Joseph Smith - Matthew 1:21-37

Joseph Smith – Matthew 1:21-37 Study Guide – to be discussed February 11
Day 1: Review JS-M 1:4; Read JS-M 1:21-37; Words of Mormon 1:16-18; D&C 45:26; 1 Nephi 22:14
1. Review JS-M 1:4. JS-M 1:3 answers the disciples’ question from
JS-M 1:2. JS-M 1:5-21 answer their second question from the first part of JS-M 1:4. What is the disciples’ third question to the Savior as recorded in the second half of JS-M 1:4?



2. Read Words of Mormon 1:16-18, which describes how the Nephites established peace under King Benjamin. From Words of Mormon 1:16, what did the false Christ’s and false prophets cause among the people? How can we recognize true and false prophets today?



3. Read D&C 45:26. What does this verse add to JS-M 1:23 regarding wars and rumors of wars? Read 1 Nephi 22:14. Why will wars and rumors of wars precede the Second Coming?



Day 2: Read JS-M 1:24-26; D&C 45:44; D&C 101:22-23; Ezekiel 43:2
4. When the Savior comes again in His glory, how will we know who He is?



5. Read D&C 101:22-23. Give three things from these verses we can do to prepare to recognize the Lord.



6. Read Ezekiel 43:2 and D&C 45:44. What do the scriptures mean when they say the Lord will come with great power and glory?



BONUS: Compare JS-M 1:26 with Matthew 24:27. What did Joseph Smith change to clarify this verse?


Day 3: Read JS-M 1:27-29; Luke 17:37; 1 Nephi 19:15-16; Revelation 7:1-3, 9-17
7. Read Luke 17:37 with JS-M 1:27. What might be meant by the term “the carcass” in JS-M 1:27?



8. Use 1 Nephi 19:15-16 and Revelation 7:1-3, 9-17 to explain the gathering of the ”eagles.” Who are the eagles?



9. List signs of Christ’s coming from JS-M 1:28-29. For whose sake will the signs be given?



Day 4: Read JS-M 1:30-31; Mosiah 9:2; 3 Nephi 9:10-14; 10:12-14
10. List signs of the last days from JS-M 1:30-31. Which of the signs fromhttp://scriptures.lds.org/en/js_m/1
are we seeing today?


11. Read Mosiah 9:2. How did the Nephites in Zeniff’s search party exhibit qualities described in JS-M 1:30?



12. Read 3 Nephi 9:10-14, 10:12-14. What will make the difference when it is decided who will be saved with the righteous and who will be destroyed at the Second Coming?



Day 5: Read JS-M 1:32-33; D&C 88:86-91; Ezekiel 32:7-10; Review the Bible Dictionary entry, “Abomination of Desolation”
13. Review the Bible Dictionary entry, “Abomination of Desolation.” What does this term mean? Have we seen anything like this recently on the earth?



14. Read D&C 88:86-91. When was this revelation given to Joseph Smith? When will the earth and heavens bear witness of the Savior?



15. Read Ezekiel 32:7-10. Why will the Lord send darkness as part of the signs of His coming?



Day 6: Read JS-M 1:34-35; D&C 45:28-32
16. How many of the signs given in Joseph Smith - Matthew will come to pass before the Second Coming?



17. Read D&C 45:28-32. What is the light that will shine forth in the latter days? How will it keep us safe?



18. What constant do we have when all the world is in peril and chaos?



Day 7: Read JS-M 1:36-37; D&C 45:44-45
19. List signs of the last days from JS-M 1:36-37. What do you think is meant by the mourning of all the tribes of the earth?




20. Read D&C 45:44-45. Who will be cut off? What group will be gathered at the sound of the trump?



21. From JS-M 1:37, how can we avoid being deceived?