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

1. “Take heed” and “Watch”

5 And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:

9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.

23 But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:

37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.

In order to be prepared to meet the Lord, believes could…

1. Pray always
2. Beware of false prophets (don’t be deceived)
3. Have faith, not fear

2. Additional Truths About How to Prepare for the Second Coming

·     Doctrine & Covenants 87:8 – Stand in holy places and be not moved

·     Joseph Smith – Matthew 1:32 – Watch for signs (like the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet)

·     Joseph Smith – Matthew 1:37 – Treasure up the word

·     Joseph Smith – Matthew 1:46 – 50 – Be a faithful and wise disciple now, so you’re ready when He comes

·     Doctrine & Covenants 33:17 – Have your lamp “trimmed and burning, and oil with you”

·     Doctrine & Covenants 45:56 – 57 – Have the Spirit as your guide