3
Nephi 1:13
Come
I Into The World
What
13 Lift
up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time is at hand,
and on this night shall the asign be
given, and on the bmorrow come
I into the world, to show unto the world that I will fulfil all that
which I have caused to be cspoken by
the mouth of my holy prophets.
Why
prophecies
are always fulfilled
Pattern
Matt.
2:2
2
Saying, Where is
he that is born King
of the Jews?
for we have seen his star in
the east, and are come to worship him.
Luke
2:11 (10–11)
10
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good
tidings of
great joy,
which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Isa.
9:6
6
For unto us a child is born,
unto us a son is
given: and the government shall
be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called
Wonderful, Counsellor,
The mighty God,
The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace.
Christ
Tomorrow come I into
the world
Conference
Delbert
L. Stapley
My
beloved brothers and sisters, and friends of the radio and television
listening audience: Prior to the birth of the Savior, many prophecies
were given foretelling his coming to earth. The early prophets
revealed the events which would precede his birth and described his
earthly mission, thus enabling the people of the world to recognize
him as their Savior, Lord, and God. Although the house of Israel
possessed a written record of numerous prophecies concerning Christ’s
earthly life, still the Eternal Father sent a special messenger, John
the Baptist, “to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
(Luke
1:17.)
The
predictions of the early prophets concerning Christ’s birth, life,
and ministry were fulfilled, and those who sincerely believed were
prepared to accept and follow him. This being true, we can reliably
expect that the happenings prophesied of concerning his second coming
will also be fulfilled.
Toward
the close of Christ’s earthly ministry, his disciples, being
concerned about his teachings of the end of the world, went to him
“privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? And what
shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
The
Savior then explained to his disciples the signs and happenings which
will occur prior to his second coming. These are recorded in the
twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew and warrant careful study.
...The
scriptural prophecies of the events that are to precede Christ’s
second coming serve as a guide and a warning to all inhabitants of
the earth. Shouldn’t we listen to these warnings as we witness the
signs being fulfilled?
As
John the Baptist was sent prior to Christ’s birth to prepare the
way for his ministry, so did God send a prophet to usher in this last
dispensation of his gospel in preparation for the second coming of
our Savior. The Prophet Joseph Smith testified to a doubting world
that Jesus is the Christ, the very Son of God.
The
Lord, in a latter-day revelation, reaffirmed the tribulations,
desolations, calamities, and destructive forces of the last days. He
warned:
“And
in that day shall be heard of wars and rumors of wars, and the whole
earth shall be in commotion. …
“Watch
ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to
escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before
the Son of man.” (Luke
21:25–28, 34, 36.)
Let
us all, my brothers and sisters, discern prophecy’s fulfillment,
set in order our homes, and be prepared for this important day. And
finally, let us meet the challenge to “make ready a people” for
the Lord’s second coming, I humbly pray in the name of Jesus
Christ. Amen.
Apply
So
much has been said and warnings have been given and it has been a
long time since the church was organized and warnings have been
given, but, Like the Nephites of old, when it seems too long it will
happen and we need to prepare now for that time.
If
we die before the second coming then, we will see Him then, so for
us, that time may be nearer than we think. He will bring peace,
blessed peace.
Hymns
210- With Wondering
Awe
35 Samuel Tells of
Baby Jesus
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