“Index,” Teachings of the Living Prophets Student Manual (2010), 95–97 “Index,” Teachings of the Living Prophets Student Manual, 95–97 Index B Ballard, Melvin J. dedication of South America 66–67 Ballard, M. Russell grandfather used apostolic keys to dedicate South America 66 safety found in following words of living prophet 11–12 spoke on sharing the gospel 92–93 Bednar, David A. discussed having clean hands and a pure heart 87 importance of preparing and being an active learner 85–86 spoke on tender mercies of the Lord 87 Benson, Ezra Taft Apostles have power to dedicate lands for preaching 66 conference edition of Ensign should be next to standard works 80 doctrinal interpretation is function of First Presidency 51–52 “Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet” 22–27 six months’ “marching orders” received at conference 85 value words of prophet more than those of others 17 Brown, Hugh B. conversation with member of British House of Commons 6 C Cannon, George Q. Lord’s manifestation that Brigham Young was successor of Joseph Smith 32–33 need for living prophets and revelation 1 never been one hour without revelation 8 organization of First Presidency after death of Wilford Woodruff 37–38 Clark, J. Reuben Jr. Apostles have authority to declare mind and will of God to His people 9 when speakers are moved upon by Holy Ghost 73 Common consent see Sustaining Church leaders Cook, Quentin L. prophetic priorities protect us from dangers 11 Copenhagen, Denmark story about priesthood keys 15–16 Cowdery, Oliver Assistant President of the Church 29–30 charge to the Twelve Apostles 63 D Dispensations 5 E Elisha 12 Eyring, Henry B. casual in study of scriptures, casual in prayer 89–90 importance of apostolic priesthood keys 60–61 ponder the scriptures 88 sustaining those who are called 41 we must do better at being spiritually prepared 87 what it means to sustain our leaders 76 F Faith comes by hearing God’s word through His servants 10 Faust, James E. First Presidency declares doctrine of Church 52 First Presidency have ultimate responsibility for kingdom of God on earth 46–47 necessity for constant revelation 5 principle of forgiving others 87 prophets receive the word of God 1 requirement of unanimity 68 safety in heeding and following counsel 11 First Presidency authority of 45 establishment of 44 compared to mountain peaks 54–55 continues even when President is ill 48 counselors equal with President in holding keys 45 day-to-day operations 49–51 declares doctrine of Church 52 doctrinal interpretation is province of 51 importance of counselors 47 in New Testament organization 43 interpret doctrine 45 members should look to for instruction 55 members sustain the President 53 obligation of members to sustain President 54 preeminence of President of Church 45 presides over the Church 46 promise to those who follow the counsel of 55 reorganization of 34 revelations come through 55 speaks words of Jesus Christ as if He were present 52–53 ultimate responsibility on the earth 46 G General Conference all things done by common consent 75 call to action 79 heed words and support leaders 75 preparation affects what we gain 76–78 purposes 71 season of spiritual revival 71 sustain leaders 75 use good study skills to study addresses 86–93 words of prophets revealed 72 Grant, Heber J. emphasized adherence to Word of Wisdom 11 keep your eye on the President 24 H Hafen, Bruce C. described worldwide travels of Elder Neal A. Maxwell 64 65 Haight, David B. covenant made when we sustain Church leaders 75 what a solemn assembly is 40–41 Hales, Robert D. following prophetic counsel frees us from unnecessary pain 13 prepare to receive personal revelation 87 spoke on revelation 92 Hendricks, Drusilla Dorris Brigham Young seemed to be Joseph Smith 33 Hinckley, Gordon B. Apostles’ chief concern is advancement of work of God 65–66 apply teachings of general conference 80–81 basic duties of the Apostles 62 commitment made when we sustain Church leaders 75 control temper 90 each member of Quorum of the Twelve holds keys of this dispensation 32 First Presidency reorganized following well-established precedent 35–36 foundation of apostles and prophets 8 General Authorities have no selfish desires in serving 10–11 God will not let His work be led astray 20 importance of counselors 47 meaning of the word apostle 64 no decision in presiding quorums without total unanimity 68–69 priesthood keys continue from Joseph Smith to current prophet 16 seniority begins when called to the Twelve 36 solutions to problems and needs found at conference 78 testimony of Savior 8 work of First Presidency continues even if President is ill 48–49 write impressions and reflect on them 91 Holland, Jeffrey R. foundation of apostles and prophets 8 general conference like the iron rod 72 general conference marks a “call to action” 79 how scriptures teach nature of the three members of Godhead 87 referred to Revelation 22:18 87 Hunter, Howard W. apostolic witness of Jesus Christ 60 conference time is season of spiritual revival 71–72 general conference in relation to latter-day scripture 73 inspired pattern of Church government 34–35 J Jesus Christ Apostles know that Jesus is the Christ 57–60 be strong in your testimony of 91 chief cornerstone 57 Christus statue 15 gospel of 71 has manifested Himself 8 law of gospel given by 19 listening to and following prophets strengthen our faith in 10 salvation in no other name 71 Johnson, Paul V. follow counsel heard in general conference 82 how to make general conference a priority 76–77 K Keys of the priesthood see Priesthood keys Kimball, Spencer W. apply what we learn in general conference 79–80 assume counsel of conference applies to us 82 even some Church members revere the dead prophets more than a live prophet 24 God’s role in appointment of new President 35 “I hold the keys” 15–16 make conference issues of Church magazines part of gospel library 85 make notes of thoughts of conference 78–79 “my life is like my shoes” 57 Presidency is based on seniority 36 revelation continues 17–18 revelation is constant in our dispensation 7 transition of authority to Twelve Apostles 37 L Law of witnesses fulfilled by Oliver Cowdery 29–30 Lee, Harold B. blessed by following the living prophet 26 counselors in First Presidency sustain President 53–54 don’t speculate on next Church President 36 don’t worry about President of Church leading people astray 20 experience with friend who believed in past but not living prophets 20–21 importance of accepting and heeding revelation 73–74 is a true seer 10 Lord established unmistakable channel of instruction 16–17 missionaries ask about Apostolic witness 57–58 obligation to gain testimony for ourselves 2 safety in doing exactly what Lord tells His Church 13 sustaining the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators 8 transition of authority after his death 38 what was contrary to order of heaven earlier might not be contrary later 21–22 Lund, Anthon H. how First Presidency deliberates 47 M Maxwell, Neal A. worldwide travels in 1993 64–65 McConkie, Bruce R. only senior Apostle can fully exercise priesthood keys 61 responsibilities of President of the Church 16 testimony of Savior 91–92 McKay, David O. purposes of general conferences 71 Monson, Thomas S. attend the temple often 88 became President of Church 39 “clear conscience” 89 marks of a true holder of the priesthood of God 89 read and study conference addresses in Church magazines 74 sustained in solemn assembly 39–40 when you are on the Lord’s errand 90 N Naaman 12 Nelson, Russell M. commentary on Ephesians 2:19–20 and 4:11–13 90 divine powers restored through Joseph Smith 5 duties of the Apostles 62 ponder and pray about doctrinal principles 2 O Oaks, Dallin H. choices—good, better, best 88 P Packer, Boyd K. changes dictated by revelation 7 First Presidency compared to mountain peaks 54–55 importance of personal preparation for conference 77 prophet holds keys of the priesthood 15–16 sacred nature of apostolic witness of Jesus Christ 58–59 senior Apostle becoming President of Church 37 some matters of organization subject to change 20 Twelve Apostles come from humble beginnings 57 unanimity in governing councils of Church 67–68 Petersen, Mark E. never go astray if follow First Presidency 55 Perry, L. Tom Apostle is “one sent forth” 64 blessings to youth who help pay for missions 89 call again for prepared missionaries 88 General Authorities look to First Presidency for doctrinal interpretation 52 unity in marriage 90 Pratt, Parley P. last key of the priesthood 32 visit to South America 66 Priesthood keys Apostles hold all 32 34 60–62 continue from Joseph Smith to current President 16 keys to preaching gospel 66–67 President Kimball said, “I hold the keys!” 5–16 senior Apostle can fully exercise all 61 to preaching gospel 66–67 principles of succession 34–35 Prophet, definition of 9 Pulsipher, Zera Brigham Young spoke in Joseph Smith’s voice 33 Q Quorum of the Twelve Apostles build God’s kingdom on earth 64 chief concern is advancement of God’s work 65 come from humble beginnings 57 decisions are unanimous 67 duties of 62–63 formation of 30 hold all the keys of this ministry 66 Joseph Smith prepared the Twelve Apostles 31 keys given to 34 keys to open missionary work to all nations 66 know and bear witness of Jesus Christ 57 leads the Church after death of Church President 37 part of foundation of true church 57 power to dedicate and rededicate lands 66 sacred nature of calling 58 seniority 34 special witnesses 62 subject only to First Presidency 46 transition of authority to 37 R Revelator, definition of 10 Richards, Stephen L. First President has authority to interpret doctrine 45 Rigdon, Sidney claimed he was guardian of the Church 32 first counselor in the First Presidency 44 Romney, Marion G. easy to believe in the dead prophets 25 First Presidency speaks words Jesus Christ would declare 52 heard enough truth in conference to bring us to God 82 prophet will never lead the Church astray 24 S Scott, Richard G. answers to prayers come a piece at a time 86–87 memorize scriptures and words of living prophets 92 record impressions 3 91 spoke on revelation 92 spoke on sharing the gospel 92 Seer, definition of 9 Seniority 34 36 Smith, George Albert obligation we have as we sustain President 54 Smith, Hyrum Assistant President 29–30 Smith, Joseph Jr. after his death 32 Apostles hold keys to preaching the gospel 66 faith comes by hearing the word of God through His servants 10 first President 44 look to the Presidency for instruction 27 need for continuing revelation 6 prepared the Twelve Apostles 31 revelations come through First Presidency 55 whatever God requires is right 25 Smith, Joseph F. commitment to sustain Lord’s servants 76 sacred nature of calling of Twelve Apostles 58 Smith, Joseph Fielding Apostles act under direction of First Presidency 46 First Presidency in New Testament 43 full power vested in Apostles dormant while President is living 61–62 Harold B. Lee is example of true seer 10 law of witnesses fulfilled by Olivery Cowdery 29–30 only one at a time has right to give revelation for the Church 72–73 promise to those who follow counsel of First Presidency 55 why we no longer have an Assistant President 30 Snow, Lowell M. conference teachings are compass of the Lord 74–75 Solemn assembly 39–41 75 Special witnesses 62 Sustaining Church leaders 41 75–76 Study skills for general conference addresses 86–93 Sustaining Church leaders 41 75–76 T Talmage, James E. connection between standard works and words of living prophets 72 Tanner, N. Eldon blessed by following the living prophet 26–27 day-to-day operations of First Presidency 49–51 transition of authority after death of Harold B. Lee 38–39 Taylor, John Lord reveals through appointed channels 7 passed away 48 revelation is the foundation of our religion 7 we require new revelations 19 Testimony of God’s servants 10 Three witnesses to the Book of Mormon 30–31 Tracy, Nancy Naomi Alexander mantle of Joseph fell upon Brigham Young 33 U Uchtdorf, Dieter F. blessings come when we act on inspired answers by prophets 12–13 discussed Nehemiah 87 repeated phrase “a few degrees” in conference talk 89 repeated phrase “faith of our fathers” in conference talk 89 W Walker, William R. First Presidency as our pattern 47 Widtsoe, John A. President directs work of First Presidency 45–46 revelator makes known the unknown 10 seer sees with spiritual eyes 9 Williams, Frederick G. second counselor in the First Presidency 44 Wirthlin, Joseph B. obedience not a burden when you love the Lord 89 Woodruff, Wilford after his death 38 importance of living prophets 19 23 Joseph Smith’s last speech to the Twelve Apostles 31–32 Lord will never permit the prophet to lead people astray 20 23 Word of Wisdom 11 Y Young, Brigham appeared to be Joseph Smith 32–33 calling of Apostle to build kingdom of God 64 if Hyrum Smith had lived 30 prophet can receive revelation on any matter 25