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.
Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God
D&C 49:15-17
D&C 49 -- Marriage Defined
Jesus came to John the Baptist, In Judea long ago. And was baptized by immersion in the river Jordan's flow.
Baptism
Name the members of our bishopric
Bishop Peterson
Brother Stacy
Brother Boyce
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.
The Holy Ghost speaks to our minds and hearts
D&C 8:2-3
D&C 8--Revelation is Great
...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.
Seek learning by study and faith
D&C 88:118
D&C 88--Learning by study and faith
...and ponder on the beauty of earth made clean again.
When I am Baptized
What will the righteous will remember and mention at the time of the Second Coming?
They will mention His loving kindness, His goodness, and how He redeemed them.
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?
We should have hope and rejoice. We should pray, have faith, and be believing.
In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees; And in order to obtain the highest, a man must enter into this order of the priesthood [meaning the new and everlasting covenant of marriage]; And if he does not, he cannot obtain it. He may enter into the other, but that is the end of his kingdom; he cannot have an increase.
What is D&C 131:1-4
...When all that was promised the Saints will be given,
And none will molest them from morn until ev’n,
And earth will appear as the Garden of Eden,
And Jesus will say to all Israel, “Come home.”
Now Let Us Rejoice
According to Verse 62, what will those who repent and sanctify themselves be given?
What is Eternal Life
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 to 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.
According to D&C 21:4-6, what will happen if we receive the prophet's word in patience and faith?
God will disperse the powers of darkness?
The cattle are lowing; the poor baby wakes,
But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.
I love thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
Away in a Manger
The Lord describes himself as_____ ___ ______ in Verse Doctrine and Covenants 133:47.
Spake in Righteousness
or
Mighty to Save