A Prophet’s words of comfort and council at the launch of the War in Iraq.

By Kristy.

God talked to man during Bible and Book of Mormon times.  He talked to Adam, Noah, Moses, Jonah, and many more from the Bible.  These were people He called to be prophets and to lead the people.  God called prophets in those days because He loved His people.  God still loves His people because He does not change (King James Version, Hebrew 13:8).  I know that God still talks to people today, and that He still calls men to be prophets.  The Book of Mormon was translated by such a man—Joseph Smith.  Joseph Smith was a humble boy at the age of 14 when God first talked to him.  Through Joseph Smith’s faithfulness, we have the Book of Mormon today.  This book is another testament of Jesus Christ.  This book supplements the Bible and lets us know that Jesus Christ visited the people who were living in the Americas.  This shows that God continues to love His people no matter where on the earth they live.  I know that God still loves us today no matter where we are on this earth and no matter where we are in life. For this reason, I know that God has called a prophet to lead and guideus today.  I know that God talks to His prophet. The man that God has called to be His prophet today is Thomas S. Monson.  I am grateful for President Thomas S. Monson, for his love, and for his direction.  I am grateful that God loves me and you and that He gives us a prophet to follow.  Twice a year the world has the great opportunity to listen to and learn from President Thomas S. Monson and other great apostles. This great occasion is General Conference and it is held on the first weekend in April and October.  I look forward to General Conference and the many things that I learn from it.  After listening to General Conference, I can set goals to improve my life and work on them until I listen to General Conference again in six months. I am so glad that God loves each of us enough to call someone to lead us through this period of time that can, at times, be troubling.  With this help we can find our way back to live with our Heavenly Father (God) after we leave this world.

Lifespan

Approximately 615-545 B.C.

Ministry

Nephi was the fourth son of the prophet Lehi, a contemporary of Jeremiah in the region surrounding Jerusalem. He was a prophet, keeper of the records of his people, and the founder of the Nephite clan in the New World. Keep reading →

Lifespan

Approximately 153-91 B.C.

Ministry

Mosiah was a Nephite prophet and king of the combined cultures of the Nephites and Mulekites. He was also the son of the Nephite prophet-king named Benjamin, and grandson of the first Mosiah, also a king. His ministry lasted approximately 33 years, during which time he strengthened the Church against persecution and devised a system of government based on a system of judges rather than a king. Keep reading →

Lifespan

Approximately A.D. 350-421.

Ministry

Moroni was the final Nephite prophet to record in the plates that were later translated as the Book of Mormon. The son of the prophet-general Mormon, he himself led ten thousand troops into the last battle against the Lamanites and took over care of the sacred records of the Nephites at his father’s death. Keep reading →

Lifespan

Approximately A.D. 310-385.

Ministry

Mormon was a prophet and general for the Nephite people at the close of their civilization. More important for people today, however, may be the fact that he was also a record keeper and a major editor of the record known today as the Book of Mormon. Keep reading →

Lifespan

Approximately 600 B.C.

Ministry

Lehi was a Hebrew prophet (and likely a merchant as well) and contemporary of Jeremiah. Following a dream from God, Lehi took his family to the wilderness and eventually made his way with them to the Promised Land somewhere in the Western Hemisphere. Keep reading →

Lifespan

Approximately 440-360 B.C.

Ministry

Jarom was the son of the Nephite prophet Enos. He recorded only a brief summary of Nephite history during his lifetime. Though they were outnumbered by the Lamanites, they resisted Lamanite aggression successfully due to their righteousness. Keep reading →

Lifespan

Approximately 570 B.C.

Ministry

Jacob was a Nephite prophet and the fifth son of the prophet Lehi. He was born after the family left Jerusalem, so he was apparently taught by his parents and strongly influenced by his older brother Nephi. Although the extended family probably grew rapidly, obviously his ministry was restricted to that small but growing population. His recorded words, however, continue to teach millions today. He also had responsibility for the small plates of Nephi, which stewardship remained in his direct family line. Keep reading →

Lifespan

Approximately 100-57 B.C.

Ministry

Helaman was a son of Alma, the son of Alma, and served the Nephites as a prophet and military commander. His military career is best known for his service at the head of 2060 sons of Ammonite converts to the Church, known as the sons of Helaman or Helaman’s stripling soldiers. He also served as the chief priest of the Church. Keep reading →