Parables Of The Second Coming


 
The Parabele of the 10 Virgins- Matt. 25
10 virgins- Members of the church
Bridegroom- Christ
Wedding- Second Coming
Lamps- Lives, Examples, Light
Oil- D&C 45:56-57= Holy Ghost
Statements: Pres. Kimball and Pres. Harold B. Lee
Theme: Live by the Spirit
How to Obtain the Spirit- 1. Pray 2. Study and learn the gospel 3. Live righteously 4. Give service to the Church
The Parable of the Talents
Master- Christ
Servants- Church-callings
Talents-Whatever you have been blessed with
Theme: Consecrate our talents, time, and abilities to building the Kingdom of God. Lectures on Faith
Statements: David O. McKay- Interview with Christ- Lectures on Faith
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
What is the difference?
Sheep-Follow- subbmisive- dependent
Goats-Independent-can't keep them in- stubborn
Theme: Serve fellow men
Statement by Bruce R. McConkie
Conclusion: How to prepare- J. Reuben Clark statement
1. Live righteously 2. Get out of debt 3. Live within income 4. Save a little 5. Year supply 6. Aim to own a home 7. Garden spot 8. Godly attributes



Second Thessalonians

New Testament