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Elder Aaron T. Hall Speaks of Glorying in Jesus Christ
The General Authority Seventy shares insights on the Savior's redemptive power during April 2026 general conference.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:38pm
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In his April 2026 general conference address, Elder Aaron T. Hall, a General Authority Seventy, spoke about the joy and gratitude he feels in glorying in Jesus Christ. He shared insights from the Book of Mormon prophets Nephi and Ammon, who rejoiced in the Savior's redeeming power. Elder Hall invited listeners to draw near to Christ through a covenant relationship to receive His love and mercy.
Why it matters
Elder Hall's message encourages Latter-day Saints to deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and find peace and strength in His divine names and redemptive power, especially during difficult times.
The details
Elder Hall spoke about how the Book of Mormon prophets Nephi and Ammon gloried in Jesus Christ, their Redeemer. He said that to them, 'Jesus Christ was not someone distant or merely known by name' but their 'salvation.' Elder Hall invited listeners to reflect on the meaning of Christ's divine names, such as Redeemer, Good Shepherd, and Healer, and to draw near to Him through a covenant relationship to receive His love and power.
- Elder Aaron T. Hall spoke during the Sunday afternoon session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 5, 2026.
The players
Elder Aaron T. Hall
A General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was sustained to this position in April 2025 and previously served as an Area Seventy in the Utah Area.
Nephi
A prophet in the Book of Mormon who wrote, 'I glory in my Jesus, for he hath redeemed my soul.'
Ammon
A missionary in the Book of Mormon who wrote, 'We will glory in the Lord; yea, we will rejoice, for our joy is full; yea, we will praise our God forever.'
What they’re saying
“I glory in our Redeemer. His arms of mercy are extended towards us. He sends an invitation to all, saying, 'Repent, and I will receive you'.”
— Elder Aaron T. Hall, General Authority Seventy
“To draw near to Him, He invites us to learn of Him, listen to His words and to walk with Him. To find Him, He invites us into a covenant relationship where we can receive direct access to His power and an 'extra measure of His love and mercy.'”
— Elder Aaron T. Hall, General Authority Seventy
“I invite us to glory in Jesus Christ. He is my Jesus and yours.”
— Elder Aaron T. Hall, General Authority Seventy
The takeaway
Elder Hall's message encourages Latter-day Saints to deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and find peace and strength in His divine names and redemptive power, especially during difficult times.
