Key points and a quick study guide for President Russell M. Nelson’s remarks | October 2024 General Conference

Russell M. Nelson – President and Prophet of the Church

President Russell M. Nelson’s address during the October 2024 General Conference emphasized the urgency of preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. He encouraged members to focus on temple worship, as temples play a vital role in preparing for this event. He announced 17 new temples and reminded the audience that temple covenants grant access to the Lord’s power, helping to gather Israel on both sides of the veil. Nelson urged everyone to make discipleship and temple worship priorities in their lives.

10 Quotes:

• “In this conference, the Lord has spoken to us through His servants. I urge you to study their messages. Use them as a litmus test of what is true and what is not during the next six months.”
• “The preservation and renovation of the Salt Lake Temple and other areas on Temple Square have been underway for nearly five years. Present projections indicate that this work will be completed by the end of 2026.”
• “The blessings of the temple help to gather Israel on both sides of the veil.”
• “As we keep our temple covenants, we gain greater access to the Lord’s strengthening power.”
• “You will better comprehend the joy of His gospel.”
• “There is no limit to the Savior’s capacity to help you.”
• “Jesus Christ took upon Himself your sins, your pains, your heartaches, and your infirmities.”
• “If you will make and keep covenants to follow Jesus Christ, your burdens will feel lighter.”
• “My dear brothers and sisters, in a coming day, Jesus Christ will return to the earth as the millennial Messiah.”
• “The best is yet to come as we fully turn our hearts and our lives to Jesus Christ.”
  

10 Introspective Questions:

1. How can I better prepare spiritually for the Second Coming of Christ?
2. What role does temple worship currently play in my life?
3. How do I feel when I make and keep temple covenants?
4. In what ways can I gather Israel in my community?
5. How can I invite more of the Lord’s power into my daily life?
6. Am I prioritizing my discipleship as much as I should?
7. What obstacles keep me from attending the temple regularly?
8. How can I focus more on Jesus Christ in my everyday life?
9. In what ways can I help others prepare for the Second Coming?
10. How does understanding the purpose of temples shape my faith?

Stories: Wife’s (Dantzel) passing; A gun pulled to his head, trigger pulled, but it didn’t fire.

Themes: Atonement; the best is yet to come

Scriptures: Isaiah 9:6; Revelation 18:16

The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again

• Study messages learned in the conference. 
• Over the next six months, use conference messages as a litmus test for what is true and what is not.
• End of 2026 estimated completion of Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square renovation project.
• Don’t miss the majesty of this moment right before our eyes
• Why are we building temples at such an unprecedented pace? 
  • God said so. 
• When Jesus returns, the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all flesh will see it. The government will be upon his shoulder. 
  • Christ will direct the affairs of the church. 
• Now is the time to prepare for the second coming and to make discipleship our highest priority.
  • How?
    • Temple worship. Receive protection from the buffetings of the world. Feel peace and spiritual reassurance. 
• Every sincere seeker of Christ will find him in the temple; feel his mercy and find answers to your most vexing questions. Better comprehend the joy of his gospel.
• Most crucial question… To whom or to what will I give my life? The decision to follow Christ the most important decision ever made 
• In the temple, we focus on Jesus Christ
• We make covenants with Him
• We come to know Him
• Over time, he is able to cope with grief from losing his wife. 
• While on an assignment in Africa, a robber put a gun to his head and pulled the trigger, but the gun didn’t fire. 
• Promise: “Every sincere seeker of Jesus Christ will find Him in the temple.”
• The most crucial question: “To whom or to what will I give my life?”
• No limit to the Savior’s capacity to help you. 
• Infinite atonement was for you individually.
• Devote time each week to understanding the atonement of Christ. 
• Heartaches for those mired in sin and unable to get out. 
• Jesus Christ took upon himself our sins, pains, heartaches, and infirmities. We do not have to bear them alone.
  • When we yield to him, our burdens will be lighter.
  • Afflictions will be swallowed up in the joy of Christ.
• Jesus will soon come as the Millennial Messiah. I call upon you to:
  • Rededicate your lives to Jesus Christ.
  • Gather scattered Israel and prepare the world for the second coming. 
  • Talk of Christ, Testify of Christ, have faith in Christ and Rejoice in Christ. 
  • Come unto Christ and offer your whole soul to him. 
  • This is the secret of a life of joy. 
• The best is yet to come because Christ is coming again
• We need to fully turn our hearts to him. 
• The glory of Christ will be revealed. 
• The day will be filled with joy for the righteous. 
• Declares these things through the power of keys he holds
• 17 Temples Announced (map)
  • Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico
  • Santa Ana, El Salvador
  • Medellín, Colombia
  • Santiago, Dominican Republic
  • Puerto Montt, Chile
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Milan, Italy
  • Abuja, Nigeria
  • Kampala, Uganda
  • Maputo, Mozambique
  • Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
  • Queen Creek, Arizona
  • El Paso, Texas
  • Huntsville, Alabama
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Summit, New Jersey
  • Price, Utah
• The Church is building temples at an unprecedented pace because the Lord has instructed it so. 
• The blessings of the temple help gather Israel on both sides of the veil and prepare a people who will help prepare the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
• Now is the time for all to prepare for His coming and make discipleship their highest priority. 
• Regular worship in the temple will help. 
• Every sincere seeker of Jesus Christ will find Him in the temple, feel His mercy, find answers to their most vexing questions, and better comprehend the joy of His gospel.
• Devote time each week to increase understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. 
• Those who make and keep covenants to follow Jesus Christ will find that the painful moments of life are temporary. 
• It is neither too early nor too late to become a devout disciple of Him.
• My dear brothers and sisters, in a coming day, Jesus Christ will return to the earth as the millennial Messiah. 
• So today, I call upon you to rededicate your lives to Jesus Christ. 
• The best is yet to come as we fully turn our hearts and our lives to Jesus Christ.
• I urge you to devote time each week — for the rest of your life — to increase your understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
• My dear brothers and sisters, in a coming day, Jesus Christ will return to the earth as the millennial Messiah. 
• So today, I call upon you to rededicate your lives to Jesus Christ.
• The best is yet to come, my dear brothers and sisters, because the Savior is coming again. 
• The best is yet to come because the Lord is hastening His work. 
• The best is yet to come as we fully turn our hearts and our lives to Jesus Christ.