I Glory in My Jesus

Make Jesus Christ personal

Elder Hall begins with Nephi’s declaration, “I glory in my Jesus,” and teaches that Jesus Christ must become personal to us. Nephi knew many truths about the Messiah, but more importantly, he knew the Savior as his own source of salvation, support, deliverance, and love. The talk invites us to move beyond simply knowing about Christ to knowing Him personally and lovingly.

“I glory in my Jesus, for he hath redeemed my soul from hell.”

“That short phrase, ‘I glory in my Jesus,’ beautifully captures Nephi’s loving relationship with the Son of God, the Messiah, the Redeemer.”

“Yet in this expression of love, Nephi refers to Him in a familiar and endearing way: ‘my Jesus.’”

“To Nephi, Jesus Christ was not someone distant or merely known by name. No, to Nephi, the name of Jesus was his salvation.”

“The name of Jesus Christ was Nephi’s redemption, and he gloried in it.”

• What does Elder Hall teach about the meaning of Nephi’s phrase “my Jesus”?
• How was Jesus Christ more than a distant figure to Nephi?
• According to the talk, why did Nephi glory in Jesus Christ?
• What does the talk teach about the saving power of the name of Jesus Christ?
• In what ways has Jesus Christ become personal to me?
• When have I felt that the Savior was my support, preservation, or deliverance?
• What can I do to know Jesus Christ more personally rather than only know facts about Him?
• How would I describe my own relationship with the Savior in my journal?

Trust the Savior in every circumstance

Using Nephi’s words, Elder Hall shows that trusting Jesus Christ is essential in both suffering and joy. Nephi remembered that God supported him, led him through afflictions, preserved him, and filled him with love. Because of those experiences, Nephi declared that he would trust in the Lord forever. The talk teaches that Christ is mighty to save in every condition of mortality.

“My God hath been my support.”

“He hath led me through mine afflictions.”

“He hath preserved me.”

“He hath filled me with his love.”

“Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever.”

“In every circumstance—the bitter and the sweet—Nephi trusted in the One ‘who is mighty to save.’”

• What experiences led Nephi to trust in the Lord?
• How does Elder Hall describe Nephi’s trust in times of affliction and deliverance?
• What does it mean that Jesus Christ is “mighty to save”?
• How does remembering the Lord’s help strengthen faith?
• What afflictions has the Lord helped me through?
• How has the Savior filled me with His love during difficult times?
• What would it look like for me to trust in the Lord forever?
• How can I better recognize the Lord’s hand in both the bitter and the sweet experiences of my life?

Rejoice openly in the Lord

Elder Hall connects Nephi’s testimony with Ammon’s joyful declaration that no one can glory too much in the Lord. Ammon’s experience of redemption after rebellion shows that the mercy of Jesus Christ produces deep gratitude and praise. Elder Hall adds his own witness that he can scarcely express what he feels for the Savior. The talk invites disciples to rejoice more fully and more openly in Jesus Christ.

“Therefore, let us glory, yea, we will glory in the Lord; yea, we will rejoice, for our joy is full; yea, we will praise our God forever.”

“Behold, who can glory too much in the Lord?”

“Yea, who can say too much of his great power, and of his mercy, and of his long-suffering towards the children of men?”

“Behold, I say unto you, I cannot say the smallest part which I feel.”

“I too can scarcely express the smallest part of that which I feel for my Jesus: our Savior, our King of kings, and our Prince of Peace.”

“Nephi’s and Ammon’s rejoicing fills my soul with gratitude.”

• What does Ammon teach about glorifying in the Lord?
• Why does redemption lead to rejoicing and praise?
• How does Elder Hall use the examples of Nephi and Ammon to teach gratitude for Jesus Christ?
• What does the talk suggest about expressing testimony and joy in the Savior?
• How openly do I rejoice in Jesus Christ?
• What experiences of the Lord’s mercy have filled me with gratitude?
• How can I speak more often of the Savior’s power, mercy, and long-suffering?
• What would it mean for my joy to be more centered in Christ?

Receive the Redeemer’s mercy through repentance

Elder Hall testifies of Jesus Christ as Redeemer, whose arms of mercy are extended to all. The Savior invites all to repent and promises to receive them. Because of His atoning sacrifice, forgiveness is possible. The talk highlights repentance not as punishment but as a gift rooted in Christ’s mercy and love.

“Today I glory in our Redeemer.”

“His arms of mercy are extended toward us.”

“He sends an invitation to all, saying, ‘Repent, and I will receive you.’”

“We are engraved upon the palms of His hands.”

“I rejoice in the gift of repentance and the promise of forgiveness.”

• What invitation does Jesus Christ extend as our Redeemer?
• How does Elder Hall describe the relationship between repentance and forgiveness?
• What does it mean that we are engraved upon the palms of His hands?
• Why is repentance described as a gift?
• How have I experienced repentance as a gift from the Savior?
• What do I need to bring to the Redeemer right now?
• How does knowing that Christ’s arms of mercy are extended toward me affect my willingness to repent?
• When have I felt the promise of forgiveness bring peace to my soul?

Follow the Good Shepherd home

The talk presents Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd who calls, gathers, rescues, and loves His sheep. Elder Hall emphasizes the Savior’s relentless effort to bring His people safely home. This image teaches Christ’s tender care, His initiative in seeking us, and our identity as His sheep.

“I glory in our Good Shepherd.”

“He calls to us, gathers us, rescues us, and fills us with His love.”

“I rejoice that we are His sheep and that He relentlessly works to bring us safely home.”

• What actions of the Good Shepherd does Elder Hall highlight?
• What does the talk teach about the Savior’s relationship to His sheep?
• How does the image of the Good Shepherd reveal Christ’s love and persistence?
• What does it mean that He works to bring us safely home?
• How have I felt the Savior call, gather, or rescue me?
• In what ways do I need to follow the Good Shepherd more closely?
• When have I felt that Jesus Christ was leading me home spiritually?
• How can I better recognize His voice in my life?

Let the Healer bind your wounds

Elder Hall teaches that Jesus Christ heals every kind of pain: grief, loneliness, physical suffering, emotional pain, sin, and broken hearts. Because the Savior has perfect empathy, He weeps with us and ministers to us individually. His healing is deeply personal and loving, extending one by one to each soul.

“I glory in our Healer.”

“He can heal all who feel the sting of death, loneliness, physical and emotional pain, the burden of sin, and every broken heart.”

“He has perfect empathy.”

“He weeps with us, and He invites us to be still.”

“I rejoice that the Son of God heals us one by one and encircles us in the arms of His love.”

• What kinds of suffering does Elder Hall say Jesus Christ can heal?
• How does the talk describe the Savior’s empathy?
• What does it mean that He heals us “one by one”?
• How does Christ’s healing ministry show His love?
• What wounds in my life do I need to bring to the Healer?
• When have I felt that Jesus Christ wept with me or understood my pain perfectly?
• How can I be still and let the Savior minister to me?
• What evidence have I seen that the Lord heals individuals one by one?

Rely on the Advocate’s mercy

Elder Hall testifies that Jesus Christ is our Advocate with the Father. Through His atoning sacrifice, He pleads for those who believe on His name and makes everlasting life possible. The talk emphasizes that Christ satisfied the demands of justice and claimed the rights of mercy for all, giving hope and assurance to repentant believers.

“I glory in our Advocate.”

“He lovingly pleads our cause before the Father, saying, ‘Father, spare these my brethren that believe on my name, that they may come unto me and have everlasting life.’”

“I rejoice that Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice satisfied the demands of justice and that He has claimed the rights of mercy for us all.”

• What does it mean that Jesus Christ is our Advocate?
• What plea does the Savior make before the Father according to the talk?
• How did Christ’s atoning sacrifice satisfy justice and make mercy available?
• What role does believing on Christ’s name play in this teaching?
• How does knowing that Jesus Christ pleads my cause affect my faith and hope?
• When have I especially needed the mercy of the Advocate?
• How can I show greater trust in the Savior’s atoning sacrifice?
• What does believing on His name mean in my daily discipleship?

Honor the Lawgiver through covenants and obedience

Elder Hall teaches that Jesus Christ as Lawgiver gives commandments that guide and protect us. His covenants bind us to Him and open the way for transformation, salvation, and exaltation. The Savior stands at the head of His restored Church, and His laws help disciples experience heaven on earth. Obedience and covenant faithfulness are presented as ways of drawing nearer to Him.

“I glory in our Lawgiver.”

“His commandments guide and protect us.”

“His covenants bind us to Him—so He can ‘transform, save, and exalt’ all who choose Him.”

“I rejoice that He stands at the head of His restored, true, and living Church and that His laws help us experience heaven on earth.”

“In moments of joy and in our trials, let us be faithful, obey His commandments, honor our covenants, and patiently wait on the Lord.”

• How does Elder Hall describe Jesus Christ’s role as Lawgiver?
• What blessings come from commandments and covenants according to the talk?
• How do covenants bind us to Jesus Christ?
• What does the talk teach about the Savior’s relationship to His restored Church?
• How have the Lord’s commandments guided and protected me?
• What covenant promises do I need to honor more fully?
• How have I seen obedience bring heaven on earth into my life?
• What does choosing Christ look like more deliberately in my current circumstances?

Trust the Deliverer to overcome every challenge

Elder Hall declares that Jesus Christ is our Deliverer, having overcome both physical and spiritual death. No challenge in mortality is beyond His power. Because of His victory, He can deliver us from pain, affliction, temptation, and every consequence of the Fall. This testimony centers on Christ’s matchless power and complete triumph.

“I glory in our Deliverer.”

“He has overcome the monsters of physical and spiritual death.”

“No challenge in mortality lies beyond His matchless power.”

“I rejoice that He can deliver us from pains, afflictions, and temptations of every kind.”

• What does Elder Hall teach that Jesus Christ has overcome?
• How does the talk describe the scope of the Savior’s power to deliver?
• What kinds of mortal challenges can Christ help us overcome?
• Why is Christ’s victory over physical and spiritual death central to the gospel?
• What challenge in my life do I need to place more fully in the hands of the Deliverer?
• When have I seen the Savior deliver me from temptation, pain, or affliction?
• How can I exercise greater faith in Christ’s matchless power?
• What fears become smaller when I remember that Jesus Christ has overcome death?

Draw near to Jesus Christ and find Him

Elder Hall asks listeners to reflect on the divine names of Jesus Christ, especially when life feels unfair and it is hard to glory in Him. He teaches that the Savior invites us to draw near, seek diligently, learn of Him, listen to His words, and walk with Him. Through covenant relationship, disciples receive direct access to His power and added measures of love and mercy.

“Brothers and sisters, what names of Jesus Christ help you glory in Him? Perhaps Master, Counselor, or Friend?”

“When life feels infuriatingly unfair and finding the strength to glory in the Lord seems difficult, reflect on the meaning of His divine names and let Him restore peace to your soul.”

“Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me.”

“To help us draw near to Him, He invites us to learn of Him, listen to His words, and walk with Him.”

“To help us find Him, He invites us into a covenant relationship where we can receive direct access to His power and ‘an extra measure of [His] love and mercy.’”

• What does Elder Hall suggest we do when life feels unfair and it is hard to glory in the Lord?
• What invitation does Jesus Christ give to those who want to draw near to Him?
• According to the talk, how do we seek and find the Savior?
• What blessings come through covenant relationship with Jesus Christ?
• Which name of Jesus Christ is especially meaningful to me right now, and why?
• How can I more intentionally learn of Him, listen to His words, and walk with Him?
• When has reflecting on the Savior’s names restored peace to my soul?
• What can I do this week to draw nearer to Jesus Christ?

Glory in the risen Christ because of His loving Atonement and Resurrection

Near the end of the talk, Elder Hall quotes President Dallin H. Oaks to testify of the central blessings of the Savior’s Resurrection and Atonement: immortality, repentance, cleansing, and divine strength in affliction. Jesus Christ did all of this because He loves all of God’s children. Elder Hall closes with a joyful Easter witness that Jesus is the resurrected and living Christ and invites all to glory in Him always.

“As part of the Father’s plan, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ overcame death to assure each of us immortality.”

“Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice gives each of us the opportunity to repent of our sins and return clean to our heavenly home.”

“And our Savior willingly experienced all mortal pains and infirmities that He would know how to strengthen us in our afflictions.”

“Jesus Christ did all of this because He loves all of the children of God.”

“I joyfully testify that God is our loving Heavenly Father and that Jesus is the resurrected and living Christ.”

“On this Easter Sunday and always, I invite us to glory in Jesus Christ. He is my Jesus and yours.”

• What blessings of the Resurrection does President Oaks identify in the quoted passage?
• How does the Atonement make repentance and cleansing possible?
• Why did the Savior experience mortal pains and infirmities?
• How does Elder Hall’s Easter testimony center on the living Christ?
• How has my testimony of the Resurrection brought me hope?
• What does it mean to me that Jesus Christ did all of this because He loves me?
• How can I remember and honor the living Christ beyond Easter Sunday?
• How would I bear my own testimony that Jesus is “my Jesus and yours”?