Go Out of Babylon-Come to Zion
In scripture, what does “Babylon” represent?
Wickedness, worldliness, and spiritual captivity.
What word does the Lord repeat at the beginning of D&C 133 to His people?
“Hearken” (listen and obey).
According to D&C 133, how will the righteous feel when the Savior returns?
Joyful, comforted, and filled with gladness.
According to D&C 134:1, why were governments instituted?
For the benefit, peace, and safety of all people.
According to D&C 133:5–7, what is the Lord calling us to do?
Leave Babylon and come unto Him in Zion.
According to D&C 133:4, why must we prepare?
Because the Lord’s Second Coming is near.
What phrase in these verses shows the Lord’s tender love for His people?
“His loving kindness” (verse 52).
D&C 134 declares that people should be free to worship how?
“How, where, or what they may.”
Elder Christofferson taught that Zion is what kind of people?
People of one heart and one mind who dwell in righteousness.
President Nelson taught that the Church’s future includes what major mission before the Second Coming?
Preparing the world for the Savior’s return.
D&C 133 describes the Lord coming with power. What will the righteous do when they see Him?
They will rejoice and welcome Him.
According to D&C 134:5, what is one responsibility of citizens?
To support and uphold laws that keep peace and protect rights
Give one modern example of “coming out of Babylon.”
Avoiding gossip, rejecting immoral media, choosing honesty, resisting peer pressure, etc.
Name one thing D&C 133 invites us to do to prepare ourselves for the Second Coming.
Repent, sanctify ourselves, keep covenants, stand in holy places, preach the gospel.
Verses 20–25 describe the Lord’s garments as red. What does this symbolize?
His sacrifice, Atonement, and victory over sin and wickedness.
Articles of Faith 12 teaches that Saints believe in being subject to what?
Kings, presidents, rulers, magistrates, and obeying the law.
According to Elder Christofferson, what is the key to becoming a Zion people?
Daily repentance and coming to Christ through covenants.
Name one thing the Lord asks us to do to help prepare the world for His return (D&C 133 + President Nelson).
Share the gospel, gather Israel on both sides of the veil, minister, strengthen faith in Christ.
According to verses 45–52, what does the Lord remember about His covenant people that shows His deep love for them?
Their sorrows, their faithfulness, and “all that He has bestowed upon them according to His goodness.”
How did D&C 134 help clarify misunderstandings about the early Saints?
It showed they respected government authority, supported religious freedom, and believed in being law-abiding citizens—not rebellious or anti-government.