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	Men will try to deceive you False Christs will come and afflict and kill.  False prophets will arise and deceive many.  The world will love less.	False Christ’s will come.  The elect will almost be deceived by great signs and wonders from false prophets.  Nation will rise against nation.  People will love less.  The gopsel of the kingdom will be preached.  The sun will be darkened and we won’t have light for a time.  Christ will descend from heaven.
Promises to the Righteous	For the elect’s sake the days will be shortened	If you treasure up the word you will not be deceived.  Watch for signs and you won’t be deceived.  The righteous will be taken.

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 wicked will not destroy the righteous in the last days.  God won’t let it happen.  He will preserve us by his power.  Times will be hard, but the Lord will prepare a way for use just as he did in the time of Moses.  The Lord’s vengeance will speedily come upon the ungodly, but Zion will escape.