Children of the Covenant - Elder Nelson

During the April 1995 session of General Conference, Elder Russell M. Nelson delivered a talk entitled, "Children of the Covenant." This talk outlined the promises contained within the Abrahamic Covenant and he discussed its relevance and importance to us today.

"The covenant that the Lord first made to Abraham and reaffirmed to Isaac and Jacob is of transcendent significance. It contained several promises:

• Abraham’s posterity would be numerous, entitled to eternal increase and to bear the priesthood;
• He would become a father of many nations;
• Christ and kings would come through Abraham’s lineage;
• Certain lands would be inherited;
• All nations of the earth would be blessed by his seed;
• That covenant would be everlasting—even through “a thousand generations.”

This topic, which can occasionally be a bland repetition in Sunday School, is brought to life by Elder Nelson with thoughtful and provoking insights. Very inspiring. Read the full text here.