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Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus
God Is at Your Side
God is at your side. Hear Sister Spannaus’s invitation to stay faithful to your baptismal covenant.
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Elder Dale G. Renlund
God’s Promises Include You
God’s promised blessings include you. Hear Elder Renlund’s reminder to trust His promises.
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Jesus Lives to Lift
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Featured study
Come closer, one by one
Begin with Christ's invitation in 3 Nephi 11. Return to the passage at your own pace, or follow the four readings below over a month of study.
Official Book of Mormon videoWatch, then read
Jesus Christ Appears in the Ancient Americas | 3 Nephi 8–11
Read 3 Nephi 11:1-17 alongside the film. Notice the invitation to listen, the Savior's introduction of Himself and the people approaching Him individually.
The full film includes destruction before His appearance. You can begin with the written account if that is a better place for you today.
Continue this study- Listen3 Nephi 11:1-7Read the invitation to hear the Beloved Son.
- Come and know3 Nephi 11:8-17Notice the personal encounter within the gathered multitude.
- Receive His care3 Nephi 17:1-10Follow the invitation to bring those who need help.
- Make room for children3 Nephi 17:11-25Read the prayer and blessing of the little ones.
Begin with the Savior
The life and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Let the films introduce the scene, then let the scripture deepen it. The Bible Videos are dramatizations of the scriptural record; performances, camera choices and setting details are not additional scripture. Notice who speaks, who listens and what the text actually says.
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Easter message
Because of Him—Easter Video
Begin with the hope at the heart of Christian faith: the Savior lives. Let this brief Easter message open a study of what His Resurrection means, then read the witnesses in John 20.
Explore the Savior's mission
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Bible Videos
Jesus Is Resurrected
Watch Peter and John encounter the empty tomb and Mary meet the risen Lord. Read the chapter afterward to notice the different ways its witnesses come to understand what has happened.
Study the Resurrection through artRead alongside the videos
John 20:1-31
Follow Mary, Peter, John and Thomas through the chapter. Verses 30-31 explain why John records these signs.
A question to sit with
What do the different witnesses help you notice about coming to believe?
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Another testament. The same Savior.
These films follow the resurrected Christ's ministry in 3 Nephi. Read the passage before or after watching and compare His invitation to individuals with the testimony in John 20. A visual portrayal can help you imagine the account while the scriptural words remain the source.
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Book of Mormon Videos
Jesus Christ Has Compassion and Heals the People | 3 Nephi 17:1–10
A focused scene from 3 Nephi 17:1-10 shows Christ noticing the people's needs and inviting the afflicted forward. Watch for the people who bring others to Him, then return to the scripture.
Explore faith and compassionate support
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Book of Mormon Videos
Jesus Christ and Angels Minister with Compassion | 3 Nephi 17
The broader chapter includes healing, prayer and Christ's ministry to children. This overlaps the shorter healing scene above; choose it when you want the fuller 3 Nephi 17 sequence.
Reflect on Christ welcoming childrenRead alongside the videos
3 Nephi 17:1-25
Read the complete chapter to connect Christ's attention to the people, healing, prayer and blessing of children.
A question to sit with
Where do you see Christ making room for people whose needs are different?
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Make room to hear Him
A question, a quiet moment or an experience of kindness can become a starting place for reflection. Listen to the different experiences shared here. Take time to pray and reflect; you do not need to feel what someone else felt or have every question settled.
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Hear Him
#HearHim: Listen to the Voice of Jesus Christ
A short invitation to make room for the words of Jesus Christ. After watching, choose one teaching to read slowly. Quiet can help attention, but a particular feeling is not a test of faithful listening.
Study prayer and discernment
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General Conference · Alexander Dushku
Pillars and Rays
Elder Dushku describes spiritual understanding through the image of individual rays of light. Consider small experiences over time without treating someone else's story as the pattern you must reproduce.
Make room for gradual understanding
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Personal faith story
The Hope of God's Light
Todd's story raises questions about prayer, patience and noticing help. Let his experience begin your own honest reflection, without assuming that an answer must arrive in the same way or on the same timetable.
Pause with Psalm 46Read alongside the videos
James 1:2-8, 19-27
Read the invitation to ask for wisdom alongside counsel about listening and doing. Consider both prayer and responsible action.
A question to sit with
What is one honest question you want to bring to prayer or further reading?
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Hope when the way is difficult
Choose the message that meets you where you are. You can bring your grief and unanswered questions with you. A message may offer comfort, and you may also need time, trusted people or professional help.
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Inspirational message · Jeffrey R. Holland
Good Things to Come
Elder Holland recalls a struggling young family and a broken-down car. Listen for encouragement to keep going, while leaving room for the practical support and time that difficult circumstances may require.
Read about faith during trials
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Inspirational message
The Refiner's Fire
The image of refining metal frames a reflection on adversity and faith. Treat the metaphor as an invitation to think, not an explanation of why a particular person suffers. You may pause or choose another message.
Explore grief, death and Christian hope
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General Conference · Kristin M. Yee
Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness
Sister Yee speaks about healing and forgiveness through the Savior. Bring your questions to the full message; reflection on forgiveness should leave room for personal safety, boundaries and support.
Find a careful study of wounded relationshipsRead alongside the videos
Alma 7:11-13
Read Alma's teaching about the Savior's pains, afflictions and mercy. Keep the emphasis on His capacity to succor, or help, His people.
A question to sit with
What support would be useful now, even if the larger question remains unanswered?
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People, questions and remembered faith
A film can introduce people and events you want to understand better. Read their accounts alongside it, noticing when each was written and what the writer remembered. Some details in a dramatization come from the filmmakers rather than the record.
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Historical dramatization
The Restoration
Follow Joseph Smith's search for truth and the First Vision. Pair the film with Joseph Smith's own history so the written account remains distinct from the filmmakers' visual choices.
Read Joseph Smith in context
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Church History Museum film
Ask of God: Joseph Smith's First Vision
This film draws on multiple accounts of the First Vision. Continue into the History page to compare source records and understand why the perspective and setting of an account matter.
Explore historical accounts and evidence
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Contemporary trek reflections
Pioneer Journeys—More Than a Trek
Modern trek participants reflect on pioneer sacrifice. Their experience can introduce a question about the past; it does not replace the individual records and historical context available in Pioneers.
Meet people behind pioneer historyRead alongside the videos
Joseph Smith—History 1:5-20
Follow the religious questions, reading and prayer in Joseph Smith's account before comparing other First Vision sources.
A question to sit with
What does the written account tell you that the film cannot show?
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Worship, belonging and life at home
Temple worship and daily relationships invite different kinds of learning. Begin with the explanation, conversation or song that fits today. Families have many circumstances; these resources should make room for people who are single, grieving, separated or building a home in difficult conditions.
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Official temple introduction
Welcome to the House of the Lord
Elder D. Todd Christofferson and Katherine Christofferson introduce temple worship and covenants. Continue with an explanation of what temples mean to Latter-day Saints and how they differ from ordinary meetinghouses.
Understand temple worship
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General Conference · M. Russell Ballard
Family Councils
Elder Ballard discusses setting technology aside and listening in family councils. Consider a simple conversation in which each person has room to speak, adapted to the people and circumstances in your home.
Study family relationships with care
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Children's music · Sing along
I Feel My Savior’s Love
A musical pause for children and adults. Listen or sing together, then invite each person to name a way they experience care. Participation can be quiet, and no one needs to perform or answer aloud.
Continue with a child-friendly reflectionRead alongside the videos
Mark 10:13-16
Notice the disciples' response, Christ's correction and His welcome to the children. Consider who needs to feel welcome in your own circle.
A question to sit with
How could listening, welcome or practical care change one interaction this week?
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Let study become an act of love
As you watch, think of someone you know. What help might they welcome? Ask and listen before deciding what to do. The Mission study explores ways to serve and share faith while respecting another person's choice.
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Bible Videos
Parable of the Good Samaritan
Jesus' parable turns a question about who qualifies as a neighbor toward the act of showing mercy. Notice what the Samaritan actually does, then read the exchange around the story in Luke 10.
Explore discipleship through service
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Gospel teaching · Dallin H. Oaks
Sharing the Gospel
Consider the qualities of a Christlike invitation. Carry the message into the Mission page to explore discipleship, service and ways of sharing faith that respect another person's agency.
Explore missionary discipleship
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Youth and service story
Mitch Mobile
A group of young men offers a concrete example of serving someone else. After watching, think about a need you could notice, ask about and help meet with the person's consent.
Connect service with following ChristRead alongside the videos
Luke 10:25-37
Read the question before the parable and Jesus' question afterward. Notice how mercy is expressed through concrete help.
A question to sit with
Who could you ask, rather than guess, about the help they would find useful?
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Start with the focusChrist YouTube channel or choose an official Church video below. Each path is meant to lead naturally into further study rather than end with the video.
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Jesus Christ Video Collection
Return to the Savior-centered collection above and choose the message that fits your study.
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Read about Jesus Christ as the Son of God, His Atonement and Resurrection, and His promised return.
Continue study → Art & StudyThe Living Christ
Continue through visual study centered on the risen and living Savior, then follow the related scripture and study paths.
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The Book of Mormon
Another testament of Jesus Christ and its relationship to the Bible.
Prayer & Revelation
Seeking guidance from God, recognizing spiritual impressions, and waiting faithfully.
Faith During Trials
Trusting Jesus Christ through grief, uncertainty, adversity, and difficult decisions.
The Good Shepherd
Continue through artwork and study about the Shepherd who knows, leads, and gives His life for His sheep.
Suffer the Little Children
Christ welcoming children and the childlike qualities of discipleship.
Be Still
Psalm 46:10, trust in God, and faithful stillness amid uncertainty.
Authoritative media paths
Official Church Video & Study
The videos remain on ChurchofJesusChrist.org; focusChrist does not rehost or alter them. These destinations provide broader video and study collections when you want to explore beyond a single message.
Jesus Christ VideosLife, mission, teachings, Resurrection, and relevance of Jesus Christ.
Bible VideosScripture stories centered on the Savior, His Apostles, miracles, and teachings.
Gospel Video & ImagesChurch-created media for scripture, Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ, and gospel study.
General ConferenceCurrent and past messages organized by conference, speaker, and topic.
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Start with the question you have now
Use Ask for a sincere question about Jesus Christ, scripture, Latter-day Saint belief, or Church history. You can also browse the Answers Library or begin with a picture in Art & Study.
Watch, read, and reflect
Look Unto Christ
Two worldwide youth messages open a path from watching to studying Doctrine and Covenants 6:36.
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Look Unto Christ: January 2025 Discussion
Listen for ways to turn attention toward the Savior. Choose one invitation to consider alongside D&C 6:36.
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Look Unto Christ: Worldwide Event for Youth
A message with President Jeffrey R. Holland and youth leaders. Consider how trust in Christ can shape your next faithful step.
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Turn a short message into a thoughtful study
A short video can introduce a subject without giving it all the context it deserves. After watching, write down its main claim or question. Open the named scripture and read the surrounding verses: who is speaking, what is happening, and what problem is being addressed? Notice which parts of the message come directly from the text and which are the speaker's interpretation or application.
For a resurrection message, for example, John 20:1-31 supplies a sequence of witnesses and the author's purpose, not simply a hopeful phrase. The Living Christ study walks through that sequence. From there, the life-after-death study explores the next question about resurrection and human hope.
If a message raises a concern rather than offering comfort, keep that question. You can reread the source, explore another study, or pause. A meaningful response does not have to be immediate or positive. Return to a theme above whenever you want to continue.