In the April 2023 General Conference, Elder Alan Haynie spoke about a childhood memory when his Saturday Morning cartoons were replaced with a conference broadcast and he felt the power of seeing David O. McKay. His comments are entitled A Living Prophet for the Latter Days.

Key Points

• “Knowing by revelation that there is a living prophet on the earth changes everything.”
• We were chosen to be born during these troubling times, and prophets are a tool God has given us to navigate them.
• The most recent prophetic teachings are the most important.
• Parable of the crushed water bottle: learn to have a prompt response to prophetic counsel.
• Our response to prophets can have generational impact.
• Set aside distractions and focus on the blessing of living prophets.

Reflection Questions

Following a prophet does not mean mimicking his every action, but what lessons did you learn from the water bottle parable?

How did your parents’ response to prophetic teaching influence you? What example are you offering to others?

Can you name some of the most recent counsel received from the prophet? How are you living that counsel?

This is part of a series sharing talks and resources related to the role of living prophets in our personal lives and in the doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I attempt to share reliable sources and accurately represent what the Lord and His authorized servants have taught, but my insights are my own and I am not an official Church representative.