Video: “You Are the Women He Foresaw”
President Russell M. Nelson testifies that the women in the Church have a vital role in bringing about the growth and influence of the Church in the last days.
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What prophecy did President Kimball make about the women of the Church?
- What are some unique qualities and capabilities that women possess according to President Nelson?
- How does President Nelson envision women contributing to the Church's growth and progress?
- What is the role of women in preparing the world for the Second Coming of the Lord?
Topics
Fulfilling President Kimball's Prophecy
President Nelson refers to a prophecy by President Kimball that the growth of the Church in the last days will be significantly influenced by the righteous women who will be drawn to the Church. He declares that the women of the Church today are the ones President Kimball foresaw.
Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the good women of the world (in whom there is often such an inner sense of spirituality) will be drawn to the Church in large numbers.
The day that President Kimball foresaw is today. You are the women he foresaw!
- What was President Kimball's prophecy about the women of the Church?
- How does President Nelson see this prophecy being fulfilled today?
- How can you, as a woman in the Church, contribute to its growth and progress?
- What qualities can you develop to become one of the women President Kimball foresaw?
The Distinctive Capabilities of Women
President Nelson emphasizes the unique capabilities and intuition that women possess as gifts from God. He stresses the need for these distinctive influences in the Church and the world.
We need your impressions, your insights, and your inspiration. We need you to speak up and speak out in ward and stake councils.
Married or single, you sisters possess distinctive capabilities and special intuition you have received as gifts from God. We brethren cannot duplicate your unique influence.
- What are some of the gifts and capabilities that President Nelson identifies as unique to women?
- Why does President Nelson emphasize the need for women's voices and insights in the Church?
- How can you use your unique capabilities and intuition to influence those around you?
- How can you be more vocal in your ward and stake councils to contribute your insights and impressions?
Women's Role in Preparing for the Second Coming
President Nelson talks about the crucial role that women play in preparing the world for the Second Coming of the Lord. He encourages women to rise to their full stature and fulfill their divine potential.
Together we will help prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord.
I thank you, my dear sisters, and bless you to rise to your full stature, to fulfill the measure of your creation, as we walk arm in arm in this sacred work.
- What role do women play in preparing the world for the Second Coming, according to President Nelson?
- What does it mean to "rise to your full stature" and "fulfill the measure of your creation"?
- In what ways can you contribute to preparing the world for the Second Coming of the Lord?
- How can you rise to your full stature and fulfill the measure of your creation in your personal life, family, and Church service?
