The Book of Revelation: Preparing for The Second Coming

Chapter 11 2nd Woe - 2 Witnesses D&C 77:15

Two Prophets

Two Prophets Elder Bruce R. McConkie identified the two prophets as “followers of that humble man Joseph Smith, through whom the Lord of Heaven restored the fulness of his everlasting gospel in this final dispensation of grace. No doubt they will be members of the Council of the Twelve or of the First Presidency of the Church.” (Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 3:509, as quoted in the Doctrine and Covenants Institute Student manual, Section 77.) NOTE: The two witnesses are raised up “to the Jewish nation” and are not necessarily from the Jewish nation.

Two Prophets Revelation 11:3-10 …all seems lost

“Remember to cling to your faith and hold on to hope “Remember to cling to your faith and hold on to hope. If the bitter cup does not pass, drink it and be strong, trusting in happier days ahead. Even if you cannot always see that silver lining on your clouds, God can...He is your Heavenly Father, and surely He matches with His own the tears His children shed.” (Elder Holland, Ensign, November 2013)

Moses 6:31 Moses 7:13 2 Nephi 4:17-18 2 Nephi 4:19-23, 28

Joseph F. Smith

Hebrews 6:19 “Hope is the anchor of our soul.” Zecheriah 9:12 “Prisoners of hope”

Ever drifted into Doubt. WORRY. Feelings of mediocrity. Worthlessness Ever drifted into Doubt? WORRY? Feelings of mediocrity? Worthlessness? How did you overcome?

Isaiah 41:10 Daniel 3:17 ~“I hope I find great stories as I read Church history, but if not…” ~“I hope God revels doctrines that feel right to me… but if not…” ~“I hope the prophet implements church policies that align with my viewpoint… but if not…” (Boy on Park Bench)

“When we are unduly impatient with an omniscient God’s timing, we really are suggesting that we know what is best. Strange, isn’t it? We who wear wristwatches seek to counsel Him who oversees cosmic clocks and calendars.” (Elder Neal A Maxwell, C.R., Oct. 1998, 79).

Revelation 11 “In the geometry of restored theology, hope has a greater circumference than faith. If faith increases, the perimeter of hope stretches correspondingly” (Elder Neal A. Maxwell, November 1994).

“It takes faith – unseeing faith – for young people to proceed immediately with their family responsibilities in the face of financial uncertainties. “It takes faith for the young woman to bear her family instead of accepting employment, especially when schooling for the young husband is to be finished. “It takes faith to observe the Sabbath when ‘time and a half’ can be had working, when profit can be made, when merchandise can be sold. “It takes great faith to pay tithes when funds are scarce and demands are great. “It takes faith to fast and have family prayers and to observe the Word of Wisdom. “It takes faith to fill full-time missions. “But know this – that all these are of the planting, while faithful families, spiritual security, peace, and eternal life are the harvest.” (Faith Proceeds the Miracle, 3-5, 10- 11).

Shortest psalm? Psalm 117 Longest psalm? Psalm 119 between 117 and 119? 118 # chapters before Psalm 118? 594 # chapters after Psalm 118? What is 594+594? 1188 Central verse of the Bible? PSALM 118:8

John 11:32-34 Our brother is dead John 11:32-34 Our brother is dead! If you’d been here… “Take me where he is” “Take me where you first began to doubt that I am the resurrection…” Sister Hester

Application for Preparation Do you hold on to hope?

Application for Preparation Chapter Title Verse Application 11 Two Witnesses 2-12 Hold on to hope

Two Prophets Revelation 11:11-12 The land of Israel will be reinhabited by the covenant people (see Ezekiel 36:10–12, 33–36). The land will become highly productive and fruitful (see Ezekiel 36:8, 29–30, 34–35). There will be one nation in the land of Israel again (see Ezekiel 37:22). Jerusalem will be reestablished as the capital city of the Israelites (see Zechariah 1:16–17; 2:12; 12:6;). Judah will become powerful in politics and warfare (see Isaiah 19:16–17; Zechariah 10:3, 5–6

“The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.” Revelation 11:14 “The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.”