The Ultimate Pioneer

"Turning the pages of scriptural history from beginning to end, we learn of the ultimate pioneer—even Jesus Christ. His birth was foretold by the prophets of old; His entry upon the stage of life was announced by an angel. His life and His ministry have transformed the world. …

"One sentence from the book of Acts speaks volumes: Jesus 'went about doing good … for God was with him' (Acts 10:38). …

"His mission, His ministry among men, His teachings of truth, His acts of mercy, His unwavering love for us prompts our gratitude and warms our hearts. Jesus Christ, Savior of the world—even the Son of God—was and is the ultimate pioneer, for He has gone before, showing all others the way to follow. May we ever follow Him."5

From top: photo illustrations by Matthew Reier, John Luke, and courtesy of the Sandy Utah Willow Creek Stake; Covered Wagons, by Minerva Teichert, courtesy of Church History Museum

Notes

1.

"Come Follow Me," Ensign, July 1988, 2; see also Tambuli, Nov. 1988, 2.

2.

"Teaching Our Children," Liahona and Ensign, Oct. 2004, 4.

3.

Ensign, July 1988, 4; see also Tambuli, Nov. 1988, 3.

4.

"Pioneers All," Ensign, May 1997, 93.

5.

"Led by Spiritual Pioneers," Liahona and Ensign, Aug. 2006, 8.

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