Lesson 9 - Choice #2: Preparing for the Savior's Second Coming

Choice #2: Preparing for the Savior's Second Coming

1. Mark 13

Throughout this Chapter Christ cautions the people, telling them to "take heed" and to "watch" for the signs leading up to the second coming. Jesus tells the people to, "watch and pray: for ye know not when the time it." (vs. 33). But, he does give them signs to look for. In verse six he says to watch for false Christs, wars and rumors of wars in verse 7, and for the gospel to have been delivered to all nations. 

2. Other References

All throughout the scriptures the God and Christ warn of the signs of the last days, and how to prepare for them. The following list of references each share valuable insight into the last days. 

• D&C 87:8 - Stand in holy places, for the time will come quickly. 
• JS Matt. 1:32 - Destruction of Jerusalem
• JS Matt. 1:37 - Those who treasure the word of God will not be deceived. Angels will come before Christ to gather of remainder of the righteous.
• D&C 33:17 - Be faithful, praying always.
• D&C 45:56-57 - The parable of the Ten Virgins shall be realized. Those who have prepared and followed the spirit shall be welcomed.

Lesson 6: Choice #1 - The Lord Appointed Other Seventy Also

Luke 10:1-24

The Lord Appointed Other Seventy Also

1. Luke 10:1-24

In the beginning of Luke Chapter 10 Jesus appoints seventy men to go out two-by-two, to teach the people, the Lord sent out laborers into his harvest. He acknowledges that the path will be challenging, that he is sending "lambs among wolves". (v.3) He instructs the seventy to go out without, purse, script, and shoes; basically going into the world unprepared in order to rely fully on the Lord and His blessings. 

2. Articles of Faith 1:6

The sixth Article of Faith states, "We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth."

This article of faith is basically saying that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is organized in the matter of Christ's church as originally organized. 

3. Guide to the Scriptures

The seventy are called to preach the gospel and to look over the affairs of the church throughout all the world. In the New Testament Christ calls a seventy of his own and calls them to do the very same thing.