Elder Robert D. Hales
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"People all over the world, of every creed and persuasion, search and struggle to know, 'Who is God?' 'What is his relationship to Jesus Christ?' and 'What is our relationship with them?"'
Latter-day Saints can get the answer to these questions by following the example of the Prophet, Joseph Smith. He studied the scriptures and turned to the book of James in the New Testament and learned, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God."
The Prophet Joseph then obediently knelt in prayer and was visited by Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ.
"Since my own boyhood, Joseph Smith's experience has been a guide to me — and can be for all of us. The young prophet learned the truth about our Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ, because he sought to know from the scriptures his Heavenly Father's will, and then he faithfully obeyed.
"This pattern was set and perfectly exemplified by the Savior as recorded in the Bible."
So, "Who is this Jesus?"
He worked with his father in the creation of the world. He is the mediator with the Father. He laid down his life for mankind and pleads their cause with the Father.
Jesus, like his father, is a glorified being of power and authority.
"I testify that our Savior lives. He is the Only Begotten of the Father, and he will come again."
