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Susan Bendar teaches about Patriarchal Blessings. "Through our covenant connection with Christ, we can experience amazing joy and happiness and also have access to His strengthening power, comfort, and peace when difficulties and disappointments arise." Length 5 minutes
Robert S. Patterson, a patriarch in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is a message of identity, promise, and love. This speech was given November 6, 2001 at a BYU Devotional. You can read the speech HERE.
Elder Randall K. Bennett.
In the April 2023 General Confernce of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Bennett teaches that patriarchal blessings provide inspired direction from Heavenly Father.
by Elder Kazuhiko Yamashita
In the April 2023 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Yamashita talks about when you should receive your patriarchal blessing. He teaches that through your blessing you will realize and feel how Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love you and how They focus on you individually.
President Nelson answers the questions: Who is Abraham? Who is Israel? Who are the tribes of Israel? How does this affect me? And much more.
President Russell M. Nelson teaches us about faith. In order to obtain blessings from Heaven, we must have faith. (video & article)
Your patriarchal blessing, with its declaration of lineage, will link you to these fathers [Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob] and be more meaningful to you. Your love and gratitude for your ancestors will increase. Your testimony of and conversion to the Savior will become deep and abiding. And I promise you will be protected against the intensifying influence of the adversary. As you participate in and love this holy work, you will be safeguarded in your youth and throughout your lives.
Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? Are you willing to let God be the most important influence in your life? President Nelson assures you that your life has purpose and that God has a plan for you!
President Russell M. Nelson explains your place in the House of Israel and the promises you inherit as a descendent of the Abraham in connection with you patriarchal blessing.
You need not wander in darkness. A patriarchal blessings is like a lamp unto your feet.
Our testimonies and be strengthened and fortified and our lives given greater purpose every time we read and reread our patriarchal blessings.
Elder Godoy was asked this question, "If you continue to live as you are living, will the blessings promised in your patriarchal blessing be fulfilled?”
By Boyd K. Packer. Priesthood Session of General Conference October 2002.
The Lord has a special interest in the patriarch, who holds a unique position in the Church.
Elder James. E Faust talks extensively about patriarchal blessings in this October 1995 Conference talk.
Patriarchal blessings are filled with promises. God's promises are reliable and sure. He will always keep His promises. They are more certain and more powerful than any other promises.
LDS LIVING MAGAZINE
An article written by patriarch Garry H. Boyle, Author of "A Loving Letter From God: Your Patriarchal Blessing."
An in depth explanation of how you patriarchal blessings is preserved by the Church.
A brief history of the office of the patriarch and the efforts of the Church History Library to preserve patriarchal blessings.
Old Testament Student Manual (Kings-Malachi)
A chapter from the Institute Manual explaining how the 10 tribes became 'lost'.
A quick link to the Topical Guide references for Patriarchal Blessings.
Identifying the parts of your blessing can help you find direction for your life..
By Brad Wilcox - Young Men General Presidency. An article published in LDS Living.
By Richard M. Romney, Church Magazines. Learn more about the purposes and promises of patriarchal blessings.
BY KC Bramer LDS.ORG
Not everyone receives a patriarchal blessing when they are young. Patriarchal blessings also help prepare us for challenges that can come later in life. "I clung to this promise during the weeks before my surgery. I read my patriarchal blessing over and over. Every time I felt worry try to take a hold, I remembered the promise of health that I had received. I would get through this. I would be all right. The Lord always keeps His word."
Every Stake in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has at least one active Patriarch that gives blessings to the members of that Stake. Learn about the calling and function of modern patriarchs.
LDS Living Magazine published an article that helps to answer this question.
Sometimes we do not fully comprehend how grand and vast are the promises we receive in our blessings and in the temple. This article helps to explain this topic.
This article appeared in LDS Living Magazine and was written by Keith A. Erekson
What does it mean to receive the birthright? Breck England explains the responsibilities that belong to the individual and tribe who receive the birthright.
What if promises in my patriarchal blessing goes unfulfilled? Elder Boyd K. Packer addresses this question and other thoughts by Patriarch Richard D. Kirkham
Every worthy, baptized member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can and should receive a patriarchal blessing, which provides inspired personal direction from God. There are many common questions surrounding patriarchal blessings: Why should I get one? What will it say? Why does my lineage matter? With whom can I share it? How should I prepare? In this episode, professor Brad Wilcox shares insights to these questions and more from his research and publication on patriarchal blessings.
Are most members of the Church literal descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, or are they Gentiles who have been adopted into the house of Israel?The question is raised hundreds of times each year throughout the Church: Are Church members literal descendants of Israel, as most patriarchal blessings state? Or are we Gentiles and belong to the house of Israel only by adoption?
Declarations of lineage in patriarchal blessings have, since the earliest days of the Restoration, evolved in terms of frequency of inclusion, which tribal lineages predominate, and understanding of the meaning of the declaration. Andersen argues for a non-literal understanding consistent with scripture and science, but posits that these declarations have deep and important significance in connection with the gathering of Israel.
M. Steve Andersen, Patriarch
For questions and appointments with the Stake Patriarch please contact Richard D. Kirkham at 208-251-6570 or email me at rich@richkirkham.com
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