Choice 2: Mark 13; Luke 21:5-38; Joseph Smith-Matthew. Preparing for the Savior's Second Coming

1. 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.

• We need to always be prayerful and have faith because we do not know when the Lord is coming. 
• We need to be studying the scriptures so that we can see the signs of when the Lord is coming. 
• We should listen to the Lord because he knows all things. 

2. 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.

D&C 87:8- It is important that we have a firm foundation of the gospel in our lives because we won't know when the Lord will come.
JS-Matthew 1:32- We should be listening to the prophet's counsel.
JS-Matthew 1:37- We should listen to the Lord's words and act upon them.
JS-Matthew 1:46-50- We need to be ready at all times and have faith in the Lord.
D&C 33:17- Be ready for the coming of the Lord at all times.
D&C 45:56-57- We should live the truth of the gospel and always be prepared.