What evidence do you see in these verses that the Savior desires all people to be prepared for His Second Coming? (Answer in D&C 133:36-38)
He sent an angel to restore the gospel to the earth. He is also sending His servants to preach the gospel to all people.
According to verse 45, what does the Lord promise those who will wait for Him?
The Lord has prepared great blessings for those who wait for Him.
seek learning, by study and faith
D&C 88:118
"Will daylight stay the whole night through? Will song-birds leave their nests?"
I Wonder When He Comes Again
What was the surprising Seminary news this week?
Eighth Graders invited to attend seminary beginning in January
Who are the servants of God who will be preaching the message of the restored gospel? (verses 37-38)
All members of the Church are servants of God who have the responsibility to share the gospel with others.
Read 133:46-47 and report what you learn about some people who will be on the earth at the time of the Second Coming.
Not all people will know who Jesus is at the time of His Second Coming.
Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in the world than any other man that ever lived in it.
D&C 135:3
...they are so good to me. I want to share my life with them through all eternity....
Families Can Be Together Forever
Who will appear with the Savior at the Second Coming? (verses 54-56)
The righteous who lived before Jesus Christ and have already been resurrected will come with Him in His glory. In addition, the righteous who lived and died after Jesus Christ will be resurrected and come forth to join the Savior and those with Him. This includes our righteous family members who have died. AND the righteous who still live on the earth will be “caught up” to meet the Savior!!!
According to verse 38, how are we to proclaim the gospel?
We should share the gospel with boldness and conviction.
According to verses 48-49, what will be distinctive about the Savior’s appearance at the time of His Second Coming?
He will be dressed in red clothing, and He will appear in great glory.
I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say.....
D&C 82:10
...and ponder on the beauty of earth made clean again.
When I am Baptized
What is the first word that the Lord instructs the people of his church in this section and what does it mean?
Hearken! it means to give heed, to observe or attend to and to obey. (A little richer than just "hearing", right?)
According to verse 40, what will the servants of God do before the Second Coming?
They will pray for the Savior’s return.
What did Elder Holland say we should do as we wait for the Savior’s Second Coming? (Summarize in 3 words)
We should have hope and rejoice. We should pray, have faith, and be believing.
D&C 121:36, 41-42
D&C 121--How Priesthood Power Comes
"I'll worship him with all my might; He is the source of truth and light..."
I believe in Christ
Scan verse 4. What does the Lord command His people to do?
Prepare themselves and gather together in Zion?
(sanctify yourselves as well)
What does the prophet invite you youth to do to help prepare for Christ's second coming?
Help to gather Israel (missionary work, family history and temple work)
How do verses 50-51 help us understand the Lord’s justice?
The wicked who refuse to repent must suffer the demands of justice and will not be able to abide the day of the Second Coming.
PATIENCE and FAITH
D & C 21:4-6
God will disperse the powers of darkness, the gates of hell will not prevail against you and the heavens will shake for your good and His glory
"Our shadow by day and our pillar by night, Our King, our Deliverer, our all!"
Redeemer of Israel
Bonus question:
Where are we supposed to gather in these latter days?
Our local wards and stakes
Our churches and our temples