify that He lives, that the whole triumph of the gospel is that He lives, and because He does, so will we. Download links to the MP3’s and PDF files are located at the bottom of the page. People will forget what you've said…but they will never forget they way you made them feel. I am convinced that missionary work is not easy because, Now, please don’t misunderstand. Why isn’t the only risk in missionary work that of pneumonia from being soaking wet all day and all night in the baptismal font? That would be presumptuous and sacrilegious. We are in a muddle. Why aren’t there more people joining the Church? Note: my personal memories are of no other members in our very earliest years in Jeddah. 55 likes All Members Who Liked This Quote. The only way to eternity is through Him—the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The Pathway of Discipleship. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. It takes time and tenacity to walk it. “I testify that this Jesus, who was slain and hanged on a tree, was the chief Apostle then and is the chief Apostle now, the Great High Priest, the great chief cornerstone of His church in this last and greatest of all dispensations. Relationship with God — in His presence and walking and talking with Him (a plus), Life and death — alive and with no death (a plus), Relationship with God — out of His presence, or “spiritual death” (a minus), Life and death — physical death is introduced (a minus), Relationship with God — not only with God, but like God (a plus), Life and death — not only resurrected life, but eternal life (a plus), Progression — eternal, celestial and unending progress (a plus), Family — the return of our own family, plus eternal progeny (a plus). Missionary Work and the Atonement, by Jeffrey R. Holland This is an excerpt from a talk I read often on my mission... "Almost everything I have said here has been an aid directed toward the missionary process, ultimately toward the investigator. “On that first Resurrection Sunday, Mary Magdalene first thought she saw a gardener. 1976 – present. Discipleship. It’s entitled “Feed My Sheep” and was a precursor to the talk that he gave in General Conference. Well, she did—the Gardener who cultivated Eden and who endured Gethsemane. 75 The Atonement. I am honored for the Gold. So that will probably be more interesting than reading just an excerpt. Jeffrey R. Holland was president of Brigham Young University when this devotional address was given at Brigham Young University on 13 January 1987. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Utah Coalition Against Pornography Keynote Address March 12, 2016. Oh, I just figured out that those little superscript numbers in this excerpt actually lead you to the whole talk. A Perfect Brightness of Hope April 2020. Recommend to friends. The doctrine of Christ is summarized best by “one of the most beautiful chapters of scripture,” said Elder Holland as he linked key phrases from 2 Nephi 31. Also attending were President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency, all members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, other general authorities and general auxiliary presidency members and their spouses. Missionaries listen to Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speak at a Sunday evening devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center on June 23, 2019. I know that we are lifted up unto life because He was lifted up unto death, that He bore our griefs and carried our sorrows, and with His stripes we are healed. In his October 2008 talk… Linda K. Burton 81 Learning with Our Hearts. “The Ministry of Angels” by Jeffrey R. Holland. 185 quotes from Jeffrey R. Holland: 'No misfortune is so bad that whining about it won’t make it worse. President Boyd K. Packer 78 First Observe, Then Serve. Official Facebook page for Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He also noted that in the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve realized that transgression would be necessary to get out of the garden and into mortality, with such a step being known as “the Fall of man.”. You will have occasion to ask those questions. Everything I Know about Being a Mormon I Learned from Running Universities . The Message, the Meaning, and the Multitude October 2019. Share this quote: Like Quote. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 86 Consider the Blessings. … Jeffrey R. Holland, April 1012 General Conference ” There is no problem which you cannot overcome. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has never been one to mince words, but he spoke out particularly strongly this weekend as the keynote speaker at the Utah Coalition Against Pornography Conference. Apr 10, 2013 - Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flame of your faith, because all things are possible to them that believe. Jeffrey R. Holland. You keep walking. For that reason I don’t believe missionary work has ever been easy, nor that conversion is, nor that retention is, nor that continued faithfulness is. General conference. If He could come forward in the night, kneel down, fall on His face, bleed from every pore, and cry, “Abba, Father (Papa), if this cup can pass, let it pass,”. Latter Day Saints. Today I am pleased to welcome Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Robert D. Hales 93 The Joy … Any way you look at it, we have a problem. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks at a Sunday evening devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center on June 23, 2019. Credit: Leslie Nilsson, Intellectual Reserve, Inc. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He served as the ninth President of Brigham Young University and is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). E. Gordon Gee March 28, … Often times we can forget how truly important and sacred they are. “It’s half and half. “I testify that the living God is our Eternal Father, and that Jesus Christ is His living and Only Begotten Son in the flesh,” he said. I am personally indebted to all … Why don’t people just flock to the font? Contents. By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles From a talk given at the Provo (Utah) Missionary Training Center on 20 June 2000. SUNDAY AFTERNOON SESSION 90 Being a More Christian Christian. I bear witness that He was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities, that He was a man of sorrows acquainted with grief because upon Him were laid the transgressions of us all. 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