The Second Coming

Choice 2: Mark 13; Luke 21:5–38; Joseph Smith—Matthew. Preparing for the Savior’s Second Coming

1. Review Mark 13:5, 9, 23, 33, 35, 37 and identify the words take heed and watch in each verse. List at least three things from this chapter that believers could watch for in order to be prepared to meet the Lord.

1. They could be watchful of any person that tries to deceive them.

2. Believers need to be watchful of when believers will be beaten and taken before rulers because of their faith in Christ.

3. Continue to be watchful and prayerful, because we don’t know when the time will come.

2. Explain in writing any other additional truths that are taught in the following references about how to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
• Doctrine and Covenants 87:8- Stand in holy places and be not moved.
• Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:32- The abomination of desolation shall be fulfilled.  
• Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:37- Treasure up His word and we won’t be deceived. 
• Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:46–50- All men need to be watchful, for no one knows when the Lord will come. Be ready, for it will be at an hour we don’t expect. Be a faithful and wise servant.
• Doctrine and Covenants 33:17- Be faithful, praying always; be prepared.  
• Doctrine and Covenants 45:56–57- Be wise and receive the truth. Follow the Holy Ghost and you will not be deceived.  

Personal Application:

This was a great lesson for me personally and felt that it gave me great areas to work on and improve. I definitely need to be more watchful in the things I do and say every day. As a mom, I need to be setting the example for my family. They look up to me to be an example. I need to be preparing my family as well to be ready for when the Savior will come again. Being prepared and faithful is important as our society becomes more and more wicked. We need to be continuously standing in holy places.