Preparing for the Savior's Second Coming

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.

13:5 Take heed least any man deceive you

13:9 Take heed to yourself

13:23 But take heed: behold, I have foretold you all things

13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray

13:35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh.

13:37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.

1. Explain in writing any other additional truths that are taught in these references about how to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

D & C 87:8 Stand in holy places and be not moved

Joseph Smith Matthew 1:32 Fulfillment of the prophecies.

Joseph Smith Matthew 1:37 Treasure up His word, and be not deceived. He shall send his angles before him with the great sound of a trumpet

Joseph Smith Matthew 1:46-50 Blessed is the servant whom is found doing good when the Lord cometh - Be ready for he comes when ye think not. Watch always.

D & C 33:17 Be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready.

D & C 45:56-57 They that are wise and have received the truth, and have taken the Holy Spirit for their guide, and have not been deceived will not be hewn down and cast into the fire.