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Matthew 24-25

Matthew 24-25. Matthew 24:1-25:46 The 5 th discourse These signs are not only out of order but the organization of the chapter is such that the reader cannot successfully determine what verse and sign goes with which question (therefore - Joseph Smith Matthew).

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Matthew 24-25

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  1. Matthew 24-25

  2. Matthew 24:1-25:46The 5th discourse These signs are not only out of order but the organization of the chapter is such that the reader cannot successfully determine what verse and sign goes with which question (therefore - Joseph Smith Matthew). The Second Coming is mentioned over 1800 times in the Bible. C.S. Lewis said, “It will do men little good to kneel down when it is no longer possible to stand up, for when the Author of the play comes on stage, the play is over” (New Era, Jan. 1971, 9).

  3. I believe we may well have living on the earth now or very soon the boy or babe who will be the prophet of the Church when the Savior comes. Those who will sit in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are here. There are many in our homes and communities who will have apostolic callings. We must keep them clean, sweet, and pure in an “oh so wicked world” (Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone, April, 1987, Temple Statement for Utah South).

  4. From a discourse given at Nauvoo by Joseph Smith, April 6th, 1843, as recorded in “The Words of Joseph Smith,” 180-181: “Christ says no man knoweth the day or the hour when the Son of Man cometh… Matthew 24:36 Matthew 24:37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Noah knew!!!! Did Christ speak this as a general principle throughout all generations? Oh no! He spoke in the present tense. No man that was then living upon the footstool of God knew the day or the hour. But he did not say that there was no man throughout all generations that should not know the day or the hour. No, this would be in flat contradiction with other scripture… (Amos 3:7)… consequently, if it is not made known to the prophets, it will not come to pass!

  5. Four appearances of the Lord have had particular mention by the prophets. Two to the Saints, one to the Jews, and the fourth will be his final coming to the world. • New Jerusalem (D&C 133:2, 84:1-5, 97:10, 15-16) • Adam-ondi-Ahman (D&C 116) • Mount of Olives (D&C 45:48-53, 77:15, 133:35; Revelation 11:1-13) • The Whole World (Sign of the Son of Man) D&C 88:93, JS-Matt. 1:36

  6. Judah must return, Jerusalem must be built, and the temple, and water come out from under the temple, and the waters of the Dead Sea be healed. It will take some time to rebuild the walls of the city and the temple, and all this must be done before the Son of Man will make His appearance. There will be wars and rumors of wars, signs in the heavens above and on the earth beneath, the sun turned into darkness and the moon to blood, earthquakes in diverse places, the seas heaving beyond their bounds; then will appear one grand sign of the Son of Man in heaven. But what will the world do? They will say it is a planet, a comet, etc. But the Son of Man will come as the sign of the coming of the Son of Man, which will be as the light of the morning cometh out of the east (Teachings, 286-287).

  7. Matthew 24 Compare with J.S. Matthew 1, D&C 29, 45, & 101. Matthew 24:2 The destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 The city fell to a six month siege before the Roman arms lead by Titus. More than a million Jews lost their lives through famine, etc. The city was utterly destroyed. The temple was plowed up in their attempt to look for gold (Talmage, Articles of Faith, 234).

  8. Matthew 24:15 “Abomination of Desolation” It has already happened once, and will happen again: • A.D. 70, Moses said that the siege would be so bad that women would eat their own children after childbirth (Deut. 28:53). • The Second Coming! Matthew 24:24 “elect” are the elect according to the covenant (D&C 29:7).

  9. Matthew 25 --- Three Parables about the 2nd Coming (what a surprise!) “The 10 Virgins” 10 Virgins = Members of the Church Lamps = Holy Ghost Oil = Spiritual preparedness Bridegroom = Savior Marriage = Second Coming Verse 6, It was the custom for the bridegroom and his friends to go to the brides’ home and escort her to their new home.

  10. “The Talents” & The Sheep and the Goats” Talent in this parable meant a sum of money, but it’s symbolism is spiritual. The talents symbolize responsibilities and opportunities to serve others. They also represent gifts and abilities. “The Sheep and the Goats” (verses 40 and 45)

  11. Men infrequently forget that they are dependent upon heaven for every blessing which they are permitted to enjoy, and that for every opportunity granted them they are to give an account. You know, brethren, that when the Master in the Savior’s parable of the stewards called his servants before him he gave them several talents to improve on while he should tarry abroad for a little season, and when he returned he called for an accounting. So it is now. Our Master is absent only for a little season, and at the end of it He will call each to render an account; and where the five talents were bestowed, ten will be required; and he that has made no improvement will be cast out as an unprofitable servant, while the faithful will enjoy everlasting honors. Therefore we earnestly implore the grace of our Father to rest upon you, through Jesus Christ His Son, that you may not faint in the hour of temptation, nor be overcome in the time of persecution (Joseph Smith, H.C., vol. 2, 24).

  12. Matthew 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. or Matthew 25:45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.

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