Chapter 43: Signs of the Second Coming

Thought: Britney Rule, “Hosanna!”, Friend January 2007 page 7
Lesson: “Chapter 43: Signs of the Second Coming,” Gospel Principles, (2009)
Story: The Second Coming, Friend December 2002 or Felt Board Story: Dec. 1999 Jesus Christ will Come Again
Activity: Sydney S. Reynolds, Sharing Time: “When He Comes Again”, Friend Dec. 1999.

“4. Make an Advent calendar focusing on some of the wonderful things that will happen before or at the Second Coming. It might be a Christmas tree with a scripture reference and song title from the CS on the back of each ornament. Each time you or a child chooses an ornament and turns it over, read/discuss the contents of the scripture, and sing the song. Possibilities: • [the gospel will be preached to all nations] Rev. 14:6; “I Want to Be a Missionary Now” (p. 168) • [truth will flood the earth] Moses 7:62; “The Church of Jesus Christ” (p. 77) • [the Ten Tribes will be gathered] A of F 1:10; “The Tenth Article of Faith” (pp. 128–129—or recite the article) • [the city of Enoch will return] Moses 7:63; [read Moses 7:18 to/with the children before singing] “Love One Another” (p. 136) • [Israel will be gathered] A of F 1:10; “The Tenth Article of Faith” (pp. 128–129—or recite the article) • [descendants of Lehi will receive the Book of Mormon] Enos 1:13, 16; “The Ninth Article of Faith” (p. 128—or recite the article) or “Search, Ponder, and Pray” (p. 109) • [righteousness will triumph] D&C 45:66, 71; “I Pledge Myself to Love the Right” (p. 161) • [every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is the Christ] Mosiah 27:31; “Beautiful Savior” (pp. 62–63). Tell the children that even though there will be some difficult times as the Second Coming draws nearer, we can look forward to these good things. The Lord has promised that if we are prepared, we need not fear (see D&C 38:30). The righteous will sing songs of joy because the Savior will dwell with us (see D&C 29:11; D&C 45:71). Sing “I Feel My Savior’s Love” (CS, pp. 74–75). For other Advent calendar ideas, see Friend, Dec. 1997, pp. 24–25.”

Treat: Earthquake Cake