Words of the Risen Lord Behold I have given unto you my gospel… And this is the gospel which I have given unto you— that I came into the world to do the will of my Father… — 3 Nephi 27:21 The Moment Near the end of His ministry among the Nephites, the Savior gathered […]

Words of the Risen Lord Ye must become as a little child, or ye can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God. — 3 Nephi 11:38 The Moment As the Savior concluded His first great sermon to the Nephites, He added a divine condition—one that echoed His mortal teachings in Jerusalem: “Ye must become as

Words of the Risen Lord After this manner shall ye baptize in my name… Having authority given me of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. — 3 Nephi 11:24–25 The Moment After declaring His doctrine, the Risen Lord taught the

Words of the Risen Lord There shall be no disputations among you… For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with

Words of the Risen Lord Behold, this is my doctrine—whosoever repenteth and cometh unto me, the same is my church. — 3 Nephi 11:30 The Moment His first doctrinal instruction was not complex—it was clear and foundational: “This is my doctrine: whosoever repenteth and cometh unto me, the same is my church.” (3 Nephi 11:30)

Words of the People Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most High God! — 3 Nephi 11:17 The Moment After each person had gone forth to feel the prints in His hands and feet—after they had received their witness of the Risen Lord—their response was not whispered: “Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the

Words of the Risen Lord Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole

Words of the Risen Lord Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world. And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me… — 3 Nephi 11:10–11 The Moment Following storms, destruction,

Words of the Risen Lord But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he

Words of the Risen Lord Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.— Matthew 28:20 (KJV) The Moment These are the final recorded words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. He had just commissioned His disciples to teach and baptize all nations. Then He offered a promise that

Words of the Risen Lord Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. — Matthew 28:19–20 (KJV) The Moment On a mountain in Galilee, the Risen Christ gave

Words of the Risen Lord Follow me. — John 21:19 (KJV) The Moment After His tender restoration of Peter by the Sea of Galilee, the Savior spoke two simple words that would define Peter’s future: “Follow me.” (see John 21:19). When Peter, curious about the future of John, asked, “And what shall this man do?”

Words of the Risen Lord Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.… He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?… And he said unto him, Lord, thou

Words of the Risen Lord Children, have ye any meat?They answered him, No.And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find.They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.…Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine.— John 21:5–12