On Memorial Day, we commemorate our honored dead—those who sacrificed so that we might have life, safety, and freedom. For those reasons and many others, Jesus Christ is our Most Honored dead, and we can make every Sacrament and Temple session his memorial as well.

Part 2 of 2: By resorting to Isaiah, John makes it clear that Jesus received his greatest royalty and glory at the moment of his deepest suffering.

Part 1 of 2: The withering of the fig tree was Jesus’ announcement that the corrupt leaders of Judah had run out of time. There was a new king in town, God’s Anointed King.

As he wends his way to Jerusalem for his death and resurrection, Jesus heals, and teaches his final messages—including his challenge to the rich young ruler, his emphasis of the higher law of marriage, and his invitation to bring all children unto Him.

Jesus draws a stark contrast between the Pharisees who consider themselves the sole occupants of the Kingdom of God, and the lost sheep who will be rejoiced over in heaven. He also raises Lazarus from the dead, and in so doing, lays down his life for his friend.

In teaching that he was the Good Shepherd, Jesus was describing himself performing a role that the Scriptures reserve for God Himself. In this and several other ways, Jesus clearly testifies not only of his mission, but of his mercy, love, and power.

Jesus instructed Peter in the way to put off the natural man by expounding upon his most central teaching: unlimited forgiveness.

What were the forces surrounding Jesus in his final week? How did he show us the way to have faith, hope, and courage? What do Book of Mormon and modern prophets have to say about the resurrection? This episode was originally published March 30, 2018.

Matthew uses the Pharisees and Sadducees’ asking for a sign to teach a valuable lesson about trying to get God to follow our expectations.

When Jesus multiplied bread in the wilderness, he tied the experience of ancient Israel to the Sacrament, and pointed forward to a time when he would redeem them from the Fall.