Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered an address during the Sunday afternoon session of the April 2026 General Conference on April 6, 2026. His talk, titled "Keys, Covenants, and Easter," focused on the restoration of priesthood sealing keys in this dispensation and their connection to the hope offered by the Easter season.
Elder Cook emphasized the foundational role of the Prophet Joseph Smith in the restoration of these sacred keys, which are central to the Church's temple ordinances. He taught that these keys, restored in the Kirtland Temple, enable families to be bound together for eternity through sacred covenants.
Linking this doctrine to the Easter message, Elder Cook testified of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He stated that the Savior's victory over death is the ultimate source of hope, making the eternal promises associated with the sealing keys possible. His remarks underscored the interconnected nature of the Restoration and the central Christian message of Easter.
The April 2026 General Conference, where the address was given, is a worldwide gathering of the Church held semiannually. Sessions are broadcast from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
