Choice 1: Joseph Smith—Matthew. The Savior Taught About Future Events

1. Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:4 contains questions that the Savior’s disciples asked Him. Verses 5–20 contain the answer the Savior gave to their first question regarding the destruction of the temple, and verses 21–55 contain His answer to their other questions concerning His Second Coming and the destruction of the wicked. Read Joseph Smith—Matthew. Then fill in the following chart. After each item you list, write the verse number where you found that item.

	Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem (JS-M 1:5-20)	The Second Coming of Jesus Christ (JS-M 1:21-55)
Events to Occur	There will be false Christs v.6	False Christs and Prophets v. 22 Preaching of the Gospel across the world. v 31 The sun and moon won't shine v 33
Promises to the Righteous	If they are stead fast they will be saved. v. 11 Leave Jerusalem v 13	We will see and hear about wars v. 23 We will know he is close at hand v 39 The Lord will make the righteous rulers v 50

2. Study 1 Nephi 22:16–22; Doctrine and Covenants 97:22, 25. Then write a statement that would give hope to a person who worries about the Second Coming. 

The righteous don't need to fear the second coming. All they need to do is follow him and then the Lord will preserve them. The Lord will let us escape as long as we do what he asks of us.