General Conference in Days of Old

Although this is the 183rd Semiannual General Conference of the restored church, 124 years before the birth of Christ, an amazing general conference was held in the ancient Americas. King Benjamin, a prophet and great leader was soon going to pass on to the next life, and had some final words to say to his people. The people were called to gather around the temple with their families and relatives, and all had their tent doors facing the temple. Because of the multitude, King Benjamin built a high tower where he could speak to all, and had his words distributed among the people who couldn’t hear him. He spoke amazing things to the people, teaching them how to receive revelation from his address; They needed to open their ears so that they might hear, their hearts that they might understand, and their minds that the mysteries of God would be revealed to them. He talked to them about finding happiness through obedience, serving their fellow man, and many other important counsel on how to live their lives. 

Fast forward more than 2,000 years, and the principles are still the same. All the people are gathered around the temple at the conference center, many have their TV’s turned toward conference. For those who cannot hear the word, the Ensign is distributed containing the words spoken, and today we still receive counsel and revelation from the prophets on how to live our lives and find happiness. All we need to do to receive this revelation, is open our eyes, hearts, and minds to the word of God, and the mysteries of our Heavenly Father will be revealed to us.