Preparing for the Savior's Second Coming

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.

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.

List of things believes can watch for:
-Watch for false prophets and people claiming to be Christ.
-Wars and rumors of wars
-Earthquakes and famines
-Nation contending again nation and brother against brother
-Gospel being proclaimed in all nations
-Sun will be darkened and the moon won’t give light
-Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

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
  • Share the gospel with and help others.
• Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:37
  • Live righteously and treasure up God’s word so when the angels are sent forth with their trumpets and the righteous are gathered, you will be ready.
• Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:46–50
  • Be faithful, wise, and giving.
• Doctrine and Covenants 33:17 
  • Be prepared, pray always, and be faithful.
• Doctrine and Covenants 45:56–57 
  • Be wise, let the Spirit guide you, receive the truth, be prepared, and be not deceived.

**If we are prepared, we shall not fear.  The Lord has given us adequate time to prepare ourselves.  We need to share the gospel with others so that they may have the chance to prepare, as well.  Despite the bad things that will happen when the Lord comes, the righteous have reason to be at peace because of what blessings will come because of this event.