And They Sought To See Jesus Who He Was

Elder James W. McConkie III

General Authority Seventy

“And They Sought To See Jesus Who He Was”


Elder McConkie III teaches about the importance of learning about Jesus Christ and helping one another come unto Him.

  • STORY: Heals man who was lowered through the roof at great effort.

  • Several important truths become clear about Jesus as the Christ.”

  1. As individuals help others come unto Christ they can do so with confidence that He can lift the burden of sin.

  2. When we bring physical, emotional or other illnesses to Christ, we can do so knowing He has the power to heal and comfort.”

3. As individuals make an effort to bring others to Christ, they can trust that He sees their true intentions.

  • All are engaged in their various callings as Latter-day Saint disciples in the work of bringing others to Christ.

  • The example of the four friends emphasizes the spiritual importance of community. “Whether in Argentina or Vietnam, Accra or Brisbane, a branch or a ward, a family or a missionary companionship, we each have a corner to carry.”

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