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Saturday Morning Session

Follow the Prophet; He Knows the Way

Elder Michael John U. Teh

Of the Seventy

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When we follow the teachings and examples of prophets, seers, and revelators, we are following our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Overview

Elder Michael John U. Teh teaches that following the living prophet is a practical way to follow Jesus Christ. Using experiences from his family’s conversion, ministering to faithful members facing serious illness, and a simple lesson about reflected sunlight, he shows that gospel culture is covenant keeping, that Christ truly strengthens us in trials, and that prophets are watchmen who help us see the way forward.

Three Key Takeaways

  • 1“Gospel culture” isn’t about replacing every family tradition, it’s the choice to keep covenants, which sometimes requires letting go of practices (personal, family, ethnic, or national) that conflict with God’s commandments.
  • 2In real trials (like serious illness), Jesus Christ can change how we carry the burden, His Atonement gives strength to endure, not just answers to “why.”
  • 3Prophets, seers, and revelators are not behind the times; they are watchmen who help reveal what we couldn’t see on our own, and following their teachings and examples is a way to follow the Savior.

Reflection Questions

  • What is one “well-loved” habit or tradition in my life that might be pulling me away from covenant keeping, and what would it look like to start weeding it out patiently and faithfully?
  • When I face hard questions or heavy circumstances, do I focus more on “Why is this happening?” or on seeking the Savior’s strength to endure, and what have I noticed when I try the second approach?
  • What recent teaching from the First Presidency or Quorum of the Twelve feels like a “watchman on a tower” moment for me, something I wouldn’t have seen as clearly without their guidance?

Application Prompt

Choose one recent counsel from President Dallin H. Oaks (or the First Presidency or Twelve), write one specific action it invites, and follow through on that action every day this week.