The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives

Understanding the Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets

Elder Cook emphasizes the importance of continuing revelation to prophets in the Church. He shares a personal experience of receiving revelation about Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's call to be an Apostle, and testifies of the Lord's guidance in calling His Apostles and preparing the senior Apostle to be the prophet and President of the Church. He also discusses significant revelations received by recent prophets, such as President Russell M. Nelson.

I have a firm testimony that this restored Church is led by our Savior, Jesus Christ. He knows whom to call as His Apostles and in what order to call them. He also knows how to prepare His senior Apostle to be the prophet and President of the Church.

We are incredibly grateful for the revelation to President Spencer W. Kimball extending priesthood and temple blessings to all worthy male members of the Church in June 1978.

President Russell M. Nelson has been a commissioned agent of the Lord especially with respect to revelations to help families build sanctuaries of faith in their homes, gather scattered Israel on both sides of the veil, and bless endowed members in sacred temple ordinance matters.

• What is the role of revelation in calling Apostles and the prophet of the Church?
• What are some significant revelations received by recent prophets?
• How does continuing revelation affect the Church and its members?
• How has revelation to prophets impacted your life or testimony?
• How can you better sustain and follow the prophet and Apostles, who receive continuing revelation for the Church?

Inviting All to Feast at the Lord’s Table

Elder Cook extends an invitation to those who are struggling with their testimonies, are less active, or have had their names removed from Church records to rejoin the Church and partake of the blessings of the gospel. He expresses the Church's need for these individuals and the desire to worship the Savior together.

We also declare our heartfelt desire to be reunited with those who have been struggling with their testimonies, been less active, or had their names removed from Church records. We desire to feast with you “upon the words of Christ” at the Lord’s table, to learn the things we all should do. We need you! The Church needs you! The Lord needs you!

• What is Elder Cook's invitation to those who are struggling with their testimonies or are less active?
• Why does the Church need these individuals?
• What does it mean to "feast upon the words of Christ"?
• How can you extend a similar invitation to those you know who are less active or struggling with their testimonies?
• How can you "feast upon the words of Christ" in your own life?

Recognizing the Importance of Personal Revelation

Elder Cook discusses the importance of personal revelation in guiding our lives. He shares a personal experience of receiving revelation as a young man and testifies that personal revelation is available to all who humbly seek guidance from the Lord.

Personal revelation is available to all those who humbly seek guidance from the Lord. It is as important as prophetic revelation.

I prayed with sincere intent too and received personal revelation of the truthfulness of the gospel.

• Why is personal revelation important in our lives?
• How can we seek personal revelation?
• What is the relationship between personal revelation and prophetic revelation?
• When have you received personal revelation in your life?
• How can you seek personal revelation more actively?

Understanding the Role of the Holy Ghost in Revelation

Elder Cook explains the role of the Holy Ghost in revelation. He teaches that the Holy Ghost is the revealer and testifier of all truth, especially that of the Savior. He also discusses how the Holy Ghost can influence everyone, but His influence will not be constant unless one is baptized and receives the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Personal revelation is based on spiritual truths received from the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is the revealer and testifier of all truth, especially that of the Savior.

The Holy Ghost can influence everyone in a powerful way. This influence will not be constant unless one is baptized and receives the gift of the Holy Ghost.

• What is the role of the Holy Ghost in revelation?
• How does the Holy Ghost testify of the Savior?
• Why is the influence of the Holy Ghost not constant unless one is baptized and receives the gift of the Holy Ghost?
• How have you felt the influence of the Holy Ghost in your life?
• How can you invite the Holy Ghost more fully into your life?

Receiving Revelation in Our Callings and Assignments

Elder Cook teaches that the Holy Ghost provides revelation in our callings and assignments. He shares personal experiences of receiving revelation as a bishop and stake president, and testifies that revelatory guidance can be received by each of us as we humbly labor in the Lord's vineyard.

The Holy Ghost will also provide revelation in our callings and assignments. In my experience, significant spiritual guidance most often comes when we are trying to bless others in fulfilling our responsibilities.

I assure you that revelatory guidance can be received by each of us as we humbly labor in the Lord’s vineyard.

• How does the Holy Ghost provide revelation in our callings and assignments?
• Why does significant spiritual guidance often come when we are trying to bless others?
• How can we receive revelatory guidance in our efforts to serve in the Lord's vineyard?
• When have you received revelation in your calling or assignment?
• How can you seek revelation more actively in your efforts to serve others?