Mark 13, Luke 21:5-38, Joseph Smith—Matthew: Preparing for the Savior’s Second Coming

This scripture block is all about the second coming of Christ. No one knows when it is (except God and Christ) so we have to prepare!

First I will look at these scriptures: Mark 13:5, 9, 23, 33, 35, 37

Almost all of these verses start with “take heed” and “watch.” This is the Lord warning us of the signs. He gives us signs so we can better prepare for the second coming. In these verses, Christ tells us not to let any man decieve us, that members will be persecuted, that there will be false prophets, and that we don’t know when He will come. The final verse says, “And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.”

These are some other scriptures that talk about the second coming:

Doctrine and Covenants 87:8 “Wherefore, stand ye in holy places, and be not moved, until the day of the Lord come; for behold, it cometh quickly, saith the Lord. Amen.” So what are “holy places?” I think they are anywhere the Spirit is. The Spirit cannot dwell in an unholy place.

Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:32 “And again shall the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, be fulfilled.”

Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:37 This scripture talks about how we need to treasure the word of God. If we do that, we will not be decieved because all His instruction and guidance is in His word.

Joseph Smith—Matthew 1: 46-50 To sum up this scripture: If we are watchful and prepared at the second coming, we will be made rulers.

Doctrine and Covenants 33:17 This scripture is about the parable of the ten virgins. The Lord tells us not to let our oil lamps dry out and to be ever prayerful and watchful.

Doctrine and Covenants 45:56-57 This is also about the ten virgins. It says we need to receive the truth and be wise. We need to have the Holy Spirit as our guide.

TCIT!